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Welcome to Arillas => Accommodation reviews => Package Holidays => Topic started by: claireskilb on May 25, 2010, 06:58:38 PM
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Hello, I have booked for myself, husband and three children in these apts in August, Can anyone tell me whether or not they have a fridge as Thomas Cook have been really unhelpful they don't seem to have any info at all. Do they have a maid, supply towels etc safety deposit boxes any where to hire AC or fans????? Also could anyone let me know roughly how much an average meal and drinks are (kids eat mainly chips and burgers etc.
Thankyou
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claireskilb
we stayed there a couple of yrs ago ,so lets try to answer some of your questions.
<1>yes they have a fridge
<2>the maid cleans everyday and the towels changed 2x per wk
<3>safety deposit boxes no..but they do in the rainbow complex ,next door..
<4>aircon ..no .but you can hire fans from several near places..
<5>kids meals cant help as our girl is now 22 ,,also dennis the owner is there most eves tending the gardens ,,,he,s great and nothing will be a problem so ask ..have a great time ..........yammas
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Thanks very much, Ive been a little worried what with our tour operator being no help whatsoever!!!! Are we far from the beach do you know? Looking at the reviews it looks as though the rainbow complex will be our main base, do you know if it is expensive to eat and drink there and the kids to dance and sing etc on the evening will they be able to do that here, does it have much family entertainment???
Thanks
Do you holiday in arrilas or do you live there?
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Ha ha claireskilb! We all live there every day on the forum! Kev and I are great friends having "met" on here and in Arillas itself.
Rainbow has a lovely pool, lovely hosts and many return time after time. It is but a short walk to the centre and beach (nowhere is far in Arillas.) You may find that Captain's Table opposite Rainbow will keep the kids happy, as will Rainbow itself. But on the way towards the beach is Stekis, where you will also find whatever you need. Food is one of the many great attractinons of Arillas.
The Malibu and Coconut bars are also just along the road from you, where they will have all the entertainment they need.
Have a great holiday. You have made a good choice....
Phil
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claire
the rainbow is a hive of activity ,,music ,pool ,darts ,,,swimming pool ,,the beach is 5mins walk ,and wth kids meals galore and yes very reasonable,,plus there a kareoke bar3mins walk away,and a disco bar next to that ,,,dont worry just enjoy ,yammas
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Thanks very much for your replies, I can breathe a sigh of relief and be extremely excited for our holidays now!!!!! Thanks again, (no doubt I will be posting again when I think of somemore questions!! ha ha,
Ah just thought of one..........what are the mozzies like and is there anything you can reccomend for them?
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claire
there buggers .i take a mossie net to hang over my wifes bed ,as for me i think the ouzo keeps them away, lol,the locals use a cintrella based lotion and also candles and plug-ins also help,, but every person is different,,yammas
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My daughter and me were eaten alive the first time we went to Arillas but found out some very useful info for our return trip and it is really effective too
Plug ins for the room are a must
Use Boots Soltan moisturising after sun insect repellent spray instead of aftersun cream.
Don't wear perfume !
Use a lemon scented showergel (Morrisons do their own and Original Source do one too)
You will have a fab time, we stayed at the Rainbow both times and you will find brothers Jimmy and Spiro fine hosts.
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I've stayed at Perry and Jimmy's loads of times in the past....you will love the rooms and the Rainbow is a great place tobe.....I agree with everything Kevin has written about them.
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Claire, first of all a big HI! Next, I have 3 boys (now 15, 11 and 11) but we have been coming to Arillas since my eldest was 1 and I can assure you that everywhere caters for the little ones. They offer the nuggets./fish fingers/sausage/pizza/burger options as well as all thinks Greek of course.
I am ashamed to say that one year, one of the twins had " just chips" the vast majority of nights but they are slowly becoming more adventurous and even in the (all fabulous) taverna's that dont offer a kids menu, they will do smaller versions of main meals. You are in a perfect position at Perry and Jimmy's and I assure you that you will love Arillas. we are there from 20th Aug so me may even bump into you. As for the mossies, I agree with all the previous posts, I would also advise taking Vit B tablets 2 weeks before you go and during. I am a firm believer however that if they like the taste of you they will enjoy you whatever you do!
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Thank you ll for taking the time to reply, and Jo I also have twins!! Hopefuly we will see you when we are there I wll try and put a photo on so you might recognise me and I will keep my eyes open for you, If I cant get a picture on you ill probably know it is us because the kids wilbe sat with a plate of chips!!!!!!!
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just a little observation on the safty deposit boxes at the rainbow, we were in menorca last week which had a safety deposit box in the room, it struck me what a good system they have at the rainbow, the box has 2 keys one held by you and one held by jimmy and spiros, should you lose the key nobody can access the box without on of the boys present.
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we stayed at perry n jimmy's a couple of years ago ....trying to book again for next year ....i cant even find it on manos / thomas cook :( maybe its fully booked ?? lucky you being able to get in you will have great time the kids will love the rainbow complex, the meals are value for money as are most places in arillas.
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Hi mazzz. No way is it fully booked for next year. Maybe a bit early for the tour operators? Don't know. But you can always contact Jimmy or Spiros and find out how to go about it. We'll be in Rainbow in two weeks time (socialising - we are staying at Brouklis) but if you PM or post some details like dates, numbers etc, I will happily find out for you and let you know.
Phil
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i'd be grateful if you could ask the boys when thomas cook are likely to be taking bookings for nafsika next year
cheers
andy
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hi phil cheers fro reply ....it all seems to depend where your flying from etc we're looking at approx 20th may nafsiki is coming up on thomas cook but not perry n jimmy's maybe booked up ??? ron not sure where your flying from but the nafsiki is showing up for may :)