Hi,

We are going to the Exotica Hotel on 8th Oct and noticed that many of you have said about paying for the extra facilities. I wonder if anyone can tell me how much it is to hire the fridge & kettle please. I am wondering whether it is wise just to pack a travel kettle!
Hope the weather is good for when we go, you all seem to have great reviews of the hotel and the area.
Look forward to hearing from anyone.
Debs & Family

Thank you for replying everyone. It sure does sound a great place to go. Our kids are 10 & 6 so hopefully they will want to join the kids club and let us sunbath in peace. I am getting really excited now, and nervous about the flight as I hate flying...why do I put myself through it.....lol

Will report on how it went when we return.

Debs

Doug,

The aircraft noise can be heard from the hotel but it isn't a huge problem. We have just come back from the Exotica after spending 10 days there. Although you can see the planes take off and land, it can be exciting for the children rather than a hinderance. The airport is about 3km away so it is very close.
I dont think this will spoil your holiday whatsoever. I am sure your grand-daughter will find the holiday fun as the kids reps are fantastic with the children. There were kids clubs run twice a day for 2 hours at a time, and 3 times a week they had an evening party where they would watch a film and have dinner, or have a pyjama party and eat lots of sweets and snacks. The kids clubs are free apart from the evening one which cost 3 euros. The people who work there are very friendly and love the children. Most evenings a childrens disco was ran, where they really encourage the kids to take part, then afterwards something for all the family is usually on.

My only downfall about the holiday was that we had rain for 4-5 days, and the entertainment then was not very good at all. When the weather was fine, Joff the entertainer(who will be there next year) was eager to arrange activities, but when the weather wasnt great and we needed entertaining, he was lounging infront of the tv watching cartoon network. He was great in the evenings, a real entertainer. He has gone off now for the winter and someone called Charlie has taken over. Even in her first 2 days of entertaining, she was definately a fresh face for everyone. She is great with the kids and involves them in everything going.

Overall we found the hotel clean, the staff friendly and the reps are great, will help with anything. Tracy the head rep helped us with a Dr on our last day for our son who had ill, and the hotel management let us stay in our room for a late check out so that he could stay comfortable without others bothering him.

The food at the hotel is great for kids, and all the restuarants in Kalamaki serve childrens meals. They even do kids cocktails so if you go to a cocktail bar, the kids aren't left out.

While there we went on a cruise around the island. Although we could not go all the way around due to bad weather, the trip was wonderful. We managed to go to the shipwreck, here we got off the boat and was able to sunbathe and go into the sea. This was beautiful and will be a memory I have with me for a long time.

My kids are 6 & 10. They met alot of new friends at the Exotica, as I am sure your grand-daughter will. This is definately a family orientated hotel and will bend over backwards to make sure your needs are met.

One drawback is that you have to pay extra for air cond. and a fridge. I think it should be included in your with the price. You can also hire kettles, iron, hairdryers, beach towels(adults only) for a small deposit.

Have a great time....I hope this helps...anymore questions, feel free to ask.

Debs

Helen,

You can get brand baby food out there in jars. The hotel has a microwave that you can use and they are always helpful in warming up baby bottles. The only problem is that they don't have baby milk that we use in the UK. So if anyone is takeing a bottle fed baby, please make sure you take enough with you, else you may have to use a Greek brand that could upset their tummy.

Debs

I thought the food was lovely. The kids loved a place called The Venue which did cheap pub lunches. We liked The Mermaid and one across the road from it that has completely slipped my mind. Will come to me soon I am sure.
I tried a variety of Greek dishes. There is a variety to suit everyones tastes. Burgers, Greek, Italian, English, Chinese & Indian. We didnt get to go in the chinese/indian restaurants as the kids dont enjoy that type of food.
I am sure you will have a great time!!