Holidaying at Cavo D'Oro in July this year. Brochure advises Hotel close to resort centre and beach. As I have two young children (one in a pushchair) do not want extensive walks to restaurants etc. Can anyone advise on (a) accessibility within the hotel and (b) the beach/resort centre. Thanks, Mike Tynan

I can't agree with many of the comments being made here, as I didn't find the Cavo D'oro to be as good as others have made out. On the positive side, the pool bar run by Labi "Come On" was excellent, with a large selection of drinks and a good choice of food. The ladies on reception were helpful, although it wouldn't harm them to smile more often. I don't think that this hotel is suited to young families i.e. those with children under the age of 5. The pool is unsuitable due to the limited shallow end , and the maximum depth - 10 ft. Additionally, the pool is too small for the number of guests, and you have to be come a German for a fortnight to secure a sunbed. The apartment bathrooms floors are tiled, and as the shower has no curtain and is handheld, spillage of water across the tiles is inevitable. This is very dangerous for the infirm and the young. There are a number of steep steps around the complex which again are not suitable for the infirm or the young - a simple handrail would be an advantage. Returning to the positive, the hotel is right in the centre of the resort with some excellent restaurants and bars close by, and is a short walk to an excellent beach. This isn't somewhere that I would return to until the children are older. (Isn't it about time the Greeks sorted out their drainage systems, given the amount of tourist money that is pouring in - surely it can't be healthy to continue.)

Food was great but the service was slow, as the restarant was full with only two people serving.

We ate here on three occasions - each meal excellent and great value for money. Looked after the kids well also. Look out for the waiter who is a dead cert for a very podgy Eric Cantona.

Food quite good, and well worth a visit, although can be expensive.

Ate here on our first night. Food OK, but nothing special. Service was good, and waiters/waitresses very pleasant. Doesn't seem to be popular as most nights it was empty (compared to all the other full restaurants).

The best in Kalamaki. Fantastic food, excellent service, excellent prices.

Rest of the family liked it, although my meal was bland. Good location with sea views.

Just to clarify my earlier comment. My 2 year old had Gastro-Enteritis (I think that's how you spell it) while we were staying at Cavo D'Oro. I am not saying that this was caused by a lack of cleanliness at the hotel, however the use of a bin for your toilet paper, combined with the abundance of flies certainly did not help. This was a general comment and not aimed individually at Cavo D'oro

No offence taken Chris. Generally, I really liked the resort, and may go back to Cavo D'oro again when the kids are a bit older, and not as dependent on their old man!! Have a good one in September.

Ate here twice mainly because my wife liked the Spag. Carbonara. Generally food is OK, but then again better than some of the other restaurants. There were about 5 waiters so service wasn't too bad, and the price was average for the area.

Flight was good, but this was with British Midland, and although slightly delayed on the way out was quite comfortable even with a 5 and 2 yr old. Had to balance my meal on a broken tray though (there and back)!! Regrettably, we left a bag on the coach taking us to the hotel. We eventually retrieved it from the Airtours office at the airport 3 hours later,despite phoning Airtours as the coach was leaving the hotel for its next destination (about a mile away), less £100.00 worth of Greek Drachma, which some nice person had decided to steal. Yeah, I know it was my fault that I left it on the coach, but not a great start to the holiday. The rep didn't really seem that bothered when I spoke to her about it, and didn't really want to know. In fact the rep was a disappointment, and seemed to go on the missing list whenever we needed her. I paid the same amount to go to Cyprus with Thomson last year, and had far better accomodation, and despite assurances from the travel agent did not really think that Airtours had improved since I last travelled with them 10 years ago. Thomsons again next year!!

Allison, the one-bedroom apts that we stayed in (the new building)are a good size, and will accomodate the four of you quite well. The bedroom has two single beds, dressing table,wardrobe, and bedside cabinets. The main room has table and chairs, fridge, sink, two ring cooker, fan, and cupboards (no TV). The two further beds are the settee and a mattress which slides out from underneath. My comments regarding the bathroom are below. With regard to your children they'll probably spend most of their time in the pool, although you'll have to bring/buy your own inflatables. Additionally, you can use any pool in Kalamaki so there is a good choice, and the beach is only 5 minutes away. The Cavo D'oro does have table football, tv, and an arcade machine in reception. Generally, it's a good resort for all kids aged 6+ (in my opinion).