Maria Apartments, Alykes, Zante
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The bright and spacious Maria Studios offer a good standard of accommodation, with a lively pool bar, and make an excellent base for your holiday. The resort's facilities can be reached within a ten minute walk and the beautiful beach within a fifteen minute walk. loading...
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Maria Apartments Reviews
" Hotel Maria Alykes "
Submitted By: DaveRMT
Just come back from Hotel Maria Alykes, had a fantastic time, it was our second year there, Alex, Billy, & Theo were perfect hosts yet again.
Met some nice people Linda, Geoff, & Danny, enjoyed there company, can't wait to go back again.
If you want a good night out go to the Iris Bar, the best places we ate at were, Relax, Asteria, and Fantasia, all of which were very good, and reasonably priced.
If you want a relaxing holiday, this is the place for you 10/10
Dave & Barbara.
PS roll on 2010 for our next holiday in Alykes, Yamas.
Met some nice people Linda, Geoff, & Danny, enjoyed there company, can't wait to go back again.
If you want a good night out go to the Iris Bar, the best places we ate at were, Relax, Asteria, and Fantasia, all of which were very good, and reasonably priced.
If you want a relaxing holiday, this is the place for you 10/10
Dave & Barbara.
PS roll on 2010 for our next holiday in Alykes, Yamas.
Advice: Relaxing Holiday
Activities: Relax, Asteria, & Fantasia
Good for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Hotel Maria "
Submitted By: DaveRMT
Me and my wife, went to Hotel Maria, last year and had a fantastic holiday, we enjoyed it so much, that we have booked up to go again for 2 weeks, 28th August 2009, it can't come quick enough, hope to see Keith, Shelia, and some of the others we met, there again this summer.
Dave and Barbara.
Dave and Barbara.
Advice: Nice resort
Activities:
Good for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Another brilliant greek holiday "
Submitted By: fatboytonne
My son and i are regulars at the maria Theo King Billy Alex and the new signing Dennis do every thing humanly possible to make your holiday one to remember ,the people who we have met at maria big Paul and Gemma Kelly and Alex Debbie Karen Mandy are all raving mad we had some of the best nites laughs especialy Big Paul and his Elvis impersonations really made my and my son Dale holiday as always. the rooms are spotless the maids are fantastic the whole complex is one happy place to holiday BIG YAMMAS boys see you in 2009 get the beers cold TONY & DALE the chaps from wimbledon
Advice: spikeys bar jungle bar are great bars to realy enjoy you self
Activities:
Good for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" maria aapartments alekes "
Submitted By: shaw
arrived in the middle of no where, got room 38, above bar, music really loud, did not sleep, not a very relaxing holiday,shops a good walk away, belconey very small.sorry glad i was going home
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Angela McDonald "
Submitted By: angelmary
Maria apartments were clean and reasonably spacious; staff pleasant and helpful We were lucky to have a large balcony. However, the big drawback with the balconies is the fact there is very little privacy.Bathroom is usual Greek thing -clingy plastic curtain shower! Regular changes of sheets and towels.Nice swimming pool and the on site Taverna is good.Easy 12 minute walk to town and beach; lots of good restaurants.
Weather was very mixed, as is usually the way in the Ionian isles in late Sept/Oct. We are in our 60's and like walking on holiday. Did a 10 mile walk on one occasion but to do another decent walk we would have had to hire a car.Bus service just about OK. Island best suited to young people who like clubs and loud music. We had a nice break lounging around just reading and sunbathing between showers.
Weather was very mixed, as is usually the way in the Ionian isles in late Sept/Oct. We are in our 60's and like walking on holiday. Did a 10 mile walk on one occasion but to do another decent walk we would have had to hire a car.Bus service just about OK. Island best suited to young people who like clubs and loud music. We had a nice break lounging around just reading and sunbathing between showers.
