Grecotel LUX ME Costa Botanica

Lovely setting, friendly staff, super spacious resort. Easy to walk along beach to better restaurants if you prefer to get out of the complex. Water park was the highlight for my son, the staff there are excellent and really look out for safety. Completely disagree with any comments around service, drinks were fast and rooms clean. The rooms are a little basic but not unpleasant, there was a small sense of damp in ours but nothing to get worried about. The sea is so stunning, if I were being really picky they should do more in the evenings by the beach, the sunset is out of this world looking over the bay. Do walk along the beach and try the restaurants in the village, particularly if you like fish and seafood, the resort is too light on those choices. It’s a solid resort, exactly as advertised, not four seasons luxe but also not that price. Would recommend for a great place to have a fun rest. Please get out and see Corfu, it’s heaven

This was a wonderful family hotel from the moment you step into reception you were made to feel special.We arrived late at 2am with a four year old.The reception we received was excellent.A refreshing drink was offered.Than we were given a menu to have a light meal.The service was unbelievable.We had a spotless room on the ground floor .The housekeeper who came every day took such pride in there work.We download the app before we came and made a booking in the Asian Italian and Greek restaurant A special thank you to Diamtreo who was so friendly made such a fuss of our daughter and gave us outstanding service Also Nicky who was so attentive.My daughter attended the kids Club and fell in love with Maria and Tania who did her hair played games with her and did many colouring together The children pool had slides in and was again spotless.This hotel deserve it's 5 star rating.They was another pool for children this one had no slides but was nearly on the private beach.You can only book theme restaurant Greek Asian Italian once.The buffet on the other nights was excellent with plenty of choice.This hotel had its own square were we saw the greek dancing and acrobats.My only complaint was should booked for 14 instead of 7.Thank you for a wonderful stay

We had an amazing holiday and truly enjoyed every moment of our stay. This is one of the best all- inclusive resorts we’ve visited, especially for families with children. The hotel has a calm and relaxing atmosphere, making it the perfect place to unwind while the kids have fun. There are plenty of activities and entertainment for children, so parents can also enjoy some well- deserved relaxation. The food was fresh, varied and delicious every day, with something for everyone. The rooms and all public areas were spotless and very well maintained. In addition the services of spa was excellent. It offers great facilities in a beautiful and tranquil setting, making it the perfect place to spend time. What made our stay even more memorable was the amazing staff. Everyone was warm, friendly and always happy to help us. Their kindness and professionalism made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. We highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a family- friendly, all inclusive resort that offers the perfect combination of relaxation, great food, excellent hospitality and outstanding facilities. We would definitely come back! Thank you for all!

Great hotel, the staff are very friendly, food excellent, all inclusive very good, rooms and facilities great, would highly recommend, very clean, close to town.

Just came back from spending 10 nights at this hotel. The staff really make this hotel a great stay, they honestly can't do enough to help you, and are always smiling. The location is about an hour from Corfu airport and is right on the beach. All the restaurants are lovely, but we did find the buffet a little boring and repetitive. Highly recommend the Fine Dining restaurant which was exceptional. The resort has a few pools, the biggest is by the sea and has a bar, restaurant and toilets next to it. All pools open at 10am as they clean them every morning and there is no rush to find a sunbed, also there is plenty of shady areas. The bar staff constantly come round taking your drink orders and deliver them to you nothing is too much trouble. The beach area is nice, there is a bar, ice cream and crepes. Also, free towels can be collected by the pool and beach so you don't need to bring your own. There are tennis and padel courts, and a great water slide area with lots of lounges and places to relax. The only downside for us, our personal view, is that the evening entertainment wasn't brilliant, but it didn't ruin our holiday as we don't choose a resort purely for evening entertainment. I highly recommend a visit to the Spa. I have to say it is one of the best spa's I've been to overseas, and it is exactly like the photos on the website. The moment you walk in, the ladies that work there are exceptional, so kind and lovely, nothing is too much trouble. Special thanks to Papouli Lila and Elena who were so wonderful and helpful, they made me and every guest I saw come in feel so welcome, nothing was too much trouble. I highly recommend going and seeing the spa, you can use the facilities for only €25 for the day, which is unheard of in many overseas and local spa's. They also have weekly offers on various treatments, we had 30% off a selection of treatments and all beauty products and perfumes. We had a facial and massage and they were lovely the therapists were very good and the treatment rooms are divine. You can test the beauty products before you buy and they are very knowledgeable about them so you know you are getting what is right for you and your skin. Keep up the good work ladies, you are a credit to the hotel amd we miss you..🥰

We've stayed at more luxurious hotels before, and at hotels with better and more varied food, but this one had the genuine charm and atmosphere of a traditional Greek village. The all-inclusive package was possibly one of the best we’ve ever had, with a very wide selection and all high-quality products. The swimming pools were absolutely stunning, and every single member of the staff, from first to last, was incredibly friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and would definitely return.

