Ive spent 9 nights at the Hotel Club Maria with my family and its been very disappointing to say the least. Here is why:
Very poor internet connection; To use air con is £10 a day; There is is no box/curtain around the shower, it seems silly but every shower you have to dry the whole bathroom to be able to pee later; The shower head is very old, it keeping falling down durant the shower. The water temperature goes from very cold to very hot (and vice versa) in seconds. They leave cleaning tools (mop, broom, etc) in the bathroom; The pool time is 9h to 18h30 only; It is forbidden and you can get a fine if you take any food or drinks to the pool, unless you buy it from the bar. The bar is very expensive (1 apple cider is €6), there is no vegetarian/vegan/gluten free or lactose free options. Few of the bed sheets are torn and stained. They seem dirty and smell weird. There isnt double beds, only single beds. They've put 2 single beds for couples. The mattress springs hurt your back and neck; The pillow is also very uncomfortable. To use snooker you pay €5 George (bar/waiter) and the cleaning team are very friendly, however the owner and receptionist/secretary are very rude. The hotel do not accept credit or debit cars, which would not be a problem as there is a ATM close by, but ATM charge €5 to get cash. The sink drain stinks, badly, at least apt 13
Sidari is a cute little place with beautiful beaches, nice restaurants and good facilities, I definitely recommend the location but do not recommend the hotel. You can have much better places for the same...
Read moreReturned a few weeks ago from a fantastic stay at Club Maria Hotel – what a gem of a place! I posted a review but can't see it so wanted to post again so it wasn't missed. This lovely small complex has a real family feel to it, making it the perfect spot to relax and unwind.
From the moment we arrived, Alexia the manager made us feel so welcome. She runs the place with care and attention, and nothing was ever too much trouble. A special shoutout to George at the pool bar – an absolute legend! Always up for a good chat and a laugh, he brought so much fun and warmth to our days by the pool.
All of the staff were happy, friendly, and helpful, creating such a positive atmosphere throughout the hotel. The location is another big plus – tucked just off the main street, you're close enough to walk to everything (beaches, shops, bars, restaurants), but set back far enough that you avoid the noise and can enjoy peaceful evenings.
If you're looking for a welcoming, well-run, and relaxed place to stay, I can't recommend Club Maria enough. Already looking forward to coming back!
My only complaint is one week...
Read moreStay away: mold, filth, and rude management
The kitchen reeked of sewage, with black mold inside and above the kitchen cupboards, on the walls, and even seeping through painted areas. The shower had no curtain, flooding the floor every time. No soap, no basic kitchen items, cigaret burned tablecloth, rusty fridge, ancient air conditioners (one of remotes is broken), no insect screens on windows. Smoke from the pool area fills the bedrooms.
When we politely pointed that we check out now, 1 day earlier and asked if she would take a look on the problems, the manager refused to even look, claiming she wouldn’t bother because we had arrived “in a bad mood.” For the record, we arrived in great spirit, but after seeing the state of the place, we left a day early (and happily would have left the same day if there had been other options).
This place is unhealthy, unpleasant, and nowhere near real Greek hospitality. They didn’t change towels as well. Avoid at all costs.
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