Palotel Design Gouvia

Wonderful stay here at the Palotel, the loveliest, friendliest staff, nothing was too much trouble. Great location for the beach and all the lovely tavernas. We had a nice quiet room on the top floor, you could see the sea from the balcony. You can sit out the front in the evening and enjoy and ice cream or a cocktail. We had the most delicious baklava and orange pie one night. The pool is quiet and relaxing. The hotel arranged a beautiful birthday cake and some wine for my husbands birthday, which was a lovely surprise. The perfect stay, we had a wonderful holiday, thank you.

As a light sleeper to noise , i emailed ahead asking for a high floor room preferably not one overlooking the Main Street- unfortunately we were placed ground floor room next to the water heater- this makes a very very loud noise ever 5 minutes all night and is unbearable. The bed was hard. The shower cubicle is tiny with lime scaled shower n rail but worse was the shower curtain that then sticks to you if you turn. Apart from that, the room was small but nice with great air con (that you are not allowed on if not in room) fridge and really appreciated the kettle facilities to make a brew. The breakfast was ok with choices - but same exactly daily. The staff were very welcoming on arrival and through the stay but do constantly stand over you whilst your choosing breakfast from the small buffet which makes you feel a little uncomfortable. The pool was a good size no one puts towels on loungers so always plenty however the top corner that gets most sun also is next to the septic tank which does omit some foul odours at times. The location in gouvia is perfect- on the main ***** but this is a low key Greek ***** and also 2mins to beach. Buses 5mins up side of hotel to Corfu, dassia and Ipsos with regular service and cheap. If we had a better positioned room we would probably have had a different sleep experience but the room next to water heater is unbearable noise wise so we’re disappointed overall with our stay sadly.