"We have just got back from a week staying in room 803. It was an executive 2 bed apartment but I do wonder if we didn't actually have the right apartment as some of the things we should have had (robes, sunbeds) were missing and the first two times I queried it, I was told that was only for certain types of apartments - but we were in one of those! We did get all that sorted, but also our balcony was considerably smaller than some of the photos suggested and we had clearly 'old' style patio furniture - so it was a little disappointing, however the apartment was very well equipped and having the additional separate toilet/sink (as well as toilet in the main bathroom) made it so much easier. The aircon is superb - probably best we've ever had abroad - individual units in both bedrooms and lounge. Nice to have a fully equipped kitchen. Wonderful views from the balcony.
The pool is small and there are definitely nowhere near enough beds for the number of guests - we knew this beforehand so were prepared to not always be able to get beds. However on the Saturday afternoon, there was a really large group of around 20 people - 3 or 4 generations who literally took over the pool. They were very loud and not worried about their ball hitting other people - it was like we were in their own personal pool area. I then realised that actually most of them were not even guests. I queried it, as I just couldn't understand why, when the pool was already so small, the hotel would allow other people in, and was told that they do sometimes allow 'outsiders' in and all they have to do is buy some food or drink - which they did. However it just seemed totally wrong to me, when they were such a big group, using no fewer than 10 sunbeds, 4 umbrellas and tables and totally monopolising the pool! This would make me not return as nowhere did it state this. I can understand huge complexes with several pools doing this, and as a guest you'd probably not even notice, but in such a small pool area with so few beds and space, this was just not acceptable.
We were further out than I realised - it was a reasonable walk into the old town which is just stunning! The 'beach' opposite is truly filthy. Certainly couldn't spend a day there (which was my plan if we had times where we couldn't get a sunbed by the pool) - it was not a nice beach at all, so if like me you are thinking you can just go to the beach instead, be warned that it is very dirty.
Breakfast was very good, lots of choice and changed each day albeit with the staples always available.
Overall we had a nice week, but there are aspects that would not make me return to this hotel - to Rethmynon yes, but not here."
