P H
Have just returned from a week in this hotel. It’s safe to say I was very sceptical on arrival after reading lots of mixed reviews.
Yes, the hotel is dated and there are a lot of stairs / slopes, however, I feel this is just the norm in this area.
The staff were all so friendly, the chef especially went above and beyond to ensure people had a good meal. The food was all cooked very well, and we didn’t go hungry at all!
The views from this hotel are amazing, we booked a luxury bungalow with a mini pool and it was worth every penny.
The beds are fine, albeit some of the pillows are very uncomfortable, but we did get a couple of softer ones on request so wasn’t too much of a problem.
All in all we would return to this hotel.
Elina Gyllecrantz
Wonderful service from staff, gorgeous view overlooking the bay and tasty food as part of the all inclusive service. Rooms are comfortable but somewhat outdated decor. Overall a fantastic experience.
Steve -
Rooms are a bit dated.
More should be done by the staff regarding the noise by guests in corridors at night as the rooms are not soundproofed. Lots of guests complained about noise one night but nothing was done.
Food options are good for meat eaters, but not a lot of choice for vegetarians unless you ask.
Location is great and has stunning beaches nearby, and I would highly recommend hiring a boat to explore the area.
Ste Abbott
Writing this waiting for my transfer from the hotel.
This was a solo trip to get away from it all for some peace and quiet and I couldn't of picked a better place than Paleokastritsa, it is just beautiful.
I had mixed anticipations about the hotel as had read the reviews beforehand, I've worked in the hotel industry all my life, I'm also a qualified chef, so I feel I can judge a place pretty well......
I'd give this hotel an overall rating of 7.5/10 which is pretty good, and a fair reflection of its pros and cons. I'm not too fussy, I just expect what I've paid for, and I think I got that.
The rooms were decent, nice high ceilings, beds and towels changed on a daily basis, but bathroom very small. THE VIEW WAS THE BEST IVE EVER HAD, and this is their pot of gold.
The food was of a basic standard, but the selection was great I found, bit like nans old cooking or old school coach party meals, the desserts were the winner, and of course you could help yourself to as much as you wanted and I did eat well, but near to 7 days you'll start seeing similar dishes.
Watch out for the lamb, which looks like a stew but it's basically a stock pot and full of tiny bones.
Overall I think they did the best they could on a strict budget.
The service all round was very good, particularly the restaurant manager, the 2 guys who looked like brothers with dark hair and beards were particularly friendly.
Receptionists were all quite nice as well and breakfast staff were attentive.
The only downfall was the music from the bar. I'm by no means a party pooper but it was so loud on the first few nights, 1 night went on till 3am very loud, I must add I was in a room on the 1st floor quite near to the lobby so for others further down perhaps this wouldn't be an issue.
After that it quietened down a notch, not sure if they had had a tip off by other guests who weren't happy, but with the entertainment going on and basically a residential bar that's open until approx 2am this is where trying to keep everyone happy will be hard.
Hotel caters for all ages, there was plenty of young people there enjoying themselves, pool tables downstairs for 2 euros a play.
Yes there are areas of the hotel which aren't as pleasant as some, it does need a bit of tlc but by no means as bad as some of the reviews have mentioned.
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and just want to say thankyou, and hope to see you again next year!!!
Steve
JOHN CHAPPLE
First the positives. Superb location, Friendly staff, only had B& B but that was very good.
Now, you have to climb 23 steps to enter the hotel, with or without your luggage.The cleaning left an awful lot to be desired - we would go so far as to say it was down right dirty in some places.Mirrors, and glasses were smeared floors were grubby. The Hotel is desperately in need of ,a refurbishment. With a little bit of investment and attention to certain areas this could be the best Hotel in a truly beautiful area of Corfu. come on !