The Olivar Suites

This was our sixth holiday at The Olivar. It is simply the best hotel we have ever been to and we have visited many all over the world. The Oliver manages to combine outstanding service with great food, beautiful comfortable rooms, a superb position on the island, within walking distance of restaurants and bars and the best of all, staff who have been here for years and welcome you back as a member of The Olivar family. Simply brilliant. We will be visiting for many more years.

Having been here before, I already knew what to expect, consistency definitely confirmed! One visit can’t possibly do it justice. From Check in, with the dedicated guest relations’ team: Irene, Christiana, Spiros etc to housekeeping all thorough and teams lovely. Fantastic sustainability policy here, lack of plastics and bespoke guest focused regime of laundering linen etc, not all guests require change of bedding or turn down, daily. This commitment to protecting the environment is so important and is in evidence around site. The fact that the integrity of the area has been honoured- original olive trees preserved and great care and respect shown in the carefully curated site 👏 The restaurant “Flya” offering genuine Corfiot dishes, new to me, tasty whether for breakfast or dinner. The young team are so warm and I was amazed that young Spiros was a trainee, well trained indeed! Lovely manner and a credit to Evangelos and Demitris. The music, at breakfast so welcome, offering a soothing but inspiring start to the day. Talented and versatile musicians in evidence also at Olibar at night. Fantastic Saxophonist, Paul and a wonderful jazz ensemble “Euphoria” Lovely to enjoy this entertainment whilst sipping drinks on beach, delivered by dedicated bar team, great people! The suites fabulous: spacious, well appointed and pools and gardens incredible. We’re not typically people who would opt for a “Beach holiday” but this is so much more than that. Lovely to see young parents and children enjoying all this unique place has to offer… Many thanks to entire team, every one of them seems genuinely dedicated to guest enjoyment. A real credit to the leadership of the management in general, the General Manager in particular. Return visit an inevitability 😊

An unforgettable stay at The Olivar Suites – yet again! This wasn’t our first time at The Olivar Suites, and once again the hotel exceeded our expectations. Our private pool, the sea view right in front of us made every morning feel magical. We stayed for almost a week, but honestly, a month wouldn’t have been enough! The restaurant and bar were fantastic, and the food was better than ever – every meal felt like a treat. The true highlight, as always, was the staff. Everyone was warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy to help, especially Alexandra, Fotis, and Konstantina at the bar, who went above and beyond for us and our one-year-old baby. Their kindness and attentiveness made us feel completely at home. We can’t wait to return in September. Thank you for another wonderful stay!

We loved everything about this wonderful hotel. The location is perfect, the rooms are lovely and the staff are friendly and welcoming. We were lucky enough to stay in a junior suite with its own small pool. Although Greece, for me, is about the sea, it was a real luxury to return to our room and have a dip in the pool. The sunbeds by the pool were surrounded by lavender plants so the perfume and the exceptionally thick sunbed mattresses made it feel luxurious and tranquil. Our room was well proportioned and comfortable, quality products and linens, towels changed every day and plenty of toiletries replenished daily. The room even has hair straighteners as well as a hairdryer and a plug in mozzie machine. Everything has been well thought through. The majority of the accommodation is surrounded by beautiful old olive trees, foliage and flowers and it’s a very short walk across the lower road to the restaurant, beach bar, pool and beach. Plenty of sunbeds with comfortable mattresses and the parasol has a button to push to order drinks without even having to leave your sunbed. The beach itself is private with gentle and fairly shallow clear clean sea and at either end there are tavernas and bars. Breakfast was plentiful with a great variety of hot and cold choices. Within walking distance of the beach and hotel were plenty of tavernas, a well stocked supermarket and gift shop. We had a truly relaxing holiday and felt well looked after and welcomed by staff and locals. The photos on the website do not do this wonderful hotel justice. It’s hard to capture just how lovely it is. Everyone you meet in Corfu is on their third or fourth visit, often more, and there is definitely a reason why people return to this beautiful island.

