Rebeccas Villiage
(Apartments in Sidari)
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Just arrived back from Rebeccas Village. First impressions on arriving was 'this looks good' but a little concerned at how far we seemed to be away from the resort of sidari itself. Nonetheless, when we were shown to our apartment, we were more than happy with the size and layout. Everything was very clean, lovely big bathroom complete with bath and shower, kitchen area was adequate although if we had wanted to cook in the apartment we would have had a job as no oven or microwave or toaster, just a two hob burner and a small kettle. The surroundings were lovely with views of the sea. The pool area was good although we did find that around the edge of the pool there was very little grip and this made it very slippy, which could be quite dangerous (saw a few children run and fall over during our stay), but otherwise the pool bar was good, although there seemed to be a need to rake in the money wherever possible for eg free sunbeds and umbrellas but if you wanted a cushion for the not so comfy sunbeds you had to pay 1 euro per day. The tennis courts were something like 5 euro per hour in day and about 10 euro if you wanted to play at night. Also had to lay out a deposit for the table tennis bats etc which were in need of replacing, although luckily for us we took our own bats and balls.
The bar and dining area were very tidy although there only ever appeared to be one chap managing both in the evening, so we came to expect a delay in being served. Spiros seemed to be trying to serve drinks then take orders for food, and then serve the food. A couple of waitresses would have gone down well.
The distance to sidari was about 2 km and you could either walk by the main road which was quite hairy with all the cars speeding by you as you walked, or you could cut down and head for the beach and then make your way into sidari along the beach,(which is what we did). Not too bad a walk down in the evening but by the time you wanted to come back and stopped at the supermarket to buy your water etc it was a gruelling walk back uphill to the apartment. There were no lights so we needed to use torches and the road itself was very narrow, so it got a bit scary when the cars passed you by. You could get taxis from sidari for 5 euros each way, which is what most people opted to do.
So all in all, apartments were good, but distance from town went against them so I am afraid we would not go back to these apartments if we went back to sidari. | |
| Michelle Furnell (Sunday, September 02, 2007) | View 6 posts by Michelle Furnell | |
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Me and my friend stayed at Rebecca's village this summer (July/ August 07). We booked a self catering holiday so was under the influence that this would profide adequate kitchen facilites and also a shop close by. Neither of which was the case! Being two young girls of 19 we did not expect to be so far away from any life as the nearest shop, bar, restaurant or club was at least a 25 minute walk away. This may not sound to bad but when there is no street lighting or pavement this can be very dangerous to walk through, especially at night as these are small winding country roads!
As for the apartment, we had an ants nest above our bath where hundreds of ants came pouring out and a birds nest above our front door! If this wasn't bad enough when we called the rep out to clear our apartment he complained that we was annoying him on his night of. Charming! The cleaners came and sprayed our bathroom and told us not to return in the bathroom for the next 24 hours. The reps answer to us not being able to wash for a day or use the toilet facilites was to use the communal toilets and the showers by the pool! Nice!
I would not return to Rebecca's village again or reccomend it to anyone. And as for Olympic holidays, they were very unhelpful and did not help us with any of our problems. | |
| Joanna Webbe (Thursday, August 16, 2007) | 1 post by Joanna Webbe | |
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  Well if you are going to Rebeccas village apartments im sure you will have a fantastic time as i stayed there for two weeks in 2006 i loved every single thing about it.Lovely staff and also lovely rooms cleaners made your bed on a regular baces.There is a lovely big swimming pool and also a small babys pool so have no worries.
so anyway i hope you enjoy your stay at Rebeccas village . | |
| nikki pounder (Monday, July 16, 2007) | 1 post by nikki pounder | |
| - UK |
 | 10/10 |
  We booked a last minute holiday to rebecca village last september 2006. There were 6 of us ranging from ages 5 to 47. The reviews varied from good to bad. But I can honestly say that you should have no worries. I think those who complain about it must be very hard to please. We are trying to go back again this year, but I think it is fully booked. Beautiful setting, great views,accomodation great. 5 mins in taxi or free minibus to everywhere in Sidari, hotel facilities great. In fact many local people say it is one of the best resorts on the island!! Would have to agree. Apparently up to 5 years ago it was only rented to the elite. Something for everyone all ages which we needed. Pool lovely and surround perfect. Ask for pool view if you can get it.Whole family thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Go for it!!! | |
| susan kiely (Sunday, May 13, 2007) | 1 post by susan kiely | |
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Just back from a week at Rebeccas Villiage. Bad Points: When we arrived at 4pm the appartment floor was soaking wet in bleach. My partner and I were both wearing trousers which are now ruined. We complained to the rep and were given 15 Euros compansation which was an insult. The bathroom shower was not up to standards but was OK.
