"We recently stayed at Olive Garden Hotel in Lardos as a family group consisting of myself, my husband, my mum, and our four children aged 23, 19, 17, and 9. We booked three rooms for our stay.
Our holiday started with an extremely early arrival. After a two-hour transfer from the airport, we arrived at the hotel at around 3am. We were very grateful that the hotel had prepared sandwiches, fruit, and bottled water for us on arrival, which was a thoughtful touch after a long journey. The reception staff were friendly, professional, and welcoming despite the late hour.
My husband, youngest son, and I stayed in a ground-floor family room, while our other two rooms were located on the same floor near reception. The room itself was a reasonable size and generally comfortable. However, on arrival we found small ants throughout the room and there were a large number of mosquitoes. Thankfully, I had brought insect powder with me, which eventually solved the problem, but it did take some time before we could properly settle in.
The hotel itself is very clean, and all public areas were well maintained throughout our stay. Every member of staff we encountered was a credit to the hotel. The restaurant staff were always friendly and hardworking. The food was okay, although we often found it to be only lukewarm. There is a microwave available for guests to use, which helps, but I do feel the dining experience could be improved if the food was served hotter.
The bar staff were fantastic, particularly Elida and Carlo, who were always friendly and welcoming. We also absolutely loved the Gyro and Pizza bars. The food from both was delicious, and Natarios and the lovely blonde lady making the pizzas were always cheerful and helpful.
Our chambermaid also deserves special recognition. Unfortunately, I didn’t catch her name, but she left our room spotless every morning and did an excellent job throughout our stay.
The animation team, Rio and Keekie, worked incredibly hard and were a real asset to the hotel. Rio in particular was great fun and made a genuine effort to engage guests and keep everyone entertained. Unfortunately, the evening entertainment itself wasn’t really to our taste. Activities such as bingo, quizzes, and discos felt quite limited, and our older children were often bored and back in their rooms by around 10:40–11:00pm. That said, this is certainly not a criticism of the animation team, who seemed to consist of only two people and worked tirelessly with the resources they had.
One thing we particularly appreciated was the peaceful atmosphere around the hotel. We visited slightly out of season, so it was quieter and much more relaxed, which suited us perfectly. The beauty and spa area was lovely, and overall the hotel had a very chilled and welcoming feel.
Overall, we had a pleasant stay. While there are some areas that could be improved, particularly regarding room pests on arrival, food temperature, and evening entertainment, the cleanliness, friendly staff, and relaxed atmosphere made for an enjoyable holiday. We would definitely consider visiting again, although next time it would probably be as a couple for a long weekend rather than as a family with children.
I’d rate that review around 4 out of 5 stars—honest, detailed, and fair while still recognising the excellent staff who clearly made a positive impression."
