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Mitsis Belvedere
Greece, Europe
Benitses
Conveniently situated in Agios Ioannis Peristeron, on the beautiful and bright island of Corfu, this stunning accommodation is the ideal place to stay when visiting this destination. Nestled on the green mountain, visitors will be enchanted by the breath-taking natural surroundings and the blue Ionian Sea that extends right in front of the establishment. Corfu’s town centre is 16 kilometres away and Corfu International Airport is at around 15 kilometres away. All the air-conditioned rooms are fully equipped with modern amenities such as a satellite TV and boast great views to the sea, the hotel’s swimming pool or the mountain. The property offers several dining venues such as a restaurant, a lobby bar and a pool bar. Among other facilities, travellers may pamper themselves with a refreshing swim at the saltwater, outdoor swimming pool.
Facilities
- Billiards*
- TV lounge
- Entertainment programme for adults
- Sun loungers
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Poolside snack bar
- Dining area
- Luggage room
- Concierge
- Garden
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good905 reviews
Excellent
50%
Very Good
22%
Average
9%
Poor
6%
Terrible
13%
Location
Cleanliness
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Value
Great stay
Great Hotel, the best staff we have met so far, and we travel every year to Corfu. Reception ladies, extremely polite they really go above and extra miles to make our stay special. We felt like we are priority, and anything we needed we received. Also entertainment lady Lorna and George (lifeguard) are very lovely and friendly. Finally the kitchen staff, also deserve a shout out for the hard work they do!
Disappointed. Poor food.
I recently spent four days at Canvas by Mitsis Belvedere hotel in Corfu, and unfortunately, my experience did not match the advertised 4-star standard. Online offer does not match with the reality.
The hotel itself is very dated and in need of refurbishment. The lobby contains old sofas and couches, and cleanliness in the common areas was inconsistent. On one occasion, someone dropped ice cream on the floor, and it remained there for several hours without being cleaned. There was not even a warning sign to indicate the floor was slippery. Our room was quite small and basic, we had a small flat TV, kettle, wardrobe, desk with a mirror, bathroom, and balcony with two chairs. The bed was uncomfortable and very hard. We were initially given two single beds pushed together, so if you want to sleep together, you have to request a topper. There was no full-length mirror in the room, which was inconvenient, and the shower had no holder, meaning we had to hold the shower head while washing.
Room cleaning was inconsistent and often very late in the day. On one occasion, we returned around 6pm to get ready for dinner and were only then asked whether we wanted housekeeping. While fresh towels, toiletries, and working air conditioning were provided, the cleaning itself was superficial. There was visible dust underneath the beds, and the room lighting was very dim. The corridors were also poorly maintained. It was common to see dirty plates and cups left for many hours. We often noticed them in the morning and then again later in the afternoon. But this is not the end… The food was one of the biggest disappointments. The selection was very repetitive, with little variety from day to day and almost no traditional Greek dishes. I ended up eating bread with feta cheese and lettuce for both breakfast and lunch because there was no food to choose from. Typical options included baked potatoes, spaghetti, steamed cauliflower, fish pieces, and fries. Potatoes vinegar flavoured. There was a coffee machine, juice machine, and one soup option each day. The pizza was particularly poor, with a thick doughy base, and much of the food tasted low quality. Food was often served cold, and a microwave was available in the restaurant because many guests needed to reheat their meals. The scrambled eggs and sausages also tasted cheap and lacked flavour.
The restaurant itself felt cramped, with tables positioned very close together. At busy times, it was difficult to move comfortably between them. Guests often had to sit outside due to a lack of indoor seating. Smoking was permitted outdoor and there were no designated non-smoking sections, which could be unpleasant for families or anyone sensitive to cigarette smoke.
Entertainment was limited and generally uninspiring. During the day, there was some water polo and music played by a staff member connecting a phone to a speaker. Evening entertainment consisted mainly of live music performances near the pool area. Overall, there was very little engagement or variety.
The pool bar served alcoholic drinks mixed with soft drinks from dispensers. The drinks tasted cheap and certainly did not meet expectations for a 4-star hotel. The hotel's main positive feature is its beautiful sea views and the availability of sunbeds near the waterfront. However, this alone is not enough to compensate for the overall experience.
In summary, I do not recommend this hotel. It falls well short of the advertised 4-star standard in terms of accommodation, cleanliness, food quality, service, and entertainment. If you have other options available in Corfu, I would strongly suggest considering them instead.
