San Stefanos Online ~ North West Corfu
Welcome to San Stefanos (NW Corfu) => Where to stay => Topic started by: Double Dee on June 01, 2010, 11:53:22 AM
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I am looking to book either Vicky or Delfino and am looking for information on both.
What are the rooms like?
Are they cleaned on a regular basis?
Are the staff friendly and helpful?
Do they have good sea views?
Are the swimming pools and pool areas well maintained?
Do the pool bars/restaurants offer value for money?
I would appreciate replies only from members that have stayed in either within the last 2 - 3 years. Many thanks :)
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Stayed in the Vicky a coup;e of years ago and the rooms were great. Still use their pool all the time as it is very clean, the people are friendly and it has fantastic views over the bay.
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Double Dee are you booking for this year or next year. I have just booked the Vicky for Sept 2011 got a good deal from local travel agent. Better than Thomas Cook could offer. We have never stayed there but have walked through several times and thought the pool and bar area looked great. Only ?????? weeks to go.
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What are the rooms like?
Are they cleaned on a regular basis?
Are the staff friendly and helpful?
Do they have good sea views?
Are the swimming pools and pool areas well maintained?
Do the pool bars/restaurants offer value for money?
I hope you don't mind me replying, after reading your other post!
I thought this might help - - - Links below.
Our friends we often travel with stayed in the Vicky the year before last, they had nothing but praise,
rooms high quality & cleaned daily, (not Sundays), sheets changed twice a week then.
Swimming pool and Pool Bar clean and nice. We stayed there some years back and they have improved since then.
The rooms are lovely and we sat on their balcony one evening watching the sun go down over the bay - good view from the first floor.
Bar prices are similar throughout the resort, Restaurants vary, most do set meals for around €9 each.
I can't speak for the Delfino, but the Manager showed us around that year and the whole Hotel is of a superior quality, with prices to match the extra luxury.
http://www.delfinoblu.gr/
http://vickypoolapartments.com
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Lol Tony, of course I don't mind your reply. It's all very helpful and will probably try to get a deal on the Vicky for later in the year. Delfino looks lovely, even if it is a bit pricey.
What I was going to ask is SS upmarket like some of the resorts on the mainland and Mykonos? I'm not a snob or anything like that. It's just that if SS is a 'normal down to earth' resort, I don't understand why someone would build a hotel of that calibre in a resort like San Stefanos.
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Hi Double Dee
It's a weird one.
We stayed in Skala, Kefalonia a couple of years ago at the 9 Muses. Although the rooms were nothing overly special, the public grounds and pools in the hotel were stunning. It was run by a Greek girl who'd lived and worked in America for a lot of years. So it was Greek hospitality with American efficiency!! Cost wise it would cost us around £700 per couple more for 2 weeks there than the Romanza in San Stef at the same time.
Just couldn't justify it this year. Skala's very much a 'normal' resort like I'm guessing San Stef is. I guess some people just want that little bit of extra 'wow' factor
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Lol Tony, of course I don't mind your reply. It's all very helpful and will probably try to get a deal on the Vicky for later in the year. Delfino looks lovely, even if it is a bit pricey.
What I was going to ask is SS upmarket like some of the resorts on the mainland and Mykonos? I'm not a snob or anything like that. It's just that if SS is a 'normal down to earth' resort, I don't understand why someone would build a hotel of that calibre in a resort like San Stefanos.
Hi Double Dee
You will do well to listen to Tonys advice. He has lots lots of useful information on the village as he has been visiting on a yearly basis since 1983. The one thing I find amazing is how he remembers it all at his age.
To get back to the Delfino yes it is an upmarket hotel and it comes with upmarket prices.Is it better than other hotels in the village.I think the answer lies in the question do you want value for money.In my opinion you can get a 2 week holiday in a number of hotels in the village at a fraction of the cost of the Delfino.
These may lack the facilities of the Delfino but more than make up for it it with their welcome and service.
Is San Stefanos an upmarket resort.I will say only that it suits me and hundreds of other return visitors.The reasons being.
1 No snobs
2 No yobs
3Excellent Tavernas at competitive prices
4Local people that make you feel one of the family.
