Zante Doro Studios

we have stayed in zante doro studios for must be 7 years.we always stayed at jimmys but that got a bit ruff.so we whent to doro studios because it was near to everything we wanted in our holiday.you have pete's lovely shop on the corner.the beach on the end of the street.we have got to know every one in the area.our children have grown up there.we feel safe,and the local people look out for you once they get to know you. The maid came in every day,our beds were changed every-day,our bins were changed every-day.the only-thing that stopped us going there was they were letting group's of boys and young men rent the rooms and they were nothing but trouble.we brought our teenage son and nephew's with us one year,they came in drunk most night's,or early morning. but they never botherd any-body.made no noise.we were waking up with boys on our balconey.jumping of,smashing furniture, around.discusting going on's.we are with it parents and enjoy youngsters around us but not like that.if they were to keep it a family place,we would still be going.we still go to zante,but have found somewhere else to go.but we used to love zante-doro,the delpini hotel,the australia,jimmys were all great places in that little street.then you had pete's shop.and yannis,little cafe,bar and we would sit out side untill all hour's of the morning.letting all the drink crazy kids in that area has brought the area down.nothing against them but put them in an area were they can make as much noise,and crap,they want to.and not upset the familys.it was such a lovely place lagana's it's the own fault of the hotel owners for letting the riff-raff in.bring back the old zante we love it.

Please don't be put off this place because of what people have said.  I am not sure what was going on last year but things have changed and you will have a great holiday.  Rooms are fine and well worth the money.  I don't think you can book anything cheaper.  Manager is fine if you are nice to her and treat the place well, if you mess about and treat the place bad she will have a go as would I if my hotel was treated how I saw it being treated by groups of young lads.  if you stayed at a hotel in the UK and did what we saw people doing you would get the same reaction.  The cleaner is cool and does not come in the rooms early most days it was about 11am which I think is ok.  Also maybe give her a small tip she does work very hard in the heat and she was very happy when we gave her just 5 Euro.  Also if you stay try closing the doors not slamming them shut this can get very annoying and they close just as well just pulling them 2.  Do not put paper down the loo this is the same in every greek resourt.  The cleaner did the bins every day but take nappy sacks so the room does not get smelly.  Just have fun and be respectful if your coming in late as not only young people stay at this place.  We were in after the youngsters most nights.  like I said have fun and treat the place with respect and all will be well.

I am finding it very hard to believe that people are having such a bad time at the Zante D’oro.  Are you sure it’s the same place people.  I must say our room was cleaned everyday except one and sheets changed at least 3 times in 2 weeks.  The cleaner is so sweet.  We even asked the manager how comes she comes every day as this is unusual and she said she can’t really afford to do it but she likes the place clean and if she did not come every day then the rooms would be a mess as people do not take care.  We had a nice 2 weeks and saw no problems except those caused by people staying and breaking things.  We only saw the manager 3 times in the whole stay even when the noise was so bad she still did not come up she told us she had been told not to say anything to people.  I had a nice stay and I will be going back.

Rosanna Phillips are you sure you got the right place? These are apartments and very good ones at that. Me & my wife stayed in an absolute hole in Kos and Zante D'Oro is 10 times better than that was. If you have high expectations then you should pay more for your holiday. These apartments were clean and well kept by the cleaner and was only spoilt by the @#seholes of boys & girls who have no respect of anything or anyone. I can only assume you were disrespectful and got the treatment you deserve. Be constructive about your comments and not put a place down purely coz you got treated badly

I have just got back from staying in hotel zante doro for ten nights and i have to say its the worst hotel ive eva stayed in my life, the rooms wernt cleaned reguarly, the bins wernt emptied, the sheets wernt changed.

