More Traveller Reviews of Mediterranee Hotel
Wouldn't stay there again
from Clairy
We booked the hotel expecting a 4* and thinking that the standard of accommodation would be thus but... though the common areas and facilities were of a good standard and the staff great, the rooms were terrible. Really old furniture, the bathroom was tacky and the floors were really worn, and there was really no sound proofing between the rooms. I am really not one to complain (if I was I would've demanded from our agent that we change hotels) but the rooms really lower the level of the hotel to a 2*. I wouldn't stay there again - the island is lovely and so we had a great holiday (as I said, I am not one to complain) and would definitely return which is why whilst we were travelling around the island I had a look at a couple of other hotels and took their contact details for future reference. Beautiful beaches, each with its own landscape, charm and character but the holiday would've been so much better if we had other more comfortable upgraded accommodation. If you are willing to pay for 4* and you pay 4* you should get that.
if you like 70's MFI you'll like this
from beachbabeUK
I read the reviews here after booking so was not expecting to love the place but nothing prepared me for the horror of the rooms. This hotel is supposed to be 4* but all people say is yes greek 4*, I wouldn't give it UK 2*. Staff lovely, helpful and friendly, first choice rep great, public areas quite nice but the rooms... eek! 70's MFI chipboard office furniture, small rooms, 2 people cannot walk around at once, double bed 4 foot so in hot climate a little snug!, air con very noisy but worked, bathroom functional though if over size 14 you wouldn't be able to sit down in bath, towels thin and frayed, room kept clean and towels/sheets changed every other day by freindly cleaners, cotton throw stained. View varied - we had car park described as mountain view..Assured that all rooms the same and 1 of the best hotels on the island! Pool area ok but long drop between top and water so not a pool to sit on the side of. nice beach, about the only real sand beach we could find (most seem like fine grit). Food - least said, very average mass prepared buffet style, lunch seems like v cheap beach cafe from 20 years ago at 2006 prices. prices in hotel mainly same as outside so don't feel ripped off in bar or shop. Very disappointed.. but if you don't intend to spend time in your room other than shower and sleep and eat outside then not a bad choice. Don't forget your beach towels, hotel doesn't supply and no home comforts you'd normally expect of 4* eg tea/coffee
Great Location
from Roboman
Just returned from 1 week here. The hotel is what I would expect from the brochure ratings. It's not fantastic and its not lousy. It's very clean and the staff are all friendly. The food is of good quality and there is a varied selection although it gets a bit similar after a few nights. The rooms are functional but nothing fancy. Go for a sea view, its worth the extra to look over the clear blue waters. My only real negative is that the bar is a bit boring in the evenings. There is entertainment a couple of nights a week but its not what you would call foot tapping. There are however plenty of good tavernas just up the hill. Its also just a short taxi ride to Argostoli The big plus is the lovely beach which the hotel sits on, with its soft sand and clear waters for swimming.
Fairly Average
from A TripAdvisor Member
Whilst this hotel is clean and pleasant enough, we were glad that we had managed to book our week break as a last minute deal and at a much discounted price than quoted in the brochure. The staff at the hotel despite the time of year (right at the end of the season) were very friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and there was a good shower in the bathroom. However the hotel would benefit from being updated as the decor is very seventies; from the dated furniture in the rooms (very uncomfortable beds) down to the tired and dull general areas. That said the other guests at the hotel whom were mostly much older (50+) did not seem to mind. Our room was on the third floor at the front of the hotel and the kitchens must have been located below as each morning and evening great wafts of cooking would perminate through the room. We were on a halfboard basis but mostly ate out as the food was fairly average. In addition the guest seemed to enjoy table hopping and bantering about their shared trips earlier that day, not really my idea of a relaxing evening meal but we were very much in the minority As for places to eat we particularly liked Casa Greco in Argostoli and the Chinese Dragon in Lassi (A strange choice I know, but the choices in Lassi are fairly limited with each place practically having identical menus.) Also worth a mention is the Dolphin Taverna in Sami were we had some great fresh sardines, octopus and squid for lunch. Don't bother with the pool or the hotel beach, just down the road is the Makris Yialos beach which was great. Two loungers and an umbrella were only EUR7 a day. There's a snack bar which had good food and nice ice cold Amstels.
