Mediterranean Blue

We stayed midJune so I expect it is much busier in high season. A very friendly family run hotel with several different buildings in both style and modernity. A low cost stay so no extras like pool towels or tea and coffee in the room but there is a kettle/iron+board/fridge and a decent hairdryer/shower gel, shampoo and soap. The little mini shop on site sells water(6 large bottles 3 euros) t- cloths and towels, some medicines and mosquito repellents and creams. There are plug in repellents in the room and filters can be bought. Not a bother this time of year. Tons of hot water but the shower could have been elevated by a glass screen not a curtain, however adequate. We had a double room with balcony, small kitchen area (cups and cutlery ) and front seating area. Mattress firm, air con good. There are suites for up to 6 persons or just a double room with a kitchenette. You will not need to dress for dinner as all meals are outside and casual, day and night, even swimwear. The small pool by the restaurant is well used with padded beds all around, no fighting for beds either. Nice music not too blasting. Drinks 4.50 large beer 4 large wine. There is a wine and a cocktail evening. Average pricing we thought. There is little entertainment, mainly themed food but there was a Greek night which was great. Food, traditional dancers, games, flames! ,dancing on tables and plate smashing. Everyone joined in it was a good atmosphere and then the young people dived into the pool, a very different night! Enjoyed. The hotel offers all kinds of trips, well priced. We went to Corfu town for 20 euros each which is more than the service bus which were unreliable, the stop 800 yards away and massive queues. In the weather, which was 30 plus everyday it was better on an air con coach. Well worth a visit some great buildings and views from the Fortress. Food wise- if you are a chips every night person then the half board buffet option is not for you. A small choice of maybe 3 mains and 3 veg, 2 carbs and always fruit and a dessert. Ice cream tubs and lollies sold too but not at the buffet. All were really tasty slow cooked meats ( succulent pork, slow roasted lamb or bbq chicken) marinades and of course maybe 3 salads, olives and dips too. Small choice but all delicious .There was a pizza night which was fabulously tasty -cooked outside in the stone oven. The buffet is chosen from a separate small room, same as breakfast (cooked and continental- many cakes and fabulous breads )and taken to the outside tables. Waiter service for the drinks. Of course the restaurant menu is available all day and has more Greek options and also burgers, steaks, pasta and many other dishes as well as paninis etc. From 8/18 euros pp approx. I would suggest paying for all drinks and food as purchased to avoid confusion and delay agreeing the total on departure. The larger rectangular south pool has it's own bar and seating area with around 40 sunbeds and new umbrellas. Set in a grassy area- again no rush for a sunbed at this time of year. The whole complex has grassy and floral areas which are well kept around all the various buildings. Wifi around the pool areas good. Rooms intermittent. The 'leisure' building could do with a revamp as there was a sofa, small book library, pool table and arcade machine alongside a couple of gym equipment machines and the baby toys. The baby pool being just outside the door to the rear of the dining area. A few cats hang around but not a problem, they are well behaved. The amount of peace and quiet you will get is entirely at the mercy of your neighbours. There were several 6+ groups, all different nationalities but very loud. Not the hotel's fault and to be fair there are many different areas you can escape to including the little beach down the side of the hotel. This has free sunbeds/brollys and very gentle slope in the water so good for kids. Not golden sand and well used beds but a lot of guests did go there. About 30 mins dusty walk up the rough road to the left of the hotel you can get to the beautiful golden sands of Arkoudillas beach. Sun bed and brolly 5 euros, small drinks shack but no toilets. Worth the walk as the same road splits to take you to the beach or up the hillside to a small ruin of a monastery with good views and then a downhill longer walk to the beach through the shady trees. We did not go into Kavos as the road was long, winding and dusty with no lights. Lots of the usual shops etc, eating places and many nightclubs, the young ones not arriving home till breakfast. Overall we had a tranquil holiday, could not fault the staff and in fact have never been anywhere so friendly, all were always ready to chat and share local knowledge. A more personal type of hotel and many guests return year on year.

I had a great visit at Med blue. Easy check-in process and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I will no doubt return! (the greek night is amazing!)