Panorama Studios & Apartments

We have just arrived back (16th Aug-24th Aug) "Hi everyone" from a fantastic holiday at the Panorama Studios.
The accommodation was basic but very clean and the atmosphere was great. The guys behind the bar could not do enough for you.
Faliraki was a very expensive place to visit and visitors should ensure they budget correctly and take into consideration the cost of Taxis getting up and down the hill. We would recommend that visitors also shop in the local supermarkets in the town as this will save a considerable amount of money.
The big downside to the holiday was the Libra Rep who seems to have a very bad reputation and not one person we spoke to had any praise for her. She was rude, unhelpful and only seemed interested in getting you booked on the tours which were far much more expensive than if you booked them in town.
She offered no help whatsoever if your transfer did not arrive or Libra cancelled a trip and she was impossible to contact. Some of the trips you can even do yourself for example Libra charge 30euro to go to the Water Park for half a day, it costs 7euro in a taxi and 20 euro for the full day until 7 o clock.
Overall we had a very enjoyable holiday and would love to visit again but it will not be through Libra.

Me and my partner have just returned from a two week holiday at the panorama and on the whole it was a very good break.
The studios themselves are about 3/4 mile outside the main drag at Faliraki and also atop a very steep bank, which after a meal and a few pints seem steeper, taxis fairly cheap 5/6 euros from town. Rooms are basic but adequate, though why they don’t provide cooking utensils seems strange for a self catering holiday, but once we'd asked they were provided.
The bar staff are very friendly and helpful and game for a laugh the time we were there, the one member not any use(unless you were booking a trip)was the libra rep alison, we asked her twice for some advice and got no joy, we were not the only ones, 4/5 people had a moan about her attitude. Overall we had a marvellous time met some good people and came back relaxed and tanned which is what counts.

I went to the Panorama studios with 6 friends after finishing uni in July 06. The location was ideal, far enough away from the centre of Faliraki but close enough to enjoy a good night out. The taxi service was brilliant and as the hotel was situated on top of a steep hill we did rely on the them a lot. However, they were all reasonably priced and the drivers were friendly.
The atmosphere around the hotel itself was really friendly, there were people of various ages staying at the hotel, families, couples, groups, but everyone got on really well and by the end of the week we were sad to be leaving.
Kostas and Savvas, the bar men, made our stay even more enjoyable with their impeccable service and friendly manner, the holiday just wouldn't have been the same without them.
Some of the facilities were quite basic such as the kitchen equipment provided and the strange shower with no curtain but it did the job and as we ate out every night was not really a problem for us. The rooms were basic but they were very clean.
Overall, I would recommend the Panorama Studios to people who are looking for a chilled out daytime with the option of going into Faliraki Centre to bar / club street in the evenings. Either way, it's a lovely place and I would definitely go back.

The hotel was very basic compared to the all-inclusive hotels we had been to before but it was very pleasant. The staff were friendly and would do anything they could to help you make you stay more enjoyable.
Having a shower was funny as there was no shower curtain so everything in the bathroom got wet so remember to remove the towels and toilet roll.
The pool was big enough for everyone to enjoy and there were plenty of sun beds. We ate out most nights at 'Desert Rose BBQ' our average bill came to 30 Euros but we don't drink. They weren’t very good at giving you child meals but we just ordered a starter and desert instead. We mainly ate English meals from the set menu and we never managed to finish a meal as there was so much.
We did try the next door restaurant which was called 'La Strada' we ordered Meatballs in a tomato sauce and asked for it with rice. When it came out it was one large meatball chips and a spoonful of rice and sum cold potato layered Greek specialty. The meatball was still pink throughout so was asked if it was meant to be like that and they said they would cook it more for us, but it was still going to be pink as it was 'fresh meat'. Half our meal was missing when the brought it back and again they advertised child meals but we had a full meal.
Tipping is the norm at 10% and they give you a shot with your bill and one for the children (non-alcoholic).
Taxis are a must. The hotel is on a steep hill and the main road is fast and there is no path, not ideal with a five year old. It costs 5 euros to anywhere in Faliraki, 6 if you have a taxi phoned for you.
Try going to the beach to book any excursions as they are half the price of the reps even if you have to pay for a taxi to get to the pick up point.
The restaurants on the main front are more expensive then the ones in the back streets so it does pay to have a wander. Just don't take a wrong turn or you could end up walking 3km out of your way like we did.
Air conditioning is a must at 6 euros a night tried it without the first night but it was too hot. Only down side was no entertainment on the evening and nothing for the kids.

Excellent place to stay. Clean apartments and friendly atmosphere. Far enough away from bar street so you could have a nice chilled out time in the day. Close enough to get a cheap taxi into town.
Up a hill so great views, but unable to walk back up it - taxi service excellent
Kostas and Savvas, who worked there, were great fun, 2 friendly and helpful guys.
Good bar food served all day - great service overall.
Would definitely go back!

