Recommended Hotels

Most of these hotels appear on generic booking websites, and have their own site (often with web discounts). Most listed hotels accept credit cards, and provide air conditioning, unless otherwise stated; prices are B&B except where noted. Beach-resort hotels only operate from late April/early May to October. Most in Kérkyra Town are open year round.

Dialling from outside Greece, precede hotel numbers with the international country code +30.

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Kérkyra Town

Arkadion €€ double, €€€ suite Kapodistríou 44, Kérkyra Town, tel: 26610 30104, www.arcadionhotel.com. Central 3-star hotel overlooking the Spianáda, four minutes’ walk from most museums. Rooms – side-facing ones a bit quieter – are spacious, with wrought-iron bedsteads, marble and wood furniture and beige floor tiles. Common areas include a tiny mezzanine lounge and equally compact first-floor breakfast salon, as well as a roof terrace that’s a prime venue for watching the Easter events. 55 rooms and suites.

Bella Venezia €€ double, €€€ suite Napoleóndou Zambéli 4, Kérkyra Town, tel: 26610 46500, www.bellaveneziahotel.com. Kérkyra Town’s worst-kept secret, and enduringly popular, this hotel occupies a converted neo-Classical former girls’ school at the edge of Pórta Remoúnda district. The best rooms, with high ceilings and sometimes balconies, are on the first two storeys, though third-floor suites can accommodate four; all have computerised climate control and Coco-Mat natural-fibre bedding. Breakfast is offered in the back-garden conservatory. Stylish lobby bar and helpful staff complete the picture. 31 units. Open Apr–Oct.

Cavalieri €€€ Kapodistríou Street 4, Kérkyra Town, tel: 26610 39041, www.cavalieri-hotel-corfu-town.com. This converted six-storey 17th-century mansion, just off the Spianáda, offers an assortment of standard rooms and galleried family rooms (which can fit three at a pinch), though some are on the small and dark side. Worth a visit by non-guests just to enjoy its roof garden’s great views while nursing a drink. 50 rooms.

Corfu Palace Hotel €€€€ Dimokratías 2, Kérkyra Town, tel: 26610 39485, www.corfupalace.com. The dowager empress of town hotels, a favourite with conferences and business folk as well as holidaymakers, this 5-star outfit scores for its unbeatable position just 10 minutes’ walk from the Listón and willing staff, as much for its accommodation. Large standard rooms have veneer floors, while superior units have better soft furnishings; all units have sea views over Garítsa Bay. Breakfast can be taken on the lawn by the saltwater pool, as can the fare of popular summer-weekend barbecues. There’s also an indoor pool (with thalassotherapy on tap) by the small spa. 115 rooms.

Hermes € Gerasímou Markorá 12–14, Pórto Reále area, tel: 26610 39268, www.hermes-hotel.gr. The Hermes is the town’s best budget option, and accordingly much in demand. Decor over two floors of high-ceilinged rooms is in pleasant taste, with light-hued veneer floors and solid-wood Asian furniture, and there are thoughtful touches such as mini sound systems and double glazing. Common areas are limited to a pleasant breakfast salon. 33 rooms.

Konstantinoupolis €€ Zavitsiánou 11, old port, tel: 26610 48716, http://konstantinoupolis.corfugreecehotels.com. Renovated building dating from 1862, but still pleasantly old-fashioned, this 2-star hotel has both sea and mountain views from the front balconied rooms, which are large – though bathrooms are small and basic, if brightly tiled. Rooms are reached either by a spiral wooden staircase or antique lift, past the more modern mezzanine breakfast area and lounge. 31 rooms.

The south

Bella Vista € Benítses, south edge of village, 100m inland, 300m from marina, tel: 26610 72087, https://bellavistahotel.gr. Anthea Pouli and assistants preside over unique, youth-orientated accommodation: 23 double rooms in a main building decorated with murals and canvases donated by art students who have stayed here. Two separate annexes contain 20 studios and one-bed apartments (the latter fitting four). Furnishings are basic but the welcome’s warm and continental breakfasts excellent. Despite the name, there are no views. Open Easter–Oct.

Boukari Beach € hotel, €€ villa units Boúkari, tel: 26620 51791, www.boukaribeach.gr. Some 700m from the excellent, eponymous waterside restaurant, . There are two peaceful, secluded units sleeping up to four in each. Studios and double rooms are available in the larger Hotel Penelope, recently refurbished and upgraded. Generous breakfast is included in rates, and there’s a large pool out the back. On-site car hire (www.boukari-cars.com) is bookable as a package with your stay, vehicles can be delivered to the airport.