We didnt dislike but not the greatest experience. I am not sure what justifies the term "suite" . I expect more than an ensuite bedroom. I expect a sitting area seperate from the bedroom. No dressing table to sit and do hair and make up. Standing in the bathroom is not adequate. Very good shower. Beds are extremely hard but our lovely housekeepers Donna and Andrea found us mattress toppers which made a bit of a difference. Plunge pool is lovely, outside area is private but very plain. We didnt find the hotel to be very Greek. We could have been anywhere in the world, dining room is souless and I was annoyed by the managerial people standing around on their phones, sharing whatever they were laughing at. Not professional at all. The servers were very friendly and helpful. Marianna and Nikos in particular. The beach was well maintained and we enjoyed the attentive touches, glasses wipes, water and rereshing cloths. Beautiful gardens and once we we figured out where to go we enjoyed the lay out.

My stay started off a little rocky. My transportation from the airport was scheduled for the wrong day, and I ended up waiting over 30 minutes for a smoky-smelling, noisy van to finally pick me up, although the team graciously waived the cost once they realized what happened. I'd also paid for an extra night hoping to secure an early arrival with my 8am flight, but after the taxi delay, and being placed in my first allocated sea view room facing a boat dock with rentals, I requested to move and ended up being relocated around 12:30pm. This wasn't quite the value I'd hoped for after paying for that early check-in. The rest of the stay turned things around completely, so much so that I extended my stay with five additional nights. I stayed in the Riviera Suite, and I woke up every morning to a sea view I loved. The privacy of the room, and the light that shined throughout the day on the private terrace was complete peace. I will note that the Riviera Suites back up against a road with taverns and a lounge that plays music into the night and early morning (2a) so if you are a light sleeper, bring ear plugs. Also, there are markets on this street within 3 minutes walk if you need food, souvenirs, travel supplies, etc. The beach was also spacious and well-appointed with plenty of loungers, and the sea stayed calm the entire stay except for one storm. What made the difference was the team. Traditional Greek hospitality is alive and well here, and most of the staff are local to the area. Everyone works hard, yet it is their warmth that was felt first and foremost. While I appreciated the entire 250+ team that works in front and behind the scenes, I do want to acknowledge a few team members who I encountered or spoke with often: Olga in Housekeeping - while she mistakenly entered my room the first day, she was a star, and ensured my suite was the tidiest and most immaculate. Christiana in Guest Relations - she checked on me often and I appreciated that generosity and care. Eleni in the Restaurant - I loved walking into breakfast and seeing her beautiful smile and curly hair. (Curly heads unite!) Konstantinos and Katerina at the front desk - consistently helpful Angela, Front of House Manager, and Irena, Assistant Front of House Manager - much appreciated for their care. Breakfast deserves its own mention. I alternated between scrambled tofu (without the bread croutons) and oatmeal with strawberries, and they even had half avocados out on the buffet. This is something I've never seen offered freely at a hotel breakfast before, as usually avocado is a paid add-on elsewhere. Their mango-oat smoothie was sweet, filling, and vegan. Everything was fresh, and if you wanted extra fruit or a takeaway box, they gave it graciously, and never stingy the way I've experienced at other properties. I understand food costs, but guests are often paying above value in most hotels these days, and Olivar goes above and beyond to ensure you are receiving value for your stay. I also appreciated the healthy treats in the suite's mini bar. One more detail I loved: on two mornings, a live musician played alongside the breakfast music. Such a nice touch, and it elevated the whole experience. The grounds are landscaped beautifully, and if you like to walk for exercise, walking the grounds is a nice experience. Some of their trees are hundreds of years old, and the aroma of nature fills the paths. As someone who researches hospitality closely for my own work, I notice details most guests might not: the consistency across every department, the local roots of the team, and genuine care in the small things. The rocky start aside, The Olivar Suites earned the extra nights I stayed, and I have the utmost gratitude for the team. Thank you, Olivar!