some improvements needed
from Marsupites
I am quite puzzled by the rave reviews of this hotel on this site. I have just returned from Kefalonia and while I had a really good holiday, it's down to the beauty of the island and its people rather than the hotel itself I felt it was in need of a number of improvements for it to come anywhere near a 4 * even in Greece. So while I would recommend going to Lassi and staying in the Mediterranee it is really because there's nowhere else that's better there. Let me tell it like it is and then you will be prepared for what's on offer. The Lassi area is just a strip of road with a couple of supermarkets and bars and restaurants- but I would say that it is a really good place to stay because it's near the airport and there are a number of places you can visit from there without a car. Agostini is within walking distance or there's a bus every hour from near the hotel which is no hassle to catch. Plenty to see in Agostini. From Agostini you can catch a ferry to Luxori. It runs every half hour and costs only 1.40 euros, also hassle free. The hotel has a nice bar and a large dining room. The pool is an ugly rectangular concrete one which takes me back to pools decades ago. Certainly not the kind you sit by and dangle you feet in when the weather gets too hot, but it was clean enough and never crowded. You never needed to book your sun bed as there were always plenty available around the pool however the beach sun beds were occupied by 11 which wasn't too bad either. The beach itself is beautiful - water clear as crystal and gently sloping. The view from the beach restaurant was wonderful. Food was just bearable- overcooked veg, nothing freshly made like they do in the Carribean. Certainly glad to come home for a decent meal. Hotl staff were very friendly and there was prompt service in the restaurants and bars. The rooms were my main cause for compaint. They were spartan to say the least and definitely not what you'd expect in a 4*. The double bed was small the furnishings basic but we didn't spend much time there so after the initial shock we got use to it. At the first meeting with the rep we complained about the room, she said they were all like that and that people kept coming back so there was no real motivation to improve it. I feel that there should be more standardization of hotel classification so you would know what to expect anywhere in the world. Another niggle - there was a real key to the hotel room and safe with the room number on both! It would have been so much better to have a safe with a combination lock so you didn't have to worry about leaving it around or losing it. Mind crime is very low there so we had no problem leaving things on the beds unattended. Also there were no pool towels provided. My criticisms are all minor really I suppose but therefore they could easily be dealt with and greatly improve conditions at the hotel. I feel the success of the holiday was due to the beauty of the island - the hotel needs improvements but I would go back again inspite of the annoyances as there doesn't appear to be anything better available in such a very good position.
Fab holiday! :o)
from A TripAdvisor Member
My boyfriend and I visited this hotel at the end of June. We had a brilliant time. THE HOTEL We were a bit worried at first as we read reviews that the hotel was a bit dated. When we arrived this was apparent. However, this didn't spoil our holiday at all and the location and the food made up for it. The hotel was very clean and the meals were very good (breakfast had everything you wanted, bread, crossaints, fruit, cooked english breakfast - in the evening there was a 4course meal buffet style). The staff were very friendly particularly on reception and the head waiter was lovely. The pool was really nice too although not that big. Although other people can access it, we found the hotel beach to be fairly private and was mainly used by hotel guests. It was not at all crowded and was sandy (a lot of the beaches around the island are pebbly). There is a shop which stocks water, biscuits, postcards, papers, beach things and souvenirs. Not badly priced with English staff and there is also a Salon with English speaking staff. THE ISLAND We stayed for a week and hired a car for the middle 3 days (a must if you want to see the best parts of the island). Didn't have a problem with the drive at all, petrol fairly cheap and roads uncrowded (although this maybe different in peak summer season). Just watch out for the goats on the roads! Staying in Lassi we probably had the best access to various places on the island. Would recommend visiting Petani bay on the west coast (about a 45min drive with a slow descent down the cliff but well worth it). Myrtos bay also is a must and is likewise a slow drive down the cliff. The underground Melisanni lakes are also worth a quick visit - the staff will row you around the lake for around £3 each. If you walk into Argostoli from the hotel it takes about half an hour (would recommend getting a taxi back for about 4 euros as some of it is up hill). You can also catch a regular ferry from Argostoli port (about a 30min trip) over to Lixouri. Ferries run every half an hour from early morning until fairly late evening. It's only about £1 each each way which is a bargain. We travelled with First Choice and the flights and the reps were very good. All in all a very nice time - Kefalonia is a beautiful island and not at all spoilt. One of my best hols ever - enjoy!!
Island of Cephalonia
from A TripAdvisor Member
A very good hotel out of the main town but the capital easy to reach if required. Adjacent to beach and hotel cafe. A must is a car to reach some of the out of the way places. The Island is one of the most scenic in Greece
heaven!
from A TripAdvisor Member
Visited June 2004 and found it to be the best holiday I've ever had! Wonderful hotel, fantastic staff, great food, excellent beaches, fantastic people. I would reccomend it to anyone! will definately return for years to come. Special thanks to George, Sophie and Chris for looking after us so well.
LOVED
from A TripAdvisor Member
Me and my husband have be going to Greece for the past 5 years and have always stayed at The MEDITERRANEE. We always receive such a warm and friendly welcome and their is always a free bottle of wine and fruit in our room. The hotel staff are so friendly and helpful nothing is to much trouble. Their is nothing bad i can said about this hotel i just hope that it remains so and does not change to much. Mrs Attilia Cannone
Wonderful
from A TripAdvisor Member
My partner, parents and I stayed at this hotel earlier this month, and it cannot be faulted. The food was wonderful and plentiful, the staff were friendly and cheerful, the hotel itself is perfectly situated on the beach. Our rooms were kept spotlessly clean and my only complaint was that, being an arthritis sufferer, my bed was a little hard - but even this was rectified - they delivered me a new softer mattress!! I would recommend it without hesitation for a relaxing holiday, we will definitely be going back again - and again!
1 reader found this review helpful
This is my 5th time to Lassi for my wife and myself, the 4th time with our daughter who is now 4 and a half. Each year we go back to the Mediterrannee. The girls on reception are lovely and friendly.They will answer all your queries and issues. Sofia who serves our drinks... more