The experience in overall was really great. The facilities, the pools, the beach, food, beverages all really good. I would like to give a big thanks to Vasilikia & Vera two of the cleaning ladies who kept our room clean everyday and helped us with all the amenities needed during our stay. We will be coming back for sure.

We did a wine tasting in the hotel with Georgia. We had a great time, she has a lot of knowledge and passion for the wines. For people who don't drink you can have alcohol free wines to taste. If you are staying in the hotel I would recommend doing this. You learn more about the Greek wines and in less than 1 hour.

We have just holidayed at the all inclusive Costa Botanica Greece and have really enjoyed our stay. 4 adults and 2 children age 3 and 8 months The complex was immaculately clean and staff so helpful friendly and polite with nothing ever too much trouble. The food in the restaurant and lunch bars around the complex is excellent and very high standard. The on-site water park is an absolute gem and although busy with families enjoying the area never felt crowded and has an excellent food area. Other pools around the complex are very relaxing with plenty of sunbeds to enjoy My particular favourite was the infinity pool. I have to say I have never stayed in a hotel before that has such welcoming staff -that go over and above to serve all guests with nothing too much trouble.

This is an amazing place to stay . For Families and couples alike . Absolutely 5*quality . Stunning location , The friendliest of staff - at every level , nothing is too much trouble . Peaceful , quiet yet with lots to do if you choose . Good excellent 4 à la carte restaurants to visit . Wonderful .

A perfect holiday for a family with a small child. The resort has a large territory with its own beach, a water park, and numerous swimming pools. The food was excellent, and the staff were attentive, friendly, and welcoming. The location is picturesque and peaceful. The room was comfortable and well-equipped with a coffee machine, air conditioning, and a hairdryer. There were no real drawbacks. If I had to be picky, I would say that the bathroom could use a few more hooks. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!

We have just returned from a fantastic holiday at Costa Botanica as a family of two adults and a two-year-old. We were given a room upgrade which was a lovely surprise and very much appreciated. The resort is really beautiful with lots of greenery and attention to detail. The pools are lovely- plenty of choice and the waterpark is brilliant with a lovely lazy river. There are lifeguards at every pool and also at the beach. We never had any issues finding sunbeds but I imagine it may be different during summer holidays. There is plenty for kids to do and our toddler had the time of her life. The staff are lovely and very helpful, the beach is gorgeous and the beach bar is great too. The main square is a pleasant place to chill in the evenings with table service for drinks and a general nice vibe. The food was good, no complaints and lots of choice. There was always lots of fresh fruit and salad, you can build your own or choose pre-prepared ones which were all delicious and there are plenty of meat and seafood options, I had some delicious grilled prawns with the shells on, mussels, fried anchovies etc. There are also plenty of options for more fussy eaters- pizza, chips, spaghetti Bolognese, chicken goujons etc. There are two snack bars and creperies/ ice cream stations which are great if you want lunch on the go or while you're at the pool and don't want to have to go back to your room, get dressed and go to the buffet restaurant. The snack bars provide things like sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, gyros, salads, chicken nuggets, chips, pizza etc and there are also self serve beer stations. The cocktails are great and there are lots of options. We also did the wine tasting with Georgia which was fantastic and Georgia was very accommodating and provided drinks and snacks for our daughter while we sampled the wines. The a la carte restaurants were very nice (we went to all but the fine dining as they do not allow children). Mosquitoes were not as bad as expected having read previous reviews although we did always use repellant and I was bitten maybe 6 or 7 times. Considering I am usually eaten alive, this was a positive for me. Our toddler was not bitten at all and I only saw a couple of wasps which were not a nuisance. At one point, we lost power in our room and when we reported it, they sent someone to fix it straight away. The only minor negatives were the drinks service which was very slow at times. We were not bothered about having much to drink but if I had been on a couples or group holiday we may have been slightly more annoyed. The buffet restaurant was sometimes understaffed with tables lacking cutlery and glasses and at one point there was no high chair available for our toddler so we had to leave and go back later. We also requested a baby bath as we only had a shower in our room and it took two days and several reminders for it to be delivered to our room (although they were very apologetic). Having said all of this, we would have absolutely no hesitation in returning to the resort.

