Alykanas Beach Village

Hi Corrine

Message for Gloria Choueri re Alykanas Village

So much better than we expected and true to it's word it was on the beach. There was plenty of room around the pool area's. The resort was quiet, being pretty much the end of season. The apartment was excellent, clean and maid service daily. All the staff were very friendly, especially Spyros, with who we shared quite alot of laughter . The down side is that next season it is to be a Thomson Super Family Resort, but having said that i would possibly go again at end of the season. There are lots of good eating places within easy walking distance, the Poseidon but to name one  and the lovely staff there Anna and Aris. Hopefully will return to the island again if only to meet up with the people we met there.

We have just arrived home after a great time in Zakynthos and stayed at the ABV, would like to say hello to Spyros who entertained us in the bar at night.

Just got back .Been to this hotel before and really enjoyed it so much so I booked to take my husband as my daughter and I enjoyed it so much. Unfortuneately BIG mistake!  VERY noisy and loads of kids! Thought they suppose to be in school end September. All we wanted was a relaxing 2 weeks. Must admit second week MUCH quieter . Still some people do not think of others when they return at 2 o"clock in the morning slamming doors and shouting . Sorry but this hotel will only get worse now as a THOMSON SUPER FAMILY HOTEL.

We stayed in the Alykanas Beach Village during the first two weeks of September.  The hotel was very nice and the rooms were spacious and clean.  It wasn't as quiet as expected.  Most nights we were woken up by noisy people returning to their rooms.  Even though we booked the holiday 14 months in advance, we did not get our request of two rooms together with a sea view.  However Gloria (the manager) did manage to resolve this and we changed rooms on the 3rd day of our holiday.  I just wish that the tour operators / hotels could do more to ensure that your requests are granted - particularly if you have booked so far in advance.

We got back from Alikanas beach apartments last week and we had a fab time. The weather was great and the place was full of families, no scallies nor lager louts. We recommend Greek night on the monday, the food was average but the entertainment was great. Appartments spotless and cleaned daily. Our fave restaurants were Lemon Tree and Dionysos.

Hi Cindy and Karen

Pauline

Why not e-mail Gloria the manager at info@alykanasvillage.gr I sure if she can she will be able to help you. Make sure you mark your e-mail for her attention

Hi Pauline,

This maybe so, I think it is Manos also for 2007 but please be warned, we spoke to Gloria the manager there and it was her who told us they will be with Thompsons next year. It could be like us they will let you book only to tell you at a later date  you can no longer go there and then you may have problems getting your money back.   

Just come back from ABV and from next year is Thompsons exclusive!! and double the price. We booked in April this year for May 07 with Manos and found out while were there we wont be able to go now as all the My Travel group which is Airtours Direct Holidays Manos and Panarama have lost their contract with them. We have had to battle with Manos but will be getting our deposit back. Booked next door at Alykanas Beach Studio with Kosmar for next year. I know there have been problems with Kosmar but we want to be right on the beach and we have stayed at the Beach Studios before so we know it's ok and is much the same price we were paying with Manos.

Just came back from our second holiday in Alykanas Village this summer and cant wait to go back nxt year.It was da best fun eva and it is so depressing 2 b home Both the weather and the people were FABULOUS

hi rose, in answer to your question re weather in may we always go to greece these 2 weeks, we have been in halkidiki and had 1 weeks of rain and other week hot went to corfu last year and was lovely we have a young baby and it was ok for her, went to Zante this year lovely and warm but we did also have 4 day heat wave which was very hot but you could get out of it. hope this gives you some help!!! we are booked to go back to zante may next year- corrine

Hi Thinking of going to the ABV next year. Whats the nightlife like at the apartments?

Hi we have come back from Greece a few weeks ago and it was the best holiday ever! The hotels rooms were excellent and the pools were cold but brilliant for children ( being them ourselves!) and even the adults looked like they were enjoying them. The Alykanas Village beach bar was excellent though the entertainment could have been better. The staff were friendly and helpful, especially Landy who works in the beach bar. Say hi to him if you pass!

Just back from a 2 week hols in Alykanas Village Apt Hotel.  Absolutely amazing.  We had a Studio apt and there were 2 adults and 2 children, plenty of room.  Very clean, fabulous staff, fantastic people.  Booking to go back next year.  Definitely a piece of heven on earth.  Watersports brilliant, Restraunts brilliant except Dionisos (skip that one, everyone we spoke to had bad experience).    So Depressed to be back.  

RE:About Transfers to Alykanas Beach Village. Alykanas is a lovely small inviting resort it took us about 15 minutes to get there by taxi. Adele.

Hi In answer to Kat and russ question I have booked to go next year through Thomson as its going to be there new thomson super family next year! got a really good deal as well went to kalamaki this year in thomson family (not super family) and it was wonderful but very spoilt as it waas so close to airport and everywhere else we have been(or wanted to go to) has been 2 hour transfer from airport and only being just down from the airport with a 2 year old makes life alot easier.

