Lara Aparthotel
(Hotels in Lourdas)
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  we stayed in september 2006 we fond george and the rest of the staff very helpfull and friendly,the room was small but very clean. the only draw back was the hill of death, but once you get used to it you come back a fitter person. we are looking forward going back this september. simon and heather | |
| simon walker (Sunday, July 22, 2007) | 1 post by simon walker | |
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Can you help?
We're staying at the Lara for a week in July; we're going back to Lourdas because we love the beach down the 'donkey track' so much. Last time we stayed near the Fiona Apartments, can anyone tell me whereabouts Lara is in relation to Fiona appartments?
Is it on the steep road leading down to Lourdas beach itself? (Hoping not...!) or at the top of the village on the street with all the car hire places? Or on the road leading to the donkey track (Katelios???)?
Any info and pictures VERY gratefully received!
Cheers | |
| Charlie Norfolk (Friday, June 29, 2007) | 1 post by Charlie Norfolk | |
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 Our first visit to Lourdas was in 2002 for our honeymoon and we stayed at the Lara Hotel. George, his brother and their families were friendly and helpful and although we stay on the beach front now, we always go to see George (every year since 2002) and he remembers us and has a chat with us. We found the Lara was just what we wanted for our first stay and it encouraged us to visit every year since. The only down side for us that the Lara has a swimming pool (we prefer the beach) and it encouraged people not staying in the Lara to visit, sometimes resulting in more noise than we would like. Definitely good if you have children on holiday with you! Margaret and Mark Clayton, Workington, West Cumbria, England. | |
| Margaret Clayton (Monday, May 07, 2007) | View 3 posts by Margaret Clayton | |
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Just had a great week here. Hotel was clean and room fine. Breakfast was ok too. Would not have wanted to spend time around the pool as it was rather compact but with a great beach 5 mins away (10 mins back up!) why would you? Agree with comments that staff were not over friendly but they were always pleasant when you wanted anything so fine in my book. Great mini market couple of minutes away and great places to eat up the hill. Not for those who cannot cope with walking as the hill is steep but for those with average fitness its fine. Air con reasonable at 5 euros per night and worth it for a good nights sleep. | ||||||||||
| Mark Edwards (Tuesday, September 19, 2006) | View 6 posts by Mark Edwards | |
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Just returned from a week stay in one of the Lara Appartments.We found our accommodation clean and tidy and the staff friendly and polite.Our view from the balcony was fantastic looking across the sea to nearby Zante.At night we could sit out looking across at the twinkling lights surrounding the Island it really was beautifull.The hotel was about 10mins walk from the beautifull Lourdas beach the return walk being about 15 mins uphill but quite manageable.We hired a Suzuki Jimny for part of the week which meant we could visit some of the amazing places Kefalonia has to offer.On the Saturday we tasted the barbeque which cost 12 euros per person but you could eat as much as you like it really was well worth the money.Oh and I forgot to mention the barman Mondi who made super cocktails and whom my daughters thought was wonderfull. | ||||||||||
| Susan Ashley (Thursday, August 31, 2006) | View 2 posts by Susan Ashley | |
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| . The owners and staff of the Lara were helpful and friendly. Top marks to the ladies who cleaned the hotel rooms. The only downside was I would have liked to have had fruit and yoghurst at breakfast or the option to purchase this in the hotel.Muses bar at the top of the hill did great food this worth a visit also Arida's Palace which is on the beach did lovely greek food. In all a graet holiday | ||||||||||
| Linda Dore (Wednesday, June 28, 2006) | 1 post by Linda Dore | |
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Stayed in one of the studios. First impression was disappointing, the room was small, tiny wardrobe and lived out of the suitcase for a week. However it turned out to be quite comfortable and the cleaning staff were great. Always a smile from the owners and the bar staff were friendly. A holiday is what you make it and we had a great time. | ||||||||||
| Mary J (Monday, June 12, 2006) | View 2 posts by Mary J | |
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We have stayed as a couple at the Lara for the last two years , both b&b and self catering. It is an absolutely lovely place and we found the staff very friendly. We were recognised immediately on our second stay and welcomed like old friends. The family who own the hotel were always pleasant even though we have no greek language and a smile was always reciprocated. I am looking forward to staying again this year and greeting all those who have given us two such wonderful holidays already. | ||||||||||
| Susan Chapman (Wednesday, June 22, 2005) | 1 post by Susan Chapman | |
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| We visit Kefalonia a few times a year. The place we usually stay had closed so we stayed at the Lara. The staff did not speak and when they did they were very miserable. The owner did not speak either until we said goodbye on the last day. The room was tiny but the cleaners came in every day to make the bed and change the towels - they smiled every time we met them. We met some great people and if it wasn't for them I think we would have been totally depressed by the atmosphere at the hotel. A `hello', `how are you' would have been nice, but nothing at all from the staff. We were out of the hotel all day and didn't arrive back til evening but it was very quiet even with all the staff around. All I can say to the staff is `be happy because life is too short' and you are living on a beautiful Island. | ||||||||||
| Ann D (Tuesday, October 12, 2004) | View 10 posts by Ann D | |
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| We stayed at the Lara in may yes it was a bit basic but we found it clean.We tend not to spend too much time in our room whilst we are on holiday.We found the owner and the barman Mondi?friendly and the other guests were very sociable,especially john and june with whom we would have an evening tipple before making our way up cardiac hill to have our evening meal.The lara is not too far from the beach just a short walk down hill,we have stayed in Lourdas a few times before but at the top of the hill,the walk down to the beach is ok but coming up wow its steep when its hot.A holiday is what u make it. | ||||||||||
| elaine lundy (Monday, August 30, 2004) | 1 post by elaine lundy | |
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| we agree that the owners are not friendly with the guests,the cleaners do not wash glasses and do not seem to clean the floor in your room and do not empty ashtrays.they do manage to keep your bathroom clean but the towels are not changed daily,yes it is budget but not budget price.the hill is a killer but we had a nice holiday and there were some nice people in the hotel. | ||||||||||
| norm adams (Monday, August 09, 2004) | 1 post by norm adams | |
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