Daphne Apartments, Tsilivi
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These attractive studios are set back from the main road and are close to the centre of Tsilivi, yet they overlook fields and olive groves. Only ten minutes walk (1km) from the superb sandy beach. Delicious smells waft from the grill taverna next door, where you can relax and try the local wine. loading...
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Daphne Apartments Reviews
" Brilliant "
Submitted By: afrodhiti
What a fantastic time we had at the Daphne Apartments, everything including the rooms were kept very clean, Takis, Angelica, George, Tony and Yougos we very friendly. Takis what a great sense of humour, Angelica fantastic cook, Tony and George nothing to much trouble not forgeting the barman Yougos cheeky monkey, and last but not least the maid who couldnt speak much English but all the same very friendy and kept the rooms clean and spotless everyday. I have no doubts in recomending the Daphne Apartments to anyone. We have already booked again for 2010 and are taking our two daughters and their boyfriends with us. Keep up the fantastic work Takis and family will see you all in 2010.
Thanks for a great time
Christine
Gloka
Thanks for a great time
Christine
Gloka
Good for: Beach
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1 reader found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Brilliant "
Submitted By: Janina
I stayed at the Daphne Apartments on the first family holiday I had been on in 12 years! My parents had been to the Daphne apartments before and arranged for all of us to go there together.
I can not compliment the place enough. It was one of the best holidays I have ever had! Takis, Angelica and Adonis were brilliant, as was George the barman! Unfortunately the younger son George wasn't there, but am looking forward to meeting him next year!
The room I stayed in was spacious, clean and well maintained. The wake up calls left something slightly to be desired, as I find it really annoying to be woken up by 4 guys trying to throw me in the pool! However it did get me up, so I suppose it did the trick! :-)
The family and everyone could not do enough for you, and it was just what we needed!
The food served at the bar was brilliant (although we only had breakfast and lunch there), really well priced and decent portions and cooked to perfection! A special mention must be given to the iced coffees served there! They taste amazing and are so refreeshing, just need more than one!
The evenings spent in the bar were brilliant, apart from I tried to play poker with everyone and lost every time! However that is my fault at being too inexperienced.
I can't believe some of the reviews that are appearing on this site from people who didn't enjoy it or said it was dirty etc. Are these people expecting a 5* hotel service? This is a family run apartment block, that is brilliant for what it is and the price it is. I can't fault them at all! The family are so welcoming and friendly and make you enjoy your time even more, and I would rather have that than some hotel where the staff don't even try and remember your name! These people are brilliant.
The holiday was so good in fact, that we have rebooked for next year with the extended family, not just the immediate family that went this year!
This is the best place in the world for a relaxing family holiday!
I can not compliment the place enough. It was one of the best holidays I have ever had! Takis, Angelica and Adonis were brilliant, as was George the barman! Unfortunately the younger son George wasn't there, but am looking forward to meeting him next year!
The room I stayed in was spacious, clean and well maintained. The wake up calls left something slightly to be desired, as I find it really annoying to be woken up by 4 guys trying to throw me in the pool! However it did get me up, so I suppose it did the trick! :-)
The family and everyone could not do enough for you, and it was just what we needed!
The food served at the bar was brilliant (although we only had breakfast and lunch there), really well priced and decent portions and cooked to perfection! A special mention must be given to the iced coffees served there! They taste amazing and are so refreeshing, just need more than one!
The evenings spent in the bar were brilliant, apart from I tried to play poker with everyone and lost every time! However that is my fault at being too inexperienced.
I can't believe some of the reviews that are appearing on this site from people who didn't enjoy it or said it was dirty etc. Are these people expecting a 5* hotel service? This is a family run apartment block, that is brilliant for what it is and the price it is. I can't fault them at all! The family are so welcoming and friendly and make you enjoy your time even more, and I would rather have that than some hotel where the staff don't even try and remember your name! These people are brilliant.
The holiday was so good in fact, that we have rebooked for next year with the extended family, not just the immediate family that went this year!
This is the best place in the world for a relaxing family holiday!
