Art Hotel Debono

Hotel is In gouvia amazing place to stay only downside is near a main road to cross to gouvia town which is very friendly the locals are lovely. The hotel itself the rooms are amazing even have a bath in them wonderful we prefer that . The food wow fresh and delicious breakfast and evening time buffet Wal’s eat as much as you like , the hotel is very very clean the staff always are willing to help you if needed , we booked with TUI fantastic rep called Martin even came to greet us the next day , we really can’t fault our amazing holiday and we will definitely be coming back again this year lovely place and very safe and friendly people

We stayed at Art Hotel Debono in Gouvia in the first week of September, booked through TUI, and overall had a really lovely holiday. A quick note about arrival: Corfu Airport was extremely busy. We had been warned it would be, and it’s worth being prepared to potentially wait outside after landing — bring water and patience! After clearing customs, we waited over an hour on the transfer bus for other passengers, which felt long after a travel day (especially when you’re hungry). That said, the island isn’t huge, so the actual transfer time once moving wasn’t too bad. The Hotel The hotel itself was absolutely immaculate — one of the cleanest hotels I’ve stayed in. The staff were warm, friendly, and consistently helpful. We stayed in one of the newer bungalows, which was beautiful and peaceful — one of the nicest rooms I’ve experienced. The only minor issue was that the shower didn’t drain particularly well and the bathroom floor flooded slightly, but it didn’t impact our overall enjoyment. The pool area may be a little tired in places, but again, everything was very well maintained and spotless. Food The food was genuinely very good quality, with something different each evening. I don’t eat meat, and there was only one night where I struggled slightly for options. Highlights: • The crêpes Suzette — delicious • The kumquat ice cream — heavenly Location The hotel absolutely deserves its strong reviews. However, the location is something to be aware of. To reach the nearby bars and restaurants in Gouvia, you need to cross a dual carriageway, which isn’t ideal. The immediate area felt a little run down in parts, and the local beach was pebbly and fairly basic. Because of this, I would highly recommend hiring a car for a couple of days (if you’re confident driving — some of the roads are quite narrow and winding). We hired a car and visited: • Afionas — a beautiful village with stunning views • Monastere Restaurant in Paleokastritsa — pricey but worth it for the sunset and quality of food • Corfu Town — highly recommended. Beautiful architecture, lovely shops, and a wonderful place to wander. Final Thoughts Check-in felt slightly long-winded, though that may have been influenced by a long travel day. Some travellers may prefer arranging a private transfer to avoid airport waiting times. Overall, I would definitely recommend Art Hotel Debono for its cleanliness, peaceful atmosphere, lovely staff, and high food standards. Just consider the location and plan accordingly.

This week away, for some warm weather and sunshine, certainly did not disappoint. The hotel has been refurbished in the not too distant past. The standard throughout is very high. The room was of a very good standard, very well maintained and the room maid was very good, always helpful and friendly. The restaurant, was on the smaller side, compared to many hotels, was very good, with a great food selection and was always extremely good, Staff throughout the hotel, were friendly and helpful. The hotel is a real "hidden gem," although the surrounding area is somewhat rundown. There is too much litter away from the hotel, which is not an issue if you stay within the hotel grounds. It is just an observation, from my point of view.

Just returned from a wonderful week at Art Hotel Debono. We were upgraded to the best room ever….bungalow junior suite, it was very clean, spacious, quiet, large balcony with fabulous views about 100 metres from the main hotel. All the staff were friendly and helpful especially the ladies on reception. The food was so good, could have been a little warmer, however, the taste made up for it, half board was great value for money. Large pool (not very deep though) with plenty of sun beds too. The only thing we didn’t like was Gouvia…not much there for us, although it was easy and cheap to get to Corfu Town by bus, (hotel sells tickets) which was really lovely.

Beautiful hotel with comfortable rooms . Very clean all round . Staff all very friendly and seemed happy in their work . Food was great and plentiful . The slow cooked lamb was divine !!! Fabulous little hotel for a week of late summer sun . Tennis court fencing could do with some maintenance as our balls kept escaping through holes !