I believe The Beach Village are with Thompsons next year, we are going 31 Aug, have been before, great place. Also booked to go back next May 

these were the best holiday apartments weve stayed in ideal location,just a pity there wasnt any entertainment at night.we would love to go back next year but i believe its not available to airtours and panorama w'ere very disappointed.my 14 year old son and cousin particulary enjoyed the water sports 

Re Corrine Godfrey's question. By coach the transfer takes about half an hour so I would reckon on about 20-30kms. Hope this helps.

Can anyone advise whether they have been able to book for 2007 yet, and if so through which tour operator? 

We are thinking of going to the Alykanas Beach Village next year. We are myself, hubby and 16 year old daughter and 13 year old son. Would a studio for 4 or 5 be big enough for us.

Hi cn anyone tell me how far away from airport apartments are ? please see below! Thks Corrine

We returned from alykanas beach village last thursday (10/8/06). The apartments were as the holiday brochure stated, they are very clean and tidy, ample for 2 adults and 1 child.

Also, completely unrelated but sorry, I have tried to register to be able to join in with the message boards but I don't get the activation email. Have even tried opening a new email address and it still doesn't work. Thought I'd ask on here although nothing to do with it but there doesn't seem to be any help on the website regarding this.

Should have done this one! Please read comment below... (Didn't mean someone got their safety deposit box ripped out here by the way, just something I read about what had happened to someone else!)

We are due to visit this complex in September, just looking for some advise.

Great place to stay - highly recommend it.   Very clean - people friendly.   Beach clean and safe.   Plenty of water sports.   Horse drawn carriages take you to the restaurants you want to eat at - recommend The Greedy Greek - great food, friendly atmosphere - free Greek Night on Sat!   Transfer time from the airport only about 20 minutes.  Say Hi to Landy the Pool Barman from Hollie!   We're def going 2007!!

Enjoy!   

Hi can anybody give me some information we have booked to go next may to Alykanas beach village (which we are very much looking forward to already after reading all the reviews plus next year it will be a thomson super family) this year we stopped in kalamaki, how long is the transfer time to the apartments from the airport? and is it easy to get taxis to visit other villages ? how far away is kalamki or lagnas from Alykanas.

thanks gloria for you response,in regard to building work in your apartments,we were dissopointed by airtours comments,as it seems they lied.we booked a 2 bedroom apartment,now they are offering a 1 bedroom apartment due to the reasons i stated before,we have accepted this option as we had a great holiday last year,we just hope we get a ground floor apartment as we have young children,1 out of 2 would be nice.

just tried to book these apts for 2007 through airtours/direct holidays, they are no longer available through them, only available with thomson holidays now with a substanial increase in the price!

our holiday was booked a year in advanced,30th of august 06.airtours called yesterday to say there was a problem,because refurbisment was not complete on the 2 bedroom apartments,and have offerd us a one bedroom apartment and £300,i dont no weather to belive this as it seems unlikley in peak season,can any one help us with this,is there any refurbisment been carried out

As far as I know there are not hairdryers and irons.

Could anyone tell me if the ABV apartments have irons or hairdryers to save me packing them unnecessarily, thanks.

Amanda, maybe you could tell us HOW you know this. I strongly suspect the rumours are started by the owners of the complex to keep you there day and night.

The area of Alykes/Alykanas is very safe, just exercise the usual caution you would anywhere else.  I've been holidaying in Alykanas with just myself and my daughter (aged 7 in 1995), and now on my own, since 1995 and have never been worried in the slightest about my safety.  There appear to be lots of malicious rumours circulating at the moment which are totally unfounded.

Hi Amanda

Hi, My name is Hannah and i just wanted to say that i love the Alykanas Villiage, i worked there in 2004 and 2005 as a childrens rep. just wanted to say that i hope every1 has had or either will have a fantastic. please tell Gloria the hotel Manager that Hannah said hello.

Hi,

We have only just got back from our weeks holiday staying at the alykanas beach village, and it was our best holiday yet!!!

 So glad to hear you are still there Gloria.

Hi just want to say I have just come back from Zante and my sister booked the wrong hotel the studios and aprtments was awful, really noisey at night, we started getting worried when we were told that there was no nightclub in the area but our hotel was used for evenings entertainment, if you want a quiet place to stay please don't choose the beach studios and apartments, I would rather have bad the extra and not had music and shouting etc til 1-2'ish in the morning.

Hi Malcolm. Maybe Going Places are the cheapest at the moment but not when I booked!!!!!!!

ABV is Airtours or Direct Holidays only- book by Direct Holidays abd save at least £300 on a family of 4 over 2 weeks. We stayed in 2004 and are back again this September- it is the best package holiday apartments you will get on the island with stunning sea views or mountain views etc etc etc..see the link to there own website-you can even book direct with them and get your own flights and save even more money- i recommend it 100%....we are taking the in laws this year- thats how good it is!!

