Golden Sun and Golden Beach Hotel, Kalamaki, Zante
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Recent Price: £93
The 24 hour reception services include baby sitting, secretarial services, banking facilities, safe deposit boxes and any information you may need concerning your holiday.
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Hotel Description:
Among the hotel's facilities are a restaurant, a cocktail bar, a pool snack bar, a Jacuzzi, a swimming pool, a children's pool, a children's playground, a breakfast buffet, a lounge, a TV /video room, a sauna and laundry service.The 24 hour reception services include baby sitting, secretarial services, banking facilities, safe deposit boxes and any information you may need concerning your holiday.
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Golden Sun and Golden Beach Hotel Reviews
" Bad honeymoon "
Submitted By: haighguana
My and my partner booked our honeymoon at the golden sun. It advertised champagne or flowers on request for honeymooners. We arrived there, there was no polite greeting, no flowers or champagne, cigarette burns in our sheets and overlooked scrubland. We were awoken early in the morning by gun shots from over the fields and waited over an our for a cleaner to come and spray the ants in our bathroom. Breakfast was unexeptable so we spent more money at the local cafe. No evening juice or any form of drink included in your evening meal for half board. Not recommended for holiday, definatly do not go there on your honeymoon you will be bitterly dissapointed.
Advice: not much to do
Activities: 'breakfast,dinner,lunch' very reasonable prices considering the bad euro exchange
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Yes, very mixed reviews! Well, when... "
Submitted By: Miss DB Smith
Yes, very mixed reviews! Well, when we stayed the hotel was well below standard. Rooms were adequate but security and safety poor and water pouring through ceiling when it rained. Lighting and bathroom fixtures were either broken or loose. Not sure if it has had it supposed refurbishment but the photos on their website are ficticious and very misleading! There's definitely no flowers or petals! No TV or even a kettle (not allowed as unable to eat in rooms!). Breakfast was very poor and selection was very weird - yes I know I'm in Greece, but the stuff they had on offer was not acceptable! Pool was nice. Some of the staff were abit unhelpful and moody, but overall OK. Holiday ruined by the deafening noise of the planes coming into land - don't go here or to any of the hotels on this road if you want a peacful holiday! Was given a room overlooking waste land, which at first thought was nice, as had sea view as well, but then the planes came in at 5.30am in the morning, meaning very little sleep!
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Thomas CookBooked through Going Places
" My Boyfriend and I went to the Golden... "
Submitted By: Miss S Bell
My Boyfriend and I went to the Golden sun hotel last year-however were put off by the mixed reviews, some were excellent and some seemed really, really awful. We were really anxious about it but decided to take a risk. We needent have worried however, the hotel was fine and suited to us perfectly-The staff were incredibly helpful, the barman hilarious and very laid back (if you needed to go to your room or safe to get money he would accept the money later-he was very honest and trusted you) the pool bar food is excellent. Cheap, and a mixture of food, but you got what you expected and it was fine. We only got up two days for breakfast, wasn't amazing but you only need a few basics in the morning and coffee, juices, cereal and pastries were provided, however people seem to complain about the lack of English breakfast on holiday review sites-it isn't england! You're abroad! So what do you expect? Expect foreign and light breakfasts particularly in hot countries, with a few english comforts thrown in.
The pool was beautiful and relaxing, never overcrowded and a kids pool if you have children. The pool bar waitress gemma was very helpful and extremely friendly-don't forget to say hi!
In terms of the rooms, they were basic but very clean. If you are looking for luxury I reccomend a five star hotel, but this one exceeded our expectations and we had a brilliant time. I'd reccomend hiring a car out there as there were loads of places we didn't see because we didn't have a car. Also I'd reccomend the horse riding although you should probably see the caves yourselves and drive there as the boat was an all day long journey and we didn't really stop and look around.
Not a holiday for old couples or couples searching for a relaxed luxury holiday with history etc, for that i'd go to mainline greece as Zante is all about the nightlife and atmosphere. However, I must admit that it is perfect for kids, we made friends with a couple and their child; check out laganas for it's especially children friendly restaurants with children play areas.
I had a brilliant time, but make sure you don't go when it's too hot as it really does get unbearably hot in the afternoon.
The pool was beautiful and relaxing, never overcrowded and a kids pool if you have children. The pool bar waitress gemma was very helpful and extremely friendly-don't forget to say hi!
In terms of the rooms, they were basic but very clean. If you are looking for luxury I reccomend a five star hotel, but this one exceeded our expectations and we had a brilliant time. I'd reccomend hiring a car out there as there were loads of places we didn't see because we didn't have a car. Also I'd reccomend the horse riding although you should probably see the caves yourselves and drive there as the boat was an all day long journey and we didn't really stop and look around.
Not a holiday for old couples or couples searching for a relaxed luxury holiday with history etc, for that i'd go to mainline greece as Zante is all about the nightlife and atmosphere. However, I must admit that it is perfect for kids, we made friends with a couple and their child; check out laganas for it's especially children friendly restaurants with children play areas.