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1 reader found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:May 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Takis Place "
Submitted By: Janina
We have been visiting Tsilivi for the past 9 years and for 8 of those years we have stayed at Daphne apartments, now known as Takis Place. We feel that we are visiting home from home because of the welcome we get from Takis and his family. The apartments are clean and food is great. We always have a relaxing time, fun at the bar and meet up with other people who are also return visitors. We love our chilled out time in Tsilivi, so much so that we took our 3 grown up children this year and they, like us, thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were treated so well by the family.
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1 reader found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" another great holiday at the Daphne. "
Submitted By: marety&jim
Just back from another great holiday at the Daphne apartments.We had a warm welcome from Takis and the family,and also a complimentary drink.Our apartment was spacious and very clean.the shower takes a bit of getting used to and i did flood the floor a couple of times,but got the hang of it after a couple of days.Bed linen and towels were changed regularly and if required more often you only had to ask the family and it was done.Nothing was too much bother for them even though they were short staffed with young George going back to the army and Yorgo having to go to Athens.Pool area just the right size for the complex.Water a bit on the cold side but it was the end of the season.Plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas.Food at the bar very good and reasonably priced.Great measures at the bar and service good.We had a few thunder and lightning storms but that is usual for time of year.It wpuld have been nice to have a tv in the room when it was raining,but the staff would put on the programmes you wanted in the pool room. Takis even took my husband on a fishing trip when he found out that he loves fishing.Of course they all got away!!!. location very good.close to all the shops bars and restaurants.It was very quiet the last week as most of the amenities were closing for the season.Great bowling alley and lovely beach.flies can be a problem.Going back next year with the family and granson. Would highly recommend the Daphne to everybody.Singles couples or families.
Advice: Favourite holiday destination.Locals very friendly.
Activities: Red lion chicken and Mousakka,Delicious. local bar also very good.
Good for: Beach
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1 reader found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Oct 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" I don't believe it! "
Submitted By: patrician
Have stayed at Daphne Apartments four times in last five years. Cannot believe the latest two posts - an absolute departure from the normally glowing praise which this venue attracts. Okay, you cant please all of the people all of the time but I just wonder what these people expected. I have already booked for next year [like many others I have no doubt] and am looking forward to seeing this wonderful family again and enjoying their unmatched hospitality. I know I will see the May-holiday regulars and we will have a great time once again.
Advice: The friendliness of the people makes the holiday.
Activities: Just Chilling!!!
Good for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:May 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Manos
" we had a fantastic holiday "
Submitted By: helenesmith
our stay at the daphne was a fantastic 2 weeks,we have stayed here twice now and enjoyed both times,takis and family are brilliant and make you feel very welcome, yorgos is ace good fun, the food is lovely and the apartments are clean and spacious, swimming pool spotless and great for kids, my little girl was never out of the pool, daphne is situated from a short walk to the town and about 10 mins to the beach surounded by eating places and bars, takis and family make your stay enjoyable and nothing too much trouble, they are fantastic and would recommend the daphne to anyone, we hope to go back next year will have to see how the finances go,i miss the place so much wish i was still there, hope to see you all next year. from helen, richard, kayleigh, and kerri. ps the greek night is fantastic too.
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1 reader found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Chilly weather, warm welcome "
Submitted By: marety&jim
Just got back from a holiday at the Daphne apartments. On arrival made very welcome by Takis and family. The room was basic but spacious and had everything you needed. If you needed any extras the family were only too willing to get it for you.
Food at the bar was very good and very reasonably priced.
We have read a couple of bad reviews regarding these apartments and staff but we could not agree in anyway with them. Takis even took my husband fishing when he found out he was interested in it.
Despite being understaffed there was always somebody available to cater for your needs.
We found our apartment very clean, linen and towels changed regularly and floors washed every couple of days.
Would not go to Tsilivi again this late in the season as it was very quiet and quite chilly at night.
These apartment are in a quiet location but close to all bars, restaurants and shops. The beach is only a 10 minute walk away and well worth it.
We will be returning next year with our daughters and grandchild (if we can get in!!)as we think this is an ideal place for a family holiday or couples.
Food at the bar was very good and very reasonably priced.
We have read a couple of bad reviews regarding these apartments and staff but we could not agree in anyway with them. Takis even took my husband fishing when he found out he was interested in it.
Despite being understaffed there was always somebody available to cater for your needs.
We found our apartment very clean, linen and towels changed regularly and floors washed every couple of days.
