The Olivar Suites

"In the end I decided to give this five stars but it was a fine line. First all the pluses of which there are many. The service at the Olivar Suites was simply the best I have ever had in 30 plus years of staying in good hotels. It is really amazing and this was at the end of a long summer. Second the rooms. Nicely designed and the plunge pool was great. Possibly a bit more privacy for the bathrooms. Third the breakfast. Really, really good but a minor quibble - they need to sort out the long queues to actually get in around 10am. Fourth the beach is great and yes you do get other tourists wandering through but the sun beds are nicely laid out and again great service with iced water etc. Fifth the hotel bar on the beach is good and the snacks were more than adequate. Particularly nice burger and fries in olive oil. Sixth we really liked the fact we were in the middle of the village very close to supermarkets and bus stops to take us into Corfu Town So why only just five stars? Messonghi is full of good to really nice tavernas. None of them are particularly fancy but they are fun and the food can be excellent. As a group we went to the hotel restaurant on the last night and it was frankly very underwhelming. The food was expensive, lukewarm and not well executed. They can do an amazing breakfast so why not dinner? Personally I'd halve the price and do straightforward Corfiot cooking really well. At a €100 a head this was a slightly unfortunate end to an otherwise wonderful holiday. That said I would highly recommend the Olivar Suites. Wonderful location and above all wonderful people. For that alone it deserves five stars."

"This was our 5th time staying at the Olivar Suites and we have enjoyed every single visit. We look forward to returning as soon as we leave. We have previously mentioned a lot of the staff, but this time we need to recognise the front desk team and the reception team led by Angela…sorted out a minor issue we had and left us feeling delighted by their commitment and service…we can’t tell you how much they went out of their way to solve the issue (together with the GM), it was truly “above and beyond” 😎🙏🙏 Again, we want to say thank you to all of the hospitality staff, most of whom we have already mentioned before as they were, again fabulous! See you all in June, we can’t wait 🥳 Special mention to Jenny, Housekeeping, for her wit, service and wonderful care"

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An outstanding stay – The Olivar Suites is something very special We were really looking forward to staying at The Olivar Suites, and after reading so many fantastic reviews before we arrived, we were excited to finally experience it for ourselves — and we’re very pleased to say it absolutely didn’t disappoint! From the moment we arrived, everything felt effortless. Check-in was smooth and relaxed, with a complimentary welcome drink before our concierge took us to our suite. On the way, they talked us through the history of the hotel, which was such a lovely personal touch and a brilliant introduction to where we’d be spending our holiday. The hotel is set within a beautiful old olive grove, and they’ve done an incredible job of incorporating its history and natural surroundings into the resort. Mature olive trees and greenery are everywhere, giving the whole place such a peaceful, relaxed feel. We stayed in a Premier Suite with Garden View and Private Pool room 229, and it was absolutely gorgeous. Spacious, beautifully designed and incredibly peaceful, with our own private pool surrounded by greenery. It genuinely felt like our own little retreat. We stayed on a Bed & Breakfast basis and breakfast each morning was fantastic, with a great selection and the same excellent service we experienced throughout the hotel. The beach area deserves a special mention. There are just two rows of fantastic, incredibly comfortable sun loungers, so you never feel packed in. Fresh towels are provided daily and, as soon as you settle down, you’re brought complimentary bottled water. Each lounger even has its own personal call button for drinks — a very nice touch and something we quickly got used to! 😂 It’s those little details that really set The Olivar Suites apart. Coming back to our room each evening to find the nightly turndown service was another lovely touch that made the stay feel that little bit more special. The location was perfect for us too. There are plenty of tavernas and bars surrounding the hotel, so staying Bed & Breakfast gave us the opportunity to head out in the evenings and try different places locally. And a visit to Delicious Bakery is an absolute must! We ended up going back again and again for their pastries and desserts, as well as their fresh sandwiches and wraps at lunchtime. Definitely one of our favourite little finds of the holiday. The hotel is also a brilliant base for exploring more of Corfu. There are bus services running both north and south of the island and, at just €2.70 each way, it’s an incredibly easy and affordable way to get around. We used the buses to visit both Corfu Town and Kavos and found them a great way of seeing a little more of the island without needing to hire a car. But what really makes The Olivar Suites is the staff. Everyone we encountered was warm, friendly and genuinely welcoming. The service is polished without ever feeling overly formal, and nothing ever seemed too much trouble. We’ve been lucky enough to stay in some beautiful hotels around the world, but The Olivar Suites is definitely up there with the best. Beautiful surroundings, an incredible suite, fantastic service, a great location and so many thoughtful little touches that make a real difference. 🇬🇷 Corfu, you’ve been wonderful — and The Olivar Suites, we will absolutely be back. ❤️"