Aphrodite Hotel - (Accommodation in Laganas)

Andy S           

I stayed here with my girlfriend two years ago and it was our first time to Zante.  With a thunder and lightning storm upon arrival followed swiftly by a mild earthquake before we had even got to the apartments, we were worried we had made a poor last minute choice.  We were shown to our rooms by the hotel manager (nice chap) and we were pleasently surprised at how basic but comfortable it was. Our room was ground floor so our balcony area opened up into the small garden area which felt so relaxing of an evening.  The room decor is just white with decent cupboards and beds which actually matched wuite well, which is unusual. About a hour later the rain stopped and we ventured out of our rooms to the pool area which was wonderfully kept and had a fantastic little bar area with tv, snacks and lovely cold beer.  Its a very small complex but that just makes it much better as it was always quiet and the other guests seemed like decent people. 

After a long and lazy day by the pool we went into the main town area.  Yes its a bit of a walk but its a straight flat walk and doesnt really take that long.  As you get nearer to the town you notice all the cheaper 18 - 30s apartments either side of the road and believe me, the walk is a small comprimise to pay when you see the state of some of these! Aphrodite Apartments appear to be 100 times better than any of these. 
The road leads straight to the beach and all the bars and restaurants.  It has a great Indian/Chinese and loads more plus plenty of bars.  After your quiet days by the pool this will seem very lively.
 
All in all a really decnt hotel and one of our best breaks.  Would have to look quite hard to beat the Aphrodite Apartments!