I have just come back from 2 weeks in Zante staying at the Zante D'oro studios.  Let me state that I was worried about going after reading comments made last year.  I stayed in these apartments a few years ago and had a nice holiday.  When we arrived on the 2 July we were the only couple to get off the coach so I thought "oh no this does not look good"  we were taken to first floor as they do not have a reception.  We were greeted by a very friendly woman called Irene who took us to our room we hired the safety deposit box and fan for the 2 weeks and she told us if we needed anything she lived under the building in an apartment.  We found the room small but clean with plenty of wardrobe space.  The toilet was small but when you shower they give you a mat to stand on after as the floor does get wet.  I found the bathroom ok for the 2 weeks.  The cleaner was so nice she came everyday except for one when they had a big change over and she was working all day as the boys had left the place like a pig hole.  Our beds were changed at least 3 times in the 2 weeks and beds made everyday.  The cleaner is very good and we found that she did not come till after 11 most mornings giving us plenty of time to wake up.  She even washed up our plates.  Toilet roll is given when you arrive after you use this then it's up to you to get more.  Bath and hand towels are provided.  The fridge is large and has a freezer section good for making ice for drinks.  You get a kettle and a small 2 rings cooking thing.  The apartments are a 1 minute walk to the beach and a nice 5 minute stroll to the strip far enough away not to hear the music.  Now for the bad.  We arrived on the Thursday and for a few days all was calm, but on the change over on Sunday a group of young boys about 10 arrived.  The first night they started to what sounded like playing football in the corridor at about 5am.  We did not say anything as we thought first night is bound to be mad.  They did calm down after this.  One afternoon we were having a afternoon lay down when a young boy can in through the balcony.  I was very embarrassed as was he.  These boys were great compared to the next lot who came the following Sunday.  18 of them our room was in the middle of the apartments and the 2 rooms either side had boys in them.  They all gathered on the balconies next to ours so when I went out to spray mosquito spray I was met by about 10 boys talking over our balcony which I found quiet intimidation.  But the seemed nice enough.  That night it sounded like a party was going on with girls and boys screaming and things being thrown doors being banged every minute.  Once again we thought first night give them a chance.  They did calm down I must say.  On our last day we had to be out of our room by 12.  I went to collect something off the balcony and was met by the cleaner in the next room saying that we had broken a chair.  I explained to Irene and her that the boys must have swapped a chair as we did not do this.  She was angry but kept very calm.  She explained how Olympic only send them big groups of boys who wreck the apartments and she has been told that she is not to say anything to them.  I think this is totally out of order this is her business if it was me and my rooms were being trashed week in week out I would not be happy.  If you are staying at these apartments do not worry they are nice and we had a fab time just a shame about the young British boys who do not care if they talk loud outside your room at stupid o'clock.  If you treat Irene with respect she is a nice woman maybe a little frustrated

We last stayed here in 2005 along with my wife and mother-in-law and nothing has changed except the manager.

The manager is now a person called Irene who is greek, speaks very good English and is very nice, pleasant & polite. Alot of people have complained about her but having spoken to her it's because people or groups have been inconsiderate to others & the only way to make them listen is to threaten them. At the end of the day it is her business she is looking after and she doesn't need yobs destroying it. We had no problems with her and found her very welcoming.

The rooms are very clean and have everything that you need for self catering including a kettle which is unusual for the Greeks. Our room was cleaned every day except one where the cleaner (she was very good) had to prepare at least 10 other rooms for new arrivals. New sheets almost every other day, if not she at least made the bed. The bathroom is a decent size and has a shower tray with a curtain. You must remember not to flush toilet paper down the toilet and do not expect to get toilet paper when you run out. It is self catering & not a hotel so go get some from the shop 30 seconds away at a cost of less than 30p for 2 decent toilet rolls

The location is ideal for those that like to sit on the beach as it is not even a minute walk to get there. Most days we get beds & umbrella for €5 but places like Cubaneros where they play music throughout the day, the beds are free provided you purchase food & drink from them.

