Cook's Club Corfu - Adults Only

Beautiful hotel in lovely grounds. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Food was excellent , we got used to the app very quickly. Gouvia isn’t very nice but we caught the bus every day to a different location. The bus stop is just outside the hotel gates. Buses are cheap but crowded. Would love to go to another Cooks Club hotel.

Let's start with the fact that this hotel definitely does not deserve 5 stars DECOR – The hotel has a very nice boho-style decor that creates a pleasant atmosphere. The lighting is warm and subtle. STAFF – Only a few members of staff were friendly and welcoming with a smile on their face. The rest gave the impression they were working there against their will. Most of the staff either ignored guests or answered questions briefly without any extra input, so you had to drag every sentence out of them. DRINKS – The drinks were good. Unfortunately, the staff couldn't help but make faces or comments when I asked for a drink without ice. CAR RENTAL – The car rental experience was smooth and pleasant. The lady was extremely nice and helpful. ROOMS – The rooms were very clean upon arrival, and the cleaning ladies were lovely. However, a big downside was that the bed linen wasn’t changed during the cleanings. It was only replaced after six days when we removed it ourselves to hint at the staff. The beds were uncomfortable, as they were just two singles pushed together. ATTRACTIONS – No one informed us about daily activities like yoga or meditation, or how to sign up for them. Evening entertainment was fine, and the musicians made an effort to engage the audience, but unfortunately, the repertoire was clearly tailored to British tastes. POOL – Two unheated pools kept in very good condition. However, the sun loungers were very uncomfortable. FOOD – Unfortunately, it was a complete disaster. While breakfasts were okay because you could choose what you wanted from a buffet (bread, vegetables, cheeses, hams, eggs, yogurts, cereals, sweet rolls, etc.), lunches and dinners were clearly made with the cheapest ingredients, often tasting like they had been reheated or defrosted. The dishes were bland, with no spices or herbs – surprising, considering it’s supposed to be Greek cuisine, which my husband and I both love and frequently enjoy when visiting different parts of Greece. The worst part was that the food tried to present itself as upscale and exclusive, but it was very misleading. (Guanciale was just cheap ham, graviera was regular yellow cheese, and the “beef gyros” was minced meat like from a fast-food stand.) The sauces were from bottles or powder mixes and resembled jelly more than anything. The menu was clearly created for British tourists, with a focus on pasta and pizza. Our visit to the on-site Campiello restaurant was also disappointing – it was essentially the same food as served at Cantina, just presented more nicely. VALUE FOR MONEY – Unfortunately, this hotel does not deserve its 5-star rating at all. My husband and I have stayed in 2- and 3-star hotels, cheap Airbnb rooms, and true 5-star resorts – and honestly, this was our worst hotel experience. Even in lower-standard accommodations, the food, service, entertainment, and atmosphere were better – not to mention the incomparable standards we experienced at proper 5-star hotels. Unfortunately, the stay was not worth the price. We felt unwelcome and misled by the beautiful photos online. 90% of the guests are British, many of whom behave loudly and without manners – but of course, they are still treated better by the staff. We do not recommend this hotel.

Hotel is beautiful and loved both pools. Some days we enjoyed the dj and vibe around the busy pool. The quieter pool is lovely too. Food was really good apart from ordering a lamb curry that came with no sauce. Loved the variety at breakfast. The only thing that was a let down was the large queues for drinks in the evening and a limited drinks menu for all inclusive. There was only two staff serving the drinks. When we went upstairs to go to the quieter pool, there was 5 kittens and mum cat. We would feed them every day. Would love if anyone can post any of the kittens, to keep us updated.

We have just finished a fab holiday in beautiful Corfu staying at the Cooks club. We really liked this hotel, the staff were all helpful and friendly. We liked the option to order on the app and have food brought to the table, however sometimes it was cold. Also, it's all brought out at different times which can be annoying. The food at the pool bar was always good and the guy that takes your order is so friendly and cheerful. Breakfast was fine, a good selection and the freshly made omelette was my favourite. We had dinner in both the restaurants, the Smoke grill was delicious. Drinks were good, although the choice of cocktails was just OK on the all inclusive menu. We did pay for espresso martinis, and they were lovely and only €6 each. Sometimes they serve drinks in random glasses as I think they've ran out, e.g. prosecco in a whisky glass which is strange. Rooms and decor are beautiful but would agree with a previous reviewer, the way the toilets are set up isn't great and doesn't afford much privacy. Cleaning was done inconsistently. Sometimes they'll leave clean towels, sometimes they won't leave milk for the coffee, but the beds were always made. Entertainment was good most nights. The band on the Friday were brilliant. Location: hotel is a bit out of the way from things. We got the bus outside into Corfu town and really enjoyed it, there's lots to see and do and the bus was 2.50 each. We also went to Ipsos but not much to do there. We brought our own towels and were glad we did as the sun loungers are not comfortable at all. We would have liked to go for a massage at the spa but we left it too late to book and they were fully booked.

Nice hotel, ruined by so called younger adults with a complete disregard for other hotel guests. Hotel staff are very good, hotel management on the other hand are less than attentive, when you have issues regarding your stay. Certainly have our reservations with this hotel.