Elvita Studios Reviews

Stayed at El Vita 2 years running 07/08, would definitely go back, basic accommodation (request a top floor room),beach not ideal for toddlers and is therefore quite quiet. Best restaurant on beach strip Casa di Flavia,next to Lindos Princess, into Lardos try Valentinas, busiest but of course also the best. Ideal location within easy reach of Pefkos, Lindos, Lardos Village. Staff really friendly, good value cheap holiday, fab weather.

We had a fab time at the El Vita apartments, everyone made us feel really welcome. Crazy George definitely made our week, the guy deserves a medal!!

We stayed round the pool pretty much every day, we did walk into Pefkos which was about a 35min walk and then we also took a ride into Lindos and had lunch by the beach which was good.

In the evenings we went out to eat, would recommend Roulas and Valentinas in Lindos and Greek House in Pefkos also. We ended up in Courtyard bar in Lindos on a few occassions where Jack made us all feel welcome along with Ellen, Joe and Scott then we went along to Qupi Nightclub where once again we were made welcome by Nick.

The rooms were basic and towels/linen were only changed twice while we were there. The BBQ at the El Vita is good value.

All in all a fab holiday and we will definitely go back to meet up with everyone we met again!

Stayed at the El Vita for a week. My husband commented that 'it was possibly the worst apartment he had ever stayed in'on our arrival. But although it WAS very basic and they never changed the towels or beds in the whole week we were there (Although lucky for us we were sleeping next door to the Laundry room, so i helped myself) it was ok!!!!. Being right on the Beach made up for any disapointment in the rooms. Plus found all the staff polite and welcoming, even had a lovely British Receptionist, who was very helpful around directions etc. Be aware though they do charge 2 euros to order Taxi... Unbeknown to us.. walk to end of road, they pass all the time...
Avoid the Restauarant at the top of this road its awful.........................
Unfortunetly watch out for the Mosquitos in May... the bites itch like mad!!!! Take precautions better to be safe than sorry....

The Boat trip to Lindos we went on from Pefkos (20/30 Min walk)for 11 euros was excellent (Glass bottomed) but the 'skipper' made it more fun and he showed us some interesting sights (like were a member of Pink Floyd own ... Lindos is beautiful.... Although only went for this one day.. but had lovely luch of Gyros (Greek Kebab) and wine...
Restaurants are by far the best in Lardos village (Roulas and Valantinas... the food is lovely) averaged about 30 euors

for a two course meal with wine for two...

Pefkos is more 'holiday centred' with loads of bars and restaurant's........
We throughly enjoyed our stay in Lardos and would recommend it to anyone... But whether i would stay at the El Vita again.. No i wouldn't.................

By the time we arrived it was gone 10.30 at night and after being on the go since lunch time we were starving. Although the snack bar had closed George kindly cooked us some pizza's which went down nicely with some chilled beers. As it was dark we were unable to see what the surrounding area was like but could tell that we were close to the sea as the seating area overlooks it.

The following morning we were really pleased with our decision to stay at the Elvita. The room was clean and although it was basic it was what we expected. At least they have a holder for the shower which we have not had in other studios in Greece. We were allocated Room 310 and although it was above reception and not over looking the pool we were able to see over the roof of the studios next door and see the beach and sea.

Unfortunantly the week that we went to Rhodes was the week that they had storms and although for two day we had torrential rain it was mostly at night. This affected the pool bar and restaurant which had to be closed during this time, luckly the Elvita also has a bar in the reception area which made up for this.

We choice to hire a car from George (he sits in reception for a few hours each morning) rather than from Thompson and it cost 50 euros for three days. With this we were able to explore the rest of Rhodes. Although the rep does not recommend that you go into Rhodes town alone we did and found that as long as you are an expernced driver this should cause no problems as long as you remember where you park the car.

Having the car also allowed us to go to Pefki and Lardos to have an evening meal. I would definantly recommend the Chicken Pie and Spare Ribs (not for those with a small apitiite) at Roulas and the Beef Stifardo or Lamb Kelftico at Valantinos in Lardos. But if you want a local restaurant try Casa di Flavia next to the Lindos Princess. Although we had a bit of a wait for our meal it was well worth waiting for.

