Athina Hotel

[CHRIS R]

Hi to all
new to this forum can anyone tell us if rooms at Athina have safes & kettles as Tomsons don't seem to be able to tell us
we will be coming out for the first time on 30th August 2010 going by posts on this forum we are in for one good holiday.
Hope we have pick a good hotel
Regards Chris r   

[Jules]

Hi Chris. Welcome to the forums. The Athina is situated on the beach and boasts just about the biggest pool in Corfu. We have never stayed at Athina but you have picked a great resort in SS and many of us have returned year after year.

[CHRIS R]

Hi JULES T
Thanks for the warm welcome looking forward to stay in san stefanos
Chris

[tonyco1]

Hi Chris R
Welcome to the forum.
I stayed at the Athina a few years ago now. No Kettles then, Safes were in reception, not in room - but fine!!
Great sunset view!! Brilliant Pool, nice Pool bar - try to make the owner smile - it's a game we all play!!

Athina is half board, you can get tea/coffee by popping to the bar.
We usually take our own kettle for the half-board hotels there.
Supermarket - walk along the service road, past a brilliant bar run by Glen and Maria, called Aquarios.
at end of road (approx 70yds) - turn left past Spiros Motorcycle/cycle/quad bike hire shop, supermarket is about 25 yds away.
buy large bottled water, (cheap) from SAM, (american accent) and fill kettle that way, tastes better!
Sam also runs keep-fit kick-boxing classes! Lovely family!!
Nice Hotel - but eat out some nights as well - try the Beachcomber Bistro - brilliant food and setting
Mythica Restaurant and Ozzie Oils for great food cooked differently!

[H A S]

Hi the rooms at athina do not have a kettle in the room and there are safe deposit boxes behind reception wich are free of charge.
if you want any advice the e mail adress is hotelathina@yahoo.gr and ask for olga who is receptionist and is very helpfull.
Regards Harry

[CHRIS R]

Hi Tonyco1 & harry
Many thanks for info will be buying kettle in morning hoilday a long way of but looking forward to what sound like a great place
Regards Chris R

[tonyco1]

The Athina is a great hotel, but food ok & average it must be said - (still ok though).
breakfast - small charge for a cooked one.

I know you paid H/Board, but it would be a waste if you didn't try one of the before mentioned restaurants - superb! Check their menus!
Also if you want a fun restaurant with good Greek dancing - try Little Prince (Brill Sizzling Steak) or Zorba's, even if just drinks!!
Thomas Bay Hotel has a great atmosphere in the evenings, Karaoke - quiz night - occasional show/act.
Condor is good for all ages for a show/act or a DJ inspired dance, - very family friendly!!
Before buying excursions from thomsons - try Noula a San Stefanos Travel - mainly the same trips - fully insured and cheaper!!

Yammas - have a good holiday!
Tony

[CHRIS R]

Hi Tony thanks again for all this info who needs tomson's with all you great folks on this forum still got 20 weeks to go but fill i know s.s already
and can't wait
Regards Chris 

[SueLa]

Hello Chris

Tony has said it all regarding the Athena, leaving me with nothing else to add. We stayed there 3 years ago, the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Enjoy our holiday and pop in to see Glen and Maria at The Aquarus Bar on the road leading to the hotel you will be made very welcome.

Sue

[CHRIS R]

Hello Sue
Thanks for your post looking forward to hols some weeks yet but will make Aquarus bar 1st port of call.
thanks again for your good wishes and have good one yourself
Regards Chris 
p.s how do you get these faces on to posts is it me being thick don't answer that please

[don]

   Chris..... When you reply to this just left click over a face ! 

[zoe]

hi chris just to say the supermarket by the athina sold travel  kettles good price as well but do take coffee sugar and tea as twice the price to buy have a great time zoe

[carole.mike]

welcome to the forum chris
                                        just to let you know you have picked one of the nicest hotels in s/steff for veiws of the sea and one of the biggest pool i think in corfu as for the hotel we have stayed twice in 2009 in the may and in sept food was okay if you like small potions im a big person hungary most of the time on holidays if you want a full english it costs three euros extra per day as for the entertainment there was,nt any we went to the thomas bay hotel every night for the fun and the [crack as the irish say] the safe boxs are free and keep in the office in reception you can get you water from the hotel reception six litre bottels was two euro just as cheap as the shops saves you carrying it back.hope you enjoy youselfs like we did there .yammas mike

[tonyco1]

If my memory is correct there is a "mini-bar" fridge in every room as well - just no contents!!
good for the water!
There is a charge for air-con if you require it - see reception!

[CHRIS R]

Hi all
Thanks again for all the info and help what a great bunch you are hope to meet some if not all of you in s.s
i think i owe you a drink   
Regards Chris