Elpida Hotel - (Accommodation in Alykanas)

Don M           

This is the dirtiest, noisiest accommodation that I have ever experienced in many years of travel in various countries, even Turkey in its earliest days was superior to this. Having arrived there on 4th August we were alocated apartment No 7 which overlooks the pool and bar area and is also conveniently right next to the main road !!! At the welcome meeting on the following morning the rep (Jason) was asked to arrange for a handle/lock to be fitted to the bathroom door as it was not possible to close the door this took a further two requests and was finally repaired on Thursday 8th When Jason was asked about the removal of bins from the toilets he assured me that it was carried out on a daily basis this never happened in the two weeks spent there, bins were only emptied on a two /three day interval and only then after complaining. Sleep was almost impossible as although music stopped at midnight the bar/pool area remained open as long as there was someone drinking which was after 3 a.m. on more than one occasion. In addition to the noise from the bar there was the continual road noise from would be racing drivers on every form of motor transport you could think of, this noise usually went on until around 4 a.m. so if you were lucky you might get some sleep between 4 and around 6.30 when the road noise started again. As stated in other comments the bed linen and towels were only changed once a week which was certainly better than cleaning in the apartment which was never cleaned once during our two week stay. The general area of pool, bar, shop was disgusting to say the least. To anyone who is concerned regarding pool water standards they should be aware that the water is only tested by the staff once per week and by coincidence by Jason on the same day but after the test by staff, this is a disaster waiting to happen. I think the final straw was on the 18th, the day we left, according to Kosimar information apartments had to be vacated by 12.00 noon but we were harrassed into vacating our apartment by 10.30 a.m. To anyone who has booked into these apartments and has yet to go on holiday you have my sympathy. It is my intention to forward my concerns to Kosimar. It was interesting to note the lack of tourists other than the Brits is this because we are the only people who will accept these standards?

Paradosiako - (Restaurants in Alykes)

Don M           

Easily the best restuarant serving greek food in Alikanas/Alikes. Well worth the walk from either locality. Could not fault the food or the staff, only wish we had eaten there more often rather than trying other so called Greek restuarants.

Dionisos - (Restaurants in Alykanas)

Don M           

Ate here once and due to the very poor service, over 2.5 hrs for a meal,and the insincere and abusive attitude of the staff would not dream of going back. The food was good but that is all than can be said as the staff certainly did not encourage you to return especially if you complain about anything the attitude being you are only a tourist take or leave it.

Mantelena Restaurant - (Restaurants in Alykanas)

Don M           

Well worth a visit. We went there on anumber of occasions always to find the food good, staff pleasant and helpful. Would recommend it for the average night out.

Shoestring - (Restaurants in Alykanas)

Don M           

Could not praise the staff and food enough. Unfortunately we did not find the restuarant until three days before we left but still managed to have two evening meals which were both excellent. Try the green lipped musse4ls with parmesan cheese as a starter, they are worth dying for. The policy of Tassos is to keep numbers low to preserve the very high quality and he is certainly achieving that. This is easily the best Restaurant in the area and well worth the higher cost of meals. The twenty minute or so stroll from Alikanas is well worth it and of course you can always depend on a lift back. It could be advertised and sign posted better as everyone does not know that it is in Old Alikanas but then I think Tassos likes to keep it relatively unknown. Very Highly recommend that you pay it a visit.

Millennium Pool Bar - (Bars in Alykanas)

Don M  (21 August 2002)         

Spent a lot of time at this extremely well run establishment. Pool and surroundings were always very clean. Nikos, Saffron and their staff are to be commended for the excellent service they provide.

Elpida Hotel - (Accommodation in Alykanas)

Don M           

Joanne, I would hate to spoil your holiday but my only further comment would be that I would not go back to that accommodation even if they paid me. Sorry