More Traveller Reviews of Summer Dream Hotel
if it was'nt for the cats.......
from tj5566
Ok here goes, this is an honest a review as i can make it. the room was to be honest the best thing, four single beds one king size bed, kitchen area, tv, two balconies, room clean and bright. FOOD.....mmmm if you are taking kids and they as fussy as mine then forget it as long as you don't mind them living on chips, there was the odd good thing like mmmmm......the salad!........just was not really up to standard. the swiming pool is very deep but there is a kiddies pool which is safer, but i have to say the pools were filthy, the walls of the kiddies pool were covered in grren slime like it had not been washed down for ages and the big pool well just try opening your eyes under water and see if you could see the bottom!!....there were insects floating everywere, and even a toad was pulled out one day, a big improvement is needed around here, because the hotel does not offer anything else. kiddies playground? forget it!!!, for me and my little un the highlight of the week was the kittens that greeted you everywere you went, very clean, fed, watered and looked after, a big plus there. mainly dutch, few eastern block countries, sprinkling of brits. but alas i will not be returning.
Pleasantly surprised
from missfizz
Having booked our holiday at the Summer Dream Hotel as a last minute deal, we were a little anxious to read some rather unfavourable reviews about the cleanliness and service of the hotel. However our fears were unfounded as the hotel provided our family of five with two large connected rooms which included kitchen area, bathroom, three balconies and table and chairs, (as well as comfortable beds and plenty of cupboards etc). The rooms were cleaned regularly as was the pool area. Our children were very happy with the pool facilities and the all inclusive deal meant that drinks were always available with a good selection (including alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails). The food was hot and there was plenty of choice and we all enjoyed our meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon snacks) very much. There wasn't much evening entertainment laid on by the hotel but we were quite happy to sit in the bar or wander into the local town (about 5 minutes walk.) The staff were friendly, efficient and very helpful - although they could possibly employ more bar staff in the evenings. Overall we enjoyed one of the nicest holidays we've had and it didn't cost the earth. We would highly recommend the Summer Dream Hotel if you're looking for a relaxing, sunny, family holiday.
Summer Dream
from A TripAdvisor Member
I was also a little worried about the hotel after reading the reviews that have been posted, however i was extremely suprised and very pleased when i arrived at the hotel, in the previous year the hotel has obviously improved (if the previous reviews are anything to go by). There is some entertainment (kareoke and Greek Dancers/Singers), however many at the hotel were complaining about the lack of entertainment, but if they had actually looked at the details before hand they would have known this. We wanted a very quiet and relaxing holiday and that is what we got - so this was good! If you like a lively place then just book somewhere else dont go there and then just sit and complain! The hotel was extremely clean and the well air conditioned room was cleaned on a daily basis. Every member of the staff were are all VERY friendly and are more than happy to help at all times of the day and night. I was very pleased by the staff and how polite, friendly and helpful they were. The pool area was very nice and was never overcrowded. We always got a sun lounger although we did have to 'reserve' them first thing. The pool is very clean and of a good size. It is cleaned every night. However it is quite deep - not 50ft as i read in a previous review - its deepest is three metres and unsuitable for chn who cannot swim - unless they have bands. However there is a nice childs pool - so this was not a problem for ANYONE. I am not the tallest person and i could stand at the shallow end. If i was pushed to say if there was anything i was dissapointed with it would be the food. Although it was very nice and there was plenty of it - the menu did not vary much from one day to another - if you like pasta you will love it. Many of the guests were complaining about the food - however i believe it was more than sufficient for what we paid. it is true that you get what you pay for and if you want high quality food - pay for it or go tho a 4*+ hotel. Although the food was, i believe nice. We did not get transfers from the airport to the hotel as they were not included in the package - however getting a taxi worked out much better - it was less than ten minutes from the airport and cost 10 euros. there are loads of taxis as soon as you come out of the airport - there were some people on our flight going to the hotel and got a bus and they arrived well over an hour after us - by which time we were making full use of the all inclusive bar!! There is a lot of choice from the bar (Cuba Libra is NICE!!) There are alot of bars (Billy's Place is nice and the bar men are very very very polite and eager to help and you get sparklers in your cocktail which is always exciting) and eateries about five minutes walk away and the beach is just a little further - just under ten minutes - this is a stony beach with beautiful blue sea, it was windy as well which was nice as it was SOOO hot! 35'c for most of the day when we were there. Well anyway - ill stop talking now - I will just say that i would go back and find it hard to find fault with this hotel. It DOES deserve its three stars and i enjoyed my week very much so. If you are going to the Summer Dream enjoy yourself - I did.
Wonderful relaxing holiday
from andymatt
We were worried about this hotel because of all the negative reviews about it, but we were pleasantly surprised. Whilst it is a very basic hotel, it was clean, the staff were very friendly and the food was freshly cooked and typically Greek. There were not many snacks during the day, but breakfast, lunch and dinner was plentiful, you did not really need any thing extra. There was plenty of drinks during the day and the evening. If you want to go on holiday for a rest, this is the place to go. But if you want entertainment for yourself and the kids it does not happen here. The hotel is situated in the middle of nowhere, the village of Tholos is a 5 minute walk away, and there are a few bars and restaurants. Our balcony overlooked a small holding where there were chickens and turkeys, (we thought that was better than noisy bars bright lights and lots of people). The rooms were basic but clean, and clean towels were provided every day. There were not many children at the hotel, which we thought was great. In fact you could fall asleep on your sunbed and not be disturbed. I do not think this hotel deserves some of the very bad reviews it gets.