5 Family orientated.
6Local travel agent with trips of excellent value and a lot cheaper than the Tour Operators including boat trips from the local harbour.
7 Wonderful scenery and a safe beach.
Hope this helps
Yammas
Yannis
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I can only back up what Yannis has said about the resort, it's not upmarket in the sense that the yacht club / villa set don't come here,
San Stefanos North West, which is very pretty and upmarket, is more of that vein - No yobs or lager louts so far over the years, it's not an 18/30 type resort.
Normal family / couple's resort, but where the Local People go the extra mile to make you feel part of the place - even one of the family if you return again.
It's fairly typical Corfu / Greek type Apartments and Hotels, so generally a touch basic but comfortable,
although apartments like Sugar & Almond / Vicki / Margarita's (check out San Stefanos travel as well - Noula is the owner - they also do airport transfers).
http://www.san-stefano.gr/ also look at http://www.fedramare.gr/
Those and some of the other new builds tend to be far more plush and well fitted out than the older apartments and a touch more expensive than the regular ones.
Good luck with your choice, Easyjet flies there daily from some airports.
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Vicky apartments €30 per night for 2 people beginning September 2nd 2011 for 14 nights. Almost tempted. What does anyone else think?
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Go for it!
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Would say if you get some good flights cheaply with easyjet for 15 euros per person per night with pool, bar and self catering go for it too!!!!!! Even a travel lodge costs double that now in UK and without the views or location!!!!!
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Same as Don, go for it!
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Flights at the moment are coming in at over £ 600.00 from Manchester for the 2 of us. Anyone got any companies I can try
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Just booked teresa appatments self catering 23may 2011 2weeks 2 people £676 from manchester good flights
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Terrible price - don't give up - also Google "Flights from Manchester to Corfu", for a list of Airlines / Tour Agents that Go to Corfu!!
Easyjet won't show Sept 2011 just yet, worth waiting!!
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jules not sure if east midlands airport is any good to you but next september jet 2 hane flights out from £25-£30 and back about £69 pound they also do leeds bradford
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Thanks Zoe - I will look in to it
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Jules, unless you can cheaper flights you are better going with Thomas Cook. We have just booked for 12 September 2011 including extra luggage and meals on the plane for £1030. This was with a local travel agent who gave us better discount than TC.
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Jules, was it May 2011 you are looking at for staying a Teresa?
With Thomsons it is £942 for both of you including flights meals and flying from Manchester 23/5/11.[14 nights]= flight time 7.25 am.
UPDATE: Just checked Thomsons again and the holiday above has increased to £ 1002 including flight meals, so a rise of £60 over night.
Best to book at the weekend because they seem to have better offers on then. [14 nights]
If it was September that you were looking at then mid September is £990 including flight meals. {14 nights]
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I must have had around 6 emails from both Thomsons and First Choice last week advising me of special weekend deals
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I had one from trip advisor sending me info and offers for Whitehaven in Cumbria, maybe peope have cancelled due to the terrible events.
Not sure why they sent me this because I only clicked on Corfu for receiving info.
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Hi Lilly it is for September 2011. We will probably still stick with Teresa no matter what the cost.
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Jules - Pay for us as well then!! LOL
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Does anyone know if the Vicky apartments have got safety deposit boxes please.
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Re Safety Deposit boxes, - no Vicky apartments do not have these either in room or on reception presently for summer 2010 - maybe something the owner can think about for summer 2011.
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They are available in other places free, San Stefanos Travel, definately, Stamatis as well.
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Thanks for the replies, not too worrying though, we never at them at the Olga last year and it wasn't a problem
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We always use the safety boxes in SS travel I think it cost 14€ for the fortnight for non guests, if you have booked accomodation with Noula it used to be free.
I wouldn't take a chance leaving valuables in the appartment better safe than sorry. :)
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Joan is right!!!
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Agree. Even though we all know how safe SS it only takes it to happen once
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We always use the safety boxes in SS travel I think it cost 14€ for the fortnight for non guests, if you have booked accomodation with Noula it used to be free.
