We visited Kefalos for the first time in June, and have just booked to return. We stayed at the Zeus and will be doing so again in October.
ROOMS
The rooms are spotlessly clean with a large balcony or terrace (we had a terrace). On the website it does mention that some rooms are "semi-basement" we had one of these and it just meant that the wall of our terrace was only slightly higher than ground level. But it was a lovely sun trap in the afternoon. Bathrooms aren't huge, which is to be expected, but they are perfectly adequate. Beds very perfectly fine, not the luxury you would expect from a more pricey hotel but perfectly adequate. You can always ask for an exrtra pillow if one is not enough.
STAFF
All of the hotel staff were excellent Zak and his family will do evrything they can to ensure you have a great holiday. The guys behind the bar are good fun and always very polite. And I could not the fault the cleaners, they worked so hard, from morning till night, but always had time for a smile!
HOTEL IN GENERAL
I have to say previous reviews comment on the noise at this hotel. I can honestly say that I never experienced anything like this. I am a relatively light sleeper, and was not disturbed during our stay. Maybe the position of the rooms makes a difference. But I really did not find noise to be an issue. Breakfast is basic, a roll tea/coffee and squash. But this is sufficient, and if you want more than this, there are plenty of places near by for a fry up. (Try T42, this was our favourite for breakfast). Drinks aer very reasonably priced, and their milkshakes in the hotel are delicious! Foos is also great value with a greek salad only costing around 3 euros.
RESORT
Kefalos is a very quiet resort with a very warm inviting atmosphere! Captain John's and Harry's are great for eating out. As is the little place down the side road by Jim's supermarket I had lovely fresh mackerel!! Demitri and Anthoula at Jim's supermarket are so helpful, always happy to lend advice! Hiring transport is a must, and with how quiet the roads are you don't feel as though you are taking your life in your hands! We hired scooters frot he whole week which only costed 30euros each plus insurance. we hired from Trust, but would not recommend as they tried to claim we had damaged the cooter despite the fact we had pointed out prior to hiring them that they were quite badly scratched. This was however resolved and did not cost us any more. But the added hassle was not welcomed by us! Proces in Kefalos are very reasonable costing around 20-25 euros for a meal with drinks, and varying drink prices dependant on where you went. Melody bar being one of the cheapest along with Maria's.
I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel, and the repeat custom at the hotel speaks volumes! A great famuily run hotel in a great resort! Top Marks all round!
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Mar 23rd, 2009
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