Stegna Mare Studios

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We went to Stegna for the second week of our two centre fortnight holiday. Our first week was in Symi and I have done a separate review for that. We arrived back in Rhodes early on Wednesday morning and got a taxi to Stegna. We surprised Maria, the lovely lady who runs the Stegna Mare studios with her equally lovely dad Charlie and lovely mum, as we arrived at 11.30am. Luckily, our studio had already been cleaned and was ready for us to move straight into. The studio was a good size; spotless, well equipped and even had a kettle (it was like emerging from a third world country after our experience with the poor studio accommodation in Symi).
Stegna Beach was beautiful. Great for snorkelling and swimming. The resort itself must rank as one of the best on the island. It is very unspoilt and pretty, although there is not alot to do and see in the resort itself, no nice strolls at night, a week was great for us but two would have been boring, unless you hired a car to take you out and about or love purely beach holidays. There was no ATM machine there so we had to go into Archangelos to find one. We got the bus but walked back as Archangelos has no taxis.
There were a number of restaurants. The food in the Stegna Star, next door, was excellent but at night it was very brightly lit and lacked atmosphere so we opted for the En Plo (turn left as you come out of the studio block and it's the first one). It was pretty, very cosy and the food was fabulous. The waiters were really friendly and quite patient as we tried out our smattering of Greek!
The only down side to the studios was that the Sterna Mare is adjacent to the Stegna Star so, on that side, all the balconies and patios face each other so there was no much privacy and certainly no nice view!! This isn't apparent on any of the advertising 'photos we'd looked at before we booked.
However, I recommend this holiday to anyone who wants a peaceful, relaxing holiday with excellent accommodation, an excellent beach, in a very friendly and peaceful resort.

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Stegna - lovely little resort - Stegna Mare Apartments - the nicest, cleanest apartments we have ever been in - wish we could take these apartments wherever we go - along with Tsampika and Charlie of course. Fully equipped with Bath, shower (and shower curtain) toilet rolls, Mugs, hairdryer, corkscrew, can opener, lovely furniture, beautifully soft white Egyptian cotton towels and beautifully laundered sheets. What more could anyone ask for. Oh and Tsampika also cleaned the alleyway and pavement leading to the beach and even straightened your beach towels if you were taking a dip!
Unfortunately, Stegna itself does not have a decent restaurant. They are all ok, but nothing really special and EVERY taverna serves food with rice and chips! We and several people we spoke to were craving vegetables by the 5th day of hols.
We have travelled extensively in Greece and this resort served the most disappointing food of anywhere we've been. Even the Greek dishes come with rice and chips - YUK.
We did find the resort charming, peaceful and quiet - which is just the way we like things however, from reading other reviews were led to believe there was only one bar - Mercedes - but we discovered several other bars - The Blue Window - Porto Vecchio, Jacks and every Taverna serves just a drink if that's what you want. the Blue Window (up a short steep hill just before Porto Vecchio) was absolutely lovely - the right sort of music and delightful staff. Porto Vecchio - happy hour each evening 2 for 1 overlooking a charming tiny harbour - the restaurant above serving decent food (still with rice and chips though!) Jacks - cocktail bar on the sea front near Mercedes - serving everything from cocktails to wine, beer etc etc and Mercedes - to be honest we only went in for one drink and were very disappointed - obviously catering for John Smiths and Guinness drinkers - this isn't what we go on holiday for and we certainly don't need entertaining with karaoke like a couple of overgrown children.
All in all, Stegna is very quiet and very pretty - the locals all take pride in their properties and we met some fantastic people whilst we were there (which always helps). Who knows, we may go back one day - it's certainly peaceful and not for party animals.

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We have been travelling to Greece for 20 years and this is the best ever.
Tsambika ,Charlie and Maria are the loveliest family, they will do anything for you. The apartments are spotless you cannot fault them, as we were leaving Tsambika gave me a gift wrapped up which really touched me.
The restaurant at the bottom of the drive is excellent and the staff too. We tried as many restaurants as we could fit in in 14 nights and they were all excellent . Porto Vecchio was our favourite. They made fantastic cocktails two for one at happy hour and Stavros and Jimmy were the loveliest people you could ever meet.
If you are looking for party nights this is not the place for you but total relaxation is all you will get at Stegna. Tsambika cleans the apartments every day and I have never been any were in Greece and smelt bleach in the toilets!! beds and towels changed every day except Sunday. The beds are the most comfortable ever, and its so quiet the only thing I could fault it for is the fact that I never woke up before 10am so felt cheated to miss the beautiful sunshine. The sea is crystal clear and Charlie takes great pride in keeping the beach spotless.
We cant wait to go back already looking at returning next year if not this. Fantastic. Thank you Sharon & Alan x

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Second time at Stegna. First time total disaster at Constantinos Apartments. This year booked two weeks at Stegna Mare having seen and heard reports last year. What a difference!!
Charlie and Tsampika genuinely could not do enough to make your holiday comfortable. The rooms are cleaned every day thoroughly with towels every other day.
Well equipped rooms with television and hair dryer and safe (extra)
Most tavernas and bars very good especially Mercedes where there is always a welcome as well as the owner Kristoff on his guitar a la Clapton.
Sea and beach lovely with ample sun beds and plenty of large rocks nearby to ensure excellent snorkelling.
Stegna Star Apartments next door are equally as good including their own bar/restaurant which is truly excellent (especially the staff) All told, an excellent holiday but not suitable for Faliraki types!