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First
" My partner and I have just got back... "
Submitted By: Miss L Dunne
My partner and I have just got back from a week in Alykes at Maria Studios and it was great! We went at the end of the season so it wasn't very busy but very relaxing and we had some great nights in the bar at the Maria! Zakynthos (Zante) was amazing! I'd advise getting a quad bike, scooter or Jeep as much more fun travelling around and seeing the sites and going up the mountains although the beach and main town were only ten/fifteen minutes away. Alex, Theo and Dennis run the place and they are great hosts and such a laugh! We loved them! The food at the Maria was yummy especially their "Maria Specials"! The pool was clean and a reasonable size and the bar is open until really late if you fancy a good night and very football orientated but they have fun with everyone! Also if you shut your balcony doors then you don't hear the bar at all! The rooms were basic but clean and were cleaned daily with fresh towels and not until the afternoon so you get a lay in! Alykes beach is amazing with pure sand and lukewarm water and hardly any waves at all on a nice day. There are lots of restaurants with lots of special offers (like a jug of free wine and coffee in Fantasia!) and quite a few bars with sports playing etc but it's much more laid back than Laganas! Be aware: don't book excursions through First Choice, go down to the town and book them locally and save you lots of euros!! We didn't want to leave and can't wait to go back next year although we'll go earlier so we can have guaranteed great weather all week as there was two days of cloud and some rain but it was October!
- Date of Holiday:Oct 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Big thanks to Theo, Alex, Dennis and... "
Submitted By: Miss L Greenwood
Big thanks to Theo, Alex, Dennis and Billy!! We really enjoyed our stay at the Maria Apartments, the food was good, room was basic but cleaned every day with fresh towels. The main town of Alykes is about 10 minutes walk but once you've eaten you look forward to the walk back as the portions were quite big. Especially our favourite the 'Olympic restaurant', the food there was really good and costs just the same as any other restaurant and looks great inside. The beach is good and the sea is clear and goes out quite far before getting to deep, good for snorkelling.
Theo and Alex - Keep popping the beer tops!! Yammas!!! (Barry and Lisa)
Theo and Alex - Keep popping the beer tops!! Yammas!!! (Barry and Lisa)
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Me and my wife have not long returned... "
Submitted By: Mr D J Grubb
Me and my wife have not long returned from Maria Apartments, we had one of our best holidays ever, Theo, Billy, Dennis, and the one and only Alex, were fantastic hosts, nothing was to much trouble.
Yes the rooms are basic, but clean and tidy, we ate out most of the time, plenty of good places to eat locally ie Relax, Zorbas, to name a few.
All the locals we encountered were all friendly, we can't wait to go back again next year, it was our first holiday anywhere in Greece, and it certainly won't be our last, we fell in love with the place.
The only thing I would warn you, don't have a room above the bar, it can be a bit noisey at times, as the bar stays open as long as they have customers.
But apart from that the place is great.
Yes the rooms are basic, but clean and tidy, we ate out most of the time, plenty of good places to eat locally ie Relax, Zorbas, to name a few.
All the locals we encountered were all friendly, we can't wait to go back again next year, it was our first holiday anywhere in Greece, and it certainly won't be our last, we fell in love with the place.
The only thing I would warn you, don't have a room above the bar, it can be a bit noisey at times, as the bar stays open as long as they have customers.
But apart from that the place is great.
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" My husband and I have just returned... "
Submitted By: Mrs K Wederell
My husband and I have just returned home from staying in the Maria Hotel/Studios in Alykes and was interested to read some of the comments other guests had to say. We are not ' pool people ' so cannot say much about the pool suffice to say it was clean and always busy. Our room was number 33 and overlooked the pool and we also had a sea view which was lovely, when the doors were closed we never heard the music playing. The room we had was basic but very nice and clean. A hinge on the fridge door was hanging off when we arrived but a member of staff came and fixed it the same day so no probs there. As for the staff who run the place they were always polite but can't comment about the other things I read on previous reviews about them as we were hardly ever at the complex. If you like staying in the complex for the amenities there and the entertainment in the evenings my review won't be any help to you as I said earlier we just used it as a base. The ladies who clean the rooms and outside area work hard keeping the complex looking really nice. Alykes itself was lovely as was the the rest of the island. I agree about the comment on other reviews about the Virago bar, we spent alot of time in there and were made to feel very welcome. All in all considering the studios are 2 star rating they were worth the money. Would we go back to the Maria hotel ? Probably would if we had the same room or a room nearby but wouldn't fancy rooms over the bar tho!!!!!
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" My holiday in Zante was just amazing... "
Submitted By: Miss N Eames
My holiday in Zante was just amazing the hotel was really nice to stay in but the kitchen was realy badly equpited and it took ages to cook food on the cooker as there was only 2 rings.
The 2 brothers Theo and Billy are really nice and so are their cousins Dennis and Alex they make you feel really welcome and they are great with kids.
