We returned from the Two Brothers Apartments, Kalamaki yesterday (14 Aug 06).  We also had concerns about the accomodation following the nreviews on this page.  Like Mandy I would like to add some positive feedback.

The Two Brothers (owners) - friendly enough, don't speak too much English so can seem a bit quiet and reserved.  Don't hold that against them.

The Rooms - we stayed in rooms 1 and 2 (in the really "bad block!").  No issues here at all. If you keep your doors and windows closed when you are not there and you use your safe deposit box then there will be no issue.  Air Con is a must - 5 Euros a day and well worth it - it means that you don't need the windows open.  There was a cleaner in attendance (around the block)all day so it would be difficult for anyone to wander around the corridors unnoticed.  It's not three star accomodation by UK standards and don't expect to be able to cook a decent meal.  Toast and tea is about the limit.  Rooms are basic and clean enough.  they are not hotel standard.  Aircraft noise is minimal and soon becomes unnoticeable.

Noise - That's down to your fellow guests.  The corridors do echo and loud noises in apartments above can be heard but mostly it was families in the  flats so it was relatively peaceful.   No noise from the night life at all and the  owners don't allow it to get too raucous in the bar area late at night.

Pool and Bar - Clean, tidy, free sunbeds, standard menu.  The pool was cleaner than some that we visited and the old boy and the dog make sure everything is sorted at the end of the night.

Location - Close enough to many bars and restaurants, far enough away so you can't hear them.  About 15-20 minute walk to the nearest beach but you do pass several swimming pools and bars (all the pools and bars are open to everyone - it sounds odd but works really well).  Several supermarkets also close by.  Almost all the bars cater for the English with lots of sport and popular soaps being shown in them.  Several restaurants do  good traditional food - I can thoroughly reccomend Castellao Restaurant.

The Rep - Stephanie is approachable and will try to help.  She will not promise what she cannot deliver.  She will help wherever possible.  She does a good job dealing with some of the issues she gets faced with.  If you are unfortunate to need an extra night at the end of the holiday (like us) because of poor flight times ask her early so she has you on her radar.  You won't find out till later but give her a chance to plan for it.  We got one albeit in a different set of apartments elsewhere in Kalamaki and, believe me, it's worth it if you can get it.  We would have had to vacate the room at 12.00 on the Sunday and we weren't getting collected until 05.00 on the Monday.  If you are the same, ask her to help if she can and don't expect to keep the same room - but if you are offered one elsewhere, take it

Summary - it's basic, it's not over-run with criminals, air con and deposit baxes are available - ignore at your  peril,  it's an ideal base for sleeping and showering, the pool is good, the location is good, the mosquitos bite - use spray and plugs.  The weather is hovering between 34 and 42C at the moment and rarely drops below 22 at night.  The rep in the resort is a friend not an enemy.

Enjoy it ... but don't expect five star luxury ... oh, and when the empty the cess pits it smells - surprisingly.  However, that is the same everywhere not just here. 

Jim - Who said you'd complained?  Not me, if you read carefully.  My report, like yours, is based on actual experience.  Your experience was less than satisfactory.  No need to be so touchy. 

Tony - We couldn't have had a more different experience with the cleaners.  Nothing was too much trouble, we did get loo roll (although, to be fair, on a self catering trip you might be expected to buy your own), the loo and the shower were cleaned regularly and the towels were changed three times during our week there.  I do agree about doors - the cleaners did tend to leave the shutters open when they had finished cleaning - although not the patio doors, nor the front door.  Our room was clean when we arrived and stayed clean throughout the stay.  We did hear some similar complaints from those staying in rooms 31-88, though.

Lucy / Jane