Overall we had a great holiday dispite the rain and this was probabably because the El Vita provided us with the perfeect location for the laid back relaxing holiday that we were after.

Loved the location of the El Vita, right on the beach. We steered clear of the pool which seemed quite busy and went for the beach. Apparently it costs 3.5 euros for lounger and brolley, but we didn't bother with them, so it cost us nothing. Although we were told by the rep the place was full, the beach was quiet. Very hot in September, and the aircon has gone up to 10E a night, or 60 for the week, or you can hire a fan for 15E for the week. Staff were fine and the supermarket very handy, didn't seem to be particularly more expensive than the others, they vary. As previously written Lardos is halfway between Lardos Village and Pefkos, half hour walk to either. Found Pefkos very commercialised and busy with tourists, Lardos Village also busy but much nicer, with some real greek people around. A nice bar in Pefkos was Buddies.

Best food was the Good Heart Taverna in Lardos Village where you can go into the kitchen and choose your food. The food was excellent and the prices cheap. Hired a car one day for 40E from the guy who is obviously approved by Thomson (George), the rep made a big fuss about him being much cheaper than Thomson directly, but the guy is located in the reception area for a couple of hours every day so presumably Thomson know about him as the El Vita is a Thomson owned place. We didn't go on any Thomson trips, but in the car went to the butterfly valley which was amazing and well worth the journey if you get a car.

We would definitely go back to Lardos.

My partner and I in our thirties (and 3 kids aged 1, 6 and 12) went to the Elvita for 2 weeks in September 2006. I felt the accommodation was a bit disappointing but the pool is excellent. As with some of the other reviews, the cleaner should have been in more and we needed towels more often than we got them but it was okay. The beach is good but does have stones on it (in many places) so you need flip flops to walk on it. There is a well stocked shop but its slightly dearer that the 4/5 other supermarkets close by. The bar area is good with 2 pool tables and an air-hockey table.

The food at the bar is basic stuff such as chips, toasties, full english breakfasts (nothing greek really apart from the odd dish). There was a quiz on Fridays, BBQ on Tuesdays and Saturdays (which we did not try) and a Karoke on Saturdays. The bar is very loud at night and you can hear it in your appartment with the windows closed, which was annoying with young kids.

Overall, we really enjoyed this holiday and the pool area made the Elvita worth staying in. Just don't expect anything too fancy and if you don't want to each British food you will have to eat elsewhere. I hired a car, which was well worth it at 23 euros per day for a week. However, I noticed that you can hire a car in Pefkos for 60 Euros for 3 days (so could be even cheaper for the week). We visited Rhodes old town and took a 5 Euro glass bottom boat trip (adults only paying), which were both well worth it. The water park is brilliant and all of our kids from 1 years to 12 years (and ourselves) loved it.

I took the kids to butterfly valley and paid only 5 euros for myself even though there were four of us. It was lovely but don't expect too many butterflys. Its a valley so expect to walk uphill and you are not allowed to take pushchairs so I would recommend taking kids who can walk well. There is a restaurant on a hill on the main road between Lardos and Falaraki which only serves greek food which was amazing and very reasonably priced considering the waitress told us she would give us a meze without saying what we would get. Falaraki is much better than I expected as it is more of a family resort than for the 18 - 30 crowd. It also has the best beach although people just throw there cigarette butts on the beach. Someone advised us that they have been trying to quiet down the resort for 5/6 years and it has worked. You have to visit Lindos and its castle on its acropolis. Its a village on the hill below and has small winding streets which are covered by vines.

Lardos old village is worth a visit at night. The Pefkos bakery (which is also in Lardos and other places) makes amazing cakes and a piece is 1.5 euros (just over a pound) and puts British bakeries to shame. We never managed to eat on rooftop restaurant in Pekfos but would have liked to as they looked amazing. However, we did in the one rooftop restaurant in Lardos Village, which was nice.

We have just returned from 2 weeks in Lardos. Overall we had a lovely time. The weather in September is still very hot - beautiful sunshine everyday.

The Studios are clean and basic and RIGHT on the beach. There is a lovely pool and good poolside bar serving food and drinks. The food is not great but ok for a snack lunch!

There are several resturants which are approx 5 mins walk from the studios. Lardos main square is a disapointment with only a handful of resturants and no bars, however Pefkos is the same distance away and this is a lot busier with plenty of choice.

