“A lovely chilled out week”

We've just returned from a week in Alia Palace which we enjoyed very much. The hotel was lovely, the staff were really attentive from reception through to housekeeping. Our room was cleaned everyday and sheets and towels were replaced, only problem was the showerhead was loose so we tied it up. O... more

We've just returned from a week in Alia Palace which we enjoyed very much. The hotel was lovely, the staff were really attentive from reception through to housekeeping. Our room was cleaned everyday and sheets and towels were replaced, only problem was the showerhead was loose so we tied it up. Other than that the room had everything we needed. The view from our room was amazing, as we think it was for most of them. The restaurant was really good, buffet breakfast and dinner as we were half board. Plenty choice of amazing Greek food and salads, the desserts were amazing! We were very well looked after by Chrishola ( sorry about spelling ), who was so sweet and really helpful. The pools were gorgeous and plenty sunbeds for everyone. The views over the town were amazing. Shuttle bus to the town was great and very frequent. The walk down, or up, didn't take long, but that service was good to have. During our week the entertainment was good. Authentic Greek duo were fab, another night lovey trio singing modern covers. The poolside bar staff were amazing. Only downturn for us was the presence of stray dogs and cats. The dogs were noisy at night, but we never felt threatened by them. All in all, we would recommend this hotel if you are seeking some chilled out, relaxing time away from the stresses of everyday life.

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“Review”

This was our first time away as a couple, and the holiday was a bit of a hit and miss. Definitely go all inclusive if you like to drink as drink prices are extortionate. Food is okay, the buffet has some variety but some things are always the same. There are 2 pools, the big one by the pool bar i... more

This was our first time away as a couple, and the holiday was a bit of a hit and miss. Definitely go all inclusive if you like to drink as drink prices are extortionate. Food is okay, the buffet has some variety but some things are always the same. There are 2 pools, the big one by the pool bar is very cold, but is big and goes quite deep if you enjoy a swim. The little infinity pool is where we spent most of our time. Pool is a good temperature overlooking the city below. The view is great and the room was always clean. Personally I would avoid getting a private pool room, as from what we saw it looked a bit underwhelming. Staff were very nice and friendly though, always making sure we were okay. There’s lots to do at the village below, including some great restaurants. Bora Bora on the sea front and the Italian restaurant next to the roundabout(not Roma pizza) was excellent. However there isn’t much to do in the evenings at the hotel. There was a karaoke night once a week and singers/bands a few nights but some nights there was nothing. And for those who claimed have been robbed, it’s not common sense to put valuable stuff in a safe, that’s what it’s there for, that’s why it is called a safe :)

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“not bad”

It was by no means a five-star hotel. The room was decent, nothing remarkable, but the lunch was awful. After closing the bathroom door, I couldn't get it to open again, so I had to call reception to explain. After waiting for approximately 15 minutes, I was able to open the door. The outdoor poo... more

It was by no means a five-star hotel. The room was decent, nothing remarkable, but the lunch was awful. After closing the bathroom door, I couldn't get it to open again, so I had to call reception to explain. After waiting for approximately 15 minutes, I was able to open the door. The outdoor pool and bar were fantastic, and the spa was great too. However, when we first visited, there was no staff member present at all, so we had to wait for almost two hours before we saw anyone. Other than that, the spa was fine. The hotel was decent overall, but it wasn't a five star establishment because there were a few areas that could have been far better.

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