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Just booked to go back to Kostas on 27th September 2011. Couldn't resist the Olympic 72 hour summer sale prices at less than £300 each including extra luggage allowance and meals on flights
Quote from: jannI know I'm a pain asking all these questons but I read somewhere on the forum about the rooms to avoid at Kostas Chrysoulla, but can't find the posts nowHello Jann,
I made a note to request Olympic to not allocate me rooms 56 62 or 67, which they have confirmed they will do.
Also, does anyone know if they have Wi Fi there please ?
I hope I've got the right room numbers can anyone confirm I have please ?
Jann
Keep asking the questions, that is what the forum is for (amongst other things). As I wrote in the Article System:
"Avoid Nos 56 and 62 as they have the worse balcony views I've ever seen".
Others will answer re. the Wi-fi, but I don't think they had it in 2006 but other places in
Mike
Quote from: DOTTYQuote from: Gemma1Quote from: CabbymanNice place to stay, very basic but clean. Barman, Angelo, must be about the best in the business!
Kostas was a little down with the end of the season coming. I was shocked when he told me what Olympic pay him for each room. He wants to improve facilities but needs the money to do it! Good luck to him in the future.
Will be going back!
Must agree with you about Angelo, he makes everybody feel so welcome and it made so much difference when I went back to Plakias on my own this year knowing there was somewhere I could go for a drink and meet up with an old 'friend'. I stayed at the Dora this time as I wanted somewhere a bit quieter with better views (we were on the ground floor in the room next to the bar when I went with my partner to the Kostas last year) but it was great to be able to use all pool and bar at the Kostas. Not sure how many rooms Olympic have on their allocation but I know that at least one other tour operator use them though they're not from the UK and you can also book direct. If I go back to Plakias with my partner we'd definitely stay at the Kostas again and go back to see Angelo.
Hi Gemma1 I fully agree with you and hope to meet you again next year both at Kostas and Muses,
Hi Dotty, it was great to meet up with you and your hubby at Kostas and Muses. Hope you had a safe journey back to Humberside.
Quote from: CabbymanNice place to stay, very basic but clean. Barman, Angelo, must be about the best in the business!
Kostas was a little down with the end of the season coming. I was shocked when he told me what Olympic pay him for each room. He wants to improve facilities but needs the money to do it! Good luck to him in the future.
Will be going back!
Must agree with you about Angelo, he makes everybody feel so welcome and it made so much difference when I went back to Plakias on my own this year knowing there was somewhere I could go for a drink and meet up with an old 'friend'. I stayed at the Dora this time as I wanted somewhere a bit quieter with better views (we were on the ground floor in the room next to the bar when I went with my partner to the Kostas last year) but it was great to be able to use all pool and bar at the Kostas. Not sure how many rooms Olympic have on their allocation but I know that at least one other tour operator use them though they're not from the UK and you can also book direct. If I go back to Plakias with my partner we'd definitely stay at the Kostas again and go back to see Angelo.
Our transfer from Heraklion on 26th May was the transfer from hell. I was convinced we were going to Plakias via Libya . It took just under four hours. I was already exhausted from a previous nights drive from North Devon to Gatwick so that transfer dulled the enjoyment usually experienced when arriving in Plakias.
Quote from: DOTTYHi all,Simple answer: YES!
Just wondering if any former Olympic user can tell me if KC supply hairdryers in the rooms?
Dotty
However, ours was wired directly into the wall ... or should have been, if there had been any screws in the faceplate!
If you can ignore standard Greek electrical installation, it's powerful enough to dry a full head of hair in a few minutes. The boss had no complaints.
Personally, my hair was dry after sitting on the balcony with a glass of wine .... but there isn't much of it.
Hi
We booked this accommodation last year through Anso Travel:
Anso Travel Services
740 60 Plakias
Rethymno Prefecture of Crete
Greece
Anso Travel has 2 offices in Plakias – Crete:
Anso Travel OFFICE 1: Tel: +30 28320 31712, Fax: +30 28320 31713, Mobile: +30 6944 755 712
Anso Travel OFFICE 2: Tel: +30 28320 20052, Fax: +30 28320 20053, Mobile: +30 6947 152 208
e-mail: info@ansovillas.com or anso@ansotravel.com
Very helpful, also have lots of other accomodation...... ask for Lucia (lovely lady, very helpful)
Sharon
eeek... looks like an extra suitcase then
Sharon
We are just back from Plakias after a 2 week stay at the Kosta Chrysouslla apartments and I will give an update of the (marvellous) holiday later.
We are now looking to book for next year in late September and are looking at the Aretousa Apartments with Kosmar.
This will mean that we don't have to use the mad house that is Heraklion Airport.
Any one have any details/ has stayed at this accommodation?
We had a look round outside the Aretousa last week but did not see inside them.
They looked good from what we saw and are in a quiet area.
Quote from: DOTTYQuote from: harribobslooking at the Calendar, it seems there's only Boxlover and us going out in May ( plus a few reprobates that don't post on here admittedly)
is that the lot? can we expect to get a choice of sunbeds?
Hi Chris now we are back on line we can tell you we will be out in May and looking forward to meeting up with all our friends again
Even the harrisons?
Quote from: Mandy HarrisonQuote from: harribobsQuote from: PloppyCheers Chris
That reminds me of a rather naff joke...
Why are pirates called pirates?
[span style=\'color:#000000;background:#000000\']Because they Arrrrrrrr[/span]
OK, i'll go away now!
OOOOHHHH!!!!!
*makes note to remember that one*
I dont get this joke
Don't worry about it Mandy, I didn't either
george g...
Quote from: DOTTYQuote from: harribobslooking at the Calendar, it seems there's only Boxlover and us going out in May ( plus a few reprobates that don't post on here admittedly)
is that the lot? can we expect to get a choice of sunbeds?
Hi Chris now we are back on line we can tell you we will be out in May and looking forward to meeting up with all our friends again
So looking forward to seeing you both again.......... not long to go now............yabba dabba doooooooooooooo
Quote from: bobbiHi Everyone
We will be staying in Paleochora for a couple of days next month and our plan is to take a ferry from Paleochora to Hora Sfakion and then drive to Plakias. We are looking for accomodation for one or two nights. Something not too big in a quiet location would be great. We don't need fancy but something around mid range would be great. A balcony would also be welcome, especially if it had a bit of a view. I have read quite a bit on this board but am still unsure what would be our best bet. Have heard good things about the Horizon (any thoughts?) and the Alianthos Gardens has been highly recommended but is it quite big and crowded? We arrive around May 22nd or 23rd. Finally how easy would it be to just arrive and find a place on chance!
Thanks so much
Bobbi
You could try our one and only favourite - Stella Pension. Definitely quiet (about 12 rooms total, breakfast optional and with self catering facilities. Ultra clean with air conditioning and quite good views from front top floor rooms - with balcony.
Contact Markos at brokalak@otenet.gr for details / bookings, website http://www.stella-studios.gr/
John R
looking at the Calendar, it seems there's only Boxlover and us going out in May ( plus a few reprobates that don't post on here admittedly)
is that the lot? can we expect to get a choice of sunbeds?
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Hardly a day goes by without me looking at the latest postings so I feel I know many of you even if we've not met. Here's hoping that Plakias, changing as it must, remains the 'home from home' that it's become for many of us.
