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Title: hotel marvel
Post by: HARLIN on January 02, 2010, 08:08:49 PM


Plese Please Please  Can anyone tell me why we cannot book the Marvel with Thomas Cook anymore  We have been going for many years and have made lots of friends They are also having trouble it is either booked up all year or has been dropped.

This will not stop us going to Arillas. I can't think of how life would be without our arillas fix every year we would have serious withdrawal symptoms
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: coys on January 02, 2010, 08:34:46 PM
We heard at the end of last season that Thomas Cook were going to drop some of their properties in Arillas and the Marvel was one of them.
Maybe they will be doing direct bookings for 2010.
Barry.
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on January 02, 2010, 10:56:04 PM
I spoke to Spiros in October and he told me they were not going to be with TC this year. TC were offering so little they said they would rather not be with them.

The tour operators continue to cream off all the money giving the owners little.
not sure what they are doing this year.
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: Mick and Jill on January 03, 2010, 12:56:52 PM
You could try going independently sure we heard that the hotels that Thomas Cook were no longer using could still be booked this way.  Some one will have their number.

Jill
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: Maggie on January 03, 2010, 04:30:06 PM
I think that the hotel Marvel is taking direct bookings now. If you tried phoning them, I'm sure you could book.
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: SteveL on January 04, 2010, 11:07:27 AM
Some friends of ours booked the Marvel in July '09 for their June 2010 holiday.  Before Christmas TC contacted them to say that due to "contractual difficulties" (whatever that means) they could no longer offer them the Marvel and have moved them to the Akti instead.

Steve
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: JohnJ on January 13, 2010, 03:38:48 PM
When we spoke to Spiros in October and he said they were definitely going private this year and also said he would have a web site up and running after Christmas.  So a search on google ETC. should bring them up and you can then book direct.
Regards
JohnJ
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: Debbie & Lee on January 28, 2010, 12:16:07 PM
Hi there

We've had a text from Kostas to confirm that he is taking direct bookings this season.  The telephone number for the Marvel appears on this website.

He also tells us that we should look out for their new website, which should be up and running next week.

We missed our holiday last year and are desperate to go back - our problem now will be that booking independently will be more expensive than a package holiday.

Good luck with your booking!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: mr_ccurtis on February 15, 2010, 06:09:26 PM
I spoke to Spiros in October and he told me they were not going to be with TC this year. TC were offering so little they said they would rather not be with them.

The tour operators continue to cream off all the money giving the owners little.
not sure what they are doing this year.
We stayed there last year twice a total a month and never again,  since their chef left the family did their own cooking this was a big mistake. The table next to us found black hairs in their food , we never ate there again nor did anyone else the place was empty most nights. Spiros and his brother wont speak to you if you eat elseware,the Thomas cook rep: [Amanda] said that they had a lot of complaints of them being rude to guests and the quality of the food and this why Thomas Cook were takeing the off their list. We were very surprised to find their standards had dropped so badly as we had eaten threre many times before in the last seven years of going to Arillas and found the food very good,and Spiros and Costas very friendly before. from now on we are going independant we found that we can stay a month for the same price as the tour operaters charge for two weeks but I dont think that you could save money staying for two weeks but it would be more satisfying to help the local economy. Chris and San...
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: Debbie & Lee on February 15, 2010, 06:18:34 PM
I'm really shocked by your post.

We haven't been since 2008, but that was our fourth consecutive visit to the Marvel and it was as good as ever.

We regularly eat elsewhere, but we do spend at the bar and enjoyed several lunches and evening meals at the Marvel during each holiday!

Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: mr_ccurtis on February 15, 2010, 06:40:02 PM
I'm really shocked by your post.

We haven't been since 2008, but that was our fourth consecutive visit to the Marvel and it was as good as ever.

We regularly eat elsewhere, but we do spend at the bar and enjoyed several lunches and evening meals at the Marvel during each holiday!