I wouldn't take a chance leaving valuables in the appartment better safe than sorry. :)
RE safety deposit boxes...... Don't take a chance SS is usally secure but just a word of warning my son is staying in Ibiza I know it's not a comparison to SS but he has had his room burgled allsorts have gone missing including his suitcase some cash etc, they used a duplicate key to get into the room. We have spent hours on the phone sorting out the mess not to mention putting a damper on his holiday.
You can't account for others behaviour.
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We always use Kappa travel opposite Athens Bar. Free too !
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All it takes is one chancer to rob you and your holiday would be totally spoiled. We never take the risk - even on arrival one of the first things we do is get a safety deposit box
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All it takes is one chancer to rob you and your holiday would be totally spoiled. We nver tkae the risk - even on arrival one of the first things we do is get a safety deposit box
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Sorry - have corrected it lol!!!!
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Hi all,
My wife and I got back from San Stef on Friday and we had an excellent holiday. We stayed at the Vicky Apartments (see below). To summarise;
Favourite tavernas (for taste) - Olympia, Ozzie Oils, Sunset, 2 Stars.
Favourite taverna (atmosphere) - Little Prince (by a mile).
Overated - Nafsika.
Best Pub - Bar 38, Aquarius and surprisingly we had great nights in the Thomas Bay and Barras.
Weather - Fantastic. Very windy for two days.
Best 20 euros spent - Hired a quad and visited many other resorts we otherwise would not have seen.
Also have to mention the Gravia for lunches and stunning scenery. There is now also a very smart and chique bar/snack place on the cliff side called Akrotiri.
Vick Apartments - The good thing about these apartments is the location. Great views overlooking the sea. The pool is fantastic and the snack bar has quite a good atmosphere to it. Unfortunately we were in the old block and quite frankly they are awful. Totally outdated and the bathroom (about 5 feet x 4 feet) is dreadful and in darkness. We did not complain or let in spoil our holiday unlike a lot of other guests but it was difficult not to sympathise. If they charged different prices to the new block, I think it may help alleviate the problem. Sorry to end on a "downer" but it is fact.
We love San Stef but would not stay at these apartments again.
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Hi Rod - good info - I thought all the Apts had been updated - glad you still had an OK time!
Good advice for future bookings - insist on the newer block!!
Also glad you mentioned 2 Stars, most under-rated restaurant in the resort - good prices and great food!
Nice to see the Thomas Bay was a surprise hit as well!
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Tony,
Thanks for the wrist bands by the way. Glen gave me and the wife one each whilst we were there. Then when we got home back in England there were two more delivered by post by your good self. I now feel so guilty cause I did'nt even leave a drink for you behind the bar. I meant to but got caught up with other things in the resort, what with the world cup being on. We love our football. Is there any way I can make up?
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Don't be so daft! - It was a pleasure and my tiny contribution to all you people on the site, hope they worked well!
Drinks not necessary! (Free Holiday - now you're talking - LOL).
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For info Vicky apartments has only 6 studios and 2, 2 bedroom apartments in the new block whilst I believe 16 studios in the older block. Some of the balcony views are requested in the older block by returning guests as they are larger especially on the top floor rooms left and right corners. All rooms have same facilities, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, a/c payable locally and the tour operator does not charge a supplement for the new block or sea views. So whilst it would be wonderful for everyone who wanted the new block to have their request this will always depend on previous weeks occupancy. I do know the owner would like to refurbish the older block but it does look in the present economic situation very unlikely, but no doubt if he can he will. The Vicky is quoted as a 2plus self catering and for the facilities and location I believe it is graded correctly whether you are in the newer or older block. Other facilities there include a pool with a breathtaking views, one of the best locations in San Stefanos and pool bar, including a reception area and internet facilities. My family have just returned from Vicky they stayed in the older block and found it functional and clean and ticked all the right boxes. So in summary of course you can always put in requests but these cannot be guaranteed unless they are charged. (some hotels charge a supplemt for sea view, side sea view, upgraded rooms etc), so should the tour operator then charge a supplement for their 6 studios? However if you book the 2 bedroom then yes you would be in the new block as this is where the 2 bedrooms are situated. And of course if the owner does refurbish the older block than the new block will be the old and the old block the newer block!!