I had a brilliant time, but make sure you don't go when it's too hot as it really does get unbearably hot in the afternoon.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Travelrepublic.co.uk
" My Boyfriend and i arrived back from... "
Submitted By: Other R Davies
My Boyfriend and i arrived back from the golden sun hotel,kalamaki, yesterday and thought the hotel was clean, well located to beach and main town. The food however (half board) was awful. Really bad, the breakfast was cereal, bread or angel delight. We went to try the evening meal at the hotel on our second night. The meal they were serving was onion bahji and chips with angel delight. We didn't eat there that night or any other night. It really was very dissapointing. The hotel though was really clean the room was big enough and the balcany was lovely, overlooking the pool.Before i went on holiday i read some reviews on the golden sun hotel and there were some really bad reviws about the rooms. For example people had written there was no kettle etc. I have been to kalamaki lots of times and what people don't realise is that greece is very basic compared to a resot in spain for example. In our room we had a TV, we payed 35euros for a fridge for a week, 35for air conditioning for the week and 20 for the safe for a week. As long as your willing to pay for these things which are quite reasonably priced then your fine. The pool was amazing, really big and the jazuzzi comes on from 12-3. The snack bar wasnt great but not expensive at all. Overall we had a great time at this hotel as we didnt plan on eating at the hotel that much anyway as we like the resturants in kalamaki. If you are planning on just eating in the hotel then i would advise you to take some extra money as you may want to eat out instead!!
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Absolutely fantastic holiday, hotel,... "
Submitted By: Mrs J Herman
Absolutely fantastic holiday, hotel, food and staff excellent. Will definitely go there again.
Rooms cleaned daily, bedding and towels changed every other. Hotel grounds were beautiful.
Rooms cleaned daily, bedding and towels changed every other. Hotel grounds were beautiful.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" We were put here on our honeymoon, as... "
Submitted By: Mrs J Harris
We were put here on our honeymoon, as the hotel we had booked was over booked. We were not impressed at first but the hotel and especially it's staff ended up being amazing.
Good:
GEMMA - pool bar waitress, she made our holiday.
Maid Service- our rooms were cleaned to a high standard every day.
Breakfast - Was healthy and delicious. Filled us till lunchtime.
Reception - very friendly and were always there to help.
Reps- our Rep from My Travel was amazing and handled our mix up very well, we received enough money to hire a car for three days.
Pool - cleaned every two days and a suntrap, massages worth every penny.
Resort - amazing and still unspoilt, apart from lads selling DVD's around pool, we were never bothered.
Bad:
The owner of the hotel made no effort to help the guy who owned the pool bar. They were packing up but ended up staying when we were there.
The Gym was tiny with nothing plugged in to use.
The internet connection was very expensive.
The bar didn't have a wide range of drinks.
A taxi rank is close to the pool and you can hear their radios all the time
The airport is just behind the hotel so you get to see all the planes coming in and out but it was fun to watch.
There were no plugs in the bathroom, so to wash clothes was a pain.
I can safely say you will like this hotel and my bad points are not that bad and did not ruin our honeymoon.
Good:
GEMMA - pool bar waitress, she made our holiday.
Maid Service- our rooms were cleaned to a high standard every day.
Breakfast - Was healthy and delicious. Filled us till lunchtime.
Reception - very friendly and were always there to help.
Reps- our Rep from My Travel was amazing and handled our mix up very well, we received enough money to hire a car for three days.
Pool - cleaned every two days and a suntrap, massages worth every penny.
Resort - amazing and still unspoilt, apart from lads selling DVD's around pool, we were never bothered.
Bad:
The owner of the hotel made no effort to help the guy who owned the pool bar. They were packing up but ended up staying when we were there.
The Gym was tiny with nothing plugged in to use.
The internet connection was very expensive.
The bar didn't have a wide range of drinks.
A taxi rank is close to the pool and you can hear their radios all the time
The airport is just behind the hotel so you get to see all the planes coming in and out but it was fun to watch.
There were no plugs in the bathroom, so to wash clothes was a pain.
I can safely say you will like this hotel and my bad points are not that bad and did not ruin our honeymoon.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:MyTravel
" Everything at the Golden Sun was... "
Submitted By: Mr K.D. Satterthwaite
Everything at the Golden Sun was perfect except the breakfasts, if you liked beans you were laughing, as that was the only hot item on the menu. I don't think they had ever heard of sausages, tomatoes, bacon, mushrooms, fried eggs, etc, etc.
I know they were continental breakfasts but they were pretty pathetic. In fact the worst we have ever come across, as I say everything else was perfect. It’s just a pity they didn't put a bit more thought into the food to make it a perfect holiday because the island was fantastic.
(Forgot to mention the third world airport, departure lounge was about the size of our lounge at home, and with a few hundred people in it as you can imagine it gets a bit crowded, so try not to fly on a Sunday as it tends to be the busiest day).
I know they were continental breakfasts but they were pretty pathetic. In fact the worst we have ever come across, as I say everything else was perfect. It’s just a pity they didn't put a bit more thought into the food to make it a perfect holiday because the island was fantastic.
(Forgot to mention the third world airport, departure lounge was about the size of our lounge at home, and with a few hundred people in it as you can imagine it gets a bit crowded, so try not to fly on a Sunday as it tends to be the busiest day).
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2006
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Med Hotels
" Hotel room was tiny. Supposed to be a... "
Submitted By: Mrs M Lloyd
Hotel room was tiny. Supposed to be a family room charged for three people. Two singles and a camp bed. Just about fitted it into the room. Breakfast poor. no social activities in hotel. No TV, kettle etc in rooms. pool good.
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Resort was excellent, even though still only half built after the earthquake in the 60's. Hire car a must. The island is worth seeing in full. Some excellent restaurants and bars. <br>
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Resort was excellent, even though still only half built after the earthquake in the 60's. Hire car a must. The island is worth seeing in full. Some excellent restaurants and bars. <br>
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2005
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
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Advice: small town not great for shopers or clubers
Activities:
Good for: Beach