Review by Skylabcandy Maidstone, United Kingdom
Nightmare rooms, poor staff
Our stay was extremely disappointing. The beds were incredibly creaky and noisy, making it difficult to sleep. On arrival, the door handle fell off, and the room doors were so thin that you could hear everything happening in the hallway throughout the night.
The air conditioning unit was also leaking water, splashing onto the bedside table. It damaged our books and even splashed back onto my partner’s face while she was asleep, waking her up. Although staff came to repair it, the problem returned the very next day. The bathroom was also extremely dark with the light on, and made it difficult to get ready in the morning. After experiencing all of this, I genuinely couldn’t imagine spending another night in that room.
The staff were generally lovely, but our final day left a very sour impression. We had been allocated a 30-minute shower slot, but our slot started late because the previous guests overran. Naturally, this meant our shower also ran over slightly. Despite this being caused by the delayed start, staff were unnecessarily rude when asking us to leave. The receptionist snatched the key from my hand and gave me a dirty look. To make matters worse, the next guests waiting for the showers shouted abuse at us, believing it was our fault they had been delayed.
Overall, this was a very poor experience. Between the noisy room, the maintenance issues, and the way we were treated at the end of our stay, I would not recommend staying here.
Avoid This Hotel – Nowhere Near a 4-Star Family Resort
2/5 – Not the 4-Star Family Holiday We Booked
We rarely leave negative reviews, but we feel it’s important to share our experience to help other families.
We booked Mitsis Belvedere expecting a 4-star family resort, but unfortunately it fell well below that standard. The hotel felt tired, shabby, and in need of significant investment. Our room was grim and not what we expected from a hotel of this rating.
Our biggest concern was security. We experienced issues that left us feeling unsafe, and despite repeatedly asking to speak with the hotel manager, they were never available. There appeared to be very little visible management throughout our stay, which only added to our frustration. Although we were eventually moved to another room because of the security concerns, the replacement room had a strong sewage smell, creating yet another problem.
There were several other issues that, together, made for a very disappointing stay. There were never enough sunbeds, making it difficult to relax by the pool, and after dinner there was often nowhere to sit because of the lack of evening seating. We found the food to be very basic and repetitive for a hotel advertised as a 4-star all-inclusive resort.
One of the most concerning things we witnessed was children, who appeared to be around 8–10 years old, being served alcoholic drinks at the bar. We found this extremely worrying.
Throughout our stay we repeatedly raised our concerns with easyJet and the hotel but we felt each issue was dealt with in isolation rather than anyone recognising the overall impact these problems were having on our family holiday.
In the end, our independent travel agent arranged for us to move to another hotel. The difference was remarkable, and it finally gave us the relaxing holiday we had hoped for.
Corfu is a beautiful island, but sadly we cannot recommend Mitsis Belvedere based on our experience. We sincerely hope the hotel addresses its security, management, maintenance and guest facility issues. Until then, we would encourage families to think carefully before booking, as we certainly wish we had avoided this hotel.
Amazing Family Stay
Having read some of the reviews before coming here we were slightly worried about what to expect. When we arrived we were greeted by Chris on reception who was amazing. He was friendly explained everything and engaged with the whole family exactly what you want in a hotel after a long day of travelling. It was late but there was sandwiches and water waiting for us as the restaurant had closed. All the staff were amazing. A few to mentioned was Elizabeth (Abi) who made our morning coffees and shared the same taste in music as my son as they sang together. Elena was amazing. Spoke to us at every meal and nothing was too much hassle. The room we stayed in was one of the newly renovated room with a direct sea view and we couldn’t complain. Was big enough for the family and spotless clean everyday. The cleaner was extremely thorough and chatted to me daily. She deserves great credit for the work she does unfortunately didn’t get her name. The food was ample and plenty of choices each day. Sometimes you might be surprised if you try something new especially the salads. The kids were a big fan of the ice creams and enjoyed serving themselves. In regards to the sunbeds these are placed out daily around 7ish as they are cleared each evening. We never had any issues getting a sunbed on any of the 9 days we were here but don’t expect to come down at 10am and have one waiting for you. The main bar at night time was amazing. George was fantastic. He memorised the orders and engaged with our children even putting on cartoons for them and made them feel special so thank you. Check out was fine and we were able to book a slot for showers as we had a later flight that day. All in all we would definitely recommend this scenic hotel and we will definitely return. Thank you
