Arrived in Kalamaki without accommodation and first called at the nearby Maria studios who happened to be full. the owner kindly took me on his scooter to Dina’s. A delightful little place, very quiet even though its only 2 mins walk from the main road. The rooms are typically Greek, basic but clean.
Free use of the pool across the road at Costas pool bar means its just like having a hotel with pool and bar etc. As long as you drink and eat there you are welcome and prices are reasonable. Lovely beach a short stroll away.
Dina is a lovely host who even took us back to the airport. Highly recommended.
We stayed with Dina between the 17th – 27th July 2014 (#7 – one of her better rooms).
Upon arrival, she showed us around a studio apartment – consisting of double bed, kitchen area (with kettle, toaster, double ringed portable stove, fridge, plates & cutlery as well as a basic selection of cooking utensils and pots/frying pans), bathroom (shower, toilet, sink and cabinet folder), as well as a variety of cupboards, drawers, tv, wifi, sofa, table and chairs, balcony with seating etc. The room has a safe and AC (we did have to pay an additional charge for these) – still very reasonably priced however.
Dina personally cleans the apartments at least 3 times a week. She is an extremely friendly and a helpful lady who is happy to accommodate any request you may have (lives in #5 should you have any questions/queries).
To not be fooled – it is not an all singing and dancing apartment, it is basic however if that is what you are looking for (somewhere to rest and get ready of an evening) then I would highly recommend it.
Dina is a lovely lady and I would happily stay their again.
We only stayed one night as our room for our last night at Costas was unavailable.This was because we had a night flight with a very early morning pickup but Takis at Costas was good enough to ring round and found us a room at Dina’s Studios just across the road. Dina is a lovely friendly woman who keeps her studios immaculate. The room was small but had everything you would need,after all we don’t spend a lot of time in the room except to sleep.The beds were very comfortable and there was a safe and air-con as well as a tv and a fridge/freezer,kettle and the obligatory 2 rings,oh and there is free wi-fi as well.We would not hesitate to stay there again as Dina cannot do enough for you.Thank you very much Dina.
Siamo stati qui per ben 3 settimane durante il mese di agosto e ci siamo trovati più che bene. Dina (la proprietaria) è una persona eccezionale attenta ad ogni tua necessità, per qualsiasi cosa lei è li, pronta ad aiutarti. Dina Studios si trova in una posizione perfetta, al centro di Kalamaki, zona tranquilla con vari negozi e minimarket e neanche 5 min di auto da Laganas per un pò di divertimento. Basta camminare circa 5-10 min per arrivare alla spiaggia di Kalamaki (qui l’acqua del mare è calda e limpida!). Da non tralasciare il fatto che si trova anche a circa 10 min di auto dal supermercato LIDL, se non di meno. Il monolocale dove abbiamo alloggiato era spazioso. Una cucina con il necessario, frigo, piastra elettrica doppia, una padella, una pentola, un bollitore, qualche utensile da cucina, bicchieri, tazzine, piatti e posate, tutto x 2 persone. Mancava lo scolapasta che abbiamo comprato per pochi spicci dal minimarket sulla strada principale, ma se si resta per una settimana a poco serve dato il poco tempo, direi meglio mangiare fuori tutte le sere..i prezzi sono ottimi, un gyros pita lo trovi anche ad € 1.50. Mancava ovviamente la macchinetta del caffè non essendo in Italia, ma anche quello lo abbiamo trovato in un supermercato a Zakynthos Town per circa €6. Era allestita con un armadio fornito di specchio, un tavolino con 2 sedie, comodini e tanti cassetti. Anche la TV. La camera veniva pulita 3 volte a settimana e la pulizia era ottima. In camera a pagamento si può richiedere aria condizionata e cassaforte. Fuori c’era un piccolo balconcino con un’altro tavolino e 2 sedie. C’erano anche 2 cordicine per poter stendere i costumi ecc. Il parcheggio è piccolo ma si può parcheggiare anche dai vicini. Wifi gratuito compreso, basta farsi dare la password da Dina. Unica cosa brutta, le zanzare e le api!
La posizione perfetta, la proprietaria perfetta, e la camera perfetta. Tutto questo per un prezzo molto basso per un periodo così alto (ultima settimana di luglio fino alla penultima settimana di agosto) . Non potevamo chiedere un alloggio migliore per poter visitare al meglio l’isola di Zante.
Abbiamo trascorso 6 giorni nel mese di agosto. La proprietaria, dina, è una persona davvero cordiale, gentile e disponibile.
Il nostro studio da 2 persone era vivibile: forse, uniche critiche, un po troppo piccolo e la cucina poco fornita di piatti e stoviglie. Nel complesso siamo stati soddisfatti per la pulizia dell’appartamento ( periodicamente la proprietaria pulisce la stanza, cambia le lenzuola, fornisce la carta igienica, ..) e per la posizione dello stesso.
We were on Dina`s from 3 september until 12 september. ( couple )
The rooms are very nice, simple but nice ( 1double bad + 1 bad for one person, TV, big wardrobe, 2 bedsides, a little vanity table with mirror, a table and 2 chairs in the kitchinnet area, AC, safty box) The kitchinnet has all you need : hob, fridge, pan, kettle, pot, glasses, plates etc….all rooms have balcony with table and chairs. The bathroom its large.
The room was very clean when we camed, and Dina made clean every 2 days: change our sheets and sanitation all the room.
Dina`s apartments are placed near the center of Kalamaki, 3 min away from the streets where you can find many taverns, markets, etc. and also 5 min away from the Kalamaki beach. Its in a quite area o the second plan from the main street..so no sound from the taverns.
Dina its a lovely person, she halped us with all we need, and when we arrived at her place she was waiting us with juice and a bottle of cold water in the fridge.
We had an exelent time there.
The price was little for this nice accomodation.