4 Star Corfu Holidays

Agnieszka Kaczmarek

hotel definitely below European standards cleanliness in rooms and generally in the recreation area below standards. The hotel needs renovation. Food is average, very monotonous and the choice is quite modest. If someone has purchased all inclusive, they must be prepared for quite high additional costs after 23 everything is payable and the choice of cocktails is quite modest. The number of available sunbeds by the pools is very limited and evenings with animators end around 23 despite the fact that it is a hotel for "adults". The biggest advantage is the location, the views are breathtaking and this would be the only plus of this hotel.

KujoTheUnderDog

I certainly wouldn't call this a 4-star hotel. The staff are fabulous, and the food is good, for all-inclusive, but the rooms are dated, the bed was horrifically uncomfortable, the bathrooms are a bit grotty, and the booze is low quality. "All-inclusive" cocktails are still charged at half price, are not well made, and do not use decent ingredients. Better cocktails can be found pretty much anywhere else nearby. The sunset is beautiful, though, and the evening entertainment is quite good.

Mumuree

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The two pools were perfect for relaxing, and the food was delicious with a great variety of options. The customer service was exceptional—staff were friendly and attentive, making sure everything was perfect throughout my stay. Highly recommend!

Tania Marin

We stayed for 7days. The food was really bad. We’ve had half board and the food was really greasy and almost the same every day. Also the glasses that we were drinking were really dirty. We’ve stayed on the first floor, we didn’t have a balcony and it was really hard to dry our beachwear because no direct sunlight was entering that room. Beds and pillows really uncomfortable and the room was looking really outdated. Also, you can hear everything from the other rooms. Definitely the hotel needs an upgrade because it doesn’t look like a 4star hotel, every piece of furniture is really oldand looks bad. The pool and the location was nice.

Darren Till

Dated, not a 4 star as advertised... food was good, drinks are terrible... we were disappointed as we have stayed in much better 3 stars... beware the tourist tax.. €7 per night for a 4 star hotel, we paid €140 for our 2 rooms before we even got to the rooms... it seems everything is money now in Greece and it's expensive... we were all inclusive and still managed to spend £800. Island location is beautiful but I am afraid this was our last trip to Greece 🇬🇷

Petr Hank

Beautiful hotel on a beautiful place. Everybody can find his own way to enjoy this place. You can find calm places or you can enjoy an evening music. The staff is great, very friendly and helpful. The food is not bad. One can always find something for his liking. It is not the greatest, but we enjoyed it. Thank you!

Tina Cox

This hotel is advertised as a four star and I don't think it warrants this. The bedding and curtains are old, dated and dowdy. The pillows were tiny and lumpy and you couldn't get any extras.The stench from the sewers is overwhelming especially away from the main building. The staff are efficient but mostly not joyous in their work, Joanne at reception was the exception to this. The WiFi was practically non existent. The food was very samey and lukewarm, the saving grace was that there were some good local bars. I would not go back to the hotel again

Albert Kostaniak

Very nice hotel, located in a beautiful place 5 minutes from the beach. The rooms are nice and clean, the air conditioning works great. Food could be a little better but it is good and finally, the best person in the hotel - the barman Nicos, very nice and sociable.

Bordi Music

Staff was great, no doubts. Hotel is located close to the beach. Really nice swimming pools (3 of them). But ...the terrible smell for entire staying is unforgettable (no worries, you will get used to during first days though). Food is almost the same every single day, avarage quality.

conor byrne

We stayed here a week ago for 6 nights and this was what I thought. - When we arrived, we were given a room on the top floor whilst the lift was broken. After being asked to move multiple times, the receptionists told us it would be fixed the next day and they said that for 4 days straight. It was only until our second to last day it was fixed. - Sometimes there was no signs for food on the buffet - The WiFi does not work well anywhere. The receptionist even told me it doesn’t work in any rooms. - There is a horrible sewage smell that can be smelled anywhere in the hotel. - The swimming pools are filthy. Even with goggles on you cannot see the bottom of the pool. - Food was extremely repetitive and bad. Something else to note is there isn’t much that is kid friendly for food. Also was a very small choice in food. - No water bottles are supplied to rooms even though you cannot get water from taps - Our room was not clean on arrival and was cleaned poorly throughout our stay. - Shower was very bad, either warm with terrible pressure or freezing with a lot of pressure. - Good location for the beach however not near much else, there isn’t much to do outside the hotel. - AC in the room is good - Drinks machine broke two nights in the hotel so only water or beer was on offer. A few things to think about… - It is ages from the airport, however this resulted in us getting a private transfer for free both ways (we booked with easyJet) - We seemed to be the only English people in the resort, this is not a complaint but some of the staff did not speak English well. - No English channels on the TV. All together was a good stay due to the fact we only spent 2 days in the hotel. Wouldn’t stay again and would not recommend.

Linh Nguyen

Our experience at this hotel was a bit disappointing. Although we booked a four-star hotel, the standard was at best three stars. Its more of a low budget all inclusive hotel. The bungalov There was mold in the bungalow, the air conditioning was not working for two nights, and then there were more problems in other rooms. The room lacked a kettle. The reception staff was slow to respond to complaints, and we waited a long time for repair and cleaning. The restaurant and staff The only positive aspects of the hotel were the friendly staff and the great variety of food at lunch and dinner. However, breakfast was the same every day. The beach is with small pebbles so you definitely will need shoes. There are free umbrellas available for hotel guests. The pool During our entire stay, the pool was never cleaned even once. The water was green with algae, which is unacceptable, especially since we have small children who are sensitive to rashes.

Martin Racek

Nice hotel at a perfect location by the sea shore. The resort is on a steep slope so there is a system of lifts bringing guests to the beach. Some parts of the complex are repaired, some would need quite some renovation. But everything is functional and comfortable. Food served was tasty with very good choice also for vegetarians. There is an option to rent a car directly in the hotel for acceptable price. There are 2 swimming pools. Rooms: We were accomodated in a bungalow. Clean room, enough of space and furniture, nice view from a balcony to the sea. Just the air condition was a bit too loud if you want to run it in the night. Service: Staff was kind, just solving of some requests (like extre sheets) was not too fast. Position: perfect, right by the sea, very nice view.

