Coliseum Studios & Apartments

“Do not understand the bad reviews. Too high expectations? It's not 5 star”

I feel I need to write a review here to offset some of the negative reviews I have read before I even went to this place. Most of the review here i cannot agree with. I don't know if people are just too demanding, have higher expectations than what is advertised or generally the boomer generatio… more

I feel I need to write a review here to offset some of the negative reviews I have read before I even went to this place. Most of the review here i cannot agree with. I don't know if people are just too demanding, have higher expectations than what is advertised or generally the boomer generation that wants the moon on a stick, and then be able to eat the moon. I visited for a week on Aug 4th and I have nothing g but praise for the place, Dianne, a very friendly day lady who has worked there a long time does not stop. The owner Paul works tiresly keeping the place going which he built with his father back in The 80s. And his Son who was super friendly and helpful. We felt very welcome here. As this was my daughters first holiday I wanted it to be memorable and it did not disappoint. We have a 2 bed apartment with a balcony at the back which caught the much needed breeze as it was super hot. The front door on the first floor looked over the gorgeous pool and plants that surrounded the area. Don't come here expecting 5 star apartments. The rooms are basic and functional. They are really clean and tidy. Beds are comfy. You have an area with fridge and kettle ect for tea or to prep some humous and bread sticks from the shop literally 1 min walk away. The bathroom and plumbing is Greek. Yes it's all a bit antiquated, but this is Greece. It adds to the charm and I was more than happy sat on the balcony with a cup of tea . People's reviews here showing a dirt mark or moaning about a chip in the toilet , moaning the toaster had rust on it... I could go on but seriously, like go outside and see where you are? Why are you indoors for? Air conditioning worked a dream for us, not sure why again people are moaning. We only used for a couple of days as on a tight budget but we ended up having too as it was 40 degrees by the time we left. People saying 20 eur is alot. The hotel makes 5 eur profit out of that as electricity is super expensive in Greece. 5 eur to then maintain the air con units. Not much is it? The people moaning about ants. It's Greece. There are ants literally everywhere and mozzies and cats! Tip.. don't want ants in the apartment? Clean up after yourself. I had ants once as I had left a bottle of cocktail out . Only time we had them . Location, literally 5 mins walk to a beautiful turquoise beach surrounded by rocks for some amazing snorkeling. 5 mins the other way and you on the main strip of shops, bars, eateries. It's just lovely . Good bus links too and cheap to go visit lindos up road which was 2 eur or further afield. The pool. Wow. Super clean, the guys put alot of chems in every night and it's just gorgeous and deep too. Chilling by the pool was definitely a highlite of this place. Worth noting we upgraded to bed and breakfast and trust me we didn't not need lunch for most of the holiday! To round off I would reiterate by saying keep your expectations set as you are not coming to a 5 star resort. You want 5 star then go pay more but don't criticise this gem of a place because it does not conform to your over inflated expectations. I will definitely be back and thank you for a memorable stay.

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