Exotica Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

Just got back from Hotel Exotica on 30 August 2004. Had a fantastic holiday. Kiddie reps were superb, Joff the entertainer was brilliant and hotel staff are very helpful and friendly. Had a room with 4 single beds for me, husband, and daughters aged 12 and 10 and the room was more than adequate. The facilities at the hotel were great and we ate out at a number of restaurants, the favourites being Mermaids and Parthenon. Trying to book again for next year it was so good!

Exotica Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

Can anyone tell me why the photo's i've added are not shown until you click on them? And is there a way of deleting the two I've added once I've found out how to do it properly?

Exotica Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

Thanks, Barrie

We've just booked to go back to the Exotica next August. It will be our 3rd visit in 4 years. Have to say this year was the best - largely due to Joff and the Kidzone Reps. They were superb.

Can't wait to go back. Hopefully have some decent pics to post next year.

Jeanette

Exotica Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

Hi Sarah,

As you are looking at the most recent message - there should be a box just above saying "15 pictures in our database. To view Click Here"
If you click here you should see photos from the Exotica. I'm hoping to add a couple more in the next day or two. Have a great holiday!
Jeanette

Parthenon Restaurant - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

We just got back from Kalamaki last week and we ate at the Parthenon 5 or 6 times during our 2 weeks stay. The food was excellent, the waiters are very friendly and fantastic with the kids. We are going back to Kalamaki next year and the Parthenon will be our first meal. Thanks guys - you were fantasic! Can't wait to see you next year

Thomson now TUI - (Tour Operators in Zante)

Jeanette H           

Fantastic Holiday! Kiddie Reps were superb! (thanks - Gemma, Carla, Natalie, Lynn, Lisa & Tracy).Joff the Entertainer was brilliant. Hotel and staff were great - again! This was our 2nd visit to Kalamaki and the Hotel Exotica and we had such a great time that we've already booked to go back same time, same place, next year. Went on three excursions with Thomson - the BEST was Saturday Night Live. The turtle cruise and the water park were both good value for money. Well Done Thomson and thanx for a FANTASTIC holiday.

Exotica Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

Hi Debs,

I think you can hire a kettle/iron/microwave for a refundable deposit (so no cost, you get your money back when you return the item - the same goes for towels - we paid 5 euros per towel which was refunded on return of the towels). The fridge was 50 euros for two weeks and the aircon about 70 euros for two weeks. The weather forcast still looks good - but you may need a cardigan for the evenings as they do tend to be cooler, even in high season. I hope you have a fab holiday - please post the site to let us know. Jeanette x

Thomson now TUI - (Tour Operators in Zante)

Amy & Eleanor           

We went to the Hotel Exotica in August and had a brilliant time. We made lots of new friends, the hotel was really good and the staff looked after you well. The entertainment at the hotel was out of this world - Joff the entertainer was FANTASTIC and the reps in the kids club were REALLY GREAT! The best bits of the holiday were making new friends, playing football & rounders and we enjoyed the Thursday night talent show and the reps shows. We went on three trips - Saturday Night Live was the BEST EVER - we clapped so much that our hands hurt and my sister lost her voice cheering so much! THANKYOU Thomson for a brilliant holiday & SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

Exotica Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Amy & Eleanor           

Hey, Jordan - we had a gr8 time too, we made lots of new m8s (including u) and we can't wait to meet up wiv u again next August. Hotel Exotica is da BEST!

Kalamaki Resort - (Resorts in Zante)

Jeanette H           

 Hi Lesley, we have been to Kalamaki and the Hotel Exotica twice before in 2002 and 2004 and we are going back in August this year.

 
The hotel is fantastic, the staff are all very friendly and helpful and the Thomson team were superb.  The kids club was brilliant and although my eldest is too old to attend this year there is always plenty going on around the pool to keep her busy.  The pool area is very nice and clean and there are plenty of sun loungers if you just want to chill out and relax.  The poolside bar serves some lovely meals and is very reasonably priced.  The hotel itself has a football/rounders pitch, volleyball net, table tennis, kids playground, pool table and giant chess set.  There are organised games throught the day evening entertainment some evenings.
 