Ineta Keturakyte

We stayed here in the beginning of the June. The overall experience was great 😊 Yes, hotel needs renovation, however we were staying in bungalow and it was beautiful, private room with balcony/terrace and sea/garden view. We loved our room for sure! The food was okay, especially the meats (beef dishes) were amazing, they really know how to cook red meat😁 The staff is friendly and helpful. The location itself is a bit remote, you need to hire a car to travel around but there were bus stops nearby as well. We were worried before coming as we saw these negative reviews, however staff explained that the owners and the whole staff are new, thus our experience was great. As it was the beginning of the summer the hotel was quite empty, it felt very private stay to us. Hotel is huge with beautiful surroundings, you can walk around garden, by the coast, rent a boat with or without the captain. Thank you again, and greetings to the staff!

Vanda Mikó

My experience here was really good. The staff was amazing, kind and very helpful. I loved the hotel and the many opportunities it offered. Having a car rental in the hotel is extremely convenient. The view and the ocean is amazing. I will definitely go back again.

Youness Aniba

I recently stayed at Sunshine Corfu Hotel & Spa All Inclusive , and it was by far the worst hotel experience I've ever had. From start to finish, it was a nightmare. **Food**: The food served at the hotel was of extremely poor quality. I ended up getting food poisoning after eating one of their meals, which completely ruined my stay. The food was not only tasteless but clearly unhygienic. I was sick for days and had to seek medical attention due to the severity of my symptoms. **Room**: The room was another disaster. It was dirty when I checked in, with visible stains on the bedding and dust everywhere. The bathroom was grimy, and it was clear that it hadn't been cleaned properly in a long time. Despite my complaints to the staff, the room was never properly cleaned during my stay. **Service**: The service was equally appalling. The staff was unhelpful and rude. When I brought up my concerns about the food and the cleanliness of the room, they were dismissive and made no effort to address the issues. I felt completely neglected and ignored. **Conclusion**: This hotel was a total disappointment in every aspect. I would strongly advise against staying here if you care about your health, comfort, and overall experience. Save yourself the trouble and find a better place to stay. This place is a health hazard and should be avoided at all costs.

vanda vecsei

We spent a fantastic week here with my family. The resort was clean and well maintained. The room was spacious and clean. We enjoyed the buffet on most days but found that there were not many chicken options. The evenings were filled with fun and laughter thanks to the amazing entertainment. The animators went above and beyond. Kids club was fantastic and a great opportunity for little ones to make friends and parents to have a few relaxing hours.

Anthony Lee

I took my wife for 5 days for her birthday, We stayed in the adult only part of the resort, and it was so peaceful and relaxing. The views were stunning, and there was a nice variety of food to choose from. The whole resort was so clean and tidy. all the staff were friendly and smiling. There were 3 different forms of entertainment each evening at the 3 different bars. We booked a spa treatment, which was very reasonably priced and It was fantastic. We only wish we would have booked longer, so much so we are booking again for next year and taking the whole family. The only negative thing we experienced was the mosquitos, but that is just nature and is no fault of the resorts whatsoever. Overall I cannot recommend this place enough. It was absolutely amazing.. Thank you once again and see you next year.

Heather

We had a lovely family holiday here. The highlight for us was that the hotel was right next to a gorgeous beach, where the sea was clean and clear. The food in the hotel was good, but it seemed to lack in variety from one night to the next. The rooms were fine and cleaned to a high standard. We had amazing sunset views from our balconies. The last day of our holiday was slightly stressful though as we booked and paid to have a late check-out of our rooms, but then we were informed at the last minute that we couldn't have these rooms so we quickly had to pack and move which messed up our plans. Also, we hadn't been given/couldn't find out information about our transfer back to the airport, and the reception staff couldn't help us with this. We know transfers are not their responsibility, but a bit of help working out what was going on would have been appreciated. Overall, however, we have very happy memories of our holiday at Sandy Beach, Corfu.

Rose Verse

I recently stayed at Sandy Beach Resort in Corfu, and it was a great experience. The beachfront location is perfect for relaxation, offering beautiful views and direct access to the sea. The rooms were clean and comfortable, with all the necessary amenities. The resort staff were friendly and helpful, and the overall atmosphere was peaceful. It’s a bit removed from busier areas, which is ideal for those seeking a quiet getaway. Would recommend!

Harm mo

I had a fantastic stay at Sandy Beach Resort in Corfu. The beachfront location is stunning, and being away from the city added to the charm. It’s a quiet, peaceful place, perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. The resort staff, especially the reception and guest relations team, were friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The food was great, and there were plenty of activities to keep me entertained. If you're looking for a peaceful getaway with excellent service, Sandy Beach Resort is the place to be!

Rachael Butterworth

Absolutely mid/average. For an all-inclusive hotel, there was a lot lacking, pool bars closed at 6pm, but the beach bar attached are open, but you have to pay for drinks but you get a 30% discount, but its all inclusive. We stayed in 208 which was up a huge steep hill, the hill became very slippery if wet, or like when we stayed, oil had leaked from a car. Which made it dangerous. The views are absolutely beautiful though, great if you are fit and enjoy hiking.

Olivia Waddingham

Blue princess was one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. Suites located up a hill (very steep!), but stunning ocean views. Really recommend a suite at the top of the hill (for younger people) as there was a quiet and beautiful pool in this location. Lovely man who worked at the pool bar ‘Kostas’ was extremely welcoming and hard working. Rooms were slightly lacking, our air conditioning dripped all night long, and the room made a few strange noises. The hotel did not change toiletries or towels very often which would’ve been nice. Food was great, so many options and fresh food. A personal annoyance was the use of plastic cups with every meal through the holiday, glasses were not given out at all. However there was a lovely and cheap restaurant below, which gives hotel guests a discount. Lots of fish and seafood on the menu… and you were allowed to drink from a glass! Really recommend a trip to Corfu town via the bus, but maybe less suitable for older people or families due to the steep walk from the bus stop to the hotel. Highlight of the holiday was hiring a boat from the beach for the afternoon (approx. €80 + petrol), no license necessary and get to explore and swim to the stunning beaches.

