Had a brilliant time in Cavo d`Oro hotel and the hotel bar at night - I stopped using Pool Bar after 4 days and having been overcharged 4 times though. I don`t mind paying extra for the bar to be next to the pool, but when I and at least 5 others were charged above menu price for items ranging from calippos to water to toasted sandwiches it got very annoying. I must stress this is the Pool Bar, not the Hotel one where Akis is a great laugh! Also got moaned at on quiz night at the Pool Bar for having a laugh - beware!

Oh yes forgot to add on posting below - if anyone remembers me - stayed in Cavo d`Oro 4-18 July and was in the Angels bar most nights with my mate Neil - I was the guy from Chesterfield who got up MCing behind the decks at Angels - send me an email at SCJChadwick@btinternet.com. Hoping to return Sept or Oct and definitely next year!

I think the comment below was a bit harsh - Greek standards are admittedly a bit behind the UK but having stayed in Plubis apartments and others I think the Cavo D`oro was good value for money. The girl on reception with glasses and dark hair was very helpful, the others I agree with the comment below, didn`t smile a lot! Interesting to note that most people were happy with the Pool Bar which was my only gripe of the holiday, due to Labis` inability to smile and tendency to overcharge (and no it wasn`t just me - at least 5 others were charged above menu price repeatedly - so much so that after day 4 I opted to go to the shop to buy things). The hotel rooms were well cleaned and, although typically small, adequate, and Akis in the Hotel Bar was an excellent guy - nothing was too much trouble. I`m going back last week in September - got a bargain holiday and staying in Dina Apartments, and will be visiting Angels bar most nights! I agree with the comment below about sunbeds - the first week we had no problem - the second it was as though the Germans had invaded with 3 groups rising at dawn to cover the sunbeds - even when not using them till teatime - not on folks! Overall though a good hotel and I would certainly return....

Brian and co if you`re reading this - we`re back on 23 September for a week! Get that Dance with the Devil ready! Chris (the DJ from Chesterfield!!!)

Sorry Mike I wasn`t having a go at you mate! I totally agree about the toilet situation - this is due to the Greek plumbing system and is the same in all the resort - I agree it`s well out of date and when I stayed in Plubis the cleaner didn`t come round for 3 days so we put the bin outside the owners flat to make a point! I know when I went in 98 I had 2 bad doses of food poisoning from restaurants - i would recommend people not to have ice (unless brought in) and watch for bar staff using their hands to put ice in your glass, avoid salads (washed in the water), and not to try anything seafood or things that you know in England can`t be stored long (pate, dairy products etc). I sympathise with your son because I know how ill it makes you from my own experiences. once again Mike no offence intended with my posting!

Laura is that Martin from Bristol?

i agree with staff - see earlier posting....especially about the Pool Bar - the guy Labis was vile. Did you find him OK and did he rip you off at all?

sundeep we are going that week too - it`s not far from the centre and near costas pool bar. where are you flying from? if you want more info on good places have a look on http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/zante?s and i`ve put some ideas on the message board a while back - any more info u need let me know!

Sundeep we are going from Manchester at 2 pm on the 23rd and coming back on the 30th - catch you over there! Hope the weather`s better than here!!!

This was my third time in Kalamaki and the first I`d been to Mermaids. There`s not many now I`ve not tried and this is WITHOUT DOUBT by far the best restaurant on the resort. One of our group tried the mixed grill - you will not see anything like that anywhere else - it was absolutely huge. My peppered sirloin steak (for £5) was enormous and piled high with all the trimmings. For price, quality of food and service Mermaids is a must. You can judge for yourself - in the last week of September when other restaurants are practically empty, there was hardly a table free here. Ignore the inane comments below about McDonalds etc. Once you`ve been here you WON`T go anywhere else!

Just back today from my second hol in Kalamaki this year and God do I miss the place already! The resort was obviously quieter than July, but Angels was by far the busiest bar in the place. Good music, with something for all ages, live football, excellent food, and the best staff on the island by far...... Can`t wait till July 2002! C U soon to Con, Brian, Heather, Denise, Chris, Jackie and all the team from the Chesterfield boys...

Just back from 2nd hol in Kalamki this year - and once again made to feel so welcome by Akis, Georgie and co, even though we stayed in Dina. An excellent bar to finish off after a night at Angels. Excellent stuff - see you next year folks!

By far the worst meal I`ve ever had in Greece. 45 minute wait, and lemon chicken was accompanied by a grand total of 6 chips. Utter rubbish.

For a budget holiday the flats were quite roomy, cleaned every couple of days and nice and cool at night. Just 5 mins from the centre - and Dina (the lady who runs them) is lovely. Would definitely stay there again.

First time with them and pretty professional. It would have been nice to have seen a rep - he didn`t seem to have a huge itinerary so a visit would have been nice..... The flats were pleasantly good for the cheap price of the holiday, the plane was a bit grubby with below par food and facilities, but we did get to and from the airport and checked in quickly. As an ex-serviceman I didn`t appreciate the Greek coach driver`s comments about bin Laden being a good man and I complained to the rep rather than argue (or hit!!!) him, she was very apologetic and promised she would have a word. I would definitely use them again - I cannot fault the service for the price we paid overall!

Hi mate! Hope you didn`t get caught in that gale when you came back Sunday night! We got the first bit of it and I was well pleased to land. By the way, something interesting happened to Toploader clone before we left.......Ha!

The reason it gets 3 out of 10 is because people are voting for the excellent Hotel Bar run by Akis, Georgi etc on here. This is the Pool Bar one - see all the comments below. Go to the Cavo d Oro aparthotel site and post for the hotel bar on there - they should have a separate one really cos it`s a brilliant bar - cheers Akis & Georgi. pool bar is utter crap!

An excellent bar - very friendly service from Akis who`s always willing to serve even if you come in at 3 am like we did sometimes! Georgi is also brilliant. The ideal place to chill out after a night out, or if you like karaoke to spend an evening in, and there`s something for all ages. Drinks are good too. No wonder the Pool Bar is empty - read the comments compared to this. 10 out of 10 for this one!