The bar was nice but the nosie does travel at night time.
The pool is nice but is very deep.
The hotel is a family resort but it is not Maria Sudios or Apartments but Maria Hotel.
It is a long walk from the main town and with carrying water back it is a nightmare.
But all in all it was a lovely holiday and i would go back again.
The 2 brothers Theo and Billy are really nice and so are their cousins Dennis and Alex they make you feel really welcome and they are great with kids.
The bar was nice but the nosie does travel at night time.
The pool is nice but is very deep.
The hotel is a family resort but it is not Maria Sudios or Apartments but Maria Hotel.
It is a long walk from the main town and with carrying water back it is a nightmare.
But all in all it was a lovely holiday and i would go back again.
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Visited August 2008 - family group of... "
Submitted By: K F
Visited August 2008 - family group of eight of mixed ages.
Unfortunately allocated two rooms immediately above bar, room no 38 and 41.
Unless you are happy to be part of the party scene until 4.30am - beware.
First choice allocate rooms via rep.Not very interested in moving people to quieter rooms unless major pressure is applied.
Tip - Dont go on organised trips, very expensive and many people had problems - not picked up, dropped off wrong times, and left to find location of boat for round island tour - failed.Problems getting money refunded.
Hire a car - cheaper to go into town and book your own rather than through rep.
Rooms vary in size as do the balconies, clean but basic, dont plan on doing much cooking, very basic hob, sink and fridge.
Ate breakfast and occasional lunch there - very good.
Shower needs to be hand held, cannot stand under it.You need to pay for air-conditioning on arrival, along with safety deposit boxes.
Walk to restaurants and beach in Alykes town about 10 minutes.
The saving grace was however the staff - family run by theo and dennis who made all very welcome .
Unfortunately allocated two rooms immediately above bar, room no 38 and 41.
Unless you are happy to be part of the party scene until 4.30am - beware.
First choice allocate rooms via rep.Not very interested in moving people to quieter rooms unless major pressure is applied.
Tip - Dont go on organised trips, very expensive and many people had problems - not picked up, dropped off wrong times, and left to find location of boat for round island tour - failed.Problems getting money refunded.
Hire a car - cheaper to go into town and book your own rather than through rep.
Rooms vary in size as do the balconies, clean but basic, dont plan on doing much cooking, very basic hob, sink and fridge.
Ate breakfast and occasional lunch there - very good.
Shower needs to be hand held, cannot stand under it.You need to pay for air-conditioning on arrival, along with safety deposit boxes.
Walk to restaurants and beach in Alykes town about 10 minutes.
The saving grace was however the staff - family run by theo and dennis who made all very welcome .
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" We have just returned from a... "
Submitted By: Mr M Cooper
We have just returned from a fantastic 2 weeks at the Maria Apartments (12 - 26 August) where my wife, 14-year-old son and myself had one of our best holidays ever.
Theo, Alex, Dennis etc all made you feel very welcome and always had time to talk to you, with nothing being too much trouble for them. The ladies who cleaned the rooms deserve a special mention as they always seemed to be working from very early in the morning to late at night.
The apartment was probably much better than we expected - very clean and with great views over the pool and the bar (we were in room 9).
Most nights we would walk into the town (about 15 minutes or so) and eat at one of the many restauraunts, of which there were plenty for a relatively small resort. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming and the food was great wherever you chose to eat.
The beach and sea were also fantastic, with the water being very clear and very safe for all ages. We were quite often torn between the beach and sitting round the pool, as we found the food at the Maria Apartments as good as anywhere, especially the full english breakfasts, the salads and the cheeseburgers!
We found that there was plenty of variety in the music played at the pool/bar areas, in fact it was good to hear a number of CD's played on more than one occasion as this helped to build up great memories of the holiday and associate these with certain songs (UB40 being amongst my own favourites!).
Overall, we can't speak highly enough of the Maria Apartments or the resort itself. We definitely plan to go back next year. I understand that package deals will be booked through Olympic Holidays in 2009, and have found a link to the Maria through the Olympic website, although they're not accepting any bookings yet. Would love to hear from anyone who has any further info.
Big hello to everyone we met (you were all as friendly and good company as Theo and the guys and helped make the holiday such a great one for us) and who knows, maybe we'll see some of you again next year! Yammas!
