Rodostamo Hotel & Spa

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The staff are the kindest and loveliest people, I would say that is the best aspect about staying here. We stayed in a panoramic superior bungalow room 421. We actually viewed other rooms and I am very glad this is the one we were allocated, the view was the best we have had in any hotel we have stayed in. Glorious sunrises and sunsets and the balcony got the sun from am to pm. The gym, the heated pool, the main pool and bar are all wonderful, the lunch in the bar area was great and well priced. We stayed half board, the breakfast was brilliant, so many choices, fresh juices, food cooked fresh and nice and hot, the staff were so lovely. A special mention here for our favourite staff member Ionela, the best smile and remembered everyone’s coffee/tea order every morning. She made every morning a delight. Because we were there end of season, we had our first 3 meals as the buffet and the last 4 meals in avalle restaurant at the water front, I cannot tell you how delighted we were to have this the last 4 nights, the restaurant is top class (reviewed separately), we were very underwhelmed with the buffet. Drinks are expensive, a 200ml coke is 4 euros. Cocktails start at 12 euros. My top tip is to rent a car - you need one to stay most places in Corfu in all honesty, we had the most amazing days out travelling to beaches and Corfu town. I would have felt very isolated if we didn’t have the car, there isn’t much to do around the hotel. There is a small mini market about a 10 min walk away. Our only negatives were the evening buffet (but we were there very end of season with about 10 other people so may be different when it’s busy!), on the first night our jacuzzi wasn’t turned on which was disappointing that no one had checked before our arrival so it wasn’t hot enough to use, and lastly which is of course no fault of the hotel but just to be aware - because it’s beautifully located on the water front, mosquitos are a real issue. I was covered in bites within 24 hours. Bring some spray! All in all, a wonderful fun stay in a stunning resort with lovely staff, I would certainly return again.