Ibiscus Corfu

We had a week's cruise and then spent a week at this hotel (26th June to 3rd July). What an excellent choice that was. From the moment we arrived to the time we left we were made so welcome and all of the staff couldn't do enough for us. We were very lucky with our room allocation (519) and couldn't fault it as it had everything we needed. We had a few issues with house-keeping which we took up with reception (Sara and Eleni). On the day we left our cleaner came up to us and apologised which was a nice gesture. The hotel is in a lovely location, at the top of a hill via a narrow lane with beautiful views across the sea. The sunrises and sunsets are stunning too! The hotel is spread out with many different small blocks which only have 2 floors, there are also some rooms that have shared pools and the suites which each have their own individual pool. It is very easy to walk around the grounds and gardens, and there is also a "secret walk" opposite reception in a wooded area. There are plenty of steps so I wouldn't recommend this hotel for people with walking difficulties, but it meant we could walk off some of the calories from the lovely food! The hotel is slightly isolated but does provide a complimentary minibus to take guests to/from the village of Roda where there is a selection of bars, cafes, restaurants, shops and from where you can then catch a local bus to other parts of the island including Corfu Town itself. The main restaurant is just opposite reception and has a fantastic sea view. We thoroughly enjoyed our breakfasts and dinners here (we didn't normally eat lunch although shared a snack occasionally at the pool bar). There was always an excellent choice on offer, including the "live cooking" area, and we were very well looked after by the staff. We spent our days by the pool (the sunbeds were very comfortable as they had mattresses) and also on the grassy seated area nearby. There was never a problem finding a sunbed particularly as the hotel has a "do not reserve" policy. The pool bar was very popular and the staff couldn't have been more charming, even though they were very busy! It was great that you could help yourself to fresh cold water from the dispenser - and I often asked Christos or Niko to put some ice into our insulated mugs before adding the water. There is a fridge which is stocked with food (clearly labelled) with a selection of wraps, baguettes, fruit and salads. In addition there are "toastie sandwiches" - you just need to put them in the machine. There is also some hot food you can get if you're feeling peckish. This hotel is exactly what we needed after a week's cruise. It is very low-key although does provide some evening entertainment most nights. We particularly enjoyed Paula and George with their music/singing which had many guests dancing, including us! It's always great fun dancing with other people from different nationalities. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday but what made it extra special was the staff. Despite the extremely long hours they work, they were always smiling, polite, efficient but very friendly. Quite often the staff would have several roles during the day so might be serving you at breakfast and then at the bar in the evening. I cannot remember everybody but the ones that particularly stood out for us are Sara, Eleni, Coni, Antonia, Constantina, Vangellis, Christos, Niko, Dimitri and, of course, Kostas. A special thanks to these people for their patience when I tried to use some Greek words! We had a fantastic time and have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to anybody who is looking for somewhere peaceful and relaxing. Part of this hotel's charm is its individuality and Greek atmosphere - it definitely isn't part of a large chain so don't expect to be entertained all day. Just chillax and enjoy! We have some lovely memories to cherish from our stay, and attach a few photos of some of the staff. Hopefully we will come back again to make more memories. Thank you so much from Philippa and Pete.

Second visit to this Hotel my previous visit was in 2025 Loved it then and returned this year with my Sister all inclusive had a lovely room with a sea view. Room was clean and Tidy and Towels and sheets changed every day. Staff helpful and couldn't do enough for you. Lovely private beach and pool area . Had most of our meals in the pool bar lovely breakfaast, lunch and dinner. Snacks, drinks and Ice creams all available. Nicola was as usually really helpful.I remembered him from my previous visit. Beach towels were also available daily from the pool bar for the beach and around the pool. We also had some meals in the main dining room. The main Bar was also nice and Dimitri was as usual very sociable also remembered him from my previous Visit. Enjoyed the evening entertainment. I found all staff at the Hotel very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Vangelis was also very attentive and served us drinks while the entertainment was on. My sister and I would come back. Shuttle bus to Roda first Bus at 9:3O am and Last bus back at 11 PM. I think tzeenagers would prefer a more lively atmosphere but perfect for our age group. We booked a Sunset boat trip a the reception. We loved it.