These are two separate complexes.  Alykanas Beach Village and Alykanas Beach Studios & Apartments.  They are very close in location and are both on the beach.  I believe you book the Beach Studios & Apartments through Kosmar.  I have never stayed at the Beach Studios but they look very nice and are in a great location.  If you read the comments on the data base it will provide you with more information about them.  Yes the beach is wonderful.  Lovelly golden sand and clear shallow water.  Great for families with young kids.  Both of these complexes are very close to the main street of the village where you will find a good selection of restaurants and bars.  Hope this helps.

Cathy.

I have been reading the comments fot the Alykanas Beach Village (ABV), Zante and hope someone can clarify whether there is an Alykanas Beach Apart-Hotel(ABA) that is different from the ABV. Some comments imply that the ABA is better. If they are different does anyone know who I can book the ABA with, since I have only found the ABV in the brochures.Are there sea view rooms? Also is the beach a lovely white sandy beach, good for young children? Thanks

Airtours/Kosmar

Hello, would somebody be kind enough to tell me which agent offers the Alykanas Beach Village, am considering booking for 2007 !!

hi evey1. me my mum and my dad all stayed @ this hotel last year and the weather was fab. it was really hot but as it is by the sea there was a small breeze! we went in aug which i do recomend because it is  really hot and sunny. we are going again this year in aug 4 2weeks and i no from past experience that it will be fab! if u want 2 ask me anything about ut then you can email me @ : lauraanne2306@hotmail.com    Laura!

We stayed at the ABV in late October and we had an excellent time.

what a fantastic place,nice and clean very frindley,ideal for young children as the pools are shallow,we liked it so much we have booked to go back next year

sorry the email address/ website is info@alykanasvillage.gr

The email address is info@alykanasbeach.com.

Only me again - can anyone give me the e-mail address? Would be grateful

thx pauline

Hello, just arrived back yesterday, these apartment are great, we had a very relaxing holiday., the apartment was nice and  spacious and clean , the pool here was fantastic for kids as it is shallow, there is also a deeper pool for the bigger kids and  volley ball pool.  The snack bar is really good, the staff here are friendly and helpful, the resort is quiet but not to quiet loads of bars and restruants to choose from. Drinks in the bar are more expensive than in the resort but it's nice to have a night cap there. The mini market is good but there are lots in the resort. If you go here on holiday i am sure will have a relaxing time, we have been to greece the last three years and loved it everytime.

Hotel and staff were great. Everything was clean and tidy. Food was good and always served with a smile and very friendly staff. Loved the beach pool, a great breeze from the sea.

THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU BOOK EXCURSIONS WITH THE REPS, AS NOT ONLY ARE THEY EXPENSIVE BUT WHEN THINGS GO WRONG THEY DONT HAVE ANY AUTHORITY TO PUT THEM RIGHT, AS WE FOUND OUT ON OUR BOAT TRIP ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF OUR HOLS, ALL PARTYS ON THIS EXCURSION HAVE MADE A SERIOUS COMPLAINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lovely time we had and met some great people, the children had a great time and also met some lovely friends.

Hi all, its jason a.k.a peppee lol. this was my 2nd year bak at zante. had a great time. met loadz of cool ppl. dabie, who is the funniest lad ever,... michelle, who is the sweetest girl eva (miss her loads), ....sarah and sophie, rob, jack, harry, great bunch, brill craic... suzies,titch, left too soon.... jay, garry, lou and natalie, we had our fights but she was sound. and evry 1 frm last yr too, mark, tori, jem ,jess, dan...was great seeing you all again. well the aptments were great, i luved it. any 1 who is thinking of going to zakynthos definately stay here!

     bi 4 now

  jay

hi ian, there are loads of pubs/clubs with sat tv, so don't worry you won't miss your a**enal games. i just come back from the abv 2 days ago and there was no escaping the football, where ever you went it would be on. so don't panic.we stayed in the alykanas beach hotel and you get a perfect view over the sea but thats only if your hotel is by the snack bar. i hope i answered your q's. & i hope you enjoy as much as i did in the abv.

hi all, we are off to abv next month & would like to know where the best apartments are located with views over the sea. where best to eat traditional greek food (i have read most comments on the local tourist places), away from the main drag. where to find the e-mail address, so that we can contact direct.

Hey its me again Leah just a short note to Barry,Sandra and Chloe. Stacey and Amy are missin Chloe and would really like to get in touch with her. We are the family who you was on the greek night with. Hopefully you havent forgotten us, if you have we are the ones who were really noisy and probably embarassed you all when you was out with us, and on the way home on the trainaki.lol. If you read this could they please have Chloes email address, you can email me at leahovcwm@hotmail.co.uk and il make sure i pass it on to them.

Thankyou