Our second visit to the Olivar Suites and after returning a few days ago, we have just booked again for 2027! For us, this hotel has everything - great beachfront location, superb rooms, beautifully landscaped gardens and most of all, staff that go out of their way to ensure you are made to feel welcome, valued and cared for. It is located in a quiet village setting so no raucous nightlife but plenty of lovely family run tavernas and some small bars. We were on a B+B board basis and made use of the many excellent tavernas that are within a short walking distance of the hotel. Breakfasts cater for all dietary requirements and tastes - there is a cooked breakfast menu as well as a buffet with continental options, salads, Greek pastries, cereals and the Greek yoghurt, fresh fruits and honey were amazing. The sun beds on the beach are premium quality and extremely comfortable. The staff provide complimentary beach towels, water and glasses, cooling towels, sunglasses cleaning wipes and slices of melon. A top tip is to buy some beach shoes as the seashore is pebbly as you get in. We stayed in a Junior Suite with pool this year and we were really happy with our room. It was well equipped and having the pool was very welcome after a day on the beach. Rest assured that the pools and garden feel private and are not overlooked and are immaculate. The highlight for us are the evenings at the Oli Bar which overlooks the beach. We sat in super comfortable chairs, looking out to sea across to mainland Greece and watching the boats travel up and down the strait. The bar staff are friendly and attentive and do like it when you try out your Greek! (Although our attempts were not always accurate - but we had a go and we gave the staff a giggle!) Our experience of good hotels is that there is always a compromise - too far out from the tavernas, no beach etc - but the Olivar Suites has everything you need. If you book this place, you will not be disappointed! We saw guests we remembered from last year - that is a good sign!

We had a superb family holiday at the Olivar Suites. The whole experience was great - we had two units with private pools which were a treat. The main pool area and beach front is lovely and spacious. The breakfast is phenomenal - really one of the best European style breakfasts we’ve ever had. We found staff to be excellent- helpful, friendly, professional. A special mention to Christiana who we interacted with before our arrival to book restaurants and a boat trip. The hotel is in easy walking distance to lots of restaurants or around 35 mins from Corfu town. Really excellent option and we’re certainly likely to return,

I didn’t find the place as blissful as others. I thought it lacked soul, it could have been anywhere in the world and didn’t feel that Greek to me. It was a poor weather week in May so I guess the learning for me would be don’t book somewhere with a private pool instead of a view because it will be too cold to have a dip. Also it’s only as relaxing as your neighbours allow it to be, so with some noisy kids adjacent it lacked peace. The live saxophone at breakfast wasn’t to our liking either. We only stayed B&B so didn’t really experience a great deal of the service everyone raves about, but everyone that we came across seemed lovely. The town isn’t very appealing but has some good tavernas. What really surprised me was a lack of evidence of being eco friendly. There is an option to reduce the cleaning programme on the ‘Suitepad’. We got there eventually but it wasn’t easy. There’s no ‘keep your towel if you want’ notices, the sheets are usually changed daily and there’s no in-room recycling, just bins dotted around the site. Seems to me that Corfu needs all the help it can get in this department and in my view the Olivar didn’t seem to be trying hard enough, which alarmed me. I gave it 4 stars because, despite my moaning, some aspects are very good but I wouldn’t return.

We enjoyed a wonderful family holiday here for one full week, our second year in a row. The quality of service is excellent and the staff are genuinely very friendly and attentive. Everything ran smoothly and made us feel right at home. Highly recommended, we’ll definitely return!

Loved our stay here The beach is so beautiful All the staff really nice and helpful This was our second stay and we will definitely be back.

Never mind the beautiful location, never mind the tranquility and peace you get at the Olivar suits, don’t worry about the food that is excellent dont mind the convenience of everything being around you…. Stay for the service and friendly staff and a large large large thank you to Alexandria in the seafront bar area for her warm smile dedication to service and all round professionalism… if your a manager at the Olivar suites you are so lucky to have a member of staff like Alexandria… dont ever ever let her go. Alexandria thank you so much for making our stay special… love Terry and Angela from Ireland

We stayed at Olivar Suites for 5 nights on the half-board package in an Executive Suite, and it was genuinely the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The accommodation is exactly as it looks in the photos, beautifully designed, spacious, and immaculately maintained. From the moment we arrived, every member of staff made us feel so welcome. Whether it was the team at reception, housekeeping, or the restaurant staff, everyone was smiling, friendly, and eager to help. The level of service was truly phenomenal. I would highly recommend booking the half-board package. Dinner each evening was exquisite, with a fine dining menu where you can order anything you’d like. The quality of the food exceeded all our expectations and was one of the highlights of our stay. A special thank you to Marianna, who looked after us at dinner. She made every evening so enjoyable with her warm, attentive service and was an incredible host. I’ve been fortunate to stay in many 5-star hotels around the world, and this is without a doubt the best service I’ve ever experienced. Thank you to everyone at Olivar Suites for making our stay so memorable. We can’t wait to return!