We stayed at the Ibiscus for 1 week after a cruise. We chose a suite with its own pool which initially looked lovely. Sadly the first evening I had a shower the whole suite flooded, my husband actually slipped over as it was at least an inch high right from the bathroom to patio doors. Maintenance man came and used a plunger in bathroom which finally cleared but we were left with a flooded floor full of nasty mess. Someone from housekeeping came to mop up and she was surprised how deep it was and said something and went off, finally came back to try and mop up, we ended up sitting outside for almost 2 hours while a clean up of sorts took place. The following morning when it had dried out we were left with hairs and other disgusting stuff dried onto the floor which was still there when we left a week later. The cleaner would come in and do a half hearted mop and that was it. The bathroom had mouldy grout and under the bed was filthy. Our private pool had a scum mark all around and was full of sand that remained during our stay and to top it all there were ants outside on the patio and edge of pool which I think were made worse as it wasn’t swept the entire time we were there. Same dead beetle lying there that had been there on our first day. No one from management bothered to even check everything was ok after that. The safe didn’t work and our patio umbrella was broken which the maintenance man came and sort of stuck something in it so it was better but still wonky. Definitely not 5 star. Food was not great, usual tepid dining room (canteen) fair. Pool bar snacks were awful. Pizza worst I’ve tasted and everything had mayonnaise smothered over it before being wrapped so was soggy and disgusting. Thank goodness we didn’t go with our grandchildren as there was absolutely nothing there for them except the pool. Entertainment was a joke, old couple singing out of tune a few evenings and some sort of Greek dancers. Hotel has no where to walk but they do offer a minibus service into Roda which only takes 8 passengers so is usually full as everyone wants to escape the hotel. Views are stunning and the sea is lovely to swim in but the beach sun beds are appalling, again probably not even 2 star. All in all this hotel needs to decide who it wants to cater for but mainly needs to upgrade quality of food and cleanliness needs improvement and some better quality entertainment as you have very little choice to walk anywhere else, no nearby bars or tavernas. My husband had a theory that the entertainment was deliberately poor so everyone would go to bed early this saving the hotel money on the AI bar🤣 Not sure how they can justify an extra 15 euros a night tourist tax saying it is 5 star when clearly it isn’t. Another plus is you don’t have to wear a band around your wrist like most AI hotels but then again I doubt anyone would bother breaking in to get sub standard free food and drink anyway. I will end on a positive, bar staff and most of the restaurant staff were lovely and the hotel Wi-Fi was excellent.

The hotel is about 1hr away from the airport by transfer quite isolated with a 20 min walk to Roda but the hotel does provide transfers/returns to Roda every hour.You can catch a green bus from Roda to Corfu for about €5.Not much to do in the local area. Hotel- reception/ main bar area, quite small and could do with updating, one toilet for the whole area. Evening entertainment is in the main bar area but you have to get there early for a chair. Some chairs outside at the front for smokers and at the rear of the bar area. Dining room- next to reception and quite large plenty of tables no matter what time you go, clean and the staff are very good. Food- Well remember, this hotel caters for numerous nationalities hence, the food can be hit or miss and is the usual all inclusive buffet type. themed food nights , Mexican was probably the best night but generally a good reasonable selection with good salad options but don’t expect 5 star Mitchell food! Breakfast starts around 7am till 1030am but you can get a small selection of breakfast food at the pool bar from 1000-1130. You can arrange with reception for pack lunches. Drink- again all inclusive alcohol which is local but alright for a short period of time! Other options in the dining area for wine/beer, tea, coffee and sofa drinks which is self service. If you’re bringing young children then there is not much food selection for them or drinks. Guests- A lot of older couples, felt quite young even though we’re in our early fifties lol. Not many young children as there is not much for them to do at the hotel. Mix of different nationalities and everyone seemed friendly. Rooms- we had suite 1 which is classed as “suite with private pool” and is probably the largest room in the hotel hence try to get this one . Suites 1-5 have the private pools but 2,3,4 have smaller pool areas/rooms and less sun later in the day. Suite 5 also has a larger pool area but smaller room, so 1 and 5 are the best options plus the suites are very close to the main pool and the dining area. There were some suites with pools near to the beach at the far side of the hotel try to avoid these as they are too close to the beach/little sun on the pool area and a good walk away from most things in the hotel plus other rooms directly above them. The rooms could do with an update especially in the bathrooms but generally reasonable and the air conditioning is very good. Don’t leave it to late in the evening to get a shower or you’re have no hot water! The beds are very comfortable and you get daily bottles of water for the fridge plus fresh towels daily. With suite 1 you can nip through the hedge and it’s a 30 second walk to the pool bar which opens for drinks and beach towels around 1000. Just be mindful that the cleaners leave the doors to the pool area open for some reason? Pool/beach- The hotel is on the beach hence it’s a minute walk to it with plenty of sun lounges, the beach is mainly sand and the water is shallow to quite a distance out. Pool appears ok we didn’t use it much as we had the private pool. plenty of sun loungers available but a good hotel policy of no towels on beds in the morning stopping the usual issues!! The bar is very good, staff are very fast serving and good drink options, cocktails etc. You can fill water bottles up there too. The pool bar food is excellent, good selection of hot food, salads, sandwiches, cakes/fruit and ice cream. Staff- very friendly overall and willing to help. reception staff, bar staff and dining area staff going above and beyond to help you. Try not to upset the cleaners as they can be a bit abrupt!! Overall, a good hotel, excellent friendly staff, mainly suited for older couples, good reasonable food just needs a-little updating, here and there.

