Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa

Stayed 7 nights, couple, garden-view room, half board. Room was underwhelming for the price - bathroom was tight and small, with limescale on the bath. Not the luxury feel we expected. The whole resort has a "grabby" vibe - there's even a flashy jewellery store slap in the middle of the hotel. It felt like they were more interested in selling to us than letting us relax. Evening entertainment was a low point - an average saxophone player followed by a band that was way too loud, killing any chance of a relaxing evening. We ended up leaving the hotel most nights for Harry's Taverna and a nearby pool bar instead, both far better for atmosphere. Breakfast and food generally was good, but asking staff for coffee in the morning felt like a chore for them rather than a normal part of the job - not very welcoming. Checkout summed up the whole stay - we got handed our final bill and that was it. We've had far warmer send-offs at 4-star hotels in Greece, with staff asking about the trip and offering help with bags. Here, once you've stopped spending, the service disappears. One genuine highlight of the trip was Greek Speedboat Rentals - incredibly kind, reasonably priced, and honestly the best day of our whole holiday. We rented a boat for 3 hours and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Overall, very nice location, but the experience felt transactional throughout. Wouldn't rush back.

Another wonderful stay at Kontakali Hotel and Spa. This is our third stay and as usual we got a very warm welcome. We love how re are welcomed back like old friends, it's truly wonderful. And nothing us too much trouble!! The hotel provides a relaxed environment - good selection of bar and eating options. I used the spa facilities for the first time this stay and realised I should have used it on previous stays. The spa staff are all super friendly and helpful and are very caring. I had three treatments with Yasmine who really looked after me and was very knowledgeable, which added to the experience. We are now looking forward to our return next year - see you all again In June 2027!!! 👍

Great hotel, great facilities. Nice beach with sand lots of families with kids so if you’re looking for a romantic place, not sure this is the place overallwe had a great time.. wish they had more shuttles to old town then just one a day we spent €100 one day going back-and-forth

This our sixth holiday at the Kontokali Bay Resort and Spa. We are genuinely welcomed as friends by the staff, many of which have worked there many years. A really nice touch was the bottle of Prosecco on ice with a plate of petit fours in our room on arrival - thank you). The hotel and grounds are spotless and superbly looked after. We love the balance between the greenery and the sea, it is a very relaxing place to be. The hotel's private beach is excellent, well managed (special mention to Leonidas) and very safe for all ages. You can order food and drinks from your sun lounger via the app or by simply pressing the button on your umbrella). The Horizon Restaurant is buffet style with a superb selection of food. The quality and care of presentation is first class. The Asterias Fine Dining restaurant is on another level. The staff are simply brilliant; you will be very well looked after! The food is absolutely outstanding. We simply love the position overlooking the sea to the Albanian coast and eastwards to Corfu town and port. The sunset is magical. We really enjoyed the wine tasting evening (I learned a lot!) It was run by a young man, Paracleas. Such knowledge and an inspiration. If you want to relax further then the Spa is a real treat. Very professionally run and well worth experiencing. Overall, our holiday was faultless from the time we arrived to the time we left. It's always a pleasure to see Kostas, Lambros and Lukas. Genuine friends. Already looking forward to our next visit. I've thought about it for a few days, but I think the most outstanding quality of the hotel and resort is in the fact that they are always looking at how to improve. This mainly comes down to good management and the professionalism of the staff, both of which have my highest admiration.

