Mareblue Beach

Adam Randall

We just got back from a fantastic stay at the Mareblue Hotel. I was slightly apprehensive having read some mixed reviews but those thoughts quickly feel away as we settled into our stay. The room we stayed in was a family room with a bunk bed for the children. I had previously read some negative comments about the rooms but our room looked like it had been recently refurbished and was done to a high standard. The food was great, we were there for a week and did not tire of the all inclusive offering. Drinks were also good, with a selection of cocktails on offer with wines, beer and local spirits also available. The site itself was lovely and spotlessly clean, with three swimming pools and we had no issues getting sun beds each day. There is not a huge amount going on outside of the resort, just a couple of bars and restaurants. However, this made the site feel incredibly safe and we had no concerns with our children (9 & 11) going off and doing their own thing. Finally, what makes the hotel is the staff. They are so are hard working and welcoming. We would not hesitate to return to this beautiful corner of Corfu again! (Just to add, there were lots of comments about mosquitos/wasps, may have been because we were at the start of the season but we didn’t encounter any issues!)

Ste

A lovely hotel, came here for mine and my husbands honeymoon and was well worth it. All staff are amazing. Food is delicious and the weather is perfect! Only thing that let it down was the ants and bugs that entered the room, when we arrived we had no bugs and the night we came back on the 1st day, it was covered. I think to improve there should be traps in the rooms and spray if required to use to get rid of them. But other from that a very enjoyable week here

Abhijeet Roy

Great location, very helpful staff and great service. It was a perfect vacation. I booked the vacation through Jet2 holidays, and it didn't disappoint us. The resort is at an hours  distance by bus from Corfu airport. We had to queue up for checking in. However, the staff were very helpful and delivered our luggage to our room. They also served refreshments while we were waiting to be checked in. The reception area is very modern and they also have a beautiful spa. The spa is a bit pricey, though, but it was worth it. The room we got was sea viewing and had a great view. The room itself was not the best but not too bad as well. The quality of the rooms could be improved, but I will still give it a 7 out of 10. The landscape was carefully built and was greatly maintained. The restaurant was very good and offered very good food. They had a vast variety of food and everyday changing menu. The restaurant staff was also very helpful. They also have two restaurants in the pool area, which serve Mediterranean and Italian food. The downfall is the all-inclusive drinks, which was not worth at all. Alcohol lovers would not like it. There was no whisky in their all-inclusive menu, and they had all the local alcohols. If you want to have any other alcohol that is not in their menu, there will be extra charge for that. But overall experience was good. There are small beaches just 100 meters walk from the resort and some restaurants and grocery stores as well. The restaurants were not open when I went there in April but were about to be opened as the tourist season was approaching. They also have a children's club where you can leave your kids for some hours to have fun. Overall, it was a very good experience.

Alena

The hotel left an exceptionally pleasant impression! I would especially like to mention the wonderful staff: everyone is very attentive and friendly, and the animators Gracie and Joy, along with their boss, are simply amazing. The food at the hotel is diverse and very tasty, and the selection of drinks caters to all tastes. The hotel's grounds are impressively beautiful: numerous palm trees and three spacious pools create a true paradise feeling. The only drawback is the weak internet in the rooms, but this is a minor issue compared to the overall experience. I definitely recommend this hotel for a vacation!

RJ M

I'm hoping this review clears up the opinion of this resort given the mixed feedback. *Rating* Firstly this is a 3 star hotel. Not a 4 star. Bellhop service is an expectation for a 4 star hotel and Mareblue does not offer this. No amenities also e.g. robes, slippers. No room service. I was travelling with family. We have an 8 month old and was placed on the second floor of the Goldfinger building. Everyday I had to carry the pram up two flights, not to mention bring all of our luggage ourselves without any help or offer from the hotel. Whilst checking out, I saw an elder family group having to carry their poor suitcases from reception to the other side of the hotel. *All inclusive* Mareblue is definitely all inclusive. Like other hotels they have a premium menu which isn't included, but all in all, there is a decent variety. See image of menu. *Room Quality* You pay for what you get, I had the superior double and suite with my family. This is the premium version of the other rooms available. This is probably why there are some complaints of the rooms being run down. There is an ant problem, bring some citronella as house keeping tend to resolve it...but they keep coming back. *Location* It's one hour away from the airport. So bare this in mind when traveling. The view of the Albanian mountains is breathtaking. There is a beach nearby also. *Wasps* Like any hot country, there are mosquitos...just bring your jungle spray. I went in April...didn't see much of an issue here like other reviews mention. *Food* There is a range like most all inclusive establishments. Depends on your pallet but the food was on the bland side. The most you'll wait is 2 mins before you're seated, and that's only because they are adjusting tables depending on your group size. Olives and Pizzeria - they say you have to book in advance but when you get there...it's already booked. Very silly behaviour in my opinion. Of course they back themselves with the clause of "subject to availability" but if you staying here. Contact the hotel in advance and you may get a spot. Margherita Pizza from the Pizzeria is available for lunch in the pool area so don't worry if there's no availability. *Entertainment* Garbage. They had a singer who could not sing, and there was bingo most nights. If you've ever watched the TV show Benidorm...that's basically what you get. The kids disco was fun for the kids. *Transport* The hotel offers a shuttle bus return service to certain locations e.g. Corfu old town return €15 pp (see images) you can also Google other transfer services nearby who are more expensive, but offer privacy. *Staff* The receptionists aren't that welcoming. They're probably overworked but given that this hotel is advertised as a 4 star, I expect better. The guest relations (blonde lady) was rude and unprofessional. They should get her another role because customer service isn't working. The bartenders and restaurant staff were really great. They made you feel welcomed. *Final notes* If you're looking for a getaway at a decent price, this is probably up your alley. Unfortunately for me, I was ready to leave the minute I got there. My holiday was during April half term, so availability for other hotels and villas was a myth. If there were options...I would have ditched Mareblue in a heartbeat.