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We didn't even stay at the Panorama (we stayed at Argiros which was just adjacent - see other entry for review) but we got such a warm welcome and had such a good time at the Panorama we felt we had to write a comment. We were there at the end of the season when the bar was very quiet and we lovely chats and company from the family - Mavra & Nikki looked after us every night, even ordering us pizza on the phone from a local restaurant whose takeaway menu was in Greek. There is a short walk into the resort centre and we liked this as it was nice to be just out of the way and walk off the huge portions of delicious Greek homemade food when we ate out! If you want somewhere with a warm welcome, genuine friendly people and great beer the Panorama is the place to go!  | |
| norma nelson (Sunday, September 28, 2008) | View 2 posts by norma nelson | |
 - UK |
| 10/10 |
 We stayed at the Panorama four years ago and we all had a superb holiday.There is a wide range of ages in our group and there is something for all! We have been back to Alikes twice since and still had a great time but being honest there is something special about the Panorama and we have decided (and already booked) on these apartments for next August. Dennis runs these apartments with his wife and two lovely daughters.
The greek nights,every Sunday, are fantastic entertainment and the BBQ food is exceptional!
We didn't know but there are a number of luxury rooms now and they are of a very high standard! So yes we have booked two of those for next year!!
Anybody looking for a package deal to these apartments will be able to find them on www.lowcostbeds.com
See you all next year and have a Mythos ready for me ! Yammas ! | |
| john english (Monday, August 25, 2008) | View 6 posts by john english | |
| - UK |
| 10/10 |
We stayed at the Panorama Studios, Alykes, Zakynthos for 2 weeks this June (2008) and having read these reviews before we went out, I just wanted to let people know how nice they were!! We had a lovely clean room that overlooked the pool, with a view of mountains to the back and the sea at the front! We have been to Greece many times and this is certainly the best accommodation we have stayed in. We always prefer to go Self Catering so that we can go and try the local cuisine but if we had wanted to stay in, the kitchen was more than well equipped to cook a meal. The Pool was excellent, big, clean and the pool area was immaculate.
These studios are owned and run by a wonderful, friendly family who made us feel extremely welcome, so Thank You Dennis, Pari, Mavra, Dennis & Nikki!!
We lost all our inhibitions on the Greek Night which is absolutley fantastic, the BBQ food is cooked to perfection and it really is a giggle! Be warned, you may need to get fit before you go!!
We are a young couple but would reccommed the Panorama to Families and Couples looking for a nice, relaxing holiday.
Alykes itself is lovely, just enough to do in a 2 week holiday without getting bored with none of the rowdiness of Laganas! There were plenty of places to eat and drink, from classic family run tavernas to late night music bars.
We will definitely be returning next year, and without a doubt, will stay at the Panorama again
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| charlene marshall (Sunday, July 13, 2008) | 1 post by charlene marshall | |
| - UK |
| 9/10 |
I must say that I am rather surprised at the ferocity of some of the negative feedback here - especially when people complain about 'basic' accommodation. I have stayed in several places on Zakynthos, and the Panorama studios are no better or worse, accommodation-wise, than most places on the island. Yes, the showers are small, as they are in the rest of Zante. Yes, cutlery is basic. As it is in the rest of Zante. You can't flush loo paper? Dear God in Heaven! That's the same as THE REST OF ZANTE. For what it's worth, I found the Panorama studios pleasant and the owner to be very friendly. I loved the Greek nights and would stay there again.
Finally, I am very disappointed in the comments about the dog. In the Greek islands, dogs are not always treated so well and strays are usually culled. I remember a beautiful alsatian dog back in 2003 that begged for food near the apartments. It was so pathetic - and, as Brits are wont to do, the tourists took a shine to it and fed it. And so did Dennis and his family. The dog was eventually adopted by a British couple and now has a happy home.