Marielisa Cabrera

I don’t even know where do I start as this hotel is the worst place I’ve ever been. First of all, people are incredibly rude and they do not care at all about the guests. Rooms are simple, with stained bedding and towels, tv doesn’t work because is from the 60’s and they don’t care. The food is the same everyday, cheap food, like rice, pasta.. nothing special. Is like prison food. If you want to have a good holiday/vacation stay in other hotels. The location is gorgeous and that’s what saved me from not flying home earlier. Do not come to this hotel is absolutely horrible! Oh and it has so many hidden fees.. like sunbeds, drinks etc. worst place I’ve ever been. Do not believe the good reviews, I can assure you they are fake.

Dale Alan Montaque Rowe (Monty69)

I'm genuinely baffled how this place has so many negative reviews as it's been paradise for the past 3 days. Maybe we got lucky but I can't really find a fault with anything that we have encountered since arriving. Absolutely BEAUTIFULLY BEAUTIFUL location and that's an understatement. We had a room in main building just above the restaurant with the most stunning view out to the Ionian Sea. The staff have been exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The food has been great (all inclusive buffet has more than enough selection and tastes lovely) and it's just a great hotel in an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING location. I think we'll be returning as it's been so good. Thank you to all the staff.

Lily Lou Haddow

The first night we checked in, we were escorted a good 15 minute up a huge hill to another hotel with no explanation other than “we have no rooms”. You’d think after booking a room for the night you’d receive that. This was just the tip of the iceberg. After that, we were told to check out of this different hotel and come to collect our actual rooms at 8:30am after landing at 2am. We did reluctantly and were told that we couldn’t check in till 1pm, leaving us to sit there all day with our bags. When we finally did check in the room were absolutely not clean. We received one change of towels in 7 days. The room was slightly mouldy and disgusting. There was a giant hole under the door which meant the day it rained, the entire room flooded multiple times to a high level. In terms of food and drink, it was okay but Kostas at the top bar was very lovely and made amazing cocktails! The actual bar and reception, all staff were unfriendly and unhelpful. The breakfast was 100% the worst meal of the day. The hotel was on top of the most ridiculous hill ever. It was extremely inaccessible and dangerous when wet as it was so slippy. There is a guest book in the hotel that sums it all up. Most comparing it to Faulty Towers. This hotel is definitely NOT 4 stars.

James Cummins

We recently had the pleasure of staying at Amour Holiday Resort, and it was truly an amazing experience. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm hospitality that set the tone for my entire stay. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every need was met, making us feel very welcomed The resort itself was very comfortable. Our room was spacious. The cleanliness of the entire property was impeccable, and it was evident that the management takes great pride in maintaining a high standard. One of the highlights of our stay was the on-site dining options. The restaurant offered a diverse menu, featuring both local and international cuisine, all expertly prepared. Each meal was a delightful experience, and the staff was attentive without being intrusive.

Charlotte Ward

We had an absolutely amazing time. The room we stayed in was beautiful and we arrived late because of our flight and they gave us a packed lunch of a cheese and ham sandwich, apple, cake and an egg which was delicious without us calling ahead and asking. Our room was cleaned daily and so were the pools so there was no issue there. We stayed in the private pool rooms and it was gorgeous. The bartender was good and looked after us well. We found the food really nice. If you're a picky eater and rely on chicken nuggets and chips then maybe this isn't the place for you but they serve really nice traditional Greek food and the most delicious salads. I will say it is not an adults only hotel but there were only a couple of babies there when we stayed so we did not mind. All the staff were lovely and as soon as you had done eating there was someone there picking up the plates immediately. The hotel itself is beautiful, there are huge cacti and succulents, 2 communal pools and water features by the dining room. The location was also great, there are two restaurants opposite and canal d'amour is a ten minute walk away and the strip is a ten minute walk away which was great. Would definitely stay here again!

Brooke Nial

Absolutely loved our stay at the Amour Holiday Resort in Sidari! From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive. The room was spacious and clean, with a lovely big bathroom. The pool area was a perfect spot to relax, and the nearby beach was just a short walk away. Located perfectly at the start of the town, short walk to nearby shops too. Breakfast, lunch and food options were fab, catered to all tastes. All around the clock drinks! Overall, the combination of excellent service, beautiful surroundings, and great amenities made for an unforgettable holiday. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a perfect getaway!

Y F

My boyfriend and I booked this hotel as part of our package holiday via easyJet and were, unfortunately, extremely disappointed. Upon arrival, we were informed our room had no door handle which was a basic and unexpected issue. We could also see other rooms were without or had loose handles. There are no secure facilities provided to store our luggage - all luggage is placed in the reception area. Our room was particularly interesting. The mattress was extremely uncomfortable, with noticeable springs making it hard to sleep. The walls in the room were visibly marked and stained. As well as general stains to the walls, there were also multiple squashed dead bugs which had not been cleared before our arrival. Every time we used the shower, the bathroom flooded. Despite booking an all-inclusive package, cocktails were only available after 8pm, which did not meet the expectations set by the "all-inclusive" offering. The drinks available during the day were of such poor quality that they were practically undrinkable. The quality of the food was also extremely poor and almost inedible. The variety was minimal, and what was served lacked freshness and taste. The hotel overall was dirty and messy, with little attention from staff. After heavy rain, soaking towels were left across the floors, adding to the general untidiness. It is a shame this hotel has a lot of poor qualities as there is a lot of potential. The manager and team are around and friendly, however the quality of the hotel and facilities is so poor.

