Dionysis & Tonia Studios

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I stayed at the Dionysis and Tonia for two weeks from 16th September to 1st October, 2010. The rooms were basic but very clean, having the bedlinen changed and rooms cleaned every three days. Cooking facilities were, again, basic but who's going to cook a three course gourmet meal in a small studio? There were the usual moans from guests who expected 5 star accommodation for 2+ star prices. The pool was lovely, clean and uncrowded and plenty of sunbeds and parasols for everyone. The pool bar served light meals and drinks all day and was open until late at night. The three brothers who ran things were polite and helpful and spoke good English (useful for those who can't be bothered to learn a few words of Greek!)
In conclusion, the Olympic rep, Dean, was excellent; knew his job and was very efficient.
I would certainly go here again.
Anne Stephenson. Room D6

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My wife and I went to these apartments in July, they were basic, but friendly. No air conditioning, but we hired a fan. Theres a really good pool and bar and our rep Charlotte was brilliant. We loved it that much, we're going back to the same apartments in September 2009.

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I have just got back from what was supposed to be a 10 day stay at D & T. I say that as I couldnt leave and extended my holiday by another 4 days. I,ve been to Zante before so I know the accomodation can be basic and I wasnt expected too much. The studios were very clean, beds and towels changed often. The 3 Brothers, Dionysis, Yannis and Spiros made me very welcome. I met the nicest people ever and I will not forget them. All in all the holiday was the best I have ever had. I must also mention the pool as it was fantastic. I,m booking again for september. Cant wait!

My boyfriend and I booked the Dionysis & Tonia Studios, as we wanted a clean apartment, not too expensive and self-catering.
When we got to the studios, there was no air conditioning (fine, as I was aware that this needed to be paid for at the bar!). There were ants all over the place. Two small bedside lights, no hot water, no furniture apart from a small table and two twin beds (with wood in between), not ideal if you want to sleep in the same bed as your partner.
I would NOT recommend this apartment to anyone - we didn't stay there long enough to see if the maid would clean the room as we checked out the following day.
Also, the snack bar is completely over-priced and not very nice.
All in all, you would be better to book somewhere else (preferable not a package deal either!).

Just got back after a week of staying at the Dionysis & Tonia Studios.
Rooms are very basic, but to be honest all we needed was a bed, as we didn't cook at the appartment at all. Apart from the basic rooms the pool at the appartments was okay and the food from the bar there was okay too.
Kalamaki is a great resort. Great bars, restaurants and people... Would recommend mermaids and heaven's kitchen as a good place to eat, and the rose n crown english pub was a good laugh - quizzes and karaoke etc. Apart from the accommodation the holiday was amazing and i loved every bit of it
However the downer of the holiday came on the last day. You must be checked out of your room at 12 (lunchtime) and our flight wasn't till 4 am the following day. Therefore for 16 hours we didnt have anywhere to go. Suitcases can be left at the bar, untill it closes at 12... so for 4 hours my boyfriend and I had to sleep on a sunlounger by the pool, being bitten by bugs, and it was actually quite cold with no blanket. The Olympic rep didnt seem too bothered to help us out either. Therefore I would strongly suggest that you consider your flights when you stay here because no matter what you have to be out by 12, so if you have a flight like we did its a pretty rubbish way to spend your last night!

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Before arriving at the Dionysis & Tonia (hereafter referred to as DT) my wife and I had read all the reviews we could find on these apartments and quite frankly we were dreading it! We chose this apartment out of necessity because we booked at last minute and so had little choice.
I just want to say- DT is nowhere near as bad as most people are making out! Ok, so the rooms are basic and have no air conditioning, and the place is run by 3 brothers who are in their 40's...so what? Is that what you go to Greece for? So what if there isn't a flaming egg cup in the kitchen!!? So what if there isn't a shower head holder!?
These apartments are perfectly good to stay in even in August heat (fans can be rented). The brothers (Dionysis, Yanni and Spiros) are not miserable old men, they are actually very pleasant and hard working gentlemen who always made us feel welcome and we passed many a night talking to them in our bar.
Kalamaki itslef is a fantastic resort, the beach is the best I've seen in Greece, the main strip has countless bars, tavernas, restaurants and shops. I recommend Milos, Artemis and the rooftop Italian restaurants, and a great night out may be had at Venue bar (where Shane the fat gay cowboy struts his stuff), Cave bar (where a buggy drives you up to the bar itself situated in a cave) and Oasis bar for a quieter ambient atmosphere.
Overall, a great holiday, and DT was actually a pleasant experience as opposed to what we'd been promised after reading other reviews!

have just come back after a fantastic week staying at dionysis and tonia it is really clean
bedding and towels changed twice in 7 days ,staff very helpful , food good the only problem is no air conditioning which is really needed!but we hired fans at only 15 euros for the week! also to hire a safe is only 15 euros . great pool!what else can i say ?GREAT