Grecotel Eva Palace

Amazing place - the staff, rooms, location, just everything was exceptional. The highlight for me was how attentive the staff were to my partner's gluten free needs. Every time we went to the Buffet & the restaurants (Breakfast, lunch & Dinner), they would show her around what she can eat, and made it fresh in the kitchen. You can order your meals ahead and they had them ready each night, and even went out to the shops to get extra bits! Special mention to Kostas who worked incredibly hard keeping everyone topped up with drinks around the pool, and all the staff who were very friendly and worked hard to keep the place in great condition. The location, ground, buildings are stunning. The room was great and had everything we could need - booked a superior sea view bungalow. Cannot recommend this place enough. We will be back

We flew from Bournemouth for 11 nights at the Grecotel Eva Palace for my wife’s 50th birthday. From the time we pulled up outside to the time we left it was amazing. We had a superior sea view balcony and the views of kommeno were stunning. The food in the buffet is top quality and the variation is excellent. So much choice. The pool and beach are really good. Probably spent more time at the pool and in it. Lovely design. The staff are just amazing. Sylvia in the hotel lobby bar, Kostas at the pool bar, Christina, Maria. Themis the pool/restaurant manager. Went to Corfu Town which is well worth going to. We chose the water taxi speedboat. €25.00 per person return. Well worth it. On my wife’s birthday we booked La Contessa. The whole evening was magical. Simply cannot speak highly enough of the whole place and its staff. Would highly recommend and will definitely short list for the future. The views are a bit special they really are.

Hit and miss. The good: Quality of the drinks Pool area Beach area and bar fabulous and staff there were very good Some staff - Josh and Villinius(sp) were excellent! Lady in reception bar very good The room was ok - but shortage of plugs and restricted views even though we had a deluxe junior suite Moved room so this was resolved. Views fantastic from reception bar Shuttle bus to Corfu town- but not frequent enough The bad: Reception staff surly and lacking empathy. Most public Toilets were in poor state of repair dirty and uncleaned and poorly maintained. Really bad !! Shortage of toilets especially by the pool. They were filthy at times and not even 3 Star All inclusive stops at 5pm even if you don’t check out until much later Spa Shower room offered for changing which was not equipped adequately Evening activities- lacking as was placed to sit and socialise Overall not value for money . Go to the imperial next door for 5 star amenities and quality feel

Great week at Eva place. Good points- views are incredible, food excellent (we were on HB) room and beds really comfortable. Bad points- service is up and down at breakfast and dinner for drinks, food & drinks at pool/beach bar is expensive. WiFi is bad snd there is a lack of comms about the place and what’s going on (app didn’t work) Entertainment was limited which was a shame. Tips- use the imperial hotel , better sandy beach and only a short walk. Use no.35 boat company which is 20 min walk away rather than hotel boat company, better value and really really helpful. Nice restaurant called approvado 5 mins walk away. Was a great break and a lovely hotel.