Charlotte Nicholson

Our holiday started off on a really bad note. We arrived late in the evening and were handed some stale sandwiches, then told our room was unavailable because it had flooded. I figured they just didn’t expect that much rain and at this point weren't particularly annoyed they put us in an apartment behind the hotel. The next morning, we had a trip to the capital planned, so we asked if our original room was ready, but it wasn’t. We asked if we could leave our luggage in the appointment that we spent the night in, but they said no we asked if we could put it in a safe luggage room but they didn’t even have a luggage room, so we had to leave our bags in the reception area all day. When we returned after our day out, we finally got our room, but it smelled musty and the curtains were soaking wet. We noticed the shower hook was broken but decided to report it the next morning. That night, it rained again, and our room flooded overnight—clearly, it was a flood-prone room. We reported the flooding and the broken shower in the morning, but by the time we got back to our room to get ready for the evening, the floor still hadn’t been cleaned, and the shower wasn’t fixed for three days. Now, about the food. Our first meal in the dining area was a disaster. Out of the two toasters, only half of one worked, and all the food was greasy and unappetizing. I still can’t figure out how tomatoes can be greasy! The first table we tried to sit at was covered in flies, and we even saw a staff member shaking dead flies off the placemats at another table. Most drinks were self-service they had a soft drink, coffee machine, and beer tap but they were all disgustingly filthy! Each morning, the bartender would empty the drip trays into the bushes next to the bar, which probably explained the wasp problem. One day, while we were sat by the pool with drinks from the shop, we witnessed a heated argument between the manager and his staff near the back gate he was shouting and pushing It then appeared like one of the staff quit and walked off down the street. Then the manager went over to the bartender and told him when his next day off would be, and to our knowledge it would have worked out he was working nine days straight with 12-hour shifts. We thought things couldn’t get worse until our third meal at the hotel. I found a slug in my food! I was unfortunate enough to have already eaten half of it before the remaining part died on my plate. We ended up booking an early flight home, but the next available one still meant would have stayed there seven out of our ten nights. We reported everything to Love Holidays, but they said the hotel wouldn’t take any responsibility and the booking agent offered us a measly 15% compensation on our accommodation cost, even though we actually back home for 30% of our holiday and had sent them videos and photos as proof.

Christina Firth

Unfortunately I can't rate this place any higher. Don't get wrong the place is nice it's self. But also nothing to do outside the resort. Food was nice but the plates had a bad smell of sulphur. They are not washed properly. Really overwhelming smell of it. The dishwasher water needs changing more regularly. So that really put a downer on the experience of enjoying the food. Staff are lovely and very helpful. Also unfortunately out side our room smelt of feces all day long. The smell came in the room the smell at high heat of the day. Door was also broken so there was a massive gap at the side and the bottom so the geckos used to run in and out 😂🙄. Baby pool had tiles missing on the bottom of the floor so sharp and dangerous. We did like the slides and the apart from the sharp missing tiles the baby pool was very cute. The whole place definitely needs a revamp for sure but we did enjoy it apart from them things pointed out. But we wouldn't return and it's definitely not 5* I would say 3 at the most.

Jake Keith

Our family (two adults and a 2-year-old) had an amazing time for a week at the start of October '24. The buffet was surprisingly good. Specifically the whole salmon, lamb joint, and the offer of roasts every night. The grounds are beautiful and it's a very short walk (less than 5 mins) along to the pebble beach with bars and restaurants. My only suggestions are for pizza to be offered more in the buffet (kids love pizza) and for the desserts to be improved (some had a synthetic taste and we couldn't eat them). The staff are all lovely and the pools are great.

Ellis Borg

The staff are lovely and the rooms are well equipped however the cleaners sometimes didn't clean properly. The pools and facilities are good fun and of a high standard with a nice all round atmosphere. However the food was not up to standard and was very hit and miss. I stayed for a week and ended up getting food poisoning from the seafood night and ended up cancelling trips because of this. Stear clear from eating high risk foods here unfortunately as they have poisoned a few people that same week.

Ranio

Good location, Messonghi is very recommended for families with small children, very calm and quiet, hotel super close to a relaxing reserved beach (sunbeds and umbrellas to hire for 6euros all day, very convenient!) And many daily excursions are available. Friendly and great staff, nice facilities, overall an excellent place to relax! All inclusive is a real all inclusive, without excessive costly extras. Highly recommended, your kids will love it! (And you too)

Bear Irving

Hotel is OK. Needs some TLC and updating. The rooms including the bathrooms are all open Fine for couples but maybe not when with self conscious teens. Food is nice, varied and plentiful. Cleaning in ok too. Near the beach, shops and bars which is good although paying to use the hotel beach seems mean!

Paul Perry

A great family hotel with friendly staff and lots of activities to do nearby. Traveled with my wife and our 12 year-old twin boys, and we all loved our stay here. We didn't stay around the hotel, as we're not "by the pool" kind of people and we're out around the island most days. It was great to come back to decent accommodation and good food everyday. For what we paid, and for the efforts the hotel staff go to, I really can't fault any of it. We love Corfu and would happily come back to this hotel again and again.

Aneta Stofanova

The hotel is very pretty, well looked after, super clean. Staff work really hard. The views are majestic! A couple of 2-10 min walk beaches. Some good bars around. The only down fall is the drinks from the all inclusive bar and restaurant. They’re all cordial watered down with tap water. Which makes them taste odd. Apart from that a wonderful place!

