Moni Agiou Gerasimou

Lovely location, close to airport , food excellent, staff very helpful and late checkout available There are planes flying close overhead- they dont come over early or late /about 5 per day Yes the hotel wants updating - however, it is authentic and any issues are swiftly rectified - we didnt have any issues. A mosquito detereant is available to use in each room. Phone Garden or sea views The pool is warm, there is no diving or jumping as no lifeguards present. There is a children's pool - children under 12 need to be supervised. If you are looking for a relaxing, nice time and as the day goes buy, with poolside bar and food this is the place for you. There is aircon in the rooms, phones and roomservice is daily. There is also a TV and fridge - no kettle provided (we didn't need one) Greek law states you must pay a local room tax oer night 1.3 euros The bus service timetable is in reception- the times are when it leaves its starting point, not when it gets to you. If you look out towards the sea, if you see the bus come round the road near there - you habe 5 minutes to walk to the bus stop out of the driveway turn right and its on the left to go to Argostoĺion or airport. Argostoĺion: 2 euros each Airport 1 euro each Armmes beach 700 yards - 15 minute walk (as receptionist for directions/ take note of where you are walking as buses and cars do go there too and all roads look similar) At beach when having a shower wear non slip shoes! Bar, food very good

We last stayed at the magnolia back in 2011 when it was newly opened and loved it. We dont make a habit of staying at places er have already been but we came back again this and its still as beautiful as er remembered This this time we had a room om the third floor where we could see the sea in the distance to the left and gorgeous mountains to the right. The staff were friendly and the rooms cleaned daily. The family who run the hotel even left us a little welcome back gift in our room, which was a thoughtful touch. We love the evening walk down to Katelios bay where there are a row of lovely traditional greek restaurants and bars. The beach itself at Katelios is average however if you are feeling adventurous you can walk over the rocks to Kamina beach which is sandy and clear, there are also sunbeds you cam rent and a very nice beach bar/restaurant. The pool at the magnolia is a really nice place to relax, the sunbeds are comfortable and the pool was always very clean and inviting. Breakfast at the magnolia was good, there could have been more variety but elements changed daily so we didnt get bored. The bar is a nice place to relax however the cocktails were not as nice as down by the beach and id recommend to sticking to wine amd beer which was served ice cold and very refreshing. The hotel restaurant is closed for the season. Overall a lovely stay in a beautiful hotel with a traditional greek fishing village a pleasant walk away.

The breakfast and dinner buffet can definitely do with upgrading- very bland and not much choice- desserts though are fabulous!