Othonoí Holidays from £563

Ionian Arches is a really well located, clean, family run place. The photos on the listing definitely glamorise it a bit - e.g we chose a superior room with garden view, which actually looked out onto the driveway and some plants. We were also a bit disappointed to find our breakfast is only offered in the summer - June onwards - but luckily there are lots of cafes in walking distance. Our shower also didn’t work great due to the water coming out in one pressurised stream from the middle. But for the price you can’t complain, our room was cleaned every day, the AC and TV were good features, and the pool was lovely. The family who own the place were also very friendly, despite a bit of a language barrier. It was easy to catch local buses to destinations around the island, and a taxi to the airport wasn’t too expensive. Would recommend for your stay in Corfu if you’re not in need of something mega upmarket.

I stayed at this hotel with my son and we had a wonderful experience. The staff were very welcoming and provided excellent customer service throughout our stay. Our room was beautiful, modern, and exceptionally clean. The food was delicious, and the kids’ club was amazing, my son absolutely loved it and wanted to go back all the time. He thoroughly enjoyed the many activities available, especially the mini golf, waterslides, and other entertainment designed for children. The hotel created a truly memorable experience for us. I would definitely recommend it, particularly for families with children. It offers the perfect balance of fun for kids and relaxation for adults, with excellent facilities for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to returning in the future. Thank you to all the staff for making our stay so special.

We stayed in a private Sandy Villa with its own pool, and it was amazing – our son even learned to swim within hours, and swimming at night was magical for the kids. The villa itself was spotless and spacious, and the housekeeping team and buggy drivers were brilliant. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the reception staff, who were very rude. Sadly, the rest of the resort didn’t live up to the same standard. Part of our villa had a strong sewage smell which took four days to “fix”, and even then the problem never fully went away. The food in the main restaurant was average at best, and the dining experience was stressful, with constant noise and crowds. The drinks were another major disappointment – no branded soft drinks, which feels like such a simple fix. The dining areas, pools (other than the Sandy Villas’ pool), and the beach were all overcrowded, with far too many guests for the facilities available. As for the à la carte restaurants – good luck getting a booking! The Sandy Villas themselves are 5-star quality, but being tied to the sister hotel drags the whole experience down. If food and drinks were available on the villa side, we would return in a heartbeat. Until then, it remains a holiday of two halves – 5-star villa, 2-star resort

Beautifully maintained Hotel with very welcoming and helpful staff. Superb room with own courtyard plus lovely courtyard off the breakfast room. Very good selection for breakfast. Great location, easy walking through squares with restaurants and shops to main part of town. Would highly recommend this hotel in lovely Corfu.

Staff is great. Place is clean and very modern. Would stay again.