Aristidis Garden

"I have just spent a week at Aristidas Gardens with my 19-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son. It was a little break before going back to work and we had such a lovely week. I’ve travelled to Greece many times over the years, to lots of the islands and also the mainland, but Parga has really stolen my heart. I absolutely loved it here. Aristidas Gardens is family run and has such a traditional Greek feel to it. The family are welcoming and it’s the kind of place that reminds me why I love coming to Greece. It’s not a big polished hotel or resort, it’s just relaxed, friendly and has lots of character. The studios are modern and really clean and we had everything we needed. The pool area is lovely and quiet and my 3-year-old loved it. Swimming in the pool looking out at the mountains was one of my favourite things about staying here. I also loved the little touches around the place, the olive trees, the Greek tablecloths and the gardens. These are probably small things to some people but for me they added to the whole feel of the place. The snack bar is mainly run by a lovely young lady who was always so friendly. My little boy loved the cheese toasties and was very happy there! It’s about a 10-minute walk down into the harbour. We usually walked down and got a taxi back which was only €6, so really easy. I’d seen a few negative reviews before we came and after staying here I really don’t understand them. I suppose it depends what you want from a holiday. If you’re looking for a big resort then it may not be for you, but that isn’t what I go to Greece for. I loved the simplicity of Aristidas Gardens and how peaceful it was. Having travelled around Greece a lot, I can say I was really happy with my choice. My 19-year-old daughter enjoyed it, my little boy was happy and loved the pool, and I had the relaxing week I wanted before going back to work. I would definitely recommend Aristidas Gardens and would happily stay again. Parga itself is now one of my favourite places I’ve visited in Greece."

"Lovely apartments set in gorgeous peaceful gardens! All of the staff were so friendly and welcoming and always had time for our small children. The hotel has a lovely friendly feel and all of the guests who stayed when we were there said hello and casual conversations. Parga is beautiful and has some gorgeous restaurants and bars! The beaches are a short walk down the hill although water shoes are. Must! Would highly recommend the hotel and would definitely stay again."

"We recently returned home from Parga having stayed with my partner and teenage daughter during the school holidays. Having read lots of negative reviews about the place I must say we were pleasantly surprised on arriving at the Aristidis Garden. The 1 bedroom apartment was spotless with comfortable beds. The kitchen area was fine for what we needed and the bathroom was clean and a good size. The balcony was quite large with two doors opening onto it and a lovely view of the mountains and gardens. I had emailed ahead to ask them to provide aircon as we were arriving late and I knew reception would be closed. Unfortunately we could not get the unit to work but this was fixed promptly the next day. The cost was 50 euros p/w. The pool area was once again pleasantly surprising for a budget accommodation. You could always get sunbeds no matter what time of day. I see a couple complained about kids but it was the school holidays. Personally I thought it was very quiet. Much quieter than anywhere I have stayed during the holidays. This is something I liked a lot about the place, it was peaceful. Set in lovely well kept gardens with a small snack bar. Unfortunately the snack bar only opens at 11am so you can not get an early coffee and they only take cash. It also closes early evening which is a shame so you can not get a drink before going out for the evening. The only negatives for me were the curtains in the rooms were very flimsy and did not close properly so very light in the morning and the shower could have done with replacing but still worked adequately. The big negative (in 37 degree heat!) was the walk home from Parga up the hill. It took about 20-25 minutes and in the heat this was a lot! But then if it was closer to Parga it would cost more! I recommend this for fit and healthy people who want somewhere with a cheap budget and that is quiet. Parga is a lovely town with so much to do in the area. The complex for a budget accommodation is really very good for what you pay for."