The cooking facilities were poor. You only had use of the hobbs as the oven was screwed shut.
Good Points: The grounds were really nice. The pool and snack bar were great. The room we had was really spacious. The bar staff were really friendly.
The appartments are located 5 minutes (in a taxi) from Sidari town center. Its 5 Euro's each way which isn't bad and I wouldn't want to walk it!
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| H (Wednesday, July 19, 2006) | 1 post by H | |
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| Adam Rush (Monday, July 10, 2006) | 1 post by Adam Rush | |
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It’s a fantastic place - people are very friendly - safe for children – i am due to go in august and that will be my 3rd time. Food is ok but I prefer eating out.
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| L Taylor (Monday, May 08, 2006) | 1 post by L Taylor | |
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Great location about 15 mins walk from Sidari Beautiful grounds big swimming pool with plenty of sunbeds. A good selection of bar snacks poolside. The main restaurant served very good English breakfasts for less than 5 Euros till 11.00 am and a good range of well priced meals in the evening but the biggest plus was the wonderful relaxing feel of rebecca's. the staff were very friendly and helpful Yanni seemed to never stop working Perfect for a relaxing family holiday We will definately go back there again | ||||||||||
| steve mutch (Saturday, September 17, 2005) | View 2 posts by steve mutch | |
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Ideally placed just 10 minutes walk from sidari . quiet comformable and very very relaxing. a good pool in beautiful grounds with really hardworking friendly staff Yanni seemed to be there always. A perfect choice for a family holiday | ||||||||||
| steve mutch (Wednesday, August 31, 2005) | View 2 posts by steve mutch | |
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We have just returned from a 2 week stay at Rebeccas. This was the best holiday we have had. The staff at Rebeccas are really friendly and nothing is too much trouble. We hab a 1 bedroom apartment sleeping 5 - basic but fine for the amount of time you actually spend indoors. Food served at Rebeccas is home cooked - fine but you can get better by eating at local tavernas/restaurants. The walk into the main resort of Sidari takes a good 25 mins on a hot day. The local beach is about 15 mins walk but there is a shuttle minibus. Taxis are only 5 euros - a set fee to anywhere in Sidari. If returning by foot, late at night, you will need a torch!! Pool great for children of all ages. Tennis is quite pricey. Kids were happy playing snooker when not in pool. You pay extra for air-con - quite pricey at 5 euros per day. Not much in the way of noise (unless you have noisy neighbours) as Rebeccas is situated a long way off the main road from Sidari - Roda. Would certainly recommend this to families with children of all ages. | ||||||||||
| Chrystella Bieler (Friday, August 19, 2005) | View 2 posts by Chrystella Bieler | |
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| Rebeccas Village is beautiful, but is is quite far from town and beach. It took me 15 - 20 mins to walk to beach and same to nearest supermarket. We walked in to town most nights and it was dark and there is no paths, def take a torch!A taxi back was 5 euros. The staff are friendly, especcially Yannis, and all the housekeeping staff. You could get a pint at side of pool for 2.50 and a snack for about 3 - 5 euros. If you ate breakfast in Restaurant it was 4.80 for full english and it was beautiful. Never ate there on a night tho but heard it was OK. The cooking facilities in the room was a bit poor, it was a camping stove with two rings!!!We stayed for 2 weeks for £209.00 so I can't grumble but the distance could put oldies off. On the whole we thought it was fabulous. | ||||||||||
| DONNA MCGEACHIE (Thursday, September 30, 2004) | View 7 posts by DONNA MCGEACHIE | |
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