Bradley Huntington

We stayed at the golden mare for a week all inclusive and although it may say it is a 4 star it doesn’t feel like one! We appreciated and loved the view from our room but if you struggle going up and down hills I wouldn’t advise you to stay there as our room was right at the top (probably the last room) and it was a struggle going up and down all the time. We were meant to get daily room service where they use fresh linen and change bins. However for the first 4 days of our stay we noticed that they just made up the bed with the same dirty linen and for the first couple of days they didn’t change our overflowing bathroom bin (as you cannot flush tissue), to the point we physically had to put our own bin bags in it. The restaurant food was very repetitive and the glasses\ cups were in a state where we were unable to enjoy a drink out of them as they stunk and had stains. This was also the same with most cutlery and some plates. Most tables were infested with ants which the staff (when asked to do so) just brushed off onto the side or floor. Staff are lovely however they don’t tend to listen much when you ask something about your room and we had to repeatedly come down to reception to ask the same task to be done. Pool bar cups are the same with the smell etc. there was most days a wrenching sewer smell all in the rooms and all in the lobby and kitchen area which made many guests feel sickly, although this may not be helped, they could’ve sprayed something to be able to have the hotel at a decent attraction. Although there are some bad things to this hotel, the room itself was lovely (although for us and many others struggled to go up especially with heavy suitcases). Room was spacious and had beautiful views of the ocean. Our shower had lots of space but it kept leaking so it flooded the bathroom. If you like entertainment there is not much of it! Out of the whole week we must’ve seen only about 4 (all being singers). The place/area the hotel is based on, doesn’t have ,much around it to see unless you catch a bus (that apparently comes every 2 hours) or rent a quad (which is so fun defo recommend to get to other places of the island). Some positives: there is a hotel van with lots of times that will take you and pick you up from the beach. Staff is nice and their is a cute small shop onsite.

Melly B

I got back on Monday after a 5 day stay at this lovely resort. The room was lovely, with room service daily-the cleaners were so patient as we were never ready when they came, telling us not to rush and to stop apologising. I did struggle walking up the hills and stairs to our room as I have arthritis in my back, but other than that, I have no complaints.. I'm a fussy eater, so was a bit fussy with what I ate- breakfast was the best meal of the day IMO.. Big shout out to Kosta he went above and beyond to make sure we were okay at all times- such an amazing guy, friendly and always smiling..Thank you for making our stay enjoyable 👌🏾😘 Also the view from our room was beautiful 😍

Bendy

Loved our stay at the Golden Mare! Views wonderful, all the staff are really friendly and helpful and work so hard to make your stay the best it can be! They all really go above and beyond and deserve huge praise. Location is amazing, loved Barbati beach and not getting covered in sand (so converted to pebble now) snorkelling fun and easy to get a sunbed there. The only things which could have been improved hotel wise are the sofa bed (not very comfortable for my 15 year old but bearable- our bed was gorgeous and I wanted to take it home with us;) the lack of clothes hangers to hang clothes (not enough for 3 people) and the lack of anywhere on the balcony to hang wet things other than the balcony glass which then obscured the view. Other than those little things we loved the hotel and would stay again. Going to miss all the lovely cats and kittens- please make sure you are kind and feed them some of your food when they come to your table. Thank you for a wonderful stay and for all your hard work looking after us and meeting our every need… you are very much appreciated!

Carl Temperley

Very nice apartment enjoyed my stay here. Clean and tidy, rooms are very nice, had lovely view from hotel room. Food was delicious, only problem was queing for breakfast and evening time. Entertainment on site was brilliant. Lovely walk along to village from apartment.. Loved swimming pools and lying on sunbeds. Staff were very friendly and polite, had very nice time..

Mel Blockley

Very disappointing to say the least. I experienced rude staff. Everything was an effort. No Cava or Prosecco which I’d have thought was a pretty standard drink. Couldn’t get a decent drink. Dining room was crazy. Waiters weren’t remotely interested in offering any help/service. We ate out every night @ Woodys or Medusa or Frugo’s beautiful and very friendly staff. If it hadn’t been for these finds I’d probably have checked out. The pool area was a shambles beds taken .. beds were either heavy wooden with a faux covering which were slitting. Or cheap 1970’s blue framed which were broken and uncomfortable. Overall a huge disappointment as I wanted it to be special with my daughter before going to university. Rated a 3 star at best. Wouldn’t recommend or waste my money.

Aleksej Korsikovs

We stayed for 7 nights as family of 3.Its a 5* location with 2* food! The good; •Great location •Excellent facilities •Pool snacks •Entertainment and staff The bad; •alcohol is served in paper cups at time •Awful restaurant food - 2 of us were very ill, we lost 2 days of the holiday. Other People were being sick too. Chinese Restaurant -1 , Some food was not fully cooked. Also when we’ve been booking In the description, been writing about inside pool, Yes, it’s have but +16 So if you’re coming with children’s not have chance coming inside! About this one it’s been nothing writing in descriptions!

miilahgirl

We arrived here & were instantly blown away with how beautiful it looks. We checked in very quickly & easy. We had 2 rooms & stayed for 7 nights so had to pay 140 in room tax as apparently now a 5*.(🤷) We didn't get any help looking to our room & no directions. We found a cleaner & they advised. Rooms were standard ( if that) they were clean which is the main thing. But the sink tap is nothing more than a trickle, we had 3 beds in ours and was a bit of a squeeze. Our rooms were with a garden view which was a great location to everything. We arrived around 4pm and the evening buffet opened at 6.30 we headed up & it looked ok. My autistic son immediately was happy about spaghetti pasta, fresh pizza and chips. These are served every night but other things changed. The food was warm ( if that) and I wouldn't trust to eat the meat after myself and my daughter had food poisoning. It was really bad & reception told us unless we go to hospital to get it confirmed then we couldn't make a complaint. Even after showing them the food was raw & I don't like to waste my holiday in hospital when I know how to deal with food poisoning without intervention. There is a man in the main dining area who seats people and causes nothing but carnage, massive queues up the stairs to get a seat. When he's not there people manage to seat themselves easily and no queues. The grounds are lovely, beautiful, and well kept. The pools are great but mostly too deep for kids to actually enjoy, we found a nice pool which was out the way but perfect depth for my 9year old daughter to swim and feel comfortable in. The crepe stand is lovely and the staff are great, very over worked though bless them. Gyros stand really nice and the outdoor bars are nice. The beer is very watered down and as a 5 star the whole small tumbler cup isn't good. Cocktailz are absolutely rubbish and again no effort put in. The restaurants by the beach are lovely and they really do pull out all the stops with the food and service. But you have to book and as we've gone in October it wasn't very busy but had to wait until our last night to go as was fully booked prior. I can imagine it to be hard to get a booking in season. Kids drinks are watered down so we had to keep getting our own drinks from the shop which is unfair especially when you've paid for a 5* The cleaners are great, very thorough and stock ypu with 2 bottles of water daily. I do not understand the criteria to get a 5* because this isn't it at all. I have stayed at 3* that have been better Will I go back? No, not at all. It's really not good value for money especially when you have to love on toast because of food poisoning. I only ate there so cannot have been from anywhere else.