The location is also far enough from the main night life not to be able to hear it. Takes about 5 minutes to walk to get to the main strip. There is a restaurant right on the corner of where the apartments are but we found this to be the most expensive restaurant in the resort! You have a wide selection to choose from on the top part of the main strip and along the Kalamaki road off the Laganas Road. For breakfast we recommend Must bar which is 2 minute walk away on the way to the main strip

The only problem we have about the Zante DOro is the holiday company Olympic. We have had not very pleasant dealings with Olympic before and they are not a very good company and by the sounds of it nothing has changed with the way they are treating this manager.

Although we may not be going on holiday for awhile but we will definately be coming back to Zante and stay here again provided they are not with Olympic

Im really sorry but everything written below is true - sheets were changed once during the 2 weeks and then the silly c0w changed them the day before we were due to leave! If you break anything you get charged a fortune - 1000 euros if you break the door! 400 for the bed! the cr@p in the room wanst even worth a tenth of what they were trying to charge!! me any my partner were shocked. The door frame was broken, one of the beds was broken, our stool was broken and the towel rail was hanging off. Further to this we had £70 worth of stuff stolen - earrings, makeup, plasters, and my partners shirt and hooded jacket - both brand new. Complained to the manager and she didnt give a to$$ - it was obviously the cleaner stealing these things! Tried complaining to Olympic but they werent interested (rep resigned) so we didnt even get chance to make a complaint. When I checked out there wasnt even anyone on reception so I left the room open with the keys in the door! I would seriously reconsider as this place is a dive! Weve made a complaint to Olympic since we got back as it ruined our holiday - they wouldnt even move us to another hotel unless we paid for it! Normally I would say you get what you pay for but in this case its a total rip off and Olympic are the worst tour operator ever 

I have just booked to stay here July next year.  I stayed here 3 years ago and thought it was a great place, close to the beach and the clubs.  I have just read all the messages and am very worried.  Can anyone let me know if they had a good experience?  I have Greek family so know they can be a bit in your face.  I do remember that loo roll was in sort supply when we went so nothing new.  I stayed in Dados just around the corner and must say that Zante Doro always seemed quiet.  

The last time I went on holiday with Olympic to Kos I must say it was the worst holiday ever.  The room they put us in was a broom cupboard and the manager was very rude.  We go moved after 1 day.  My brother passed away while on holiday and the Olympic rep was more concerned about her day off that trying to get us a flight home.  We did send a letter to Olympic but did not even get a sorry.  I remember watching a program called trust me I'm a holiday rep celebs worked with Olympic reps.  The resort manager made it look like they were efficient and always on call, but my experience was very different.  The rep did not want me to use her phone to call the hospital when my mum called but I had no credit on my phone.  We sat around for hours waiting for the reps to get money back from excursions that we booked but no coach came to pick us up.  I sat and watched 2 football matches waiting for the rep only to walk into town and see her sitting in a restaurant with her feet up smoking.  Only reason we are going with Olympic is because we have just got our first house and every other hotel was coming out over £1000 for 2 weeks we got this holiday for under £800.

I am very worried about the comments I have read so if anyone can set my mind at ease I would feel much better.  I am worried about the cleaner taking stuff has anyone else had this problem?  It's a long time till July to feel worried.  

Have also just returned from staying here for two weeks and at best - I would say that animals live in cleaner and more comfortable conditions - no disrespect to our animals.

Me and my boyfriend have just returned from Zante Doro Studios very disappointed!! 25th September - 3rd October 2008.  

Have just returned from a stay at the Zante D'oro apartments. We spent two weeks September 14th- 28th and would never return. We encountered the following problems;

NEVER AGAIN   stayed here from 12th-26th june 08  rooms  yes  very basic  but no  different to any other budget accomodation in that respect.  2 mins from beach   BUT 30 secs  from the neighbouring bluebell hotel  full of  twentys.   Got no problem with  young peeps  even after staying in an 18-30s last year  but  they do take the biscuit.   back  to zante d'oro  kettles in rooms and shower curtains, having found ants  first day the cleaner soon sorted those out, i susspect they had ventured in from outside after the earthquake the previous sunday.  irene herself  was  ok with us being a middle aged married couple who had visited zante many times.BUT  if you were a group of singles of either sex no matter of what age you could expect to be awaken by irene or her hubby  searching for other peeps staying in your rooms  early in the morning. a group of lads was staying there the same time as us and the problems they had  included the above early morning visits and death threats  which i wudnt have believed except they had it on  video by irene and her hubby. 