Elvita has its own car hire and at 75 euros for 3 days is well worth doing. We visted Rhodes town which is a must and also Falarki Waterpark and Lindos. Its very easy to get to all these places and is along one main road!

There are also regular buses running from just outside the studios to all areas! These are cheap and a taxi back from Lindos cost 9euros and from pefkos is 6! Lovely roof top resturants serving excellent food!

The beach is not great and is rather stony but the sea is lovely and clear and calm! There are not a lot of waterspots on Lardos beach but there is a glass bottom boat trip which is well worth the 15euros! Lindos has more choice of watersports!

The studios put on events such as a quiz night and karoke! Although we chose not to go to these they did look relatively poplular with other guests!

As 2 youngsters we found Lardos a bit too quiet so spent most evenings travelling! Although at this time of the year the bars etc in Lindos are fairly quiet! Only the one Club... unless of course you go to Falarki!

If you are after a quiet relaxing holiday with days spent round the pool and quiet evenings with good food you cant go wrong here!

It was lovely x

Just returned from 2 weeks at the El Vita Apartments, Lardos.

The accomodation was exactly as we expected from booking. Basic but clean and exactly all you need for sleeping in. Cleaned regularly and had no problems at all with the room. Aircon an essential and costs 50 EUROS a week.
The apartments are seconds from the beach which is shingle but also very clean and water fabulous. Beach shoes probably a must.

Now for the best thing about the El Vita the staff and bar area. The bar is great fun and the staff make you ALL feel very welcome. Their was a BBQ and Karaoke twice a week run bu the complex. The star of the bar has to be Crazy George who was worth his weight in gold and great fun for all the kids. Hes a barman their and just very funny.
All the staff at El Vita were fab.
The two pools are lovely with plenty of sun beds and again very clean. Most people we had met were on at least their second visit to the apartments.
The food to be had in Lardos is fabulous. We really enjoyed the Angelica restaurant which provides lovely greek food and a good selection of english dishes for the kids too.
Rhodes old town is a must as is the water park at faleraki.

Been back for 12 hours and off to book for next year:D

Just back from 2 weeks at El Vita and had an excellent holiday.Booked 2 studios so kids 13/16 had their own gaff next door.

Rooms are basic but clean,we were in the block above the supermarket which was fine.
The pool is good and even at this peak time loungers are available most times.
The bar is excellent but the snack bar is basic and slightly over-priced.All this is forgotten when you wander down to the beach which is slightly stony but brilliant to have on your doorstep.
The staff are all really helpfull and friendly and god bless Crazy George.The area El Vita is in is equidistant from Lardos Village and Pefkos.The Casa Di Flavia next to the Lindos Princess is very good as is the more traditional restaurant next door.In Lardos village Roulas and Valentinas are superb sadly fell out with the rooftop guys after 45 min wait for starters.
Pefkos restaurants are excellent-Enigma,Hellas and Colliseum were all brill.
The people at Fuse Bar on the beach road are heroes as they have MSN access for huffy teenagers (and cold Mythos lager).
Lindos is a must see on land and sea,the glass bottom trip from the beach is excellent.

Water Park in Faliraki is well worth going to but could do with more time there,as with all Thomson trips it really is a pain picking up people all over the place so an hours journey becomes an hour and a half.
The lazy day cruise from Lindos started badly as the big boat cannot come in to St Pauls bay so two coachloads of people are ferried out by a small boat (12 seater)which took about an hour (in 90 degrees)
but an extra swim stop saved the day.
No way could the walk into Lardos can be done in the heat and scooter/taxi traffic at night,its only 5 euros in a taxi.

So if you like good grub,sun,pool and some great places to see the El Vita is an excellent base for your holiday

Arrived a the hotel mid morning so couldn't see much. When we dragged ourselves out of bed to meet our rep we found our hotel to be right on the beach with out room leading to the pool and the balcony overlooking the beach.
Exactly what we were expecting. The rooms were basic but you get what you pay for and we had no moans about. Air con was a must and well worth the money!
We went when the world cup was on and the hotel organised BBQ nights when England were playing which were well worth going to, food was lovely, nothing like typical British bbq.