Would not go to Tsilivi again this late in the season as it was very quiet and quite chilly at night.
These apartment are in a quiet location but close to all bars, restaurants and shops. The beach is only a 10 minute walk away and well worth it.
We will be returning next year with our daughters and grandchild (if we can get in!!)as we think this is an ideal place for a family holiday or couples.
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3 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Oct 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" Excellent "
Submitted By: shogun
We have recently booked a return visit to the Daphne in Tsilivi after a fantastic holiday this year. The Daphne is quite small with plenty of amenities, a lovely clean pool, a well stocked bar and fantastic cafe food at excellent prices. Takis and his family are friendly and extremely hard working, the rooms are big enough for our needs and well looked after. Yorgos keeps everyone at the bar entertained, with a great sense of humour.The Greek nights are great fun and a brilliant night of entertainment.
Tsilivi is a lovely resort, where you can relax and chill out. The choice of restaurants is excellent and the food to die for, especially at Sweet Revenge.
We have been going now for about four years and have made friends with some brilliant people, Takis and family, Yorgos and Aphrodite, as well as the other holidaymakers that we have kept in touch with.
Hope to see you all again next year
Tsilivi is a lovely resort, where you can relax and chill out. The choice of restaurants is excellent and the food to die for, especially at Sweet Revenge.
We have been going now for about four years and have made friends with some brilliant people, Takis and family, Yorgos and Aphrodite, as well as the other holidaymakers that we have kept in touch with.
Hope to see you all again next year
Advice: A lovely holiday resort
Activities: Sweet Revenge, fantastic traditional Greek food and wonderful hosts.
Good for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" What a dump !! "
Submitted By: paulus50
Just got back from The Daphne thank God !!On arrival we were given room 13 to be greeted by black runnung mould in shower,dirty underwear left in draw and a good selection of squashed flies stuck to the walls,the best was yet to come !! On taking the key from electric supply the switch fell out revealing LIVE wires.
Quickly complained and were removed to room 8 which had a superb view of a half built complex and a tiny dog that yapped all day and NIGHT.
Every time the shower was used it flooded the appartment and flowed onto the balcony,an attempted repair was made by the staff which did no use,it still flooded!!
The bedding was changed twice in 2 weeks and the dust in the room was brushed around 3 times
The staff were surly to say the least and the youth on the computer was a dead loss.
I must also point out that the Thomas Cook rep.JON was useless he proomised a complaint form which we never got and when asked why he told us that he was leaving Thomas Cook and could`nt be bothered
Quickly complained and were removed to room 8 which had a superb view of a half built complex and a tiny dog that yapped all day and NIGHT.
Every time the shower was used it flooded the appartment and flowed onto the balcony,an attempted repair was made by the staff which did no use,it still flooded!!
The bedding was changed twice in 2 weeks and the dust in the room was brushed around 3 times
The staff were surly to say the least and the youth on the computer was a dead loss.
I must also point out that the Thomas Cook rep.JON was useless he proomised a complaint form which we never got and when asked why he told us that he was leaving Thomas Cook and could`nt be bothered
Advice: Filthy beaches,loads of flies
Activities:
- Date of Holiday:Oct 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" really poor! "
Submitted By: Andy_Gateshead
To the person below your summary of the Daphne could've been written by me lol
Yes the Daphne was pretty poor & substandard accomodation, we had room number 3 which was probably the worst one of the lot in terms of location! The terrace led out to trees & no views of anything in particular! I'd have loved a 1st floor balcony but as we paid next to nothing for the holiday beggars can't be choosers eh? The room itself was very small & pokey & rather dirty, the lampshade seemed to have 10 years of dust gathering on it (I kid you not). The shower was limp & had little pressure to it as too did the kitchen sink. There was no soap in the bathroom & the room had no TV which was a nighmare as Tsivili was a very uninspiring resort!
As for the staff George was humourous & entertaining, Takis was hardworking but didn't like to smile much & the young lad was a pain too interested looking at the football on his laptop then the welfare of the guests who could've been waiting 10 minutes of more! On the penultimate day of my holiday I asked the young lad if we could keep the room on for the whole of sunday as my flight was 6am on the monday he said 'wait an hour I've just woke up' oh brilliant customer service mate! In fairness to him he did give me an answer within 10 minutes but we were only allowed it until 10pm which meant a 5 and a half hour wait in the hotel bar till our bus came! I couldn't understand why we couldn't have it till the early hours as there was no-one going in to the room till probably the morning?!?He closed the bar 12.30 & we were literally open to the elements till our bus came and believe it or not Tsilivi gets quite nippy at nights!