We stayed at Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa expecting a 5-star experience based on the Jet2 description, but in reality, I would rate this as a good 4-star hotel rather than a luxury 5-star resort. Firstly, the biggest disappointment was the location. Jet2's description of the area was, in our opinion, very misleading. We booked bed and breakfast thinking we could easily walk to local bars, restaurants and nearby towns, but this simply wasn't the case. The local towns were too far to walk comfortably, and the pavements along the roads were uneven, narrow and, at times, quite dangerous – particularly for children and elderly guests. We were also told that Corfu Town was only a short taxi ride away. In reality, it took around 25 minutes and cost between €25-€30 each way, which quickly adds up. Walking back to the hotel after dark wasn't really an option either, as parts of the road are unlit and I didn't feel particularly safe. The hotel itself is pleasant enough. Our room was clean and comfortable, but certainly not what I'd expect from a 5-star property. The furniture looked tired, and the balcony furniture was cheap and uncomfortable. The bathroom was particularly disappointing, very dark with poor lighting, some tiles missing, and generally lacking attention to detail. The television offered Sky News but no other English-language channels. As we couldn't easily access restaurants outside the hotel, we ended up eating either at the hotel or at Natalie's beach restaurant nearby, which was nice enough. However, because guests have very limited alternatives, food and drinks at the hotel felt expensive. They effectively have a captive audience. On a positive note, breakfast was excellent, with plenty of choice and something for everyone. The quality was consistently good. Service around the pool was poor at the start of our holiday but did improve as the week went on. One slightly frustrating moment was when we mentioned to reception that we found the hotel to be very isolated and was not as described, and the staff laughed. It gave the impression that they'd heard the complaint many times before. You really need to book a car to escape the confines of the hotel; we didn’t, but wished we had! Overall, we still had a good holiday because we wanted a relaxing "fly and flop" break, and that's exactly what we got. However, it was a very expensive holiday and, in our view, not worthy of its advertised 5-star rating. My advice would be to do your own research rather than rely solely on the Jet2 description. If you enjoy having lots of restaurants, bars, and things to do nearby, or if you're travelling with teenagers, I'd strongly recommend looking elsewhere, as the evening entertainment and location are likely to leave you disappointed.

I have come here for the 7th time since 2018. This hotel is so lovely and family freindly. The staff are very polite and welcoming to everyone and the staff do truly care about their customers. The breakfast buffet is so nice with a lot of options for everyone, and my favourite is their rice pudding! The lunch place is also good with lots of different options, from salad, to pasta, pizza, toasties and so much more. There are lots of options for dinner within the hotel which are lovely, and the nice thing about this hotel is that it’s also nearby lots of restaurants nearby to, my favourite being the Olympus by the marina. Their beach is also really nice. There are lots of seating areas across around 3 areas, there is one area on the left, right, and on the deck. The part on the left is usually busier, so I recommend the right side because it is just as nice! The pool is probably one of my favourite areas of the hotel. It’s nice and warm but it can get busy at times. So if you want a spot by the pool, i recommend reserving your sport early in the morning. I also love this hotel because of the cats, there are cats everywhere. Which is probably not very helpful if you are allergic. There used to be a lot for example back in 2021, when I found a cat there that we brought home. Her name is Kyra we named her after Corfu in Greek. Which is kerkyra. She is now living happily with us in the uk. But I’m happy that now some of the cats are being neutered to prevent the spread of infection, and just increase the cats life expectancy and happiness. I am super excited to be back in July for my 8th time!!

Our 40th anniversary visit was superb. This is an excellent hotel with a superb pool , 2 beaches and an excellent outdoor eating venue between the two beaches. Watersports were available as well , however I would have liked a dinghy to be available. The buffet breakfast and evening meal was amazing with such huge choices available with the staff providing first class excellent service. Our room with a private pool was fantastic and serviced every day to a high standard. Staff at reception could not have been more helpful as was the young lady who organised some boating excursions and a great day out to visit the Gerald Durrell trail. Hiring car was easy from the hotel as a Hertz rep was in attendance morning and evening. Also on site was an excellent Jewellers. We cannot speak highly enough about our stay. Only a 20 minute journey from the airport as well and a short journey into Corfu town with a hotel bus running every morning.

Spent 10 days at Kontokali Bay in June 2026. Hotel is very pleasant with excellent views however is much more isolated than Jet2 holidays advise. Kontokali itself is walking distance but not the picturesque town as described. Gouvia is 10-15 mins by taxi and the beautiful Corfu town a 20-25 minute taxi ride away (€25) or €2 on the bus back to the main road and then a walk back along the dark road to the hotel. The hotel run a free shuttle to Corfu town daily at 9.30am and returning at 1.30pm. Hotel staff are delightful and very friendly and the level of cleanliness excellent. I would recommend this hotel for a relaxing break but was a little disappointed by the lack of amenities in the locality, I would have preferred to walk out at night to different tavernas. We did however enjoy Natalie by Bruno restaurant next door. In my opinion the hotel is a good 4 star but lacks some of the sparkle of 5 star hotels I have experienced previously.