Tried all the restaurants around the area, I have a huge fear of wasps so spent alot of the time running around. the waiters also spent a lot of time trying to squash them for me (when they weren't laughing at me that is!). but the food was lovely and really reasonable prices.

I would definitely recommended staying at El Vita if you want a relaxing holiday with the essential sea sun and sand.

We spent 12 days at the Elvita studios and apart from a slight hiccup to begin with we had a wonderful holiday.

As already stated, we were also placed in a basement room by the bar where a wedding party had met up on the night of our arrival. However, the staff could not apologise enough when we complained and quickly found us another room in a much quieter part. The position is excellent, right on the beach and a lovely pool. We would recommend the Gallery bar close by on the main street -run by an English couple (Mark and Linda) who certainly go the ";extra mile"; and were so hospitable. Their toasties were delicious! We wish them good luck as this is their first season in Lardos. We also found eating at Stefanos was excellent, as was Valentinas and Roulas in Lardos village - well worth a visit.

Just back from a great week in Rhodes. Lardos bay is nice and quiet, but with 4 or 5 different restaurants to try, all serving delicious greek cuisine. Theres also a great cocktail bar, try a Chee-Chee!! Gorgeous!
Lardos village is about a half hour stroll away, and worth a visit. Valantinas restaurant is superb, and so cheap!! Great food, great service, great price, what more could you ask for.

The El Vita apartments themselves are in a good spot, well away from the road, and literally 2 seconds from the beach. The rooms are pretty basic, but have all you really need. There were a few small problems with the room, such as the balcony doors not locking, and no knobs on the wardrobe, but some of these issues were rectified throughout the week without us even having to ask. However, try to avoid being allocated rooms 200 to 202 - they're on the ground floor, right next to reception and are very noisy, particularly on arrivals days, with everyone checking in at all hours of the night. We were in room 200, and were woken every night. It was also very dark for most of the day, although it did get full sun in the morning, which made for very pleasant breakfasts on the balcony. I'm sure most of the other rooms would have been much nicer.

Even so, the noise problems didn't spoil an otherwise fantastic holiday. Mid-may and the weather was scorching. Hire a car and explore the island - Lindos is just up the road, and great for an evening meal on a rooftop restaurant.

We'll definately be returning to Rhodes in the future, although maybe not to the El Vita.

Firstly, Lardos - this is a superb destination for couples and families with a relaxed atmosphere but plenty of places to eat and drink and just enough to do for 7-10 days.

It is fairly free of the 'Brits Abroad' style of chav guests which is a real bonus and I'd recommend any of the restaurants or tavernas near the apartments or in the town as serving up decent food.

The El Vita itself is nicely located directly on the beach with a decent beach bar serving a wide range of drinks and snacks. We found it nigh on impossible to get a sun lounger unless you got up at ridiculous o clock to lay a towel down, so instead went next door to the ST James Hotel who welcomed us and had plenty of spare loungers.

It was 35 degrees at night whilst we were there which made air con a must, but this is an extra 7 euros a day.

Weather was baking which limited what you can do during the day, but I'd recommend taking the bus to Rhodes and seeing the old town. Lindos is nice too for a day/night out.

I'd not hesitate to go back to either Lardos or the El Vita - well worth a visit.

have been going to lardos for over 10 years and previousley stayed in the bel mare where i made some really good friends until it closed down a few years ago.

have stayed in amarylis and now stayed at el vita for first time. had a wonderfull time just on the beach with local shops and tavernas nearby, although it is nice in this area the village which is a twenty minute walk away is the place to go.try roulas where the stiffado is the best ive ever had and do go to oompah where sammy and dina make you most welcome.best places to go for a drink are memories where chris and tsambico make you more than welcome with some amazing cocktails. then just round the corner is jukebox nick wil keep you there till the early hours with his shots.over the years these people have become good friends and there are alot of english people who go back year after year i should know im a travel agent!

elvita is a very good base with lots of sun loungers round the pool or on the beach staff are very friendly and the rooms are always clean. i have booked to go again next year with all my family.excellent holiday!!!!!!

After a 16 hour flight delay (!!) we arrived at the Elvita apartments. They were basic but nice, much as we expected.

The location of the the apartments was ideal for our week of flopping by the pool.......and so close to the sea!

A fab week was had by all 5 of us!