Ekati Mare Hotel & Suites

Lovely clean and modern hotel. Our room was very comfortable and the beds were very nice too. The pool area is great with very comfy pool loungers, (you need to be up early to bag one though and I'm sure this will get worse when even busier). If you have younger children the pòol may not be suitable as it's one depth, no shallow end and probably over 5ft deep. We enjoyed the food very much with good variations although again children aren't that well catered for. The beach is definitely a work in progress and improved each day we were there, lots of seaweed but again they are working hard to remove it. We did actually swim in the sea and it was lovely and warm once you were in it, clear too. We did a couple of trips one on Theo's boat which was fantastic and then to Aqualand which my granddaughter loved. Kavos itself is a dump but I did hear they have plans to improve it! Plenty of supermarkets etc for snacks, but be aware there are rules against eating and drinking your own food around the pool however they don't sell crisps and kid friendly snacks.. overall we had a fantastic holiday to Ekati Mare and would possibly return if there was a good enough deal!

The hotel was fantastic and so was the food. Kim and Sara the entertainment team were amazing would definitely recommend to someone looking for a relaxing holiday. There is lots to do like boat trips and days to corfu where you see some beautiful sights and get to know the culture.

We had a really great time staying here last week of May. The room was clean, the sunbeds were comfy, the hotel itself was spotless and the food was lovely. There was always music playing around the pool. The animation team Sara and Kim are brilliant. If you don't want to join with the activities, they won't bother you until you change your mind like at some other resorts. We joined in with the water aerobics one day in the pool and really enjoyed it. They also did karaoke, music quizzes, dance competitions in the evening which were also really good. There is a good selection of drinks and cocktails, i would say the prices are consistent with what you'd pay back home in the UK. The lunch menu had plenty of choice. We had pizza a couple of times, and other times pasta and salad. The bar workers were always on hand to bring the drinks and food to you at the sunbeds. We also went to the La Mar beach area for an afternoon. The sea was and the shore was quite full of seaweed but someone was clearing it as best they could. Plenty of sunbeds, and a bar. Must say surprised that we weren't asked to prove we were staying at the Ekati Mare though as anyone could have walked onto the beach and stayed there. As for Kavos itself, it was fine. Lots of shops selling the same things (souvenirs, holiday essentials etc) so never too far to walk to find what you need. Surprised that most of the bars and restaurants didn't open until 4-5pm but I guess this is to fit in with the people going out partying. We weren't there for that sort of holiday so we only had food outside the hotel once at Desperados which was very nice, and a drink at the sports bar and The Fountain, again both nice places. I think we probably got there before party season as a lot of places were then painting, decorating ready for peak season. I have a few nit-picky things to note but nothing that ruined the holiday: 1: Arrived at 1pm, were told room wouldn't be ready until 3pm which we wasn't told at time of booking etc. Left bags and went for a walk and drink at bar. Not a massive issue but we were both very tired and just wanted a nap by that time after leaving home in the early hours! 2: Noisy maintenance during the day. 2nd night we got rained on during evening meal which I commented wouldn't of happened if there was a canopy outside. Couple of days later there was a canopy up so it's more of a case of them not having them up ready for the season I guess. Maintenance didn't bother us as we had earphones in anyway but could tell some people were bothered. 3: We knew about the beach location but didn't feel it was very well advertised at the hotel itself especially if you got up late for a poolside sunbed. 4: Towels were replaced in full for first few days then only one was changed and the rest were left. Commented on it and they were changed but did happen a couple of times. All in all, we had a really good time. The time flew by and we would definitely stay again in the future.

Beautiful hotel with the most exceptional staff. We had read mixed reviews of the hotel before we left and we appreciate that everyone has different experiences but for us this was a little gem of a hotel. The staff are their unique selling point as nothing was too much trouble for any of them. We had some small niggles however these were sorted by the staff very willingly and quickly. The beach are is open and was lovely although disappointed that the sea was full of seaweed so not inviting. The food was of a good standard for this star rating hotel with lots of choice both at breakfast and dinner. The first night as it was raining the restaurant filled up quickly and we were turned away to come back later - the hotel are rectifying this and as we stayed there the restaurant was being extended so I don’t expect this to be an issue in the future. The new area of the family suites and swim up rooms were lovely. Entertainment Team was very visible, energetic and lively - something for everyone. The girls work very hard to ensure that you have fun/excerise if you want to. Kavos town was looking very run down but it was only the edge of the start of the main season so I expect this will look more lively as the summer goes on. Supermarkets very close, well stocked with helpful staff.

Sara and Kim were great credit to the hotel they work very hard,food great always a good choice good location rooms in main buildings are better pool cold and drinks expensive tip if in a swim up room ask for right hand side as they have sun all day