If Dennis and his family had been heartless, they would have had the dog poisoned or killed. They might have beaten it as other apartment owners have done to strays. Instead, they showed heart. Now they have another dog they have rescued and instead we get whingeing about the noise! For shame. I am for one am delighted to see that they have given an animal a home. | |
| Valentina Layec (Wednesday, June 04, 2008) | 1 post by Valentina Layec | |
| - Spain |
| 10/10 |
   the panorama is a fab and friendly place to stay.. dennis and his wife pari are most excellent host , along side his daughters nikki and mavra and his soon to be son in law dennis jr.. we had no noise from thea the dog... the food was excellent. the music was also good. the themed nights kept us enterained, the greek night was not too be missed.. great value for money.. i was able to lear to play pool as they had a table there.. great fun now i know how it goes.... but best not played after mavras coctails as the amount of balls on the table tend to double!!! the sun bed were most comfy esp for a afternoon os 40 winks after a amstel or 3!.. the food they offered was great. many meals to cover most peoples tates or choices... i have been there 3 times this year and twice last im already booked for 2 times niext year and cant wait... everyone has there own opinion but to me its great ... keep it up ... all the best loulou... | |
| LOUISE ASH (Saturday, September 29, 2007) | View 3 posts by LOUISE ASH | |
| - N/A |
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 We will not enter into the debate nor pass judgement about the pro's and con's of standards encountered by other guests of the Panorama Studios, Alykes, as this depends upon personal preferences. What we can state is the proprietor has recently acquired an alsatian dog which is chained up out the front and barks incessantly. During our two week stay we did not have a single nights uninterrupted sleep as a result. When guests drew this to the attention of the proprietor's daughters, the only reaction was "oh, but he's a lovely dog". There was little point in moving, as the dog's barking even disturbed guests in both the adjacent Pothos and Ikis Studios. We will not be returning to any of these establishments as we like peace and quiet during our holiday and a good night's sleep. | |
| Dennis Swaysland (Saturday, September 22, 2007) | 1 post by Dennis Swaysland | |
| - UK |
| 10/10 |
just been reading through the reviews of the panorama and i am shocked! i stayed at the panorama a couple of years ago and have to say it was one of the best holidays i have had. our room was the perfect size, very clean and the cleaners were there regularly, if you needed anything in between you just had to ask and someone would take care of it. the pool and facilities were great and suitable for kids. my little boy was on the machines all the time (cost me a fortune!) staff didnt mind. the staff were great, very welcoming and helpful, we were not overly friendly with them and yet the next year when we went to a different resort for a change we visited them and they recognised us immediately with a very warm welcome.
as for rats, i never saw one and the smell, that is everywhere in greece because of the sewage system, but it isnt that bad even in that heat, you only smell it when you pass the open ditches!
i have to say that the bad comments on this page are harsh and totally unfounded, the apartments are great, clean, ideally located, the home cooking is fab and dennis and family are without doubt the friendliest family on zante. and the greek night is the best i have ever been to, dennis makes a mean barbeque! i intend going back to stay at the panorama again very soon. | |
| hazel robertson (Saturday, August 25, 2007) | View 3 posts by hazel robertson | |
| - UK |
| 8/10 |
Just came back from a fantastic weeks holiday, staying in the Panorama.
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| Jennifer Hume (Tuesday, August 21, 2007) | 1 post by Jennifer Hume | |
| - United States |
| 10/10 |
I had the best family holiday ive ever! We were all made to feel so welcome and loved every minute.The rooms were basic but clean(what do you expect, its greece!)
Dennis and his family were so kind and my sister and i spent time with his daughters who are about the same age, i even left them my hair straightners as they couldnt afford a pair of their own.I had a great time with nickos who is gorgeous, we had a lot of fun together.
The food was brilliant and it has to be said that my sister and i lived on their chicken and cheese toasties!yum!
Everyone we met their seemed to be having as much fun as us and the greek night was brilliant! Dennis picked me and my sister up and put us on the bar!!
Anyone who says it was rubbish is obviously expecting 5 * when clearly it is not. The majority of reviews from the panorama are saying what a fab time they had, theres just a few that expect to be waited on hand and foot and clearly dont know how to have a good time and relax.
If dennis and his family seemed to be unpleasent then they could obviously tell you were party poopers.
The beach was fantastic and i really cant rate this holiday high enough. They have now become our extended family at least thats how it feels. | |
| lucy aldridge (Sunday, August 05, 2007) | 1 post by lucy aldridge | |
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Me and a friend are going to the Panorama Studios on Sunday 24th September for one week, it is the first time we have been to Zante. I have read all the reviews on these apartment, some bad but mostly good. I'm sure we'll have a great time and when I get back I will put my views on this site. It doesn't do for everyone to like the same things, you get what you pay for, some people want 5* for 2* prices |
| Lynn Lewis (Thursday, September 21, 2006) | 1 post by Lynn Lewis | |
| - UK |
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Just arrived back after our first visit to the Panorama studios and found them to be good value for money. We liked the staff who were not only very friendly but helpful too, and the studio, although small was perfectly adequate and cleaned daily. The pool and pool area are clean and well maintained as was the snack bar (great chips by the way and go well with a Greek salad and Retsina for lunch).The centre!! of Alykes is only a 5 to 10 minute walk away and I will be recommending these studios to friends. | ||||||||||
| Malc Lowe (Thursday, September 14, 2006) | View 10 posts by Malc Lowe | |
| - UK |
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