If you are looking for a well kept small resort and a peaceful retreat in beautiful Greece, this resort is for you. Our large group enjoyed a week in June 2025. Great pool, excellent poolside bar & nutritious array of food items at midday. Beautiful marble floors and bathroom, wonderful king sized bed, mini fridge and safe in our room with a view of the Ionian Sea. Bottled water supplied every day. One dining room with a beautiful ocean view serves three buffet meals each day. The food was the best we had on our whole vacation. Vast fresh selections, homemade breads and soups, hot dishes and desserts. Ocean access was safe and easy. Small sand beach, shallow ocean and a dock. Front desk staff went above and beyond! Laundry service was inexpensive and great. Free Shuttle service to Roda, 10 mins away, was much appreciated. ❤️

We have recently returned from a 10 night stay here as four adults and one infant staying in two seats view rooms. This hotel should 100% be an adults only hotel, it does not in anyway cater for infants or children of any age. The views of the sea are stunning, our room appeared clean until we had to move the bed to retrieve a toy and WOW it was thick in dust and rubbish - definitely had not been cleaned under there for a while it at all! The rooms are all marble tiles as well as the balcony making the floor extremely slippery, a few people had falls during our stay due to this. The food was OK it’s hot if you go in when the buffet starts if not it’s a typical buffet where it’s kept under hot lamps so just about warm. There is no section for children and whilst our little one eats a varied diet we did struggle and he ate predominantly pasta or rice every day we ate in the buffet. The snack bar again is OK, there was nothing other than fruit to accommodate our little one though so meant we couldn’t opt to have lunch there. The drinks were ok! All local and served in really basic plastic cups around the pool but glasses are provided of an evening. Room tax you pay as 5* as that’s the hotels official rating - having stayed in other 5* hotels both in Greece and beyond I would rate it a 3* for its food/drinks I think it gets a 4 from other tour operators for the purpose of the views only. Entertainment is limited to a few nights a week and is all aimed at adults no children’s entertainment is offered. Like I said earlier on it should definitely be an adults only hotel, if our little one was any older we would have struggled to keep him entertained. We went into Roda on several occasions and there is a selection of restaurants and bars. The hotel provides a free shuttle bus we akeo walked during the day it’s about 20 minutes from the hotel. We won’t be returning to this hotel and think it really needs looking at in terms of what rating it’s advertised at and what you receive whilst staying.

Official 5 star rating, this because of the private beach, swim up rooms, small gym and spa. In real life, in need of a big make over, SAFETY WARNING...all rooms have marble floors which means when wet are like ice bathrooms, terrace and around swim up pools, I've slipped twice. Rooms look clean but looks deeper, mould behind sinks and damp walls, underneath the beds was months of dirt, Pools need to be drained and cleaned, the main pool was cloudy, pool bar looks scruffy, snacks have no made on use by dates been in a fridge for days just awful. Main restaurant is no better, bland overcooked, dry been cooked then reheated, most is cold, we went to Roda to eat as the hotel food wasn't good, restaurant manager wasn't bothered said what you want me to do..your job!! Good bits,... we couldn't find any Never in a million years is this hotel 5 star, book elsewhere

Very disappointed hotel nice excellent sea views thats where it ends.every meal time food cold cheap cuts of meat ect.scuffy beach weeds everywhere needs digging up it's a mix of dirt and sand never seen a beach like it.will not go back to corfu it needs major investment and so stuffy cars left to rot at the road side and over flowing bins .this hotel is not a five star I would class it as a three star ⭐⭐⭐