A special mention must go to the great value breakfast we had every other morning 4 euros for a full english with toast, juice tea or coffee was excellent value & very palatable so too was his pizza for 4.50 very tasty & both reasonably priced!
Yes the Daphne was pretty poor & substandard accomodation, we had room number 3 which was probably the worst one of the lot in terms of location! The terrace led out to trees & no views of anything in particular! I'd have loved a 1st floor balcony but as we paid next to nothing for the holiday beggars can't be choosers eh? The room itself was very small & pokey & rather dirty, the lampshade seemed to have 10 years of dust gathering on it (I kid you not). The shower was limp & had little pressure to it as too did the kitchen sink. There was no soap in the bathroom & the room had no TV which was a nighmare as Tsivili was a very uninspiring resort!
As for the staff George was humourous & entertaining, Takis was hardworking but didn't like to smile much & the young lad was a pain too interested looking at the football on his laptop then the welfare of the guests who could've been waiting 10 minutes of more! On the penultimate day of my holiday I asked the young lad if we could keep the room on for the whole of sunday as my flight was 6am on the monday he said 'wait an hour I've just woke up' oh brilliant customer service mate! In fairness to him he did give me an answer within 10 minutes but we were only allowed it until 10pm which meant a 5 and a half hour wait in the hotel bar till our bus came! I couldn't understand why we couldn't have it till the early hours as there was no-one going in to the room till probably the morning?!?He closed the bar 12.30 & we were literally open to the elements till our bus came and believe it or not Tsilivi gets quite nippy at nights!
A special mention must go to the great value breakfast we had every other morning 4 euros for a full english with toast, juice tea or coffee was excellent value & very palatable so too was his pizza for 4.50 very tasty & both reasonably priced!
Advice: it's need regeneration feels like you're in a 1980's timewarp
Activities: Majestic lovely food reasonably priced polite staff
Good for: Beach
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3 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" not my cup of tea "
Submitted By: fairway56
spent 2 weeks here in september. nice weather, few drips of rain here and there but still quite hot. resort/appts not as good as most people make it out to be in my opinion. the good bits first, tsilivi was ok. plently to do and some really nice restaurants. the beach wasnt up to much though. plenty of wasps buzzing round to keep you occupied and it prooved quite difficuly to pickup a handful of sand without catching a few cigarette butts or the odd lolly stick. the pool at the daphne was ok. nice and clean and quiet most of the time. now for the bad.. room was ideal in size but the cleanliness was something else. the maid did a wonderful job of sweeping 2 weeks worth (possibly more) of dust etc under the spare bed. i ended up having to wear my flip flops inside the room as my feet were getting too dirty. the cuttlery needed washing before using. a spring inside the matress had pierced through the fabric and wasnt too comfortable. the taps leaked and the cold water, for some reason, stopped working on the second to last day. now for the staff. george was friendly enough but the others wasnt as good. the old man didnt say much (the air con was broke and he got it fixed pretty quickly so all good there). the young boy who had his head rammed inside the screen of his laptop for the whole time i was there was quite rude sometimes. i order some drinks and some meals with this boy one day and he asked if i could wait a minute whilst he watch football for 10-15 minutes.he then eventually come back over and asked what i had ordered again then mooched off into the kitchen to cook it. we may go back to zante one year but not for a long time. staying at these apartments had really put me off greece for the moment which is a shame because i have been going to greece for as long as i can remember and i normally love every minute of it. i am considering trying out one of the more secluded islands next year. tsilivi 6/10, daphne 3/10. overall 4.5/10.
Advice: i probably wouldnt go back there..
