Ai Helis Hotel Apartments

We stayed at Ali Helis in early August 2019 and enjoyed a relaxed holiday with lots of different things to do. If you're looking to sit around a pool the Ali Helis is perfect for this, more importantly, you don't have to get up at 5am to grab a sun lounger as generally there are enough for everyone. If you fancy a trip to the beach there are a few within walking distance (for those possessing a modicum of physical fitness), Ali Helis beach being the closest at 10 mins and Avythos around 30 mins. We found 4 or 5 restruarants with 15 minutes of the hotel, our favourite being the excellent Esperides, 5 minutes down the road. We also liked The Fois, which while not being in the same league as Esperides did offer a friendly welcome and good basic food. The hotel itself is new and it's continuing to develop in certain areas such as the bar. Yes, you can get a cold draught beer at the bar and yes, you can get breakfast, just let the ever helpful Christos know what you want. Breakfast should be requested the evening before. The facilities are very clean and as you'd expect very new. You do have to pay for the air conditioning and the safe key, but the air con is very quiet and actually allows you to sleep when it's operating. The bathroom shower could be better designed but you can stop the flood with the judicious use of a spare towel. Many have commented on the small bathroom; however, little mention is made of the room size. The rooms are really generously proportioned and offer a separate bedroom with door onto the living room with sofa bed. The rooms have electric blinds to keep the room cool when you are out for the day, we used them and they really keep the heat out for when you get back after a day in the sun. We hired a car for 3 days at a reasonable rate from Greekstones in the Village, trouble free and they offer a good level of insurance at no extra cost. The car or bus will get you Lidl supermarket which does what it says on the lid, while the local supermarket just past the Greekstones car rental is well stoked and sells everything at not too high a price. Don't forget to stop over at Crazy George's for a cocktail which is also located close to the car hire. We had a great time and would have no hesitation in returning to the Ali Helis in the future.

We stayed for two weeks in July and had a fantastic time. The room was very clean and had everything you could need for a self catering break. The bar wasn't open when we were there, but we didn't need it or miss it. It was so relaxing sitting around the pool and just listening to the wild life in a beautiful setting. The pool was clean and the best we've had in Greece. Like others we did experience flooding in the bathroom but we took the advice of a previous visitor who advised taking a micro fibre cloth, which worked a treat. Not many places to eat, but all were great and a bus ride into the capital was worth it for a change. Would love to visit again.

today the 11th july is our last day at Ai helis hotel/ apartments, and we are very sad be leaving . its been a fantastic week ,weather been awesome, never a cloud in the sky from 7am when the sun comes over the mountains in the distance, till 8.30 ish when it disappears in the other direction.☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ Ai helis is a small complex, just 10 mins from airport, but right in the middle of a beautiful rural area. Rooms are very clean , tidy, plenty of space for clothes etc and for you not to be bumping into each othet all time , as its self catering there is a small but well equipped kitchen area, we never used anything except the fridge to keep water ,cold drinks and aftersun in ?, but plenty of others seemed to , and worked ok for them . you can purchase breakfast in the hotel on a daily basis 7€ each , just need to let them know the night before ,its traditional Mediterranean fare , yogurt, honey, ham, cheese, bread , cornflakes ,also with fried eggs , bacon and sausages ,ample to kick your day off , or just book it for whole week ,lets face it who really wants to be cooking on your holidays !! towels are changed daily if left on floor or not if you leave them hung up and dont want them to be , beds changed twice in the week , the shower head can be abit temperamental, but after a day or so you get it under control? air con was superb , and is 100% needed 5€ per day , safe is 2€ per day and optional i suppose. The pool and surrounding area is great ,lovely big cool pool ,plenty of comfy beds ( no rush to save them) always available at all times of the day ,its very quiet and relaxing , if you fancy a beer or cold drink ,just pop into reception and they will sort you out, all prices seem pretty standard compared to bars etc , obviously its cheaper from supermarkets but you have to carry it back ,and they do ask that you dont bring your own stuff pool side ,which is fair enough ! plenty of restaurants / bars within 5-10 mins walk ,to suit all types and pockets ,our fav was Dum spiros ,arrive as customers leave as friends , spiros even dropped us back off at complex to save us walking back , top guy, plenty of others to pick from too , if you need local info on anything Christos (in reception) is your man , always helpful with any questions or needs . All in all great place to stay superb value for money very restful if your looking for things to moan about as in some reviews i read , am sure you will find things ,but you have to look very hard , your on holiday ,enjoy yourselfs ☀️☀️☀️? loved it ,be back soon Tony and julie, room 1