Seif Douibi

I believe was one of the best holiday for my wife and I We spent very nice time ⏲️ 🙂 there all team was really top 👏 👌 Activities every hour with very nice team 👌 for all ages 👌 Food was nice room clean sea beautiful view For me everything was excellent 👌 thanks for all team there I will be so happy to come back soon 💓

denise Qazi

Rooms were as expected. Quite basic need a little updating. Beds are really hard. I felt like I got a pressure bruise on my hip. Food was lovely great variety each day. Wine was surprisingly good 3 white 3 rose and 3 red always found one that was suitable. The desserts were fantastic the best I've had at an all-inclusive. The spa is well worth a visit. Great massage head neck back perfect! Lovely Spa and staff are excellent.

Meg Tait

Me and my partner stayed for 8 days and it was lovely. The hotel itself is beautiful, the room was amazing and very modern with gorgeous views from the veranda. It is a very large complex so we did a lot of walking but there are buggies available to take you around site. I really enjoyed the food, a lot of options and it was nice to try new things. The desserts were also delicious. The food courts around site were very nice also, the bar next to the beach did lovely pasta dishes and pizza around lunch time. We dined in both restaurants on site and really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere in both. The staff were also lovely and welcoming. Overall it was a lovely holiday and thank you to all the staff.

Mikhail Starkov

The resort was great. We had a great week. Amazing buffet - great selection; we definitely overate. The only small thing that we found to be a problem for us is that there is nowhere to go for a walk - the road in front of a resort does not have a pedestrian sidewalk, so for a walk we had to take a buss

Janice Underwood

This is our second visit this year but would have to admit the first time was by far the better visit. The first two rooms offered were totally unacceptable but eventually an amazing hotel receptionist provided us with a good room similar to the one we stayed in on our first visit. Unfortunately coming at the beginning of the season and now at the end of the season you can certainly tell the difference.

Mistina

Very clean resort. Staff are very friendly and helpful. We had a family bungalow which was quite a walk from the main facilities. They have buggies which can pick you up from various stops or call from your room to get around the resort. All inclusive food options were very good and always something for everyone.

Steve Leverton

Our family would like to say thank you to Alex and his amazing staff for a wonderful 10 days holiday. From start to finish, the staff were awesome. Probably one of the best all inclusive food variety that we have had. The views from the bungalows were stunning, the beach was beautiful. Everything was incredibly clean. We were so proud to be accepted into the Grecotel family and we look forward to seeing you all again soon. X

Joe Jawanda

The hotel was great. The service and staff were great. The bedroom was clean and well presented. But the bathroom although clean the shower /bath was not great. Food was lovely would recommend a stay for sure

Hanna Omrani

The hotel is the absolute best family hotel (having also been here as a child myself in the 90s). For babies, the rooms are set up specially with whatever you need (cot, changing mat etc) and the kitchen staff make fresh pureed baby food to order for every meal. The staff at the hotel are wonderful and went above and beyond what was required (especially housekeeping and the maitre ds) to make our stay comfortable. The main pool was extremely cold for mid October but the covered pool behind this was heated and pleasant (the kids loved it). The villa rooms are quite worn out considering the standard and price point for the hotel in general. I would recommend this hotel to all parents without a doubt.

adam gilbert

We stayed for 3 nights after a short cruise which finished nearby. We had a bungalow on the hillside that although a little dated was so spacious and comfortable with amazing views overlooking the ocean and beach. From check in to check out we have to say that the staff we met in the bars, restaurants and front of house were all exceptional and happy to help with anything. The resort itself is set on a hillside with the hotel and main bars, restaurant at top and the bottom of the resort with a quite beach and restaurants, bar beside the ocean. All meant we could experience everything without needing to ever leave the resort, they also include a hourly boat service that enables you to visit the other 2 Greco resort hotels for free to try their facilities which was a lovely touch. The surrounding gardens are lovely with a variety of trees and flowers to really help feel like this is a secluded location. We will certainly be back for a longer stay in the coming year to really enjoy everything we missed during our short stay.

Mark O'Shea

So, bit of a tricky one to review with mixed opinions. We arrived late on a Thursday and had literally 15 mins to get a drink from the bar as it stopped serving alcohol at midnight. That was annoying after a long day of travelling but they gave us some food which was excellent. We booked into one of the little bungalows on the hill down to the beach but unfortunately this was pretty disappointing as there was a horrendous smell from the drains but also the rooms were very dated and the finish on them was terrible. I suspect 20 years ago these would have looked great and closer represented by the photos online of the hotel. I can't comment on the hotel accommodation itself as I haven't seen the rooms. By the time we got up in the morning, the smell had gone and as the days passed we realised that despite the tired and dated room, it actually worked fine for what you need. Comfy bed, clean room and hot shower....it was fine and grew on us. The whole complex itself was spotless and rooms were turned around daily. Minibar in the room was a poor show...4 of us sharing the room (2 kids, 2 adults) and only 3 soft drinks and 3 bottles of water. No alcohol and only replenished every 2 days (poor show). Main areas around hotel, pool, beach are excellent. What makes the hotel stand out is the quality and range of food (absolutely superb) but more than this, is the staff. As far as the staff and food go I would say it is amongst the best experience I have had at an all inclusive. Would highly reccomend a visit into Corfu town for the day which can be done via shuttle bus, taxi or boat. Woukd I return .....possibly, but would prefer a better standard of room so may look at the sister hotel around the corner.

