Aeolian Village Beach Resort

The hotel is in a very nice location, just a 200–300 meter walk from the sea, where you can use the hotel’s sunbeds and umbrellas free of charge. Even during peak season, it's usually possible to find a spot. The beach is sandy with darker sand, which can get a bit hot under the summer sun. The entrance to the sea is relatively good, although in the first few meters there are pebbles or small stones mixed with sand, and it becomes deep just a few meters in. Thanks to the southwest-facing position of the beach and the northern currents, the sea is usually calm with no waves. However, the water temperature often changes due to the currents. The hotel has a small but fairly well-equipped fitness room, a large pool within the grounds, and a very nice grassy area surrounding the hotel. The accommodation fully meets the four-star standard and matches the hotel photos. You can expect fairly good mattresses, a nice terrace, and a pleasant and spacious bathroom with a bathtub or shower. A hairdryer is available, and in the bedroom, you’ll find a TV, a table, chairs, a mirror, and a mini fridge, which holds a bottle of water waiting for you upon arrival. Here, I’d like to suggest one improvement: placing a water dispenser at reception so guests can refill water anytime. I don’t think it would be a big investment for the hotel, and guests would appreciate it – I’m clearly not the only one who would welcome this based on other reviews. Of course, as part of the all-inclusive, you can get water at the bar for free, even in a carafe, but if you want bottled water, you have to pay. I paid €2.50 per liter. They may have cheaper options, but I wasn't directly offered any. The staff is very kind and helpful, and they serve you promptly and with quality service. In my opinion and based on comparisons, the food at the hotel is very tasty and quite varied. At the buffet breakfast, you can choose from eggs in all forms, muesli, sweet pastries, beans, vegetables, yogurt, fruit, pancakes, omelets, sausages, cold cuts, and cheeses. The cold cuts are typically Greek – and in response to some other reviews calling them low quality or cheap, I don’t really agree. The breakfast base is the same every day, but some items vary slightly. Lunch is served. You get a menu with a fairly good selection – 4–5 types of pizza, 3 kinds of fish, burgers, souvlaki, salads, pasta, appetizers, and desserts. You can order multiple dishes if you can finish them, but believe me, the portions are usually really big. Dinner is again buffet-style, and you can look forward to 4–5 kinds of meat, fries, roasted potatoes, pasta, salads, tzatziki, lots of vegetables, amazing and different cakes every day, and 5–6 types of ice cream. The food is very tasty and fresh. Throughout the day, you can enjoy soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, and cocktails (e.g., Tequila Sunrise, Margarita, Sex on the Beach, Piña Colada, gin, ouzo special, etc.) as part of the all-inclusive package, along with 3 non-alcohol

This has a very budget feel. I read that the resort had been refurbished recently but I can’t see any evidence of it. The pool area is very old and dated. There is only one pool. The beach is ok for a Greek island but there are not enough loungers (some of which seem very old and tatty) so you have to race down in the morning if you want one. They umbrellas are made from leaves not fit for purpose. They are fixed so you have to constantly move around to find the patchy shade they offer. The rooms are very basic but acceptable. The lobby feels a bit Faulty Towers and seems like it has not been changes since the 70’s. If you are only interested in the water sports, then it could be an option, otherwise I’d give it a miss. We tried Mark Warner Palaros previously which, although basic, was far superior.

We returned from a 2 week holiday with Mark Warner at Aeolian village last week. It’s a lovely resort within walking distance of the local town of Scala Eresos. All the MW staff were great particularly Ali and Lillie. The local hotel staff were also very friendly and helpful but a particular mention must go to George the head chef and his team in the kitchens and Maria in the restaurant. The only improvement would be a few more sun loungers and shades by the pool and on the beach otherwise it’s a great place to stay. Our second consecutive year here and we’d have no hesitation on returning again.