This is not a 5 start Hotel , at Best a 3 star. . I was asked to pay 105 Euros on arrival for the tourism Tax , I have seen better 3 Stars in Roda by the sea myself now . My advice is read all the reviews for the last 2 years . On arrival at the front door Smokers outside and impossible to enter this hotel at any time ,without this EVERY time i had to enter Smoke !! ," Rep's ","Staff", & Guests etc it was APPALING . On the outside terrace where one may have a drink before dinner or after, Ashtrays on every table Smoke every where, This also " Wafts up to the outside dining terrace " so i had to move twice when i was eating outside . All the tables with sun loungers around the pool also have ash trays . Most Hotels now have a Designated Smoking area , WELL AWAY from others because of Health reasons this smoke every where was ghastly , i have even stayed in Hotels where there is not smoking anywhere near the Hotel . The private beach is all pebbles and stones and messy, the loungers are the cheapest & about 6 inches off the ground . The first day i tried the " Snack Bar at the Pool as i arrived after lunch,, HORRIBLE Luke warm chips/pizza / Wrap ,there was NOTHING there i would eat at home nothing above 2 star.... In the dinning room the buffet Food is 3 star, the hot dishes are tasteless & sauce overt to disguise poor quality food ,Lots of processed meat and cheese . "Seafood Night" was an over cooked Salmon ( personally i dont call that Seafood). Greek night with Lamb off the bone , ran out at 20.10 pm when the dining room closes at 21.30pm . All the wines in the dinning room are from a Tap chilled/cold even the Red Wine . I do not know a 5 start hotel that serves Red wine cold . I would call it Canteen style food .The only thing with any taste was from the Pastry Chef who clearly had been trained & the Greek Staff , Andrea. Dimitri and the Shuttle bus Driver .................. However ,Sadly one day when i used the shuttle bus to go down to the town, i was physically pushed by a guest in the mini bus., a woman over 50 who was just RUDE, On my return journey back to the Hotel that day ,the same guest & her Husband and two others BARGED in front of 3 of us whilst waiting politely to get on, I have NEVER EVER stayed in any Hotel at my age over 60 where i have met RUDE guests in queues .The Televisions are all set up in German and only one English Station!!! . (I asked if this set5up could be change and the answer was no it couldn't ). ............. The Gym and The Pool were the things that appealed to me when i chose the hotel . NO the Gym was not open until 09.00am ( ( it is under reception/Lobby very small ......noise would not be an issue as there is so little equipment in there , it is not manned so i did not see what it cannot be open ,i wanted to use it before breakfast not after I've eaten . The Communal Pool was FREEZING and small , everyone who shared the swim up pools said they were freezing . The Room was adequate, (The Hotel Faces North so you are not likely to get a sunny balcony) . With the Tea Coffee making tray you get 2 small Tea cups NO SAUCERS , i repeatedly had to ask for various things. EVERY TIME i left my room i locked the French windows , every time i came back the chambermaid had left them open .....not very 5 star ! It had absolutely no appeal to me to stay around the hotel . Luckily i have travelled a lot and i had the knowledge , to go out every day , find places to eat Greek Food , Hire a Bike , Get a Bus ., Walk and see the area and some of Corfu . I spoke to others guests that also said there is no way this was a 5 start Hotel , There were areas that were difficult slopes / Steps , so the hotel would not suit all abilities .They also hired Cars and got out and tried to make the most of their holiday . I dont not think this Hotel is at all geared up for children , the beach would not suit them and certainly the pool is not a big enough area , maybe if you had a swim up pool but you are sharing those with other rooms where people are sitting and relaxing . The Owners need to take a long hard look at " Whom " their clientele is , "whom" they wish to attract . The Owners of The Hotel and whom ever markets the Hotel, and the companies using the Hotel need to Looks at their Budget and put more money in to some Quality Food and Bin the All inclusive , make it a Half board Hotel and Improve the quality of what you are selling people and go and stay in some 5 star Hotels . 5 star Food is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT .

Had a lovely stay in May, weather was mostly good. Definately a more chilled hotel, music on by the pool. Some evening entertainment but nothing crazy. Shout out to Kostas, Nikos and the other pool bar and restaurant staff for making me feel welcomed and comfortable as a solo traveller. I spoke to multiple couples who had returned for many years and spoke very highly of Kostas and the team. I didnt catch the lady's name from the shop but she was also so lovely and welcoming. Rooms clean - Maria was so friendly always saying good morning to all the guests. Food was always good, hot and something different every day. Rayya spa was clean and welcoming. Ibrahem gave a lovely massage, very professional and friendly. Would highly recommend.

We stayed in two swim up rooms. From start to finish the staff have looked after us and been so kind and helpful. Our son has severe autism and he has been made so welcome, together with his food allergies we are not the easiest guests! The hotel have made our holiday such a lovely memorable experience. Beautiful views, sea is lovely and warm - but bring beach shoes as the shore is quite pebbly but once you’re in its beautifully sandy and shallow. Food is not 5 star but there is a great variety and it was tasty with healthy options too. We felt the all inclusive package was good value, definitely book the free taverna night. Thank you Hotel Ibiscus!