Alkyonis Apartments

We spent 2 weeks at this property and were able to walk to main thoroughfares and transportation hubs, a large grocery store, restaurants, cafes, and beaches. Staff was friendly and helpful. Accommodations were clean and suitable for our needs. My husband and I travelled with our 12 year old son. Our unit was great for our family. Highly recommend!

We stayed for a little more than a week. Some of our days there were funded by the social tourism programme. Upon arrival, we met with the owner who led us to our room. The following day, she informed us of an optional daily fee for the use of air conditioning and cleaning services. Note that this wasnt mentioned to us beforehand. The cost of the fee was 7 euros a day except for the 3 days we paid for in full. A ceiling fan was available in the room and there was an option for a ground one as well but Kalymnos is HOT. The fee had to be paid. Now, social tourism doesn't mention such a fee in its terms but that remains to be resolved. The room was extremely clean when we got there but, in our 9-day stay there, the room was ''cleaned'' only once and by cleaned i mean the towels and trash bag were changed and the sink and shower were scrubbed with a sponge. The floors were naturally dirty as they would be due to beach sand, water escaping the shower walls etc but the owner simply ignored all that even though they would be getting their money in full by the social tourism programme. During the first few days, the owner would constantly remind us that we have the a/c on or that the weather isnt actually that bad and a fan would be just enough as if they weren't receiving payment for a/c usage. We went there to relax, not to have a permanent scolding for the rightful usage of what we payed for. Annoying and rude. One thing we didn't know this apartment building offered was late-night safari. What i mean is, it would be around 2am when the distinct sound of roach legs moving across the stove exterior would be heard. I alone killed 3 roaches with an almost empty bottle of bug killer that was provided by the owner. Also, we found a dead roach inside a drawer, informed the owner, the roach is probably still there enjoying its life after death. On the bright side, the view was wonderful, the neighboring cats were a delight, the price was low (why would that be eh?) and the room was equipped with all the utensils and cooking devices necessary. Definitely won't be staying there again unless i magically turn into a foreigner where in that case i'll be treated like royalty.