Domes Miramare €€€€ Moraïtika shore road, tel: 26614 40500, www.domesmiramare.com. Newest member of the high-end Greek Domes chain, this hotel takes advantage of its prime site. The present iteration comprises just 113 units scattered across tastefully landscaped grounds. There are 14 categories of rooms, suites and villas, the higher ones with private jacuzzis and small pools. Watersports are available off the pebbly beach and there are three onsite a la carte restaurants.

MarBella €€€€ hillside above Ágios Ioánnis Peristerón beach, tel: 26610 71183, www.marbella.gr. 1960s-established resort with two adult pools and fancy spa. Many units, cleverly tiered to ensure privacy, gaze across the straits at the mainland. MarBella is expressly family-friendly, with large family-sized suites, limited-hours crêche, kids’ clubs by age group, babysitting service and decent food on all-inclusive plans. Otherwise, there are a half-dozen restaurants on site, and half board is the default rate; breakfast includes a live-cooking counter dishing out pancakes, omelettes and so on. Newly opened in 2019 is the adjacent, adults-only Nido Suite Hotel.

North of Kérkyra Town

Casa Lucia € Sgómbou hamlet, at Km 12 of Kérkyra–Paleokastrítsa road, tel: 26610 91419, www.casa-lucia-corfu.com. A restored olive mill complex set among lovingly tended gardens with a large pool. Nine self-catering units, ranging from studios to family cottages, all share simple (read 1980s vintage), yet adequate furnishings, and are often occupied by patrons attending the yoga, tai chi or massage workshops held here. Peaceful setting at the very centre of the island makes this an excellent touring base. No on-site restaurant or breakfast. Open year round, Nov–Mar on weekly or monthly basis only.

Corfu Imperial €€€€€ Komméno, tel: 26610 88400, www.corfuimperial.com. Set at the tip of a private peninsula with man-made sandy-cove beaches on the sheltered inland side, this luxurious hotel is considered one of the two or three top lodgings on the island – and is often booked out. The self-contained resort has a huge seawater swimming pool, waters ports, a choice of restaurants and bars, a tennis club, spa and gym. Rooms are luxuriously furnished and are either in the main block or in bungalows dotted around the pretty grounds with Italianate gardens and olive trees. 306 rooms, suites and villas.

Kontokali Bay €€€€ Toúrka Peninsula, Kondókali, tel: 26610 99000, www.kontokalibay.com. This low-rise bungalow-style resort and spa has most units scattered in clusters through beautiful gardens next to a private sandy beach. Superior standards are like junior suites with their sofas and big balconies looking over the lawn to the water, while the family bungalows have garden views. Bathrooms have butler sinks and proper shower screens and facilities are commensurate with the 5-star rating, including an elevated infinity pool, beachside restaurant, state-of-the-art freestanding spa, tennis courts, water sports at the private port and an imaginative children’s club. 152 rooms and suites, 81 bungalows, in several grades. Rates B&B; half board option available.

Nefeli €€ Dafníla cove, beyond Komméno, tel: 26610 91033, www.hotelnefeli.com. Small hotel in mock neoclassical style, spread over three buildings among picturesque olive groves. Makes up for a lack of whistles and bells with generous breakfasts and good service. On-site pool, though it’s just an 800-metre walk to the beach. 45 rooms and suites.

The northeast

Melina Bay Boutique Hotel €€€ west quay, Kassiópi main port, tel: 26630 81030, https://melinabay.com. Stunningly positioned waterside hotel that represents the top standard in this resort. Just 22 design-led rooms situated below a hillside pool and quayside restaurant; wedding packages a speciality.

Theofilos Studios and Apartments € Theofilos wing Kalámionas (western town) cove, Kassiópi, tel: 6945 890827, www.theofiloskassiopi.com. Assorted self-catering studios and apartments spread over two buildings at the quiet west edge of the resort. Units are 1980s basic but everything important – Wi-Fi, hot water, air-conditioning (works without a hitch). Balcony views take in the mountainside and treetops if not the sea. If pebbly Kalámionas does not appeal, there’s a large pool behind the Theofilos wing with plenty of sun loungers around it. Long-term rates available; minimum stay generally 1 week.

The White House €€€ Kalámi, tel: 26630 91040, www.corfu-kalami.gr. The ground floor of the famous White House, where Lawrence Durrell wrote Prospero’s Cell, is now a taverna with a rather chequered record. The upstairs has been converted into an airy self-catering holiday villa sleeping up to eight people, with a kitchen, two bathrooms, four bedrooms and with Durrell’s original dining table and desk kept in situ. The location (at the very end of the road in Kalámi), and the views – across the bay and beach and out to Albania – are splendid. Entire house by the week only. The same management keeps four other nearby apartment complexes.