The rooms all have fridges, but you do have to pay to have them unlocked.  I think it was about 30 euros for 2 weeks last year.  They also have aircon also at a cost.  On our last two visits the rooms had ceiling fans so we did not use the aircon, but I believe the fans have been removed so it will probably be necessary this year.  You can hire hairdryers, kettles and irons for a small refundable deposit and also towels are available to hire for a small deposit.
 
I have never seen any cockroaches - the hotel is very clean and a small plug in mozzie repellent should suffice.
 
We have had two fantastic holidays at the Exotica and we are looking forward to going back in August. Only 145 more sleeps  
I am sure you will have a brilliant time.
 
   Jeanette  

Kalamaki Resort - (Resorts in Zante)

Jeanette H           

the message board is www.zante.me.uk if you want to join us for a chat

Kalamaki Resort - (Resorts in Zante)

Jeanette H           

 Hey, Julie - we have been to the Hotel Exotica twice already and we are going back on 15th August this year.  My daughters are 13 and 10 and we really love it there.  There is a daytime entertainments programme which is very good and keeps the kids (and adults!) entertained until about 5pm and there is evening entertainment about 5 nights a week.  The Thomson organised entertainment is very good (i.e. quiz night, Reps show, kids club shows etc) but some of the other entertainment is not worth staying in for.  There is plenty of entertainment out and about in the bars and some nights at the Exotica there would be just 3 or 4 families back for the evening.  So I would try and mix it a bit, there is no pressure to stay at the Exotica unless the kids want to go to the kiddie disco which starts at 9pm (thankfully mine have outgrown that now - after 7 years of dancing to "Thomson the Dog" - we are ready for something a bit more lively!!)

 
I am sure you will have a great time though - the hotel itself is fabulous; the facilities are brilliant and the staff are Great!
 
    Jeanette

Kalamaki Beach - (Beaches in Zante)

Jeanette H           

Hey Jill, if you head for Paolos restaurant on the main road - the Amaryllis Apartments are just down the road on the left.  Have a look at the map on this link...you should be able to view it in pdf format

http://hotelmetaxa.com/images/kalamakimap.jpg
 
hope this helps.
 
     Jeanette

Kalamaki Beach - (Beaches in Zante)

Jeanette H           

Sorry you'll need a magnifying glass to see that map.

 
Try www.hotelmetaxa.com/kalamakimap.pdf
 
 

Exotica Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

Thanks very much to Sevi, Sia, Efe and Aleco for another fantastic holiday at the Hotel Exotica.  This was our 3rd visit in 4 years and we had a brilliant time.

The Hotel is very clean and the rooms comfortable and spacious; Aleco keeps the grounds beautiful and the pool clean, the poolside snack bar has a variety of delicious snacks at a reasonable price and the staff are fantastic.
 
Hello to Sarah (sunshine princess) who worked in the bar at night.  Look forward to seeing you on the messageboard again when you get home.
 
A big thankyou to the Thomson team, Lynn, Tommy, Michaela, Lorna, Rachel, Tracy and Hayley..you did a great job and the kids loved you all.  What can I say about Ryan?  Fantastic entertainer, wonderful performer, enormous amount of energy..kept the kids and adults entertained 6 days a week.
 
Got the brochures for next year....look forward to seeing you again next August!
 
Thanks again!!
 
Jeanette, Nigel, Amy and Ellie xx
 

Thomson now TUI - (Tour Operators in Zante)

Jeanette H           

 A big thank you to the Thomson team at the Hotel Exotica.  We stayed there for the 3rd time in 4 years from 15th - 29th August and had a wonderful time.

Well done to the kiddie reps, Tommy Tomato, Loudmouth Lynne, Loopy Lorna, Magical Michaela, Raspberry Rachel and Lipstick Linda who all did a brilliant job in the kids club.  Amy and Ellie loved them all.
 
Thanks to Tracey and Hayley who are always on hand with a friendly face and a smile to help with any problems or queries.
 
Ryan the Entertainer was absolutely fantastic with adults and children alike, keeping everyone entertained day and night with his boundless energy.  Great guy who is destined for stardom!! Stole the show with his solo singing at Saturday Night Live.
 
Was also great to see Kristina again, who we met at the Exotica in 2002 and now coordinates the kiddie reps in Greece and the Canary Islands. Lovely girl who was a favourite with all the kiddies.  
 
