Sydney House Apartments, Alykes, Zante
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Just 30m from the beach at Alikes these apartments are ideally located for a pre-breakfast swim. There is a taverna a couple of minutes walk away and the resort centre with its bars and shops is just over seven minutes away (790m). A torch is recommended for late night returns. Clients have use of the Paradise pool just 252m away. loading...
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" 1st time to Zante and struck lucky.... "
Submitted By: Mr S Dixon
1st time to Zante and struck lucky. Was last minute booking and chose Sydney House. Had upstairs apartment with seperate bedroom and two beds in the main room. 2 adults and 2 children. Cleaned every two days but no sheets or towels changed. Bit taken aback at this as the family are very friendly! Run by mother (Maria) and they also own the supermarket next door- really handy.The accomodation is basic but clean and comfortable and yes the family do talk loudly at times but thats the Greeks for you! They are helpful, friendly and don't bother you. If you need anything you can find them and they sort it. Sydney House is right on the beach. Two eaty places beside it and the main street/town is 5 mins walk away. Get a fan for night time and keep shutters closed during the day if you're out as the mosqitoes wait for you! If its any consolation, I have booked a week in September in same place. It's quiet at night yet only a stagger from the main tavernas etc. Locality was all families and couples and very relaxed.The beach at Sydney House is large pebbly type. Turn left for much of the same or right for sand. Left is quiet and peaceful, right is busy and funpacked. Will let you know more after my September visit.
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" This year was our 2nd year in Alikes... "
Submitted By: Mr P Titmus
This year was our 2nd year in Alikes and Sydney House. the accomodation is basic, but that's greece. As other reviewers have said, if you want a little more than feeding your self, look for a hotel.
Alikes is a quieter resort, but most of the shops and restaurants have reasonable levels of english spoken. If you're looking for a less commercial resort, come to Alikes.
The short hop along the garden path to the sea is a god send. The shore is a bit stony but when you get past the short stony section its sandy. The supermarket sells aqua shoes, which are better value than any you would get in UK. If you want a better beach, walk a little further into alikes along the beach and it becomes sandy.
The family who run these appartments are wonderful and the tiny supermarket next door is good. Both are run by same family. If you ask for something, the family will do their best to help.
In 2007 my mother-in law had a medical problem whilst there, and was offered a lift, for which they wouldn't take any money etc, into Zante town.
The airport has improved, the new terminal has fully opened with arrivals & departures. You will have to stand, but at least this time its in an air conditioned check in hall. there is a limited number of seats in the check in hall, but the depatures lounge is good, with lifts, stairs and one escalator up to the duty free and a cafe/ snack bar.
Be warned, the food in the departures lounge is EXPENSIVE!!!!
The terminal is nice and modern now. Not quite up to UK airport standards but not far off for a tiny airport.
If you need assistance make sure a rep knows about it straight away, as it might take them a long time to arrange it.
Alikes is a quieter resort, but most of the shops and restaurants have reasonable levels of english spoken. If you're looking for a less commercial resort, come to Alikes.
The short hop along the garden path to the sea is a god send. The shore is a bit stony but when you get past the short stony section its sandy. The supermarket sells aqua shoes, which are better value than any you would get in UK. If you want a better beach, walk a little further into alikes along the beach and it becomes sandy.
The family who run these appartments are wonderful and the tiny supermarket next door is good. Both are run by same family. If you ask for something, the family will do their best to help.
In 2007 my mother-in law had a medical problem whilst there, and was offered a lift, for which they wouldn't take any money etc, into Zante town.
The airport has improved, the new terminal has fully opened with arrivals & departures. You will have to stand, but at least this time its in an air conditioned check in hall. there is a limited number of seats in the check in hall, but the depatures lounge is good, with lifts, stairs and one escalator up to the duty free and a cafe/ snack bar.
Be warned, the food in the departures lounge is EXPENSIVE!!!!
The terminal is nice and modern now. Not quite up to UK airport standards but not far off for a tiny airport.
If you need assistance make sure a rep knows about it straight away, as it might take them a long time to arrange it.
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Manos
" 7 of us in total stayed at the sydney... "
Submitted By: Mrs J Carter
7 of us in total stayed at the sydney house , basic , but thats greece for you, it is a lovely place , we are returning next year ,it is in a very quiet spot , but it only takes 5 mins to walk to the town centre, which is a nice friendly place with some night life but not over thr top , like some places .3 of us are in our late 30 s , with 4 teenagers with us aging from 15 to 18 and they all loved it too.the pool which is about 100m walk up the beach is very nice , with good selection of snacks , the staff at the pool bar are very friendly , we have stayed in touch with them ,and cant wait to go back ,we spent most of our evenings in a bar called iris bar , its about a 15 min walk but worth it ,great staff , tina that owns it with her hubby is english , her hubby is greek , they have even got a little snug , with a range of games if that takes your fancy ,round the back is the most amazing mini golf coursers that they built them selfs ,take a look on the iris bar web site,! .......we love alykes , no problems or moans at all , until we were departing , the departure side of the airport is what the locals call the cattle shed , it is really tiny , only 2 desks . and only about 20 seats and there were 4 flights all waiting to go out , that was the only let down to our holiday ,
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Manos