Lewis Bolland

My wife and I stayed at the Grecotel Costa Botanica, and I honestly think I've never seen a hotel run so well, with staff working so fast and efficiently, and facilities that are both modern and well-maintained. This is the perfect hotel for a family holiday or a fun, luxurious getaway with your partner. This place truly is incredible. A personal thank you to Stamatis, the Assistant Room Divisions Manager, and Vicky from the pool bar for making our stay extra special. You, along with every member of the staff, were amazing! Thank you.

Lloyd Bowden

Just arrived. Greeting was superb. Made to feel really welcome and valued. Staff are very well trained and service is of a very high standard. Buffet restaurant is excellent. Food is refreshed and replenished constantly, even after the advertised closing time. Main pool and smaller pool by the Summer Houses are both beautifully clean and like a warm bath. Cocktails around the pool were well made and no scrimping on the alcohol. So far I’m really impressed. This place is amazing!! Highly recommended!!

Sheena Lakhani

We had a lovely stay at this hotel. The staff were very kind, and helpful as well as accommodating. The kids club and entertainment was great. Lots to do, with the aqua park and various swimming pools. It was very comfortable and the ala carte restaurants were fantastic. Would definitely recommend. Thank you for a lovely stay. Myself, husband and both kids had a great time.

Donna Welch

We had our first holiday here in the October half term. We had an absolutely fantastic holiday. The rooms were a bit dated but they were not lacking in anything and were perfectly acceptable, just not particularly modern or luxurious. The hotel is set over expansive grounds and is absolutely stunning. The beach is really clean and the sea is the cleanest I've ever seen. There is literally not a drop of seaweed and the views of the mountains from the beach are breathtaking. I saw some sunrises and sunsets that will stay with me forever. There are plenty of places to relax, plenty of sunbeds around and the village style set up really gives it a lovely atmosphere. Everywhere is clean and well kept. The pools were very cold, but then again it was October. The waterpark was really good fun and we loved the lazy river, even if you did have to brace yourself for the cold when you got in! We visited the Asiana and Italian a la carte restaurants. We particularly loved the Asiana, even though for some of the party it was out of their comfort zone for foods they wouldn't usually eat, but in the end we all enjoyed it very much. The staff at Costa Botanica are absolutely fantastic, everyone is friendly and helpful and really enhanced our stay. The evening entertainment was really good and we all enjoyed it. The DJ plays great music. The crepes were really nice and the ice cream was good quality. In general the food in the main buffet was what you would expect of an all inclusive resort that is cooking for the masses. The only couple of downsides really are the mosquitos and wasps! I was bitten so many times,despite using sprays etc and usually they never bother me. My mother in law usually gets badly bitten abroad but we had read some advice to take antihistamines for a few days before coming, which she did due to the fact that she usually gets so badly bitten and this really seemed to help her, so I would suggest doing this. The wasps are a serious problem too round a lot of the drinks machines and you have to risk getting stung to pour yourself a drink. I'm not blaming the hotel for this, but I do think it is something guests should be aware of. I would overall thoroughly recommend this hotel as we had such a great time here.

Sean A

Fantastic hotel, perfect for our family trip, spending 3 nights all inclusive in one of the summer houses. Excellent dining options, plenty of pools and kids activities (including the aquapark!) Plus an amazing selection of food served all day. But best was the service from the staff - super friendly and attentive, always happy to accommodate requests.

Julesey M

We had a wonderful experience at Mareblue Beach Resort in Corfu, and one of the standout aspects of our stay was the exceptional staff. From the reception team to the housekeeping staff, everyone was remarkably polite and friendly, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. However, it was the animation team that truly made our vacation memorable, especially for our little one. Judi, in particular, was fantastic with the children. She went above and beyond to ensure they were happy and engaged, showcasing her creativity through various art and craft activities. Her warm, sunny energy and genuine authenticity made a significant difference in our child's experience. It was heartwarming to see how Judi connected with the kids, making them feel special and loved. Since our return home, our little one has mentioned how much she misses Judi and the fun times spent with her, which speaks volumes about the positive impact Judi had during our stay. We wholeheartedly give 5 stars to Judi and the entire animation team for their dedication and exceptional care. The beach near to the resort was perfect, shallow water and sandy. Thank you for making our vacation unforgettable! We look forward to returning in the future.

Paul Garvey

This is one of the best locations we as a family of 6 have stayed in Greece. The rooms were spacious and clean, and the staff would always make up your room if requested. Activities are always encouraged around the pool area from water aerobics, volleyball, football, and water polo all conducted by the staff. Entertainment was on every night with various acts from karaoke to African dancing, and the Greek night was amazing, too. Food was always available and catered for all ages including those who may be a little fussy with food. The staff were always polite, professional, and willing to help. I would recommend this hotel to everyone!

Ilvzz

It was a good stay overall but our first impression wasn’t great at all. When we checked in and went to our room it was dull, toilet seat was broken and the room stunk. The wall had some sort of holes in it too. We immediately went to reception to complain. This was at night time so we were already tired… The 2 people at reception didn’t seem to have any understanding of how to deal with customer complaints. 2 men they didn’t seem to be friendly whatsoever. Eventually they gave us a better room which had good lighting - we were satisfied with this. The lunch & dinner was repetitive, not much variety ; spaghetti , fries , rice & chicken… could have changed up the food every once in a while? The desserts were okay. Drinks were also okay. We loved the sports staff in particular Cam & Mark, they seemed very friendly and talkative. The WiFi near the pool is a bit awful , the service is just not the greatest. Ibo the man who works with sports staff seems very bossy towards the other staff from what we had seen. The night events were entertaining though.

