Bella Mare Hotel, Near Kassiopi, Corfu - Explore & Book
"For the perfect beach retreat, you need a quiet but accessible corner of picturesque coast, spacious rooms with stylish interiors, an enormous pool among verdant lawns, and a dazzling beach with good restaurants. Few places have perfected this winning holiday formula quite as well as the Bella Mare Hotel.Situated in Corfu’s northeastern tip, at one end of a long, crescent-shaped beach, it gazes over shimmering sapphire-blue sea towards Albania. The 31 rooms are slick and tasteful, scattered across a rugged slope that rises from the beach. And the higher up you go, the more secluded it gets; rooms at the top even get their own private pool and bar. Adults will love the tranquillity and easy beach appeal; children will love the activities on offer at the kids' club. Lap up the sunshine during the day, paddleboard along the coast or charter a boat to discover northern Corfu’s hidden beaches, then return for a sundowner cocktail and totter over to a beachfront taverna for fresh seafood. Summer holiday sorted.
Highs
Tasteful and very stylish rooms, each with a private terrace and many with sea viewsThe setting: in one of Corfu’s most sought after locations and at the back of a long beach with tavernas and a watersports centreBrilliant for families, with family suites, a kids' club during school summer holidays and a children’s poolThe friendly and warm staff – there’s a concierge service run by English-speaking locals who go out of their way to ensure you get the most out of your tripThe food at the beach tavernas is delicious and their location couldn’t be more convenient for Bella Mare guests
Lows
Breakfast takes places in the lobby and most tables are indoors, which seems a real shame when there’s so much outside spaceThe beach isn't sandyYou’ll probably need a car to explore, though Kassiopi, the nearest town, is walkable (35 minutes)" - Lucy Richardson