Popi Star

Οι παροχές ήταν μέτριες, χρέωσαν το air condition με 40 βαθμούς!! Δε θα το συνιστούσα....

As usual I would say do your homework before booking anywhere and that this is our experience only. This is a very pleasant 2 star hotel and we had a very nice stay. The public areas are clean and walls are well painted, everything was in good order. The breakfast area was fine (you could take breakfast out into the covered bar area) and the choice for breakfast was certainly enough. Sliced bread, fresh bread for cutting, toasting machine, jams, etc. A few things in the hot tray always included boiled eggs and mini croissants, also other cold items; we generally found something to eat and had no complaints. The roofed bar/seating area at the front of the hotel was pleasant and the pool/lounge area at the back and side of the hotel was fine and clean. The pool bar was reasonably priced and the pool itself was squarish with a 2.5 metre deep end, not too cold once in for a bit. Our rooms were very pleasant, clean and spacious enough (see pics) with a nice balcony. The safe was too small for our iPads but enough for passports, wallets and the like. The fridge worked but opened out at the end of the bed and was awkward to use, we found full size water bottles too tall for the main body which did not have shelves. We had a problem with a toilet seat which cracked in use as not centred properly but we told them and it was promptly replaced by a brand new one in a short time, extra pillows provided also in short time; very happy with the response. We booked with TUI and so automatically had free air conditioning BUT I would double check re cost if you are booking via a different site. The staff were all very nice and friendly and we had no issues as they were not at all rude to us (young lad on reception was particularly smiling and helpful, a credit to the place). Saying hello with a smile and a bit of chat works wonders as usual, good morning to the cleaning ladies and to reception and to the lads on breakfast who always smiled and said good morning, etc. A stony-face or scowl seemed to be the setting for some guests but this is not us. All in all we had a very nice stay.

This is a strange one to call. On the pro side, its in a great location, breakfast is repetitive but fine and plenty for all, room is kept very clean. On the cons side, it has a very unwelcoming feel. The woman on reception with long dark hair is the rudest person I have ever come across. She completely ignored us for 5 mins when checking in and just stands smoking when you enter the hotel without a glance. The lad however with a beard is a delight and very helpful. Apart from him nobody glances at you. The pool area is a strange set up too, tucked in a corner with beds one side. Our room 119 had a view of a patch of grass and a brick wall. Gouvia has plenty of restaurants mostly only open after 6pm but only 3 bars and 1 of them was hardly open so in the day it was a bit of a ghost town apart from the Tudor bar which has an expat feel but the barman that brings the drinks round is lovely and the drinks are very reasonable. There is a nice walk along the marina and back through a small village. The Thai/chinese opposite the hotel is lovely, its gets very busy. We had lovely meals in all of the restaurants that we ate in, Mythos, Vergina, Romeo, Moukas. We hired a car 55 euros for the day and went to Old Perithia it was very interesting. Took the bus to Corfu town from the stop to the left of the big green supermarket on the same side of the road. In conclusion I would say, if this is a cheap 1 week break and not your main holiday like us then its ok, if its your only holiday find somewhere more interesting.