Returned from this hotel on 02/06/08 weather bit mixed first week so not much to do at hotel. I found the hotel ideal for a relaxing break, we are not ones to partake in the activities so can't comment on that. I think Mari at reception could do with a refresher course in hospitality and manners, quite abrupt and rude not just to me but I observed her in action with many of the guests. I requested a low floor with bay view, it was second floor but that is ground and reception level which was ideal. Didn't think much of the view though and wished I had gone for sea view

Rooms were adequate size and bathroom had all amenities good shower, mirror and hairdrier. Room was kept spotless and sheets were changed daily, pillows were like marshmallows very snug! No noise from either side occasional on corridor but generally well sound proofed. Free use of safe and fridge. Could have been more drawer space. My beef with hotels is the t.v. channels one english speaking and that was bbc world news so boring, but seven german speaking!!! if they can't get the channels why not pay per view. You always get someone saying "You don't go for the telly " but I like to come back to my room some nights around 10.30 and read and also be able to watch a film. Restaurant was spacious waiters were attentive and tables cleared quickly.

Food was fresh and well presented vast selection of fruit and cold dishes at breakfast, hot plate could have had more choice and could have been cooked better, the scrambled eggs were like they had just been shown the pan and to me were inedible, and I like mine quite loose. Fried eggs were cold and would have been better cooked to order. Now the boiled eggs were great you could put your raw egg into an egg boiler wander round and get the rest of your breakfast come back after five mins and the egg was perfect. No problem taking pieces of fruit for later from the restaurant. We ate a couple of times at night here and what we had was good we enjoyed it.

I think what sells this hotel is the location great outdoor views and the design of sun bathing areas. The pool area is very pretty with comfy seating and effinity pool. But we spent our days on the decked area by the sea. It's a big space but not crowded only limited brollys and beds, my husband swims each morning before breakfast and leaves his towel on a sunbed 'till we return around 9.30. There is the odd towel to be seen down there but be warned the towel man from the hotel was seen putting towels on beds for peolple at 7.30am!! The beach restaurant was really nice plenty of seating including comfy sofa, . The food here was excellent choose fresh fish or steaks to be cooked on the barby also self serve hot and cold dishes, I must say the sweets were delicious. I think the only drawback with Kontokali Bay hotel is the distance from the restaurants and shops which is only 10 mins to nearest one and thats it one! the next is another 10 mins and only 2 or 3 there in Kontokali. Gouvia is busier and has more choice but that is further still.

I think the hotel should consider a shuttle bus every hour as I would imagine for anyone with walking difficulties it could be a problem having to walk especially in the summer temperatures. They do provide a bus into Corfu Town but that is only once a day at 9.30am and has to be pre-booked the day before. The alternative is to take the local bus about 150yards from Kontokali Bay hotel but you have to cross a very busy road and there is no shade to wait in.
Taxis are quite pricey 15 euros into Corfu town but I love it there so cosmopolitan now lots of cafes shops etc. We ate out one night here lovely meal bit pricey but we enjoyed it. The taverna nearest the hotel was very good limited menu but cooked fresh to order and was always delicious just 20 euros for meal for two with salad water and wine. I must also mention Vissalis restaurant which is a small hotel in Kontokali centre the restaurant is situated at the rear of the property around the pool. At night it puts on greek dancing and the food and service is excellent made us feel very welcome.

I haven't been to Corfu for fifteen years not much has changed, I think the powers that be need to tidy up in places it gives a bad impression on arrival all the rubbish dumped round the streets not a pretty sight. All in all Corfu is a lovely island and the Kontokali Bay hotel was all I expected and would return in the future

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