Our week stay was an absolute pleasure. Charlie & Zsambika were wonderful people as were their family.
Our studio was one of the smaller ones but adequate for two. It was well equipped and clean. Rooms were done every day with change of towels.
I had to go to local hospital and Charlie's daughter took me there and arranged for my prescription to be brought to the apartments later that day. She even translated the instructions on them for me. There was nothing that was too much bother for them.
We have already booked again for October 2007. Unfortunately we could not get the Stegna Mare but are going to the Stegna Star next door which is run by Zsambika's sister, so I am sure it will be just as nice. Cannot wait to go back and meet everyone again.
There is a lot of nice restaurant's to choose from and all the people are so friendly it really is the best location if you want a relaxing holiday away from all stress.

Truly superb! Our first visit to Rhodes, but not our last - we have just booked for Sept 2007.
Stegna Mare is a gem. Charlie and Tsampika are wonderful and made our stay perfect from beginning to end.
If you want an upbeat, lively holiday DON'T go here - leave it for us to enjoy this quiet, relaxed resort with its beautiful sand, brilliant snorkelling, lovely tavernas and friendly, friendly people.
We had incredible weather for October with only one overcast day which gave us the opportunity to walk up the mountain at the south end of Stegna to Archangelos - the views from the top are incredible and well worth the 45minute uphill stroll with views of Stegna and beyond to the north and Lindos to the south.
That evening a storm arrived, but even that added to our holiday - the storm came just as we'd sat down to our meal at Stegna Star - horizontal rain, thunder & lightening - was it a problem? No, the waiter whisked away our plates into the kitchen where they cleared us a space and we sat in the warm & dry having a laugh with Katerina and her staff while we ate our starters.
Main course - not a problem, we hurried back to our apartment next door and our meal was brought to us, but not before our lights were fused by an exploding light bulb (a hazard of the high humidity during the storm).
Again no problem, we enjoyed our meal by candlelight and after a word to Kathryn (our amazing Kosmar Rep), Charlie & Tsampika battled their way through the storm from Archangelos at 10pm, to restore our power and insisted on thoroughly cleaning the floor to ensure there were no bits of light bulb remaining. Our memorable evening drew to conclusion sipping Metaxa by moonlight!
When the coach came to pick us up at the end of our week, Charlie & Tsampika, Katerina and her staff all came to say goodbye with hugs and kisses.
Any regrets? Just one - we only had 1 week - so this year we've booked 2!

Had 2 weeks here June 06 and found the apartments are the best I’ve stayed at yet. Cleaned daily fresh towels and very friendly, nothing is too much trouble.
Stegna star next door has excellent food, had the English breakfast one morning and it was very good. We ate at several tavernas and had good food at all.
The only downfall for me was the lack of bars there is is only one (mercedes), don’t get me wrong it’s well run and very friendly but I do like to vary things. The beach is great being literally across the road, see Charlie in the morning and he will reserve your loungers.
Walked up the cliff at the end of beach to find fabulous views, took a few pics and will be happy to mail to anyone. Hired a car and found the roads very good and well signed.
Monolithos was quite breathtaking and Prasanisi where the med and Agean meet is well worth a visit even just to watch the windsurfers and parasurfers.
All in all a brilliant hol.

Got transferred to these apartments from Constantinos in the middle of the night, what a delightful accommodation. Rooms spotlessly clean and clean towels every day and Charlie and his wife were very friendly.
The position just across the road from a beautiful beach makes Stegna mare perfect. Would recommend these apartments to anyone visiting this lovely resort. We were unlucky with the weather but that’s pot luck.
Just like to add the rep Kathryn was wonderful when we had a problem at the start of our holiday.

The Stegna Mare Apartments are faultless, they are extremely clean, thanks to the ever hard working Tsambika and her husband Charlie and full of everything you need for a self catering holiday, hairdryer, kettle, bottle opener, TV and plenty of clean crockery etc.
The Stegna Star restaurant is lovely; the staff are friendly and the portions very generous. I was with a party of 12 and nothing was too much trouble for them.
The sea is very clean and clear, with lots of fish around so take a snorkel and mask.
The supermarkets are well stocked with all your essentials and lilos are inflated for you!!!
I recommend a walk up the cliff at the end of the beach (past the all inclusive hotel), and if you can manage it for sunrise it's well worth it!! The views are breathtaking and it's so peaceful, apart from the goats!
The only small downside was that there are day trippers by boat each day and they like to leave their rubbish behind!
Give Stegna a try, it was my first time to any Greek island and I’ll certainly be going back!

I can only say that this is the best ever self catering holiday I have ever had! The Stegna Mare is perfect and I could find nothing that wasn't spot on, the place is kept spotless and is cleaned daily, there is aircon (paid for if required) TV, hairdryer and a bath and shower! A first as well was supplied loo roll, all other self catering hols I have been on you have had to supply your own!
It is run by Charly and his wife, and they have to be the 2 nicest people I have ever met, they just can't do enough for you, and are really genuine people. For Karen's birthday (my partner) they gave her a bottle of wine, and left flowers in the room in the morning.
Anyone who finds fault with this place just has to get a life!
The Stegna Star restaurant is next door and food is great, plus lots of Retsina! Waiters very friendly, and often bring free drinks!
We will definitely be coming back to Stegna Mare next year and are counting the days.