Hope my post din`t put you off to much ,there was no one more shocked than us to find the change in the brothers atitude we had alway found them very friendly before but we were eating there and spending a lot at the bar. the last time we stayed we did the same as the other guests and sneaked out the side door and went down to Dimetri`s
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: SteveS on February 16, 2010, 04:36:21 PM
Sorry im not having it we have spent the last five years at the Marvel & last year was just as fantastic as the first yes they did lose the chef but the food was perfect in fact would say it was better then when the chef was there as for Spiro & costas being rude they had problems with TC not paying them enough but never found them to be rude always been helpfull weather you had your food from them or you eat at another bar
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: justphil on February 16, 2010, 07:25:57 PM
I probably shouldn't, but here goes. I don't have any great affiliation to Marvel - have never stayed, but often sit in the bar for a while. It is too near the Rainbow where most of my close friends go for darts, so I end up there. But we have always been welcomed, and have had several long natters with the owners when it is quiet. John and Dot stayed last year and had a great time.

We all have our views and thoughts, and the majority are positive. But mr_ccurtis and debbie'n'lee are both entitled to their opinions. That's what this forum is about.

Arillas is a village (un)like any other. (Un)like because it has dozens of tavernas, a magnificent beach and a laid back, friendly and inclusive attitude with a tiny population. Wish there was somewhere like it in Somerset....

Like because it has its own politics, issues and goings-on. It wouldn't be real without that. It would be fairyland. Me? I love it as it is, warts and all. Fairyland doesn't appeal to me....

What I am trying to say is that all of the contributors are right in their own way. But you aren't stuck with what doesn't suit. There is so much choice available if you find out about it.

Phil
 
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: HARLIN on February 16, 2010, 08:08:46 PM
Sorry im not having it we have spent the last five years at the Marvel & last year was just as fantastic as the first yes they did lose the chef but the food was perfect in fact would say it was better then when the chef was there as for Spiro & costas being rude they had problems with TC not paying them enough but never found them to be rude always been helpfull weather you had your food from them or you eat at another bar



I agree Steve
We have been going to Arillas now for 7  years and stayed at a few of the properties . The Marvel has drawn us back now for the last 3 years  Each year we go the same people are there and we have made many friends.  Spiro and Kosta have a wicked sense of humour you just need to know them to appreciate it. I wish them good luck
with going independent.
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: Janis on February 17, 2010, 12:00:01 AM
We had lunch there (albeit only once) in May last year and ended up spending the whole afternoon there with our good friends Joan and John. They have stayed there previously and enjoyed it.
We had a great afternoon and had good hosts also
Everyone has their "favourite" place though and everyone has their own opinion which is what we're all here for - wouldn't do to all be the same, would it?

Janis x
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: isobel on February 17, 2010, 12:04:17 PM
we ate at the marvel and used their pool last  summer and found it very good and staff friendly
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: Jennifer Ferguson on February 17, 2010, 03:08:58 PM
Got to come out in support of The Marvel.We have always enjoyed our stays there and found the staff and family to be very friendly and helpful.
Wish I was curled up on one of their comfy chairs reading my book instead of scraping the ice of the car to get to work this morning.
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: PaulnMaria on March 01, 2010, 01:11:22 AM
Our first visit to Arillas 6 years ago included a stay at the Marvel. We were of the opinion "there are too many places to visit so never go to the same place twice!" However our first experience of Arillas changed our minds.

A big part of this was our stay at the Marvel & the welcome received from the family - particularly from Spiros & Kostas.

We can understand why some people may find them aloof but if you take the time to have a chat with them you will find they are two honest, warm & welcoming guys with a wicked sense of humour!!

We know this seems hard to believe on first impressions but we can assure you this is true & think this is apparrent by the replies of others who have taken the time to get to know the family. 

Paul always says that if they were English they would be northern lads who would tell it "as it is", honest & fair. 

We have only stayed at The Marvel on 2 of the 9 occassions we've visited Arillas but are made to feel welcome each time we call in to say hello, no matter how much we spend!!

We look forward to seeing them again this year!!!


Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: Janis on March 03, 2010, 06:46:17 PM
We'l certainly call in and have a drink or three

Janis x
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: kevin.g on March 03, 2010, 08:24:08 PM
ditto,,,
or maybe 4 or 5 janis..yammas
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: Jennifer Ferguson on March 03, 2010, 08:32:04 PM
Watch their 'cocktails'.Very much a case of one tequila(sunrise),two tequila,three tequila,floor.

Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: kes on March 03, 2010, 08:35:31 PM
http://www.hotelmarvelarillas.com/
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: kevin.g on March 03, 2010, 08:59:03 PM
kes
what a fab up to date website ,more should follow in there footsteps....yammas
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: Eggy on March 03, 2010, 11:17:38 PM
Just picked this up.

Marvel , bottom line is:-
Good people who want to do well for all guests.
Never heard any complaints about the food.
One of the few places to stay open in Arillas over the Winter and look after us all.
A good advert in itself!
( recently had a big binge there for Sharons ( Marina ) birthday party.
A very popular pool away from the "front"

If we didn't live here this would be on our short,short list of somewhere for our hols.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: Jo Wissett on March 03, 2010, 11:27:28 PM
We once stayed at Irene Villas which is situated right next door to the Marvel. Despite never staying there, we always found the brothers absolutely top blokes who always send a drink to our table when in the coconut and always speak when they se us. When we first encountered Arillas, 12 years ago, one of my first memories was the flags outside the Marvellous (as it was known then), a lovely lovely family and lovely set up
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: Janis on March 04, 2010, 01:24:30 AM
So you see - lots of great support there !  and well deserved

Janis x
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: isobel on March 04, 2010, 12:27:39 PM
we have never stayed at the marvel ut have used the pool and ate there always made to feel welcome but then thats arillas
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: Paul D on March 04, 2010, 06:57:20 PM
Just a note about the food- we`ve ate there a number of times and enjoyed every meal.
As Eggy says, a great pool also. ( Have they still got the pool table?).

      Paul
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: Maggie on March 04, 2010, 08:43:29 PM
Yes Paul, they still have the pool table....
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: Paul D on March 04, 2010, 09:05:41 PM
Thanks, Maggie.  Hope you are enjoying life!!

   Paul
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: Eggy on March 04, 2010, 10:53:45 PM
( Have they still got the pool table?).

      Paul

Paul
It's the only thing I can't sink in! ( And... at a struggle , Ii can still do a length )
Negg
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: justphil on March 04, 2010, 11:11:46 PM
lol Eggy - after a few ouzos I am struggling to do a width....

Phil
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: riggers on March 04, 2010, 11:21:04 PM
Must admit i haven't been in here to sample a drink or anything, so must put that right in June.
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: riggers on March 04, 2010, 11:22:21 PM
Fancy a game of Pool Neill ??  :)
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: justphil on March 04, 2010, 11:37:25 PM
You must riggs.

(http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/4883/marvelousjo4.jpg)

This is one quiet afternoon in the Marvel, and while it appears empty, there was a  group on the sunbeds by the pool. I had a great chat with these so called surly and difficult hosts and can report, by the look on my face, that they were good to me. When this pic was taken, Jen was chatting up the darts players next door in the Rainbow.....

Marvel is a great place in Arillas, but so are just about all of them. Like I once said, a tent on the beach is the ideal accommodation for me...


Phil

Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: riggers on March 04, 2010, 11:55:08 PM
Looks great to me Matey......
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: Janis on March 05, 2010, 01:03:04 AM
Looks good to me, too!

(http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/16.gif)

Janis x

PS loving these smileys now...!
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: justlynn on March 05, 2010, 08:48:16 PM
We've never been in the Marvel either, but definitely intend to put that right in June.

Janis, know what you mean about the smilies!

(http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/4.gif)

lynn xx
Title: Re: hotel marvel
Post by: justlynn on March 05, 2010, 08:49:28 PM
P.S.  Love the photo, Phil!  :)