We lunched at Olivar Suites in main restaurant and in their beach bar. Lovely fresh food and very friendly service. Club sandwiches on bar menu very good and large portion. View from beach bar is stunning and we were able to sit for a few hours over lunch and use beach sea access. Only 5 min walk from Sentido Apollo Palace. Highly recommend.

Well, here we are again at the Olivar Suites, our fourth visit in three years...there must be something we like :-) Again, we had a fabulous time at this wonderful Suite hotel. We stayed in an Executive Suite with the slightly larger pool, perfect for soaking in the water and sipping G&Ts after a day on the beach. As always, the rooms and hotel were spotless and the service in the hotel was exceptional from the reception, to breakfast and housekeeping staff. We spent most of our time by the sea and got to know most of the beach bar staff...the beach umbrellas have buttons on to request drinks...when we first went we vowed not to use the buttons but we soon gave in and use them on regular basis ;-) Special mention to - Nikos (bar manager ?) - Christopher - Andrew - Vicky - Themis - Constantina - Konstantina - Ilias - George - Alex - Marina - Helen - Alexandra - Stefanos - Erika - Sharmaine - Orfeas (Sp ?) - Andreas Many thanks to Ioannis (GM) for generating a wonderful team. It's the people who make the place, we can't thank them enough. We liked it so much we have booked to go back in September this year :-) One thing to mention is that beach is very shingly, so beach shoes would be a useful asset Caroline and Keith (room 204)

Our stay was nothing short of exceptional. We travel regularly and have had the opportunity to stay in many luxury hotels around the world, yet this property stands out for one reason above all others: the quality of its people. The rooms were beautiful, spacious, impeccably maintained, and offered every comfort one could expect from a luxury establishment. The setting itself is stunning, providing the perfect environment to relax and disconnect. The food and drinks were consistently excellent throughout our stay. What truly made the difference, however, was the service. Exceptional service is often promised by five-star hotels, but it is surprisingly rare to experience it at this level. Here, every interaction felt genuine, thoughtful, and personal. The team anticipated our needs, paid attention to the smallest details, and consistently went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. A special mention goes to Christiana (and Christina) whose professionalism, kindness, and dedication were remarkable from the moment we booked until our departure. Her attention to detail and genuine care for guests elevated an already wonderful experience into something truly unforgettable. This was not simply a hotel stay; it was an experience. We left with wonderful memories and are already planning to return, this time with our children so they can enjoy it with us. Thank you to the entire team for setting such a high standard of hospitality.

This is the most amazing hotel me & my husband have stayed at, as soon as your checked in you can feel your shoulders relax. We stayed here for our 25th wedding anniversary & we had a bottle of bubbly waiting for us in our room, we enjoyed a couples massage in the spa, Georgia & Alexandra we're amazing, the way the hotel has been designed with the colours, the lavender plants, the calmness & serenity, all staff we're so helpful & friendly, we also went on a sunset boat trip with Captain Homer Boat trips who were amazing, can't wait to come back.

As a Travel Agent I have been lucky to stay in many fine hotels. Olivar Suites is definitely one of the best ⭐️ We will miss the little knock on the door at 5.30 in the evening bringing us chocolates and asking if we need anything 😊 The suites are amazing…just to chill round your own pool is fantastic… if you can tear yourself away from the beautiful beach! 😎 The service and Food is excellent at the Beach Bar. The grounds are so pretty and well kept…so many beautiful flowers 🌺 and butterflies 🦋 The thing that makes Olivar stand out more than the rest is the staff…WOW what lovely, friendly and helpful people they all are 😍 They all look so happy and proud to be there 😊 Thank you for the most wonderful time…..we cannot wait to return ❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

How lucky we were to stay at the beautiful Olivar Suites in Corfu. A luxurious room in the most beautiful surroundings. Low level accommodation leads through beautiful gardens from the main building down to the sea front where the restaurant, pool and beach bar are located. Every single staff member was friendly and nothing was too much trouble. My personal favourite was the beach bar, a relaxed luxury vibe with a great selection of food and drinks, which could also be served to both pool and beachside sunbeds. I cannot fault our holiday. Perfect for couple relaxation. Thanks to everyone for making our experience so special.