Theo, Alex, Dennis etc all made you feel very welcome and always had time to talk to you, with nothing being too much trouble for them. The ladies who cleaned the rooms deserve a special mention as they always seemed to be working from very early in the morning to late at night.
The apartment was probably much better than we expected - very clean and with great views over the pool and the bar (we were in room 9).
Most nights we would walk into the town (about 15 minutes or so) and eat at one of the many restauraunts, of which there were plenty for a relatively small resort. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming and the food was great wherever you chose to eat.
The beach and sea were also fantastic, with the water being very clear and very safe for all ages. We were quite often torn between the beach and sitting round the pool, as we found the food at the Maria Apartments as good as anywhere, especially the full english breakfasts, the salads and the cheeseburgers!
We found that there was plenty of variety in the music played at the pool/bar areas, in fact it was good to hear a number of CD's played on more than one occasion as this helped to build up great memories of the holiday and associate these with certain songs (UB40 being amongst my own favourites!).
Overall, we can't speak highly enough of the Maria Apartments or the resort itself. We definitely plan to go back next year. I understand that package deals will be booked through Olympic Holidays in 2009, and have found a link to the Maria through the Olympic website, although they're not accepting any bookings yet. Would love to hear from anyone who has any further info.
Big hello to everyone we met (you were all as friendly and good company as Theo and the guys and helped make the holiday such a great one for us) and who knows, maybe we'll see some of you again next year! Yammas!
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Theo, Alex and Billy are brilliant... "
Submitted By: Mr A J Williamson
Theo, Alex and Billy are brilliant hosts, really friendly and lovely people. The rooms are basic but cleaned regularly, ours had a fridge and all facilities necessary. When the balcony doors are shut there is complete silence. The problem with this is that it is red hot, and air conditioning has to be purchased for 40 euros. On top of that also budget for a safety deposit box of 20 euros per week. The pool area is really clean and tidy with loads of lilos to use. The food on site is ok, the greek salads are lovely, cheeseburger, ropey, omelette, dry, but breakfasts are as good as anywhere else. The bar area is very football orientated, which I liked, and Theo and the boys are always ready to talk and entertain.
Its necessary to hire a vehicle or you'll be doing a hard core walk 20 mins either way to the closest beach. This walk is also past the cess pit known as the "salt marshes". The "salt marshes" are just mosquito breeding areas but aren't that big a problem. We found "Spikeys Bar" and the "Jungle Bar" very good places to go for a drink and the "Olympic" restaurant by far the best on the Alykes strip. The vehicle you hire will also enable you to get out of the resort and visit other areas of the island.
We went on a boat trip we think was called the "Top Cruiser". It cost 27 euros and took up a whole day and circumnavigated the whole island. We got quite bored on this trip as it took forever it felt to complete, plus a three quarters of an hour wait for return transport. The "Blue Caves" and "Smugglers Cove" are defintely worth a visit but the rest of the island past "Smugglers" is none descript at best. Just do a half day or 3 hour trip and get back on the beach and swim in the crystal clear water.
Zante is a lovely relaxing holiday and the Maria Studios are good value for money. Some of the restaurants in Alykes are a bit average but it is hot, sunny and extremely relaxing.
Its necessary to hire a vehicle or you'll be doing a hard core walk 20 mins either way to the closest beach. This walk is also past the cess pit known as the "salt marshes". The "salt marshes" are just mosquito breeding areas but aren't that big a problem. We found "Spikeys Bar" and the "Jungle Bar" very good places to go for a drink and the "Olympic" restaurant by far the best on the Alykes strip. The vehicle you hire will also enable you to get out of the resort and visit other areas of the island.
We went on a boat trip we think was called the "Top Cruiser". It cost 27 euros and took up a whole day and circumnavigated the whole island. We got quite bored on this trip as it took forever it felt to complete, plus a three quarters of an hour wait for return transport. The "Blue Caves" and "Smugglers Cove" are defintely worth a visit but the rest of the island past "Smugglers" is none descript at best. Just do a half day or 3 hour trip and get back on the beach and swim in the crystal clear water.
Zante is a lovely relaxing holiday and the Maria Studios are good value for money. Some of the restaurants in Alykes are a bit average but it is hot, sunny and extremely relaxing.
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" I have just returned from the Maria... "
Submitted By: Mr Af Mason
I have just returned from the Maria Hotel and before I tell you how great it is I would like to moan about all the people who have given it a bad review.
