Thomas Bay Hotel for my honeymoon June 2010 - hope we made the right choice!

[sian]

Hi there everyone!
My mother-in-law (to be) has kindly offered to babysit for 10 days and let me choose a holiday for myself and my hubby to be which she would help pay for.
I chose the Thomas Bay Hotel in San Stefanos - I can't say why - I just kept returning to it whenever I looked at holidays.
Most reviews seem excellent - I am very down-to-earth and would definately want to go somewhere with a friendly, chatty atmosphere. I always hate sitting across from the same guests for a whole stay and not socialising. It seems rude to me. Thats just me though.
We are hoping to make the most of this holiday and I am soooo excited. Ive spoken to Sally who works for a local day trip company and she seems really nice.
I'm wondering if anyone on this site will be there when we are - it would be nice to know someone to speak to in the bar etc I am a backing singer by trade and so the karaokes sound like fun if there are enough people up for it! Lol.

[stressed0506]

You could not choose any where  better than San Stef for your honeymoon/holiday! I don't know about the Thomas Bay as I have never stayed there (much prefer self catering.... so many wonderful places to eat!!!!) but the reports are good and so many others on this site will be able to give you details. Th ewhole resort is amazingly friendly and you will have no trouble finding like minded individuals to chat to/mix with. Do ask on here if you have any queries about the place. Lots of us have been returning for many years and know the place better than we know our own towns! If you have spoken to Sally from San Stef travel you will already have the feel of the place.

[carole.mike]

welcome to the forum sian
                                    as the reviews say you are going to one of the best hotel in san stef for company and fun  as for karaokes this is also the best hotel to go to ,we stay at another hotel but go there every night [as the irish say for the krack].as for the hotel accommodation we have only heared execellent reports about it im surer that forum members that has stay there will help you on that subject ,the owner and the staff are fantastic and full of fun day and night you will enjoy a game of bingo not you usual game believe me also quizes all with fun and greek dancing by the staff ,well i think  ive helped  you a bit i just know you both have picked a good hotel in my opinion enjoy you selfs .yammos mike.

[zoe]

welcome to the forum we love the thomas bay and would stay there every time if you could have b/b instead of half board you have picked the right place to stay for hotel and resort dont need to say have a good time you will

[don]

When do you go Sian....... I am sure folk off here if there at the same time will arrange to meet up with you! The Thomas Bay is a great choice to stay at. We stopped there probably a dozen times before moving to self catering but still end up in there most nights.

[sian]

We fly out on the 4th June for a 10 night stay.
I understand about wanting self catering - I am hoping to find some nice places to get out to on a night for food. We like a bit of variety I was wondering - sally at the travel place told me shes dating nikos - the barman from the thomas bay - are there 2 at the hotel because ive seen nikos mentioned as having a scottish wife named heather? Dont want to put my foot it in - which is always my fate to be fair! Lol.

[Sandra W]

There is Young Nikos and old Nikos.................. Just don't confuse them!

[sian]

O...k...lol - I take it its not not easy to confuse the 2 of them?! From what I have read - Nikkos is the manager and Nikos (younger) is the barman? I wouldnt want to upset anyone - not if I want to be welcome bacK

[Sandra W]

They are both barmen................ Unfortunately Nikos is the good looking one!

[CHRIS NO 2]

hi sian
we also fly out on the 4th june.my freind is getting married out there with a blessing on the beach in front of manthos taverna afterwards.come and meet the happy couple

chris

[Bristle Boy]

We fly out on the 4th June for a 10 night stay.
I understand about wanting self catering - I am hoping to find some nice places to get out to on a night for food. We like a bit of variety I was wondering - sally at the travel place told me shes dating nikos - the barman from the thomas bay - are there 2 at the hotel because ive seen nikos mentioned as having a scottish wife named heather? Dont want to put my foot it in - which is always my fate to be fair! Lol.

Welcome Sian

Myself and my wife fly out on 7th June for an 11 night stay. We're based at Fedre Mare at one end of the resort, but you'll find us in the Condor Bar(across the road from the Thomas Bay) most nights after we've eaten at one of the many fab restaurants in SS.
I'll be the one in the bar that sounds like a farmer!

[tonyco1]

Hi Sian
Welcome to the Forum.
I have done the friend invite for Facebook so you can see the pictures - some will feature the inside and outside of the T/Bay Htl.
As others have said - The food is actually good in the T/Bay, and if you don't like any of the 3 choices for the evening - see (Older) Nikos, who will let you choose something else off the menu.
We also will stay there in Sept this time, Rooms are good-Average for Corfu Hotel rooms. Bit basic as in Greece generally, but hey you only sleep and change there anyway! Beds comfortable.
Honeymoon - I would phone Nikos with that info and request a DOUBLE room with Balcony, Facing Pool - (Top Floor) - is best, or facing street - you won't want one facing the stream as not so pretty and the frogs are noisy when mating in June!
Hotel and staff are a blast - talk to them and they make you a friend for life!!
Karaoke is nice there and also done at the Condor Bar opposite.
We love to get out and about as well so even though H/Board - we go out to eat as well.
You're on Honeymoon - so go to the Beachcomber Bistro one evening for a fantastic meal and watch the Sunset over the island in the Bay, lovely - but get there for 8:30 that night to eat - move on later!
A lasting memory for you. Sue Chalmers is a friend of mine on Facebook, she runs the place so best to book a good table the day before.
Her chef Nicki, is a brilliant cook and will cook off menu requests as well.
All the restaurants are good to eat in, but my top marks go to:
Mythica Restaurant = brilliant food, Ozzie Oils - brilliant food and atmosphere (see their web-site),
If you want some Greek Dancing while you eat try Little Prince - (Great sizzling Steak), lovely staff - fun evening with loads of character,
(I prefer them to Zorba's food wise - entertainment is similar - some will say the opposite)
You are young so try the Athens Bar, Condor as well as the T/Bay Hotel and the Bar next to Little Prince.
You will find that all places have that 'cozy' feel-good factor you just don't get in commercialised towns, all v/friendly.
You're just gonna' love it there on a Honeymoon - the Beach is Great and you can use the Athina Hotel Pool (biggest & by the Beach),
{you can use any pool in San Stef, in fact, except Delfino's - just buy your drinks or lunch there and they are happy}!!
Have a great time,
Tony and Linda

[Gordonc]

Can echo Tony's comment about the Baechcomber. Great food in a beautiful setting. Do give up the Thomas Bay one night as you are on honeymoon and the Beachcomber will provide a special night out. Make sure you're there for the sunset!

Have a great time, Gordon

[Sarah]

Hi Sian

We will just miss you.  We arrive on the 18th.  Like yourselves this will be our first stay at the Thomas Bay but not our first to San Stefanos - we are really looking forward to it too.

Sarah

[Gavlah1973]

God I wish everyone would stop talking about holidays!!

Roll on August 20th and the Romanza