It's taken me 4 months to post this, but here goes.
My girlfriend, Lesley, and I stayed here for 2 weeks in September 2004. The temperature suddenly dropped significantly at night and during our second week. This however was no deterrent to us returning sometime.

We thought the setting was excellent; the rooms comfortable and clean; the atmosphere relaxed; the cleanliness of the pool; Theo, Phil and the other lads were just so hospitable - made everyone feel so welcome and just be part of the crowd. (The fact that they took an interest in Queen Of The South F.C. made them my holiday heroes.) The 10 to 15 minute walk from the centre of Alykes, which has some really good bars and restaurants, made you work up a thirst to sample the cocktails.

What made it for us was the quiet location, being so relaxed and friendly, thus enabling us to totally chill out and have a great holiday.

It would take some doing NOT to enjoy this place.

Certainly recommended!!!

 Just back from our second two week stay at The Maria in three years. This alone should say something. Theo, Billy, Alex and Tony were their usual cheery selves, making the atmosphere relaxing. My son, Scott, was so taken by the lads that he can't help himself saying "yamas" back here in the UK. If you want a basic, quiet and very relaxing doing-nothing holiday, this is the place to go. Once again lads, thank you for helping make the holiday another good one. Only downside was that the cleanliness of the apartments and the quality of the domestic staff was not up to the standards of three years ago. Despite this, we'll be back. 

Where can I book up for The Maria in summer 2010?