Firstly I didn't see anyone get shoulders shrugged at them. If the music was too loud shut the doors. Too hot with all the doors shut? THEN GET AIR CONDITIONING YOU TIGHTWADS. As for Karaoke well I don't like it either but it was only for two nights of the week,so buggar off somewhere else for a couple of nights instead of whinging about it,because most people do like karaoke.
Yes they did play the same music in the bar a lot but if you asked them(as we did ) they would change it,as they did for us. Why are people moaning about the lack of a Greek night ? They have one every two weeks.If it doesn't fall on your week go find another one,you were in Greece there are more Greek nights than you can shake a stick at..Bit of a no brainer really but I suppose you forgot to pack yours !
This type of accommodation is really there for budget holidaymakers of which I am and for two star it was good. I have stayed in supposedly better hotels than this and it has not come up to the Maria's standards. If you want better well clear off somewhere else and pay for better.
Yes I must admit to feeling a little sorry for people who got put into the rooms above the bar cos it would have been noisy,but the brochures and the review sites did state this so if you don't want this don't book it!! another no brainer!! Anyway we noticed they would move people if they weren't happy.
I think some people like to moan for the sake of it and in the case of this hotel it is very unfair cos for the money you paid it was very good so sod off whingers!!
The Maria hotel provided very good basic accommodation.We even had a shower curtain which you dont always get!! The air con was effective(if you weren't a tightwad).Bed was a bit hard but hey they normally are.
The food in the little outside eatery was about what you would expect but it was always really nice(in fact nicer than some restaurants) The pool area and pool itself was lovely and clean and tidy and a nice place to relax.
The bar in the evenings was always very friendly if not a little mad some nights which is what you want on holiday(take them a football shirtand they will pin it to the ceiling)
You can only give very top marks to Billy Theo and Alex for being brilliant hosts...well done lads!! Let's not forget those intrepid maids who did a great job. All the staff seemed to be always there,thanks for the hard work and the brilliant holiday.
30 out of 10 Thank you,remember you always Sarah Mason and Tony Ridges.
Firstly I didn't see anyone get shoulders shrugged at them. If the music was too loud shut the doors. Too hot with all the doors shut? THEN GET AIR CONDITIONING YOU TIGHTWADS. As for Karaoke well I don't like it either but it was only for two nights of the week,so buggar off somewhere else for a couple of nights instead of whinging about it,because most people do like karaoke.
Yes they did play the same music in the bar a lot but if you asked them(as we did ) they would change it,as they did for us. Why are people moaning about the lack of a Greek night ? They have one every two weeks.If it doesn't fall on your week go find another one,you were in Greece there are more Greek nights than you can shake a stick at..Bit of a no brainer really but I suppose you forgot to pack yours !
This type of accommodation is really there for budget holidaymakers of which I am and for two star it was good. I have stayed in supposedly better hotels than this and it has not come up to the Maria's standards. If you want better well clear off somewhere else and pay for better.
Yes I must admit to feeling a little sorry for people who got put into the rooms above the bar cos it would have been noisy,but the brochures and the review sites did state this so if you don't want this don't book it!! another no brainer!! Anyway we noticed they would move people if they weren't happy.
I think some people like to moan for the sake of it and in the case of this hotel it is very unfair cos for the money you paid it was very good so sod off whingers!!
The Maria hotel provided very good basic accommodation.We even had a shower curtain which you dont always get!! The air con was effective(if you weren't a tightwad).Bed was a bit hard but hey they normally are.
The food in the little outside eatery was about what you would expect but it was always really nice(in fact nicer than some restaurants) The pool area and pool itself was lovely and clean and tidy and a nice place to relax.
The bar in the evenings was always very friendly if not a little mad some nights which is what you want on holiday(take them a football shirtand they will pin it to the ceiling)
You can only give very top marks to Billy Theo and Alex for being brilliant hosts...well done lads!! Let's not forget those intrepid maids who did a great job. All the staff seemed to be always there,thanks for the hard work and the brilliant holiday.
30 out of 10 Thank you,remember you always Sarah Mason and Tony Ridges.
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:First Choice
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Advice: Nice small rsort with plenty of bars, tavernas and great beach.
Activities: Paradise Restuatant & Maestro. Taking a hired car to see view of shipwreck was excellent.
Good for: Beach