Nikiana Club - Studio 4

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There were 12 of us vacationing this year in Nikiana, Lefkada. Six of us stayed at the Nikiana Beach Club in three studios (1, 4, and 5) in Simos House from September 1st to September 15th, 2024. We had one extra night paid for, but we decided to leave a day earlier. The rest of the group stayed five minutes away from us in other, cheaper, and much better accommodation units. At first glance, Nikiana Beach Club looks perfect from the outside. The location is indeed great, and two out of our three apartments had a sea view, with the beach just a few steps away. However, that's where the positives end regarding this accommodation. I could overlook the extremely small size of the apartments and the lack of basic items such as plates, cutlery, kitchenware, a kettle, or even a hairdryer. We had to gather items from all three apartments and swap them among ourselves. I don't even mind that everything is old and in desperate need of renovation, but the fact that everything was dirty and that my apartment smelled so strongly of sewage is something I cannot forget. Under the bed, we found men's slippers and toys left behind by previous guests, and the floor hadn't been cleaned in who knows how long. Had they mopped under the bed, they would have found those items. Towels and linens were supposed to be changed every three days but were only changed twice in two weeks (and both times after we insisted). The third time, they were changed on their own initiative the day before our departure on September 14th. Since the smell in my studio (Studio 5) was unbearable, we complained to our host, Mavra. As a result, a septic tank truck came three days in a row to empty the tank, which temporarily resolved the odor issue. However, in the last few days, the smell returned, likely because the septic tank had filled up again. The water pressure was quite weak, and there was often no hot water, even though all three studios were on the ground floor.

The owner is super nice and the location is perfect. Just in front of the sea so you can jump right in from your room. Mattresses and pillows on the bed were pretty firm and pleasant to sleep on.

And that is about it for pros. Cons are the accommodation itself. The smell is terrible. It smells of mold and sewage. We were there for a couple of nights so we decided to stay anyway. In any other case we would leave and look for something else. The bathroom state makes you think twice if you really need a shower. The kitchenette is very old and the cutlery and dishes smelled of damp cloth. I don’t know if all rooms there in such a state ‘cause there were people there and they looked kinda happy. But our room was terrible. I wonder if that is why we could book it last minute. But if you not in a rush there are much more better options for the money they charge.

Great location which great access to the water. Room was more than acceptable, nothing fancy, but great for a couple of nights. Good location for restaurants or shops, as everything is nearby.

A bit noisy with lots of families, so if you are looking for something more relaxing, it might not be for you.