Guoda Jurg

Very quiet location. Food was good . Drinks for all inclusive crap . But if you want to buy they a good. Staff very polite and friendly. Specially Lia in reception. Hug from us to her. To town you have to buy tickets for both sides £16 by bus . Not so many activities around or at hotel. Evening entertainment very boring I would say. Anyway if you going there enjoy !

Neil Baldwin

The hotel is pleasant but needs a little renovation in places, especially the astro turf. The food is reasonable as well, but it can't quite match the variety of the larger all-inclusive hotels. The area is beautiful. A walk into the hills gives beautiful views over the North Strait of Corfu into the rugged landscape of Albania. There are also some nice little beaches with crystal clear water to enjoy.

Anca N

Great location for families. The staff is amazing , considering the heavy load day in day out. Keep smiling and helping everyone. They all deserve a super star ⭐️! The food is amazing and varied. The location is great and everything is well organized. The spa is at a professional level and offers great products. It’s simply lovely. One small point to the management: The main pool needs to be redone as its flooring has started to peel a bit.I'm confident it will get resolved. Thank you! We had a great time and loved our morning guest! Room 1904, checked out on July 30th 2024 🇬🇷🌊🤩⭐️👍🏻

James Eaton

Lovely resort, mostly very comfortable. We stayed for seven nights and noticed near to nothing that would bother us. The highlight for me was how brilliant the staff were, the bar staff in particular at the main pool near buffet restaurant. Very friendly, accommodating, also good to talk too. They are working flat out most of the day and you can see it’s hard work and in an all inclusive arrangement likely aren’t tipped anywhere near enough for their service. The lifeguard who looks after the pools and kids slide takes his role very seriously, is directly spoken which could be taken as impolite but this is clearly cultural. This is the man you want taking care of your children / pool areas so you can relax as a parent. Very friendly when you take the time to talk with him (when he’s not keeping an eye on your kids). The environment is beautiful. Lots of sun beds at the 3 x pool areas, kids were well entertained. The water… wow, ignore some of the seaweed. You can walk out into the ocean for ages and it has varying heights as you walk out from ankle to knees, waist, back to knees subject to how high sand is. 15 euros for a peddle boat with slide, lots of fun for the kids for 1 hour. Good prices for the speed boat hire, plus doughnut you get thrown around in as another option. Lots of space for evenings, pool tables among other bits. I read reviews about poor entertainment but as we found out it changes dependent on the weeks / majority of visitors. The live music was brilliant, great tracks from 80/-90s-2000s etc. Kids supervised entertainment is a small hut, with drawing materials. Probably the least impressive I have seen as 5+ all inclusive resorts we’ve stayed at in the last few years. Really not comparable at all, so this may be a worthwhile consideration. I didn’t once see the lady doing anything with the children aside being in the hut, colouring etc. but equally for this reason we only left our kids there for 1 x 30 minutes, needs improvement. The rooms are very cosy, well maintained (don’t understand the negative reviews myself), all creature comforts… beds are subjective, ours was very firm which didn’t help our joint paints / slept on our backs. Great air con. Functional fridge/safe. Two single beds upstairs and double down for our own space. It was cosy… if you’re at this resort what are you doing spending time in your room to need more? Get out and enjoy the resort, sun, sand, sea, Corfu old town! Cleaning staff are superb. Oh my god, they are a force to be reckoned with. Room service staff work relentlessly. The morning we left around 7am-8am the staff were moving through the resort, pools, with extreme efficiency, these people really care about doing a great job, the place was incredibly clean and well maintained throughout. Buffet Restaurant food was very nice. The staff again put real passion in here, well presented. Food kept hot. Lots of choice. Amazing puddings, food for the kids, hot food, cold food, salads, breads, you name it, they got it. Was very impressive. Now on to two negatives: -Al a Carte restaurant was an absolute shambles, wife waited 1 hour 20 minutes for food (room 1403). Food not that impressive. Service had no structure, one gent seating, one gent sorting drinks, one lady taking food orders… people in long after us got served first… people in before us got served last (because the lady moved from one area around the restaurant??). -Why does the buffet restaurant not allow you to obtain your own drinks? It’s insanity. You sit and wait for someone to come to you for drinks, sometimes not at all. You can’t blame the staff, this is a ridiculous policy. It was also causing some issues with one new staff member who was unfortunately getting worked up and being rude to customers (my wife), he was new apparently. I won’t go into more details but very unimpressed here and if it wasn’t for how incredible the rest of the team are and our overall experience, I would have easily given 1 star for his conduct. Overall a brilliant stay. Well done team.

NTAIZOULA NTAIZH

For sure you I will try to come back! I stay for a night with my husband… next time I will come with the all family!! We enjoy are stay ! Very clean 🧼!!! Very polite and ready to serve! The staff are very friendly! ! If it is one thing that I can say … is for the plaze of beach 🏝️…. Is dirty… the night time will be nice someone can take care of it! A lot of pin from the tree 🌲… to add sand or something to clean up ! It the natural beauty of Greece take care of it! And the water of the pool 🏊 it is done (θολό ) . Thanks 😊

Dawn Doukas

This resort is perfect 👌 for families. Perfect combo of pool side lovers as well as beach. With waterside, kids club, tennis 🎾 fitness programme with animation, any family would find it hard not to enjoy. The staff are super friendly and truly cannot do enough for all the guests. Well laid out resort , spotlessly clean rooms and gardens. Checking in and out both efficiently done by the reception team. Its a thumbs 👍 up !!

Olivia

When I arrived at the hotel with my father, having booked a large room in advance and paid a large sum of money for it, at the reception they gave me a key to a room that costs 2.5 times less, is located a kilometer from the restaurant, reception, etc. When I asked to give me the room I paid for, they told me that there were no available rooms. They deceived me and spoiled my mood. 15 minutes later, after I tried in every way to find justice, they called me and said that a room was found. Amazing. After all, 15 minutes ago all the rooms were occupied. What magic. I am attaching a photo below. The question is, how can an adult fit on this semblance of a bed? Mockery. Price/quality mismatch. And a complete scam. Be careful.