Sylvia

My wife and I spent a week at Silvia Apartments at the end of September 2019. We arrived at 22.30 and were greeted by friendly staff who showed us to our room and gave us some information about the area. We had a room on the second floor with a lovely balcony and view over the pool. The apartments are in a good location on a hill. Walk down hill towards the sea for around 7 to 10 minutes there are numerous shops, bars and restaurants, very lively. Walk uphill for 7 to 10 minutes to find a more traditional Greek experience not so lively but really lovely restaurants with good food and some beautiful views. The apartments themselves are clean but the Kitchen area and bathroom in particular need renovation. The two ring hob was in poor order and the fridge was rusty on the outside although the inside was clean. The bathroom had a cracked sink and mould on the grouting in the shower. The pool area was very clean and well maintained. In summery great location, friendly staff and nice pool area however the condition of the apartments spoil the experience.

Holiday 01 - 15th October 2019. Prior to booking we read the previous reviews and figured they were mostly positive so decided to go for it. Very glad that we did. We have had an excellent and relaxing holiday at Silvia Apartments, would have happily stayed for another 2 weeks ! We plan to return next year - nuff said. Check in and reception are in the bar - how good is that. We met Angela who was the evening 'person' during our stay , very friendly and helpful. Taught us our first Greek phrases; ευχαριστώ efcharistó ( Thank You ) and Yamas ! - Cheers. Explained the basics and showed us to our rooms. We opted straight away to pay extra for Air Conditioning and a room safe. We were already expecting these charges so came prepared. The outside temperature during our Holiday dipped as low as about +22 deg and as high as about +32 deg during the whole fortnight ( We take a small room thermometer/alarm clock with us on Holiday ). dry heat with min humidity. The modern, remote controlled Air Con kept the apartment comfortable, and worked perfectly the whole time. The rooms are a good size, clean, and our room requests were met; High Floor, Balcony, some Sea View. The cooking facilities are a little limited with just a 2 ring hob & a full size under counter fridge- (with small freezer ice cube compartment) . The Hob was a little care worn but worked & I did manage to cook something spicy on one night. There are so many good local restaurants within walking distance that eating out was a 'must do' for us and we were spoilt for choice. We found 'down the hill' was better and just as cheap as 'up the hill' . The Hotel does have a Bar Menu - however the choice is limited, but adequate. Sheets and Towels are changed every 3 days - do you change your sheets 'every' day at home...? Small Portable TV is provided - only BBC World worked for us English people - However didn't miss TV as not why we go on Holiday - but did get the news. Our Shower facilities were a bit basic, however did work, the water takes a bit of time to get warm and the shower curtain only just contains the water - be careful where you point the shower head - better than camping though I'm sure ! Our Mobile Phone signals were good (Vodafone & O2 - 4G), also Wi-Fi available in the Bar/Pool area - not in the rooms. The Hotel owner Gregori was there most days - friendly fella - retired Optician which was handy as my partner got a burst blood vessel in her eye a couple of days in - he took a look at it for her and gave some advice over several days- the eye is now almost back to normal. Special mention must go to Yannis the day time - Bar man, cook, gardener, pool attendant, customer service, receptionist, dog walker and anything else you can think of. A very friendly and helpful man who works hard and is a credit to the Hotel hope to see you next year. Yamas !