From start to finish our stay at Eva Palace was nothing short of spectacular. Upon late evening arrival we were warmly greeted in the foyer and guided to a comfortable seating area to complete check in. Whilst going through the necessary admin we were brought across a tray with freshly squeezed lemon juice and grapefruit water, very refreshing and exactly what we needed after a long duration of travel. Once check in was complete our wonderful hostess guided us to our room, situated on the 6th floor in the main building. As we arrived late we hadn't managed to have dinner. The staff kindly arranged for sandwiches, salads, a dessert platter and a bottle of cava for us in room - this was unexpected and totally appreciated! We both have Coeliac disease with secondary lactose intolerance, due to this we were unable to eat but have I no doubt in my mind that if we had mentioned this prior to arrival they would have provided food to meet our dietary requirements with no issue. The Cava went down a treat though! :-) The room was impeccably clean and spacious with gorgeous morning sun and undisturbed views over Kommeno Bay. Nothing better than waking up to take in the landscape with a morning coffee before the day ahead! On the topic of rooms, the bed is huge and no joke, the comfiest bed we have ever slept in - I would love to know where they source their pillows from because I want them at home! Housekeeping visit daily to clean your room and replenish water, coffee pods, towels if required and toilet paper. A note on the toilet paper - in Corfu (and many parts of Greece) you shouldn't flush any paper or sanitary products down the toilet as along with waste polution it can cause many issues across the island/s. This isn't a problem as a bin is provided however while the bin is emptied daily, it is not always lined with a bin liner/bag - luckily, we had packed some small bin liners in our luggage so we used them - mainly out of courtesy to house keeping and general sanity (no one wants to touch others toilet tissue after all!) I would suggest all bathroom bins should be lined with a compostable bag. The hotel is situated in the most beautiful grounds with winding cobble pathways and full, lush gardens and trees. There are quite a few stairs and slopes due to where the resort is located, this wasn't an issue for us and I think it adds to the overall charm; it may be more tough for those with mobility/access difficulties. Onto something which is really important to me - food! Both my partner and I have Coeliac disease which is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to 'attack' itself upon ingestion of gluten containing products, even cross contamination can leave either of us incredibly unwell for days. Something the Grecotel should feel incredibly proud of is their staffs knowledge and accommodation to medical dietary requirements. I was really anxious around potentially becoming unwell while away and generally being seen as a nuisance due to strict diet. In the UK many restaurants are not able to accommodate for Coeliac disease, are uneducated around cross contamination risk and have a begrudging attitude when it's brought up - Our experience dining at the Eva Palace could not be further from that. Each member of staff was so warm and welcoming. They fully understood our dietary needs and had the chef walk us through exactly what would be safe and unsafe for our consumption. Even if buffet food was gluten free, if the dining room was very busy and the chef suspected high risk of cross contamination they would very kindly produce us a fresh single portion, If there wasn't much readily available selection the chef would go out of their way to prepare a delicious dinner/breakfast or lunch to enjoy - the portions were large too! The food tasted incredible, very fresh produce and we couldn't thank your dining/culinary staff enough! We were never made to feel like a burden and it made what is usually quite a difficult experience really relaxed. We both felt safe eating here and it really made a difference to our vacation. The A La Carte restaurants are also fantastic and cater to dietary requirements in the same manner - 10/10 Facilities and common areas all kept to a extremely clean, high standard throughout - I imagine a tireless task by the gardeners and general house keeping to maintain this level, they do a fantastic job and deserve a mention! There is a great little shop on site by the pool area that sells a variety of selfceare products, toys/games, souvenirs and food/drink/smoking items, can be a little bit pricey however, this should be expected due to convenience. Daily complimentary shuttle buses into Old Town Corfu are a great touch, they run in the morning, afternoon and evening allowing around 4 hours of exploration and enjoyment wandering the streets - 100% recommend to take advantage of this service, the town is gorgeous and so rich with history it would be a shame to miss. Also, if like us you have medical dietary requirements but hope to sample traditional greek pastries and desserts, be sure to visit Rose's Bakery (can be found on google) An incredible one woman show that has a passion for creating food that everyone can enjoy! Eva Palace also offer a complimentary sea shuttle - we didn't take this route but would definitely make use upon our next visit. Evening entertainment was frequent and enjoyable, you can also visit their sister resorts within walking distance if they have events on. There are also daytime activities such as yoga, mediation and seasonal celebrations. The pool is gorgeous with great views over the water but if I'm honest, we spent most of our time at the beach - so idyllic we couldn't stay away! also, the music was right up our alley so that was a bonus (send me the playlist! haha) We have not stopped reminiscing of our wonderful stay and have just rebooked for our honeymoon at the end of May next year! Thank you to all at Eva Palace for such an enjoyable experience, we can't wait to visit again and explore the island of Corfu further. Special thanks to Martin the Chef, George at front of house, Stella,Anastasia,Maria,Vaiva and Christina, Jushua and Kostas - your kindness and warmth radiated and we thank you!