We recently had our first holiday in Corfu staying at the Kontokali Bay resort, our stay from beginning to end was faultless. The location was great about a 15 minute drive from the Old Town in a lovely setting on the western side of the island. We stayed for 7 nights, had a great room with a sea view. The staff were all amazing, the reception staff were really helpful, the housekeeping staff were all polite and efficient, we ate in the Horizon restaurant and the staff couldn’t have done more, they were friendly and looked after us very well, the food choices were varied, buffet style using lots of fresh ingredients always choices of an abundance of hot and cold dishes. We hired a car from the Hertz stand in the hotel, the staff were very helpful giving us advice on where to visit and we got to see lots of the island that we may not have seen if we’d just been on excursions. Thank you Kontokali Bay we have fallen in love with Corfu and are sure to return.

Overall a nice hotel but was let down by one staff member. We ordered a cocktail that wasn’t on the menu but we’d had had it for the last 5 days so knew it was something they could make. The waitress was extremely rude saying I don’t know what you’re talking about you can’t have that. She became very aggressive pushing her order pad right in my face saying look look not on there it’s not possible. No other staff member we encountered behaved in this fashion. Her reaction was completely unnecessary and ruined our evening. We eventually left to avoid speaking to her. My partner complained to reception who did apologise however we heard nothing else. Considering how aggressive she was a small gesture or apology from a manger would have gone a long way. I hope the hotel read this and give the needed feedback to this colleague as her behaviour would ruin anyone’s stay. This was on the 21st June in the evening and she was the only female colleague in the beach bar.

Our 2nd time here. Amazing location, superb staff (especially Emily in housekeeping) and a wonderful place to relax. Short walk to bus route in and out of Corfu and lots of food options within the hotel and nearby, not least at the end of their private beach. Car hire at great prices, sorted within the hotel. A perfect base for exploring the island.

This was our second stay at this wonderful hotel. We enjoyed delicious meals at the buffet, Parea (photographed) and Asterias. All of the staff were approachable, and attentive throughout our stay. The massage treatment in the spa was excellent. The peace and tranquility of the surrounding setting is perfect, for us. We took advantage of the free transfer to Corfu Town. The marina is a short walk away and another nice spot for coffee, or food. Thank you to Nikos, and Kostas for making our second stay personable. Until next time.

An amazing experience! In all our international travels, we have never encountered a more attentive and efficient hotel staff From the moment we checked in to the moment we checked out everyone treated us with the utmost professionality. We happened to arrive with the unexpected consequences of an accident, occurred the day before. My foot was in a cast. Every member of the staff was so attentive and helpful that I felt they were new members of my family doing their best to make me feel comfortable. Every single time he saw me at the restaurant the maitre d’hotel, Mr. Kostas Doukas, and his staff went out of their way to make sure that I sit comfortably and had everything I needed. My vacation was spoiled by the accident, and I could not take advantage of the great activities offered by the resort. Still, I consider myself very lucky to have been surrounded and assisted by the Kontokali Bay staff.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa. The property is stunning, the rooms are spacious and well-maintained, and the location overlooking the bay is simply breathtaking. But what truly elevated our experience was the breakfast team — and especially Vasiliki. From day one, she greeted us every morning with a warm, genuine smile that instantly set the tone for the day. She remembered our preferences without being asked, made sure our coffee was always fresh, and went out of her way to make us feel like welcomed guests rather than just room numbers. Her warmth and professionalism are the kind you rarely encounter — the type that stays with you long after checkout. If you’re looking for a resort where the service matches the beautiful surroundings, look no further. We will absolutely be back — and we’re already looking forward to Vasiliki’s smile at the breakfast table.

Once again our stay at the Kontokali Bay Resort and Spa was outstanding! The hotel just gets better and better, from the moment we arrived, we were given such a warm welcome and all staff are so polite and courteous. The choice and quality of the food is outstanding, our room was lovely and incredibly clean (as is all of the hotel). I must admit the highlight for me is the Spa. Where Katerina, the manager runs an incredible Spa. As a beauty therapist myself, this is my turn to relax and enjoy some 'me' time. I had massages and a facial which were amazing, the quality and professionalism is incredible! Which I haven't found anywhere before. I had Kiki, who just understood what I needed. I would thoroughly recommend. I can't wait for our next visit!