The hotel is situated about 5 minutes out of Benitses by car, but a comfortable 20-minute walk on flat ground. Public transport passes in both directions, so for a couple of Euros you can get to Corfu Town, giving you perfect access to the rest of Corfu with the well serviced public transport or you can jump on the bus in the opposite direction which will take you down South.
Well, I don’t usually do a review until I leave, but what’s the point, especially with the facilities, food, drinks, beautiful scenery and such generous hosts and guests, this good!! plus it gives me chance to have a rest and chill out by the pool for the rest of the day.
Well, where do I start, well it must begin with the lovely Elena Panaretou, the
Reservations Manager here at Corfu Maris Bellos in Benitses, Corfu.
From a quick email to visiting this stunning hotel, nothing was ever to much for Elena and the staff here.
WE chatted about doing a collaboration together especially as I’m visiting Corfu on my book tour, “Paul James’s Corfu Odyssey” published by Greek news & Radio Florida.
The hotel offers an all-inclusive package, which includes local dishes and the salads, are just stunning.
First morning here, I popped down to the restaurant, and to be honest I expected the normal all inclusive fare, but I was really pleased, Corfiot sausages beautifully cooked, an amazing choice of cereal, fruit, toast and a continental breakfast if you wished…which I did to accompany my cooked breakfast… and no baked beans, which is perfect.
Lunchtime, once again some traditional corfiot cuisine, fish, meat and vegetarian dishes a plenty.
Evening meals combined another vast selection, nothing to be disappointed about here.
And with snacks in between the set meal times and the bar opening from 10am until 10pm, leaves you the perfect opportunity to just relax next to the poolside, overlooking the sea with views of mainland Greece.
If the heat gets a little too much you can treat yourself to a spa, with very reasonable prices.
Or just have a chill in your room, with free air conditioning, once again with views over the sea.
In fact, which I found so appealing, was that I could easily turn over in bed and have direct views of the sea. Perfect for a lazy day.
The hotel is situated about 5 minutes out of Benitses by car, but a comfortable 20-minute walk on flat ground. Public transport passes in both directions, so for a couple of Euros you can get to Corfu Town, giving you perfect access to the rest of Corfu with the well serviced public transport or you can jump on the bus in the opposite direction which will take you down South.
I just wanted to thank the amazing staff here, my apologies for not remembering all your names, nothing personal, some days I can’t remember my own!!
Leonidas, Spyridoulas and Stefafanos, went above and beyond to be helpful, courteous, and polite, but a special mention to Chef Thomas (Tom) who invited me to his masterclass in the art of Flambé cooking.
So would I visit again, yes without any doubt, in fact I’m discussing coming back just before I leave to go back to England, to showcase a couple of my dishes with the chefs at it’s sister restaurant Hotel Maris a few minutes down the the road.
So, Watch this space….
So please give this hotel a try next time you visit Corfu, you will not be disappointed.
1 Reviews on “Corfu Maris Bellos Hotel”
Well, I don’t usually do a review until I leave, but what’s the point, especially with the facilities, food, drinks, beautiful scenery and such generous hosts and guests, this good!! plus it gives me chance to have a rest and chill out by the pool for the rest of the day.
Well, where do I start, well it must begin with the lovely Elena Panaretou, the
Reservations Manager here at Corfu Maris Bellos in Benitses, Corfu.
From a quick email to visiting this stunning hotel, nothing was ever to much for Elena and the staff here.
WE chatted about doing a collaboration together especially as I’m visiting Corfu on my book tour, “Paul James’s Corfu Odyssey” published by Greek news & Radio Florida.
The hotel offers an all-inclusive package, which includes local dishes and the salads, are just stunning.
First morning here, I popped down to the restaurant, and to be honest I expected the normal all inclusive fare, but I was really pleased, Corfiot sausages beautifully cooked, an amazing choice of cereal, fruit, toast and a continental breakfast if you wished…which I did to accompany my cooked breakfast… and no baked beans, which is perfect.
Lunchtime, once again some traditional corfiot cuisine, fish, meat and vegetarian dishes a plenty.
Evening meals combined another vast selection, nothing to be disappointed about here.
And with snacks in between the set meal times and the bar opening from 10am until 10pm, leaves you the perfect opportunity to just relax next to the poolside, overlooking the sea with views of mainland Greece.
If the heat gets a little too much you can treat yourself to a spa, with very reasonable prices.
Or just have a chill in your room, with free air conditioning, once again with views over the sea.
In fact, which I found so appealing, was that I could easily turn over in bed and have direct views of the sea. Perfect for a lazy day.
The hotel is situated about 5 minutes out of Benitses by car, but a comfortable 20-minute walk on flat ground. Public transport passes in both directions, so for a couple of Euros you can get to Corfu Town, giving you perfect access to the rest of Corfu with the well serviced public transport or you can jump on the bus in the opposite direction which will take you down South.
I just wanted to thank the amazing staff here, my apologies for not remembering all your names, nothing personal, some days I can’t remember my own!!
Leonidas, Spyridoulas and Stefafanos, went above and beyond to be helpful, courteous, and polite, but a special mention to Chef Thomas (Tom) who invited me to his masterclass in the art of Flambé cooking.
So would I visit again, yes without any doubt, in fact I’m discussing coming back just before I leave to go back to England, to showcase a couple of my dishes with the chefs at it’s sister restaurant Hotel Maris a few minutes down the the road.
So, Watch this space….
So please give this hotel a try next time you visit Corfu, you will not be disappointed.