Having returned on Sunday from a week in Faliraki with my husband I was surprised to find that the resort was not at all as I expected after recent publicity. We booked last minute with Sky holidays/Libra Tours and as it was allocation on arrival we were sent to the Panorama studios on the edge of the resort.
The apartments are run by a friendly family but were sadly lacking in basic equipment, we had only a couple of mugs which looked as though they had been left by previous occupants no saucepan to boil water in for that morning brew and very little else. The bathroom door handle was broken on our arrival and although we reported it to Stavas the owner twice it was still broken when we left. The apartment was only cleaned once during our stay, which wasn’t too bad, but consequently the bin in the bathroom was only emptied once during the seven days.
we attended the welcome meeting but the Libra rep. Allison was late, very rude and frankly not very helpful.
Panorama is on the outskirts of the resort on the top of a hill, wonderful views but in the heat of the afternoon we needed resuscitation after the climb up!
The pool area is nice with plenty of beds and also the bar is reasonably priced for drinks and meals.
Faliraki itself was not as I expected it was rather quiet but that is probably because of the time of year, some of the bars had closed for the winter. It is very touristy with all the bars serving the usual English breakfasts and plenty of clubs and Tavernas, the best we found was Romeli and Hawaii grill, both reasonably priced. Faliraki beach is large clean and plenty of beds, we paid 7 euros. Taxis are available from the main square we paid 6euros back up to the panorama at night.
Beware of the English “Club Greece” reps. they give you a ticket and tell you that you have won the “star prize” but surprise you have to go and look around their Club Greece resort in Trianda to claim your prize. We had been bundled into a taxi before we knew it. Yes the resort is “beautiful” but they then come with the hard sell. It is Timeshare although they will tell you that it isn’t and they ask you for £2600 pounds to become a member. Our star prize turned out to be a voucher for a holiday for which you have to pay £65 admin. and pay for your flights, needless to say it ended up in the bin.
We had to leave our room at 12 midday on Saturday but our flight was not until 3am on Sunday, Libra will try and sell you an excursion that is extortionately priced and you can get the same trip from the town for 12 euros. We spent the day in Rhodes town, which is well worth a visit, we went on the bus from the main square for 7euros return for the two of us.
Be prepared for the nightmare queues at Rhodes airport, we arrived at 3.45am for a 5.50am flight and spent 2 hours in the longest conga line you’ve ever seen.
All in all we had a lovely week, with excellent weather, and for a last minute break it was good value.

I went to the Panorama Studios in August of this year and had a fantastic time. This was definitely one of my best holidays ever.
I have never met such nice people in my life, as all the locals were extremely family orientated, especially the staff at Panorama. Faliraki does not live up to its reputation it once might have had. I had a few good nights in the apartments bar, as the night staff would let us take over and take control of the music etc. There were surprisingly a few families there who had a good time.
The only down side was the hill which Panorama is situated on - it is a nightmare to walk up in the afternoon heat or you’ve been out for the night! Having said that all taxis would take us to panorama and it was fairly cheap. I would certainly go again. if just to see Savas again - and I would recommend this holiday to anyone up for a good time.

Despite all the documentaries etc on Faliraki it is not as bad as they make out. I had a brilliant time whilst there only 1 weeks ago. the only disappointment about the hotel was that it was on top of a hill and hurt your legs every time you walked up it oh that and the fact that we were 20mins walk away from the town and in weather above 100F is was unbearable.
Libra holidays however are money grabbers they offered us nothing and I would never deal with them again. we had to be out of our room by 12 mid day but weren’t actually flying until 3am the next morning Libra tried to get us to pay them £70 each and they would take us on a boat trip for the day. this trip could be purchased for £12 in the town. Whenever we needed our rep Allison she was never around she was rude and thought only of herself.
Faliraki on the other hand had brilliant night life excellent beaches a great place I would say for single people although during the day it is very quiet, most of the food is great a lot tastes salty but you get use to it. However it is an expensive place the best food restaurant was a place called Hawaii
anyone else enjoy it as much as me?

Just returned from a fantastic week in the Panorama Studios just outside Faliraki. We booked last minute and had some reservations about going to Faliraki after recent press reports etc. It does not live up to its "reputation".
The studios were fantastic. Small and set in the hillside in a very quiet location, they are clean, well run and very friendly. The swimming pool is big enough with plenty of room around it and the food and drink was good and reasonably priced. The only draw back was they are quite remote. It was a 15minute walk to the supermarkets, 25mins to the excellent Faliraki beach. We tended to walk down and get a taxi back which was always 5 euros, not expensive in our opinion. But due to the friendliness of the studios spent most days lying around the pool.
The town has great restaurants and bars and was quieter than we expected which was not a bad thing. The locals were very friendly and I certainly hope to go back again. However be prepared for Rhodes airport. It was the one thing we could complain about on this holiday. It is tiny, very hot and was extremely overcrowded, with people lying everywhere as there were no chairs or suitable lounges. Queues for everything and quite expensive. Be prepared for it!! We highly recommend this resort and accommodation.

The accommodation itself was OK, but we were not given anything to clean the plates with and the shower room flooded every time we used it.
The bar on site was OK, and the pool was nice with enough deck chairs for everyone.
The downside of this accommodation is that it is on a big hill, so in the boiling heat this is a nightmare. As it is if you come back up after a night out. I recommend you higher a taxi, or for the daytime, a moped which are easily available for 15euro a day. You need a full driving license.
The town itself has been run down over the past few years, with many ex nightclubs now shut, especially places on the outskirts of the town. The centre of Faliraki still has plenty of life.
The beach was nice, but costs over 3 euro for the use of a sunbed, but was very clean and the sea was nice.
Eating out was expensive. Don’t be fooled by clubs offering 2 for 1 on drinks as they charge 5 euro per drink, just the same as paying 2.50 euro per drink elsewhere.
I would go here again, but not to stay in Panorama Studios. We had to be out of the room by 12pm on Saturday, to be picked up by coach at 3am the next morning. We had run out of money at this point, so a real nightmare it was.
Locals are very friendly because they want your money, which is OK because so do shopkeepers here, but are not as friendly :)