Dimitris Studios

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GB from Devizes
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Editor Pick

Dimitris Studios

  • June 29, 2007
  • Rated 5 of 5 by MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
Dimitris Studios

It was a long transfer from airport to hotel (1½ hours) and we dropped people off at fairly suspect accommodation. Much seemed to be in the process of development and a fair distance from civilisation, so you can imaging that we were beginning to panic by the time we got to Pefkos. But our anxiety proved to be unnecessary as the Dimitris Studios were “spot on”. They command a superb view over the town of Pefkos and the beaches of Kavos, Pefkos and St Thomas with the hills of Rhodes seeming to offer protection on the remaining three sides.

The gardens were immaculately kept with a wide range of plants including cacti, palms, ferns, geraniums, oleander and roses in a combination of raised beds, specialist patches and mixed borders.

There were three blocks of accommodation each with 12 studio apartments. We were on the ground floor of the last block and it was so new we could smell the newness as we walked in. It was compact but extremely well planned with kitchen, sitting and sleeping areas well defined, a spacious veranda for dining and a clean, modern bathroom complete (my wife was pleased to see) with a hairdryer. Air-conditioning was available, for an extra fee, as was a small built in safe.

Seating around the pool was plentiful with all loungers being complete with mattresses and as many people chose to go to the beach in the daytime there was loads of room to spread. To one side of the pool was a very pleasant bar and dining area. There were comfortable wicker tub-chairs and both the food and drinks were very competitively priced with the nearby restaurants.

Each Thursday an English guy came to “do” his one-man show at the Dimitris. It was basically a singing performance (although he made a few unsuccessful attempts at comedy) with canned music tracks (an upmarket karaoke). He didn’t have a bad voice and the first half (of which we caught the end of) of swing / mellow jazz was by far his most competent.

My only complaint was that the lower apartments were prone to amplifying the noise of the upstairs occupants. This could be a wee bit annoying, as chairs on the veranda were pulled across the tiled floors in the early hours. However, I guess this is always a problem with shared accommodation and it was certainly nothing to get worked up about.

There wasn’t a supermarket on site (although you could buy water and milk from the bar) but as it was only a 5-minute walk to the nearest one there was never a problem (although the walk back up a fairly steep hill was always a tester!)

The Dimitris studios are well placed (if you’re active) and offer high quality self-catering accommodation. Certainly the best accommodation we’ve had on the Greek islands and well worth considering if you want a quiet place on the lovely island of Rhodes.

From journal Sleeping, Sunning and Eating in Pefkos

Editor Pick

Dimitris Apartments

  • June 29, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by GB from Devizes from Devizes, United Kingdom
Dimitris Apartments

Dimitris apartments occupy a stunning position at the top of the hill out towards Lindos. The 24 apartments were only completed 4 years ago and have been built and furnished to a high standard. The apartments are in two blocks of 12, three floors high, with every room having a terrace or balcony and all facing the broad panorama of Lardos bay to the south.

Although we had booked a "studio", we were delighted to find we had a large bed area with doors onto the patio; a sofa and coffee table; a well-equipped galley-style kitchen with fridge, cooker, electric kettle, and lots of cupboards; and a lovely bathroom complete with shower and bath. All the floors were of a tiled, white marble, which certainly helped to keep the interior cool.

Last year saw the addition of a large swimming pool--very necessary as "Dimitris" is a good 15 minute walk from the beach. The pool is surrounded by a broad, paved area and is equipped with 50 or so comfortable sun-beds and parasols. Adjacent to the pool is a shaded, bar and snack area where soft drinks, beer and simple food such as "gyros", "souvlaki", and Greek salads are available at reasonable prices.

The entire complex has recently been landscaped with huge palms, exotic blooms and wicked-looking cacti, all beautifully cared for, as is the large area of lush, green grass between the pool and the apartments, which is lovingly watered each evening.

There is a maid service each day other than Sunday, and towels are changed every second day. Air-conditioning is available at a rather hefty 7 euros per day, this would be essential in July/August as the temperatures climb. We hired a fan for 10 euros a week (which we sneaked into the room!) from a local shop, and this was sufficient to keep us cool at night. Safety deposit boxes are also available for your passports and money and will cost you 10 euros for the two weeks.

All in all, we couldn’t fault Dimitris and would not hesitate to stay there again if we ever return to Rhodes.

From journal The Pine Trees of Pefkos

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