Summer Nightmare.....But a whole lot worse!
from A TripAdvisor Member
I stayed @ the summer dream apts in August i went with ma parents and my younger brothers and sister, the youngest being 3! When i first arrived @ the hotel i was tempted to get back in the taxi and go home, the hotel or apartments as its known was not atall like the pictures i had viewed...But if i'd only known that it was 2 get a whole lot worst...! 1. The childrens activity play ground was a death trap 2 young children and having a younger sister of 3 that is a major problem as she was always wandering off. 2. The air conditioning leaked which is dangerous when you have young children. 3. The radio...MUSIC...WHAT MUSIC???? 4. Although the cleaners cleaned the rooms daily, how was it that we ended up with USED DIRTY towels... 5.Our room was next 2 around 10 chickens and day and night you would hear them and im not talking loud im talking VERY loud ok its a personal alarm but who wants 2 b awake @ 3 in the morning!! Okay, they are bad points but they are actually the good points 2... here are the good points: 1. MOST of the staff were friendly, 2. Its really HOT Oh well i could go on, but whats the point most of you have already experienced this NIGHTMARE and others are about 2!! But be prepared things are not always what they seem!! Goodluck and enjoy your holiday if u can.....!! 6. The sunbeds were broken on around 3 occasions i got ma leg stuck in the whole. 7. There were no visable markings around the pool???? 8. Not once did i actually c the pool being CLEANED! 9. No entertainment NONE atall...not even for the kids! 10. Rooms, I wont GO into them!! nor the restaurant i think you get the picture! 11. AI is that why u actually had 2 pay for most of your drinks and snacks???
a real dream
from A TripAdvisor Member
we stayed there now for the 4th time, and we enjoyed every minute. a very familar atmosphere, all the people who work there are helpful and hospital . it`s not a hotel for people who like a very commercial and professional atmosphere with a lot of animation, but if you want to feel real greek hospitality , you should decide to stay there. george
Summer Dream Nightmare
from A TripAdvisor Member
We all went on hoiliday, to a place we never been. To a little place called tholos in the hotel Summer Dream. The taxi pulled outside this place and gave a little snigger, my mother in law shouted out 'this can't be ours cause it looks like Faulty towers.' The room was rank the pool was poor the resturant was even worse, and when the chef was smoking his pipe i thought it was a curse. We thought this hotel was allinclusive with snacks throughout the day but unfortunately when you wanted a decent meal you had to go out and pay.
Summer Nightmare!
from JoLeeAl
If you have any love and respect for your family - DON'T book them a holiday at this hotel!! Why? Where do I start? The room we booked (a family room) stank, the bed linen was filthy (and that's polite), the air conditioning constantly poured water (a definite health risk considering we were with our son who's 5 and asthmatic) and despite being reported to the hotel 3 times and the rep once, nothing was done about it, there was mould on the doors from the air conditioning unit and the balcony doors didn't fit and wouldn't lock. The food was appalling - stone cold, covered with flies and not even slightly edible. The pool had a manky layer of black scum around the edges. We managed to last there only a few hours before seeing the rep. to either change accommodation or arrange flights home! We moved to the Doreta Beach Hotel (only a few hundred yards from this cesspit!) and found it to be much better. We had to pay to change our hotel and it was money well spent - consider paying slightly more! The MedHotels rep. told us also that the Summer (Nightmare) Dream was only a Greek 3* - sorry, but Greeks must have very, very low standards!!!
Would recommend!!
from abbie1985
Where do we start. The hotel was well maintained with all rooms being cleaned every day. The rooms themselves were massive, all with lovely views. There isn't that much to do in Tholos itself (to keep kids entertained) but there are plenty of shops and bars to keep you amused. AI food and drinks were ok depending on what your fancy is. The only real complaints I had was that there wasn't enough cocktails included in the AI menu and also the AI drinks stopped at 11.45pm which was a bit too early for us. However, just down the road lies an excellent bar called the Malibu bar which serves the best cocktails ever made - "Blue Hawaii". There is also a great variety of foods available from all resturants (most of which are really inexpensive...and I mean cheap) and most offer free pool and darts etc. Also, you find that no matter where you go you are receiving loads of free drinks. If you do find that you get a bit bored then there are local buses that run to all other parts of Rhodes. I would recommend a day trip to Rhodes Town. The scenery there is absolutely breathtaking and it costs only 2 euros on the bus. All in all it has the makings of a brilliant holiday. I certainly enjoyed myself and would definately go back but just don't expect too much for the kids to do. PS Take plenty of sun tan lotion as it is ROASTING!!!!!! All in all, it has the makings for a great holiday
Quiet Break
from A TripAdvisor Member
My husband and I were looking for a nice quiet break to enjoy the sun.......It is probably best to break it down as follows:- ROOMS We were very lucky that we managed to get a family room for just the 2 of us and this consisted of 4 single beds and a double so it was extremely spacious and very clean. (I think we went in a quiet period to get the family room). SERVICE All the staff were very accommodating and eager to please. LOCATION It is a 5 minute walk to Tholos Beach and 30 min bus ride to Rhodes town, which we thought was ideal for the type of holiday we were looking for. FOOD This was the highlight of the holiday and completely exceeded all our expectations. BEACH It is a pebble beach which is a 5 min walk, it has about 10 sunbeds on it and little shack. Nice and quiet with a good breeze. Around the pool area there were quite a lot of midges, which were biting. However with the appropriate sprays they were controlled. This is probably to do with the grassy area surrounding the pool. Overall a great holiday and would definately go back again...
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Room and location where excellent, Room was clean very day. Food was ok, but if you want sauce or vinager you need to ask staff and none of the food was ever hot alway like school meals but greek food which was fine. But not great. The beer was fine and the vodka and coke... more