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We had an absolute hoot staying here! If you want fancy facilities and military precision service this is not the place for you - but if you want to have a great experience and loads of stories to tell the folks back home, do try! It's simple & basic but we had one of the best holidays ever!
The owner Mr Argiros is a real character - lots of opinions & will keep you chatting for ages. Don't leave your lights on as he is very energy conscious, and will seek you out! He offered us some of his chickens eggs! There were an elderly couple in the apartment next to us and he even gave them a lift to the airport.
There is nowhere in the description to say that security boxes are available, but in case you are worried they are.
We used the pool and bar at the Panorama opposite, which was great, run by a lovely Greek family (we even wrote a comment about it, we loved it so much). I imagine that the standard of appartment there would be much higher, but we didn't pay very much for Argiros so we knew what we would get. There is no air con - you can hire a fan, but Mr Argiros told us to open the windows! There are anti-mosquito plug ins and screens, but we got bitten quite a lot on our 1st night (it was mid Sept, don't know if that made a difference) so grab yourself some citronella spray from the supermarket (once again, lovely friendly people) when you arrive just to be sure.
The appartments are a short walk from the centre and you walk through amazing spooky salt flats (only a couple of minutes). The resort itself is compact, the beach is beautiful - and everywhere you go people are sincere & friendly.
For what we paid, you couldn't seriously expect more for facilities, but we got more enjoyment than we ever imagined - that's why we gave Argiros a 10!
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| norma nelson (Sunday, September 28, 2008) | View 2 posts by norma nelson | |
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| We stayed at Argiros from 21st-28th and had a really fantastic time. The apartment (no5) was basic but clean,spacious with a fantastic balcony. Not a mosquito bite in site which must have been down to the screens on the doors and windows which we left open every night. We hired a fan from Mr Argiros...a friendly and charming man who has a keen interest on saving energy(don't leave your lights on!). We used the pool at the Clio which was beautiful, well maintained with friendly staff who are always ready to help. Friday night Greek night ...is a must. Another restaurant we would highly recommend was The Olympic - Amazing 5 star food at incredibly low prices. All in all a brilliant and relaxing holiday, we would definitely return to Argiros Apartmentsand Zakynthos. | |
| Millie Boyle (Monday, September 01, 2008) | 1 post by Millie Boyle | |
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I stayed here from the 7th aug 08 for 2 weeks, the apt was big with the room i stayed in had 2 single beds. balcony nice size also. bed sheets and towels only get changed on a thurs and sunday, and same with cleaning also. overall a tidy location just behind salt flats, can use the pool of clio hotel or pothos apts. | |
| anthony thomas (Sunday, August 31, 2008) | View 2 posts by anthony thomas | |
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| hi there, were staying at argiros in aug for 2 weeks, although ive been several times before ive never stayed here before, and was wondering do they have air con and if so whats the charge any info welcome cheers dee | |
| dee (Thursday, July 06, 2006) | 1 post by dee | |
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   Highly recommended. The facilities are very basic, so if you are looking for a real self-catering holiday then it may not be for you, but as we eat out every evening and almost every morning it did not bother us. We had the two room apartment and the view from the door was breathtaking. It was extremely large and had plenty of room for the four of us and when another 6 family members joined us.(see pics) The only thing that spoilt it was a boiler fault. a continuous noise that started at 5am and meant we were up with the sunrise (not an altogether bad thing!). The owner did all he could for us, and when it became too much he switched off the water overnight (with all residents agreement). Unfortunatly our last day was also St Dennis' Day and so he could not get a plumber in. The location is excellent, just a 5-minute walk through the salt flats and your in the main resort/at the beach. This means that it's far enough away from all the noise. The triple glazed doors+mosquito doors+slated door also meant that, when closed, even the karaoke from the Panorama was silenced (this finished at 12) Dennis and his family at the Panorama also did everything to make the stay enjoyable. There is no issue with using the pool whenever and there are normally plenty of sun loungers at all times. Word of warning though - put your shoes on - the poolside floor gets very hot. Cleanlines was adequate. We tended to rise late and our bins were not being emptied. After a chat with the owner, he asked us to either leave them out or let him know when we left. | ||||||||||
| sean welch (Sunday, September 04, 2005) | 1 post by sean welch | |
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| Really good appartments with very friendly and helpful owner. Short
walk from the beach and town centre. Quiet location but there is a bar
and pool in the apartments next door if you want them. Lift to all
floors. Well recommended | ||||||||||
| Mark S (Thursday, May 19, 2005) | View 3 posts by Mark S | |
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| went to argiros in 2003 and it was brilliant owner very friendly and people next door in panorama couldnt do enough they allow you to use pool as argiros has no pool wouldnt hessitate to go back in future. | ||||||||||
| lorraine snelson (Thursday, January 27, 2005) | View 18 posts by lorraine snelson | |
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| We stopped her in July 2004 the apartments weren't brill but if your just looking for somewhere to sleep and scrub up its ideal. The owner Arthur is absolutely lovely and so helpful, he brought us fresh vegetables from his allotment everyday. We would defiantle go back to these apartments again. | ||||||||||
| Anon (Saturday, July 24, 2004) | View 4 posts by Anon | |
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| Stayed in Argiros Aprtments last July - very clean and spacious. Pine furniture and lovely balcony with views of the salt flats and the sea. Owners live on top floor and are very friendly. Take plenty of mosquito spray and plug-ins for the evenings. It was so good we're going back in August 2004. | ||||||||||
| Carol Dougherty (Thursday, February 05, 2004) | View 12 posts by Carol Dougherty | |
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| Myself, husband and 2 boys are staying at the Argiros apartments the end of June, has anybody stayed there recently and if so what was it like?? any comments/advice would be appreciated. Thanks. | |
| June Kelsey (Friday, January 30, 2004) | 1 post by June Kelsey | |
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| shaun willis (Wednesday, September 25, 2002) | View 3 posts by shaun willis | |
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