Well done Thomson...you worked so hard to make our holiday a memorable one!!
 
See you again next year!
 
Jeanette, Nigel, Amy and Eleanor xx

Exotica Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

hiya mandy...we've been to the exotica 3 times in 4 years and are hoping to go back on 21st august next year.

 
must admit, we were a bit miffed at having to pay adult price for our 13 year old daughter, and we were also disappointed that at 13 she was too old for the kids club and too young for some of the entertainment, because in the past all the kids could join in all the activities.
 
but...it was only the water activities she wasn't allowed to do (for insurance reasons), and having taken part in the water polo and watched it from the poolside i wouldn't have wanted her to take part (the guys are far too rough..lol) but ryan (bless him)...did let her referee the watersports and she was happy with that.
 
all the other activities...supersplash, chicken licken, boules, giant jenga, giant connect 4, killer pool, quizzes could be enjoyed by everyone and once ryan was back there was a footie game every day for the over 10's (although 10 - 12 yrs had to have a parental sup**vision).
 
can't wait to go back next year!!
 
jeanette   

Exotica Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

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Hotel Exotica - August 2005

Thomson now TUI - (Tour Operators in Zante)

Jeanette H           

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Thomson Superfamily Team - Hotel Exotica, August 2005

Parthenon Restaurant - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

click to enlargeclick to enlargeclick to enlargeA big thank you to all at the Parthenon.  We had three lovely meals here in August and can recommend the Lamb Kleftico and Chicken Slouvaki...both are delicious.  Yianni kept the kids entertained, trying to make Ellie work at the restaurant, by handing out menus when customers arrived and Amy had to spin the menu on her little finger like he does, to keep the customers entertained.  Thanks again, and we'll see you next year.

 
Jeanette, Nigel, Amy and Eleanor 

Exotica Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

  Hey Natalie....was lovely to see you again too.  Shame you weren't back in the kids club this year, the kids missed you!!  This year's reps were brilliant though and it was nice to have Lynne back again...and also Kristina who we met first in Ibiza years ago and then at the Exotica in 2002.

 
We've booked to come back to the Exotica for 2006...will be arriving on 11th August for two weeks and am counting the sleeps already....only 327½
 
Looking forward to seeing everyone again....and Jordan if you're reading this...Amy and Ellie say hi, and tell you're mum and Pat to get booking for next year - won't be the same without you!!
 
Jeanette, Nigel, Amy and Eleanor

Paolo - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

We had two great meals here in August.  Can recommend the Lamb Stamnas and the Chicken Wings...both were delicious.  The waiters were some of the nicest we've met and the service was excellent.  Thanks guys...and see you again next year

Jeanette, Nigel, Amy and Ellie

Exotica Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

  Hey Natalie, we booked to go again for next year regardless!!  It is listed in the Thomson Summer Sun brochure and there is definitely a kids club and according to the brochure - some daytime entertainment.  So we'll have to see.  I'm sure we won't be disappointed...the hotel and it's staff are fantastic, we love the resort and I'm sure we'll have a great time. 

Hope to see you again soon!!!
 
Jeanette, Nigel, Amy & Ellie
 

Lighthouse - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H  (03 November 2005)         

click to enlarge We visited this resaurant for the first time in August this year and will definitely be visiting again next August.  We wouldn't normally go to an English restaurant as I like to try as many of the Greek dishes as possible but my husband (Nigel) liked the sound of the Friday night special of Fish and Chips and he even managed a Sticky toffee pudding for afters!!  Even the kids finished off everything on their plates, which is unusual.  The food and the service were excellent.

 
Here is Amy, jclick to enlargeust about to tuck into her chocolate ice cream and Ellie giving her dinner the thumbs up click to enlarge

Exotica Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

Aleco -  you had a smile for all and a heart of gold, we'll miss you

Our condolences to his family and all who knew and loved him.
 