The north and northwest

Delfino Blu €€€€ Ágios Stéfanos Gýrou, tel: 26630 51629, www.delfinoblu.gr. This small (15-unit) boutique hotel has a gorgeous setting overlooking one of the best local sandy beaches towards the sunset and the Diapóndia islets, and is often full, even in spring or autumn. Self-catering units have mostly sea views, balconies and all mod cons; sumptuous breakfast included (think omelettes and pancakes to order). Amenities comprise the gourmet Kohili restaurant downstairs, excellent pool and beach bars, plus a spa with trained masseuses, hydromassage, hammam and outdoor jacuzzi. Wedding parties can be catered for.

Villa de Loulia €€€ Perouládes, 500m (545 yards) from Longás beach, tel: 26630 95394, www.villadeloulia.gr. One of Corfu’s few rural restoration inns, this mansion dating from 1803 has been refurbished to provide varying rooms and suites, with high-standard furnishings and fittings in excellent taste. The bar, lounge and gourmet restaurant occupy a separate purpose-built structure flanking the large pool. Heating, but only fans, no air conditioning. You’re paying for the exclusivity of just 9 units – better value out of peak season. Only weekly rates quoted.

The west

Akrotiri Beach Hotel €€€ Paleokastrítsa, tel: 26630 41237, www.akrotiri-beach.com. This modern, 4-star resort, popular with package patrons, has a beautiful setting on a headland overlooking the sea. Rooms, all sea view, come in three grades; decor in ‘Classic’ and ‘Premium’ doubles only got a light touch-up in the 2016 refurbishment, though east-facing superiors (some interconnecting) have been refitted with veneer floors, pastel trim and showers with proper partitions. Common facilities include a medium-sized infinity pool, a reasonably priced restaurant, free tennis court and independent dive centre by the public beach, and a private pebble beach. 126 rooms.

Fundana Villas €€ Turn at Km 17 of Kérkyra–Paleokastrítsa onto 2km (1.2-mile) side road, tel: 26630 22532, www.fundanavillas.com. Another 1980s restoration inn, this time converted from an 18th-century manor with a commanding ridgetop position in the middle of a gorgeous landscape. Just 12 varying units, from double studios to family-sized bungalows or suites, some with brick-and-flagstone floors or timber beams. Large pool, bar and grill and olive-press museum on site. Active types can follow part of the Corfu Trail, which passes right by.

Levant Hotel €€ Above Pélekas (fork right at the church), next to ‘Kaiser’s Throne’, tel: 26610 94230, www.levantcorfu.com. 1989-built hotel in mock-traditional style, with unobstructed views both east and west over the island. Rooms are wood-floored, baths marble-trimmed. There’s a medium-sized pool and spa tub on a grassy terrace, but with some of the island’s best beaches a few kilometres away, you may not use them. Ground-floor faux-rustic common areas comprise wood and marble-floored bar and restaurant, with the breakfast area outside taking advantage of the view. Understandably a popular wedding venue. 31 rooms.

The Golden Fox €€ Lákones, tel: 26630 49101, www.corfugoldenfox.com. Set on a slope above Paleokastrítsa, this small, family-run hotel has one of the most stunning locations on Corfu, with fantastic views overlooking the bays and islets below. Units are a mix of self-catering and not, double or twin beds. The complex includes a good restaurant, bar and pool, all with the same beautiful views, plus a shop selling a range of local embroidery, lace and textiles. Many guests return year after year. 11 rooms.

ERÍKOUSA

Acantha Boutique Hotel €€€ behind north end of main beach, tel: 6945 227196, https://acanthahotel.com. 5-suite hotel owned by globetrotting Italians who chose to retire here. Suite decor is severely minimalist with splashes of colour from the soft furnishings and art work. Meals are a high point, as an Italian chef is on duty providing scrumptious platters. As even doing nothing in Paradise can pall, the management now offers sailing courses – and indeed the region is popular with yachters.

Paxí

Paxos Beach €€€ 1.5km (1 mile) east of Gáïos, tel: 26620 32211, www.paxosbeachhotel.gr. This bungalow hotel of stone-clad units in several grades leads down to a pebbly, very sheltered beach; if for any reason this doesn’t suit, there’s a magnificent large pool just behind.

Paxos Club €€€ In an olive grove 1km (0.6 miles) west of Gáïos, tel: 26620 32450, www.paxosclub.gr. This stylish small apartment hotel has been sensitively built around an 1896-vintage traditional island house, now converted to the breakfast/dinner restaurant. There’s an adjacent saltwater pool, piano bar and children’s playground. There is also a spa offering treatments, hammam and sauna. Choose between studios with pool or garden view, or garden family apartments fitting up to four people. 26 apartments.