Activities: the olive tree
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3 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Manos
" Best on the Island "
Submitted By: stevegreer
Stayed at Daphne Aparts 2nd-16th July. Visited with my wife (Andrea) and two very good friends (Tony & Lesley) and what a fantastic holiday we had. These apartments are in the ideal location. Far enough away for a good night's kip and near enough for all bars etc. The apartments themselves were clean and tidy and the air con worked a treat(paid 25 euro's per week and worth every penny!. As there are only 17 apartments, within days you are friendly with the majority of the other guests, which is much better than these big places where you don't really get to know other guests. Takis, the owner, and his family cannot do enough for you, making sure that you enjoy your stay. George the barman, was always friendy and chatty and was always good for a late drink(sorry for keeping you up George.) I must give the breakfast a mention as well, fruit juice, bacon, sausage, two eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, two slices of toast,jam and a good mug of tea for 4 euro's, excellent after a heavy night out. Tsilivi is a lovely resort with plenty of places to eat and drink and I must say we never had a bad meal yet. Would reccommend, Family restaurant, Olive Tree, Moby dick's, in fact all of them!! The beach is about ten-fifteen minutes away, (a pleasant stroll through town) and is well worth a visit. Well, I could go on and on so will sign off now. If you go to Tsilivi stay here!
Advice: Good for families and couples
Activities: Hire a boat for the day from Alakyes
Good for: Beach
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2 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Quality, 10 out of 10 "
Submitted By: currymonster
Hi, We have just returned from the Daphne Apartments (room 6) in Tsilivi, this was the first time that we have stayed there although we have visited the owner Takis and his Bar called Takis Place many times. We have had a very good holiday, the Apartments are very roomy, very clean, and are very well looked after by the maid/cleaner, bedding and towels are changed regularly. The Pool and Pool Bar are just what you need to enjoy your stay, the food is very good and nothing is too much trouble for Takis (who has a great sense of humour) and his wife Angelika (Great Cook) and their sons Tony and George, I suppose we should also give a mention to Yorgos (pronounced Your go), he is the cheeky chap that attends to the bar in the evening, if you are looking for someone with a bit of....well lets say personality, it's him, he knows how to make a decent cocktail or two.
We have been to Tsilivi 4 times now, stayed at The Daisy twice and once at The Filoexinia, but the Daphne has easily been the best, it is a friendly family run Self Catering Apartment Holiday with everthing on hand, all of the restaurants bars and shops are just round the corner, we visited, and would recommend The Olive Tree, The Family, Athena, Popeyes (if you like spinach, try Popeyes style eggs for breakfast), and if you can find it, the Summertime Bar run by Panniotte who does a decent Chilli.
Hoping to return next year around 15/07/10, if I can persuade Christine (Wife) to fly again.
Would recommend The Daphne to anyone looking for a decent place to stay it really is hard to beat.
So signing off now, Glokka to Takis, and Malakka to Yorgos.
See you next year.
Ian & Christine.
We have been to Tsilivi 4 times now, stayed at The Daisy twice and once at The Filoexinia, but the Daphne has easily been the best, it is a friendly family run Self Catering Apartment Holiday with everthing on hand, all of the restaurants bars and shops are just round the corner, we visited, and would recommend The Olive Tree, The Family, Athena, Popeyes (if you like spinach, try Popeyes style eggs for breakfast), and if you can find it, the Summertime Bar run by Panniotte who does a decent Chilli.
Hoping to return next year around 15/07/10, if I can persuade Christine (Wife) to fly again.
Would recommend The Daphne to anyone looking for a decent place to stay it really is hard to beat.
So signing off now, Glokka to Takis, and Malakka to Yorgos.
See you next year.
Ian & Christine.
Advice: Has everything you need, no gangs of yobbo's
Activities: Have lunch at one of the many beach side restaurants, Iakinthos, is good
Good for: Beach
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2 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Manos
" Another fantastic time "
Submitted By: kerrilee
just had 2 weeks at the daphne, this is the second time we have stayed here and what a fantastic time we had, yorgos, takis, and george when he came for a couple of days are brill made our holiday what it was.The greek night very good again, had loads of laughs and they realy do look after you what ever you need nothing is too much trouble, food great and when we ate out we could recomend the family lovely food and very nice people.The rooms very big and clean and the pool very clean. we hope to go back again next year and see you all again, well i hope this helps if you are thinking of staying here, you will have a fantastic time. helen richard kayleigh and kerri and stefan x
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2 readers found this review helpful
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
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Advice: Not to busy
Activities: Calypso, and Mobies
Good for: Beach