Stayed at Zante D'Oro the first two weeks in June. Apartments are clean and tidy, and well maintained by Irene and her husband. Linen changed three times over the two weeks. Accommodation is basic, but this is normal for Greek apartments. New this year are electric kettles in the rooms ! 100 metres to beach, and a 5 minute stroll to resort centre. You may encounter late night /early morning noise from the 'young and lively' at neighbouring Twenty's Hotel, and Dados Hotel, but this didn't really bother us that much. You get used to it after the first couple of nights, but I don't think it would suit older couples or families.

the note from they guys below just proves what a bunch of idiots they are!

Stayed here 7th June for 2 weeks. Appartments clean. Problem with pushchair as there are no ground level rooms. Ten steps up to first floor so had to carry pushchair. Maid Service excellent other than no toilet roll for whole of 2 weeks. Had to buy our own in supermarket. Room got a bit cramped with pushchair and travel cot. Loads of noise 1st night but owner sleeps on site so able to sort it out. Not too bad after that. Hotel next door is 18-30's and twenties so a lot of street noise around 1am when they all go out and about 6am when they come back in. Very near the beach and only a short walk to the main strip. Would stay here again.

Stayed at the studios the last week in may 07.Just what you would expect for the ratings,clean a friendly owner, beds were a bit hard though.Some medium noise but at this time of year not too bad.Excellent location 200M to beach and a short walk to all bars shops and restaurants.Would highly recommend Blue Sea restaurant at the bottom of main street 3rd to the right.

hiya people,

going to Zante end of june first holiday on my own lol could someone please answa a few quick questions bout zante d'oro studios for me???

do they provide you with bed linen and towels?? ( i sound like a mum i no !!!!!)

Just arrived back after 2 fantastic weeks, apartments were great. Rooms were basic but clean. Fridge was great size, enough room to fit all our alcohol in. Peter the owner was great, he has his own room so any problems and hes always on hand.

WHAT A COOL PLACE SO CLOSE TO THE BEACH AND ONLY A 5 MINUTE WALK TO BARS AND CLUBS.  ROOMS WERE BASIC BUT CLEAN.  TRY AND GET ON THE TOP FLOOR AS YOU GET A BIT OF A BREEZE.  POWER WENT A FEW TIMES BUT WAS OK AS IT CAME BACK ON SOON AFTER.  NICE SIZE FRIDGE TO KEEP VODKA COOL.  WAS SUCH A GOOD PLACE WE HAD A LAUGH WITH THE MEN IN FIRST TWO ROOMS ON BOTTOM FLOOR THEY WERE SO FUNNY THEY HAD A FEW WATERMELON FIGHTS WHICH WAS FUNNY TO SEE THE NEXT DAY.  SHOP VERY CLOSE SO IF YOU ARE LIKE ME AND HAVE 1 2 MANY AND CAN'T MAKE IT OUT NOT FAR TO GET A COLD DRINK.  NO POOL BUT WHO NEEDS ONE WHEN YOU HAVE THE BEACH WHICH IS NICE AND CLEAN.  IF YOU GO NEXT YEAR HAVE FUN IN THE PURPLE FUN PALACE. THAT SOUNDS RUDE BUT WHEN YOU SEE THE PLACE YOU WILL SEE WHY.  GOING TO KOS NEXT YEAR THEN MUST GO BACK TO ZANTE YEAR AFTER IT'S SUCH A FUN PLACE.