We had a lovely photoshoot with Maria who made us feel very comfortable and Alejandro who organised everything. Highly recommend!

Just back from our third visit to Costa Botanica and already trying to book a 4th! This place is perfect for us because- All inclusive - excellent range of restaurants and food choices. Premium drinks. Laid out like a little village - feels spacious and surrounded by trees and land. On the beach - beach bar, great swimming Staff are so helpful and friendly - excellent! Grecotel app - books restaurants in advance and get info. Also you can communicate via whatsapp to ask questions or make requests We love to relax and switch off. We are a couple without kids and we go in early June or September so I can’t comment on what it’s like during the school holidays or the family experience. But if you want a quiet, relaxing holiday where you feel looked after and can fully switch off - try in these months. Huge thanks to everyone at Costa Botanica for another fabulous holiday. Particular mention to the staff at the pool bar who work incredibly hard all day. (We spent most of our time lying by the pool sipping Mai Tais) The service is excellent! Friendly and welcoming. In fact all the staff in this complex are excellent and we really felt like they wanted us to have a great trip.

Our stay at Costa Botanica was excellent. Overall the resort has a very relaxed feel. The grounds are big so it never feels busy or crowded and has a really lovely atmosphere. Food and drink overall was very good both at buffet and specialty restaurants. Creps & ice cream at the beach is great. Room was lovely, we stayed at Yucca's Residence. Hotel overall is really family friendly. Preordering all the equipment you need is easy and it’s all there when you arrive. Being able to hire a buggy is great as you don’t have the hassle of taking one to airport. The aqua parks children’s pool is great and my daughter would have stayed in it all day. There’s also a children's toilet block at the pool separate to adults. Contacting the hotel via WhatsApp for any requests is really easy and messages are answered very quickly. Staff are all lovely but special mention to Georgia - the wine tasting session was great & you were always welcoming at breakfast. Also the kids club staff are really good. As per previous reviews we did get some insect bites. But hotel provides plug in and spray in the room, we did also take our own. Although we've stayed at lots of lovely hotels previously, this is the first we have stayed at that we would definitely want to go back to.

If I was only basing this review on the resort it would be a 5 star review. We came as a large group and people aged 4 to 66. We arrived in the middle of May half term so the resort was full when we arrived and slowly emptied out toward the end of the stay. Overall it’s a lovely resort, right in the beach, great range of pools. The great things: Range of pools , and the the water park too. The kids pool at the water park looks great and if we had come a couple of years ago I can imagine would have spent a lot of time there (although no bar up by the water park, just soft drinks and a bit of food). We spent the first day at the water park and the kids loved the lazy river and slides. Palm pool, this was great, and had service to your lounger so could properly veg out. Beach bar, great place to chill and look out to the sea, has a bar and table service, as well as ice cream (must have been 10 flavours) and crepes. Was lacking any other food (website says BBQ but there wasn’t) À la Carte restaurants, a great addition to any all inclusive, we were able to eat 4 nights à la carte, which was a nice change from the buffet. The Asian was the best in my opinion. Not so great: Like I said 5* for the resort overall but our room wasn’t the best we had a family room with two bedrooms, we were in the main building nearest the main buffet so great for location but our room wasn’t a bit tired. Main gripes: our aircon was really bad, it only had fan speed control so we couldn’t turn the temperature down, they sent someone to try to turn it down and he got into the ceiling and stuff but I can’t say it was any better once he was finished.. maybe 1 degree. (Our other rooms had better aircon so I guess it’s the luck of the draw). The layout of the rooms has clearly been changed at some point with a door blocked up, which meant all of the light switches seemed to be in the wrong place, spent half the time flicking switches to get all the lights off. Also in the main bedroom we had no side lamps or anything for the bed, so it was either full lights on or off. Other than that the room just didn’t have the modern feel of the pictures on the website. Buffet meals were fine, they had a nice rotation of food, but on busy days there was a queue to get into the buffet, as long as 20 minutes at breakfast, it seemed to be because they like to take everyone to their table but I’d rather skip the formalities and find one of the many free tables myself and not queue.