Caravel Suites - Adults Only

The most amazing holiday. The staff were all incredible and hard working, they couldn’t do enough for you. Even in 38 degree weather they were extremely hard working, so thank you all so much. Our room was room 623, it was an inland view room and it was brilliant. The balcony was huge, the room was always lovely and clean. The beds are huge and very comfortable. The aircon was amazing especially coming in after such hot days. The only thing slightly annoying was in the shower there would be a sudden burst of boiling water which would occur sporadically while showering but we put this down to the plumbing and showering at busier times? Having read a few questionable reviews before arriving in Zante we were concerned we were going to have a repeat of our holiday last year to Crete. We had previously stayed last year in a ‘5*’ hotel in Crete which was fairly poor, hotel lovely but drinks and food just terrible and room was questionable. I can honestly say this year we were blown away and everything beat our expectations. I can’t believe there is any bad reviews for this hotel. Special mention to Ervin, Asimina & the man who works at the pool bar / entertainment sea front on the later shifts (we didn’t catch his name, we also hope we’ve spelt the other two names correctly) they were all stand outs for us. Super friendly, hard working and always had a smile on their face while doing so. Matt the TUI rep on site in the hotel was a great help, really friendly and helpful guy. The 3 entertainment girls were brilliant, always enthusiastic and bubbly, they really made you feel welcomed. Beds are easy to get, the better ones were being reserved early but you could always find a bed no matter what time and you were always in the sun so this didn’t matter to us. The cocktails were amazing! All real alcohol and juice, no pre mixed drinks or cheap alcohol. Food was great, plenty of variety (coming from someone who is fussy) Night time entertainment was brilliant. Something different most nights, from an Elton John tribute act, to Greek dancers and a live singer. The location of the hotel is perfect if you want to stay in the hotel your whole trip or if you want to venture out. There’s lots to do near by, cars to rent, boat trips to go on and supermarkets to go to. One downside to the hotel is there are no wrist bands for guests which you see at other hotels (everyone is all inclusive so I understand why this is the case.) With this we were certain we had seen some people staying in the hotel bringing in their friends to the hotel every day, drinking for free round the pool and taking up some of the best beds who were actually staying else where and hadn’t paid to be there at all. After drinking by the pool all day we would then see them leave back to their own hotels for lunch/dinner times to return for drinks later on. This was really annoying to see as someone who’s paid full price to be there, it seemed unfair on the hotel and the actual

What a fantastic place to visit! My only minor criticism was that the rooms were looking a bit tired and some of the beach towels had seem better days. They were however spotlessly clean and we weren’t in our rooms long enough for it to detract from an amazing holiday. The staff were all lovely and very welcoming and a few names definitely stood out for me. Saul was the entertainment manager and his team Wilma, Miya and Filipa were there from early morning to late at night taking care of some fantastic activities. I loved the Bocha and Kubb games and had so much fun making new friends. The aqua fit sessions were also brilliant fun and helped make be feel a little less guilty about eating so much. Food was delicious, from the buffet to the fine dining. Anna was a big presence and worked tirelessly to ensure things were just perfect in the cullinariam and snack bar. The buffet breakfast, lunch a dinner was varied and delicious. The omelette man was kept busy every morning serving freshly prepared omelettes to order. The waiting staff were all equally great, they were happy and attentive and very polite. The bar staff were on it, especially “darling”and the girls serving round the main pool (sorry didn’t get your names) ensuring you were never thirsty. Finally a mention for Daniel for the best massage I have ever had. The photos are a good guide on how beautiful the setting and the food is.

We had the most amazing honeymoon at the Caravel! Staff were waiting to greet us as soon as we arrived - we were offered a welcome drink while we checked in and our bags were taken to our room. We stayed in a sea view room with a jaccuzi and it was amazing. The room was lovely and the view from our balcony was stunning. There was a bottle of sparkling wine waiting for us and the room also had a mini fridge filled with soft drinks and water that was refilled during our stay. The whole hotel felt relaxing and peaceful, yet had plenty of activities to keep you busy if you wanted. We joined in with darts which was good fun, and we also enjoyed the pool party and beach party. Our favourite activity was the cocktail class, would definitely recommend booking this! The activity hosts were all friendly and enthusiastic. The evening entertainment was also good - we enjoyed the live music and 'The Night' was fantastic. The pool area was lovely. The infinity pool was cool enough to be refreshing but still warm enough that you could spend a while relaxing there. Some people did seem to get up very early and reserve beds but hotel staff were quite good at enforcing their policy of not reserving beds before 9am and removing towels that had been unattended for over an hour. We never struggled to get a bed in a nice area. The food and drinks at the hotel were amazing, a real highlight for us. The cocktails were fantastic and it was a nice touch having drinks service, especially around the pool. It was slightly slower service during the day (but the bar was close so it wasn't a problem) but on an evening the staff were so attentive and made sure everyone was served as quickly as they could. I was slightly nervous about food before our stay as we had read some reviews that mentioned it being repetetive/not much choice, but we found that this couldn't have been further from the truth. We enjoyed the different themed nights and found that food was different every day. There was an incredible amount of choice for evening meals and breakfast, it was almost overwhelming trying to decide what to have! I'm quite a fussy eater but really enjoyed every meal and found that there was plenty of choice for me. We didn't visit the main restaurant for lunch as we decided to go to the snack bar instead. The food here was fantastic, plenty of choice and all freshly cooked. The best meal was definitely at the Culinarium. It was a beautiful restaurant looking over the sea, and the food was fantastic, both in presentation and taste. Overall we had a fantastic stay and would love to return in the future. The hotel is simply amazing and the staff work incredibly hard to look after their guests. We would highly recommend the Caravel to anyone!

