Apollonion Asterias Resort and Spa

Large resort, very well maintained and gardens kept tidy, some slight contours (managable), lifts to floors of apartments. Stayed in Asteris side of resort, upgraded upon arrival to junior suite for wedding anniversary and wine and fruit in room (lovely touch). Room very nice, usb sockets, nespresso machine, A/c powerful, bed very comfy (2 singles together), spotless, good shower and toiletries provided daily and cleaned well daily. Stayed mainly around Asteris pool as seemed slightly more "adult"- although very quiet due to mid Sept. Pool towel/ bar service at Asteris with the dynamic duo good and very friendly service, their teamwork is worth mentioning , not full capacity due to wind down and you could get a sunbed pretty much wherever you wanted to sit,we were A.Incl. and felt slightly disappointed and in some ways felt worse of, reason being half board guests seemed to get better service in particular at the bars of an evening, AI had premixed bottles with cocktails (okish mixes) where as "paying HB guests" had int.branded made cocktails and larger beers and it felt a little out of sorts noticing HB guests had more focus from waiting staff and there was a delayed response to AI guests, this was also the same when going to the bar to bypass the longer wait, just spoilt the vibe a little and seemed at odds. Evening entertainment, on a wind down and only keyboard and singer at one bar seen (same routine) a few days apart- not good, shame as the resort (apart from a few beach bars nr xi beach approx 500m away) is remote, would have liked to seen a little more things on, as opposed to going into Lixouri (13 euros one way, bus 2 euros last use 3.15pm). Food at main restaurant always cooked well and fresh salads well presented and tasty, not huge variety but always something to eat (as others have mentioned), would benefit from themed nights, didn't see much in the way of "show cooking", as listed as to the definition of this, yes chefs behind stations were cooking items and topping up things like chicken and risotto but they where grilling and stirring pots etc. Pizzas were good and tasty, small selection for desserts, fresh fruit and help yourself ice cream all nice. We did venture to the Italian (reservation rqd) alacarte and food was ok and service ok, but to be honest felt main restaurant was just as good and it didn't "feel special" as limted if using the aI voucher although pasta ragu tasty. Breakfasts and lunch sessions were good and the snack bar nice change for lunches with wraps etc. We didn't use the waterpark but will be nice for kids big and small with small bar and toilets (toilets always immaculate across the site during our stay). Wife had a massage-enjoyed this. Reception staff helpful and informative. Hired a car for 3 days from Mercury just outside the hotel, great to see the other areas of a beautiful island, Myrtos beach, Assos, Fiskardo, Sami, Argostoli etc-able to take on the ferry to cut journey time less than 10euros per

We’ve been coming to this hotel for many years and it never fails. Great facilities, relaxed atmosphere and friendly attentive staff.

For an advertised 5* hotel we found this to be very disappointing. We paid for 2 weeks and expected to get a 5 star service, however. We had long waits for drinks and at times over looked completely. Just rolls and ice cream at the top bar available if you are on all inclusive. If you wanted anything else you had to walk to the bottom pool. Food descriptions lacking, didn't show anything to warn people with allergies. Lack of entertainment. Aqua Aerobics only twice in 2 weeks. No pool volley ball. Evening entertainment poor. But lots of sunbeds and no need to get up at 5am to reserve them. Only 2 trips were available where there was collection from the hotel. Any other trips involved a taxi and ferry ride first. Paper take away cups in the room !! Coffee/tea supplies not always replenished. Had to keep reminding cleaner. We would have preferred a decent cup to have a proper cup of tea. If you got a cup from the restaurant they were small and the cleaners would take it away. No teaspoons with cups in the restaurant or rooms only wooden sticks in room and wooden spatula for ice cream in rerestaurant. We asked for small spoons and took 20 mins before they appeared. Had to use the machine to get a drink. Only 4 times in 2 weeks were we offered drinks from the jugs and when asked for another they never came back. Food itself was pretty much the same each day and not very hot and would go cold quickly. Tourist tax high £210 for 14 nights. Hotel, grounds and pool was exceptionally clean. Majority of the staff were polite, but we did hear one girl on reception being very rude to 2 ladies who were complaining about their patio area being extremely dirty and dark due to the trees outside. Our room was what we booked, which had a balcony overlooking the pool. Italian restaurant was lovely but we felt it was a bit rushed, no time to digest your courses. We didnt try the greek one as there was greek food in the main restaurant. Would we return. Possibly not we like to spread our wings.