RIP Aleco
 
With love from Jeanette, Nigel, Amy & Ellie

Exotica Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

Karen Ryder - the email address for the Hotel Exotica is exotica@hol.gr 

Tropicana Cocktail Bar - (Bars in Argassi)

Jeanette H  (16 May 2006)         

Messageboards are still down unfortunately.  Have emailed Admin to report the fault but haven't had a reply yet.  Hopefully it won't be for much longer    might need counselling if it is lol  

Jeanette  (LFC4eva)

Exotica Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

click to enlarge Just got back from another fantastic holiday at the Hotel Exotica.  A big thanks to Sevi, Sia, Paul, Ladin, Maria and all the staff who make our stay such a pleasant one.  It was a little sad not having Aleco with us this year, the Fountain in his memory was a lovely to see. click to enlarge Paul, the entertainer, was brilliant ... look forward to seeing him again next year .  It was nice to see so many familiar faces. To anyone going out to the Exotica hope you have a lovely time ... you really have picked the best place to spend your holiday. It is in a great location, the rooms are comfortable and clean, the staff are all brilliant and the facilities are excellent.   We are back at the Exotica for a week on 22nd September and are counting the days already. click to enlarge   See you all again soon,

 
Jeanette, Nigel, Amy & Ellie xxxx

Parthenon Restaurant - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

click to enlargeThis is still our favourite restaurant in Kalamaki  It was lovely to see you all when we were back in Kalamaki in September.  Delicious food, excellent service and lovely staff.   Would recommend the Lamb Kleftico which is my favourite and hubby loves the stuffed beef burger.  Can't wait to see you all next year.

 
Jeanette, Nigel, Amy & Ellie

Exotica Hotel - (Accommodation in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

Thanks again to all at the Hotel Exotica.  We had a lovely time when we returned for our 2nd visit of 2006 in September.  Fantastic hotel, great location, lovely staff ... can't wait to see you all again next year

 
Jeanette, Nigel, Amy & Ellie

Michaelos - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

 Fantastic restaurant in a great location with lovely staff.  Service was excellent.  We visited Mikaelos is August and again in September for a wedding reception.  We enjoyed two fab meals and would recommend the Lamb Kleftico & spaghetti bolognese, both were delicious.  See you again next year.

Jeanette, Nigel, Amy & Ellie
 

Paolo - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

 Another favourite restaurant ... fab food, lovely staff and the service was excellent.  We visited in August and September and both visits were very enjoyable.  Would highly recommend the Lamb Stamnas, it is delicious. 

Jeanette, Nigel, Amy & Ellie

Paris - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H  (16 October 2006)         

We enjoyed a lovely meal here in August.  Lovely atmosphere, staff as nice as ever and service was excellent.  Look forward to seeing you all again next year

 
Jeanette, Nigel, Amy & Ellie

Dias - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

Had a fantastic meal here with Joolz and family.  As always the food was delicious, the staff were lovely and the service was excellent.  Can highly recommend the Chicken Souvlaki with bacon  Look forward to seeing you all again next year.

 
Jeanette, Nigel, Amy & Ellie

Hera Restaurant - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

 Delicious food and excellent service ... Lamb Kleftico was scrumptious.   See you again next year 

 
Jeanette, Nigel, Amy & Ellie

Olive Tree Restaurant - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

Had a lovely meal here in August.  Was our first visit to this restaurant and it will be the first of many.  The Chicken Athina was delicious.  Great food, lovely staff and excellent service.  See you again next year

 
Jeanette, Nigel, Amy & Ellie

Lighthouse - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H  (16 October 2006)         

 We visited in August and September and enjoyed two fab meals at The Lighthouse.  Fish, Chips and Mushy peas followed by Treacle pudding and custard was to die for according to my hubby.  In September we both had the homemade steak pie, with roast potatoes and veg and it was fab.  You have to try the chocolate sponge with custard .. hmmmm deeeelicious   Thanks, Derek and Veronica for two lovely meals and we'll see you again next year

 
Jeanette, Nigel, Amy & Ellie

Zepos Taverna - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H           

Great food, lovely location and excellent service.  Our first visit to this restaurant and the Lamb Keftico was delicious  

 
Jeanette, Nigel, Amy & Ellie Hindle

Tesoro - (Restaurants in Kalamaki)

Jeanette H  (16 October 2006)         

 We visited in August and September and enjoyed two lovely meals here.  The Chicken Souvlaki with bacon was lovely and the hubby enjoyed the stuffed beef burger.  The portions were much too big for my little appetite, but the food was delicious.  Staff as friendly as ever and the service was excellent.

 
Jeanette, Nigel, Amy & Ellie