We have just arrived home after a fantastic 11 nights at the caravel. We requested a room but didn’t get the one we chose, however we did get an excellent sea view room , Room 910. Everything about it was perfect. The food at the hotel is tasty and the night at the cullanarium was a lovely touch with beautiful dishes to choose from. We stayed at the smaller pool most days, Aqua Aerobics each day at this pool was great fun. Bar staff very cheery and chatty even when it was so hot. Drinks are lovely and refreshing , only negative were the soft drinks were flat and very sweet. We opted for the fresh lemon juice and smoothies, much nicer option. The entertainment team worked their socks off and always with a smile. They are a great asset to this hotel. I visited the spa for a facial and a massage. Would highly recommend. Will definitely return in the future

Just returned from the Caravel where we spent 10 days for our honeymoon, and all I can say is my Husband and I were blown away. It was the first proper adults only hotel we’ve stayed at and as it was our honeymoon we paid to stay in a swim up double room with a sea view, and we were not disappointed when we opened up our curtains to see that view for the first time the room we had was simple but modern, spacious and everything you need for a room to get ready in and sleep in. The bed was was super comfortable, the mini bar was restocked daily with water and soft drinks and the maids work incredibly hard keeping the rooms clean throughout the day, and we tipped them for that at the end of our holiday. When we arrived they had given us an ice bucket with a bottle of champagne and a cake which I thought was such a lovely thought. The hotel itself is spectacular, it’s a lot bigger than we imagined but from our room you could walk down the corridor and straight down onto the beach. It’s kept clean and up to scratch by the incredible staff who you notice are up early watering the lawn, cleaning the pools etc. The wifi was okay, it did disconnect frequently but I think this was because we were in the farthest block and didn’t bother us too much as we had signal on our phones and it always worked in spots of the room and when moving around the hotel. For foodies, the buffet has a wide range of choice. My husband and I are not really one for all inclusive buffets but I will say this is probably the best we’ve eaten at. We ate our lunches majority of time in the snack bar. It has such a wide range of choices on the menu, such as club sandwiches, salads, toasties, burgers, pastas, wraps, pizzas, gyros… the list goes on! But it was 10/10 service there always and the food always tasted good and was fresh. The drinks selection was exceptional, and the cocktails are the best I’ve tasted at an all inclusive. The staff must do so many steps walking around the hotel taking, collecting and delivering orders - the most hard working and lovely staff we had the pleasure of being around and chatting with. You get 1 free sitting at the Culinarium which is their 4 course ‘al a carte’ restaurant that you can book through the TUI Blue app for the evenings. If you’re into al a carte, you’ll love this restaurant. It’s very posh and they serve you with starter/dessert wines, breads whilst you wait etc, and even though the portions look small, it was super filling, well cooked and well presented. The pools were cold but exactly what you need in Greek heat ☀️ plenty of sun loungers around and always spare even if you wake up later, and I loved the sofa beds that they have around too which were comfy and complimented the view even more. The seating was plentiful and comfy. The beach was an amazing touch to this hotel, slightly rocky walking in but nothing too crazy. We didn’t sit directly on the beach and there are signs that say the seats are for Caravel use only, but lots

This hotel is well situated but the best selling point on this is the staff they truly make it fantastic! The all inclusive is great with lots of choices, restaurant gives great variety so something for everyone, the staff are friendly and always willing to go over and above for the guests, great interactive games with young lady called Fillippe who was always bright and happy, highly recommended

The hotel is in a lovely location. There is a beautiful crystal clear beach immediately to the left of the hotel’s allocated sunbeds which is easy to walk in and out of. The food was fresh and delicious with great variety. The waiting staff were extremely attentive. The hotel in my opinion is a 4 star at a push. There wasn’t enough storage for clothes and the rooms were a bit basic. I found the front of house staff to be a tad rude too with mixer drinks not to be of a good quality.

Wow wow wow! We just arrived back from the caravel the resort was fabulous. ALL staff were excellent so friendly happy and a joy to be with. In 2 weeks we made many friends including some of the staff. I mentioned to the manager one night he should be so proud of his team working in the hotel. Happy staff make happy quests, I know this from experience of being a purser on the ships for many years, passengers loved travelling on our ship.

Just came back from our honeymoon trip here. The food was absolutely amazing here Spyros the chef has done an incredible job here. The staff work so endlessly hard they’re a credit to this hotel. Girls around the pool getting you drinks always have a smile. The hotel needs a lick of paint but overall the hotel was spotless and always clean. The food & staff were bang on and we would definitely be returning in the future.