We spent last year at the hotel Papillon and had such a great time we are going back again in June. Can't wait to see everyone again. They were so helpful and made us feel very welcome. This is not a five star hotel but the warmth of hospitality definately is.
We booked directly with the hotel and got our flights with easyjet. Seems like the way forward.
We went to Papillon Apartments 19th September 2010, my husband read the reviews and thought we should change the accomodation. It was not as bad as what people had said, when we got there the rooms were clean and tidy and very spacious, one review said it smelt of cat wee - it was actually the plants that you could smell! The pool was a nice area. We had a lovely holiday and the weather was 30 degrees most days.
I must admit after reading some of the latest reviews about this Hotel/Apartments I really didn't want to go. When we got there and opened the door to our 2 bedroom appt (254) we had such a relief. It really wasn't as bad as we thought. It was clean and although the room probably needed a bit of maintenence it was definitely liveable. The accommodation was very spacious and although they are self catering the facilities to use were quite limited. There was a fridge, kettle, plates, cutlery and a freestanding 2 ring hob. The cost of eating out though was very reasonable.
We also heard bad reviews about the pool area, but this again was better than expected. Looked clean enough to me.
Talking about the pool area I would recommend having the club sandwich at the pool bar. They are the best !
Ha ha just had the laugh of my life reading the comments about the Papillon Hotel and looking at the photos on their web site. Just come home today from Argassi - we were booked into the apartments - took one look and walked out. We got no help from the rep from Co-operative Travel so we booked into other accomodation at a cost of 520 euros. We knew it was basic 2/3 star but didn't expect 10 star filth - the whole place is totally run down. Take a look at my photos and compare with the web site.
Hi Beef stu its alex aka calvin! aka member of the flipper dance crew for mama mia! I too am trying to find out the e-mail address for the papillon, but i have the phone number for the papillon hotel if thats any good? it is 2695026401, if you get any joy or any more info then please can you e-mail it to me the address is alex_pitter7@hotmail.com, thanks mate hope to hear from you soon!
Hi All if anyone goes to the papillon hotel could they please try and find out an e-mail address as we would like to get married on zakynthos island in 2006 and would like maria's help with this. Please, please, please help if you can. liz.
fantastic! hotel was great all staff very welcoming and helpfull. Made our holiday much better would go again anytime. great for kids and the nightlife is great. only a short drive away from Laganas which is alot busier
00306950 26.403 is the fax number from info i brought home with me. If anyone does have joy finding who they now operate with I would be veryu interested to know as I loved it there last year!!!
Just got back from Argassi after two fantastic weeks. Stayed at the Papillon Hotel which was absolutely fab! Try out the apartments , sleeps five with plenty of room, overlooking the Papillon's superb pool. Nightlife good, food excellent and plenty to do for such a small island. Scooters are a great bargain {people of all ages hire them} to get about the island and see it's beauty for themselves. To hire the scooter only cost around 10 Euros {£6} per 24hrs.
After booking our holiday, we read on the internet some bad comments about the Papillon Hotel that apprehensive about going there {We even considered cancelling our holiday}, but on our arrival we were more than pleasantly surprised by the hotel and it's staff. Maria and Dimetera {her daughter} were fantastic hosts and couldn't accomodate us enough. Excellent breakfast every morning, eggs, ham, cheeses,rolls fresh orange juice, tea and coffee all unlimited, well worth getting up for. A fabulous allround holiday, we recommend Argassi to everyone.
i went to the papillion apartments last year and want to go again next year but it is not in any of the brouchures so i wondered does anyone have a fax number or telephone number or even an email number so i can book direct.
thanks
even though it was a hell of a journey getting there it was one of the best holidays i have ever had. we went for my birthday and the rep went into Zante town and bought me a birthday cake. we met some really nice people and the pool area was great. we are looking into booking again for next year.