Alexandros Beach Hotel, St George South, Corfu

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8.5 / 10
(18 User Reviews)
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The peaceful resort of St George South and the quiet surroundings at the Alexandros Beach hotel make for a relaxing holiday offering rooms on self catering or bed and breakfast basis. The fantastic sandy beach of St George, a 20 minute stroll away, is not to be missed.
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" 1st Holiday in Corfu.. "

We were not expecting anything to grand as this hotel is only 2 star, so felt we got what we paid for.It was basic,and a bit of DIY could be done in the rooms,the room was clean,the pool was good,the breakfast was basic(english or contenental)Alex and his wife were pleasent and tended to keep themselves to themselves.We also stayed in room 14 for our last night..there was a massive tropical storm and it was a bit of a spooky room..heard a lot of strange noises,screaming, ratteling doors and shadows..tho it added to the fun!..would go back, liked the area some lovely walks to small villages and a lake, just a pity there is only one bus a day.
Our main complaint was with Olympic,we didnt find them very helpfull on our departure. There had been a bad storm and we were leaving at 3AM, the water outside was up to the ankles and there were no lights on the hotel road.We rung the rep to ask if the coach could reverse down to the hotel as there was a 75 year old man on his own and 2 blind women and we knew it would be difficult for them with there luggage also. The rep told us that the driver would not do this, yet all the other pick up points on the way to the airport required reversing and turning no smaller than the Alexander beaches. Also we asked the rep if she thaught the storm would delay the flight and she was not helpfull at all. We did infact have a 8 hour delay home which included 3 hours in Switzerland. We wouldnt use Olympic again, but would go back to the hotel.

Advice: If you want a quiet,nightclub free, relaxing holiday

Activities: The "village" does excellent lamb chops! the local walks are good.

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    6 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
  • Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
  • Tour Operator:Olympic Holidays

" brilliant "

just got back from a two week stay in corfu this was the second time staying at the alexander beach hotel what a fantastic two weeks we had the rooms are basic but thats to be expected in corfu but what it lacked in the decor of the rooms Alex and his Wife made upfor theit hospitality and friendlyness such lovely people we will definatley be going back next year we felt we where leaving true friends behind when we came home .The Balconey as got to be the best place to eat good value for money and the Tellis bar what fun we've had in their

Advice: Lo vely SandyBeaches and very clean

Activities: The Balconey

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Thomas Cook

" Poor Quality Accommodation  "

Having seen the 10/10 reviews here I was expecting more from the Alexander Beach, but we were disappointed to put it mildly. The rooms are shabby to say the least. Bathrooms are tiny, barely room to swing a mouse, never mind a cat. As for the beds, the person who said they were comfy must have been in a different hotel. I barely slept the whole week I stayed there. Walls are so thin you can hear every movement from your neighbours. The drippy loo and taps didn't help much either.
Lighting at the front of the hotel needs seeing to. There isn't any but there's a very uneven ridge right across the entrance, which my mum managed to find within 20 minutes of arriving. Not able to see where the ridge was in the dark, she went flying. Luckily nothing broken, just a few nasty cuts and bruises, but it could have been much worse.
The cleaner did as good a job as she could I think, but the cleanliness of the rooms still left a lot to be desired. Especially the bathrooms.
This wasn't a cheap holiday, but we didn't get value for money at all.
On the plus side, the resort itself is lovely, some good restaurants, not a great many shops, but if you want to shop, Corfu town isn't too far. Loads of car hire places. We used George to hire a car for 4 days. Cost was less than half what the Olympic rep quoted us, so its worth shopping around.
I'd recommend Kim's breakfasts at Telis, just a minute's walk from the Alexander Beach on the main road opposite the church. She does a great bacon and sausage batch!
All in all, I can't recommend the Alexander Beach, but I would recommend St George's itself - assuming you can find somewhere decent to stay!

Advice: Nice resort, fantastic sunsets.

Activities: Corfu town is a great day out.

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    3 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Olympic Holidays

" Fantastic! "

Just got back from staying at the Alexander Beach Hotel for a week, for a wedding party, and I think I can safely say we were all blown away. Whilst the accomodation was basic, the beds were comfortable, the views were amazing, and the staff were all friendly, accomodating, and made our stay as pleasant as possible.
The hotel owner, Alex, was a very personable gentleman, always willing to have a joke and a laugh, and on our last night kept the pool and bar open for us until about midnight, as opposed to closing at around 7pm as he usually does.
The food served at the pool bar was generous in its' helpings, piping hot, and the ingredients used were always fresh. Alex told us that he always used new oil when cooking, as oil used multiple times gave a bitter taste. He went out of his way to help us and be unobtrusive and discreet as possible. It's a family run business, and it's easy to see that he takes care of his customers like old friends.
If we go back to Corfu, the Alexander Beach Hotel is the only place we would consider staying, for the hospitality alone.

Advice: There are lots of stray animals, terrible drivers, and mosquito repellant is an absolute must.

Activities: Lagoudia bar (wonderful drinks, excellent service), Kostas Boat Trips (avoid Mama Mia on Sivota)

Good for: City Breaks 

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Olympic Holidays

" Excellent holiday!!! "

We have just returned from a wonderful holiday at the Alexander Beach Hotel in St George South. Although the rooms are traditional basic Greek accommodation they are clean and comfortable and the hotel is situated just far enough away from the main area to be quiet but close enough to be within easy reach of the tavernas. Alex, the proprietor is extremely friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. The pool is clean and the surrounding area is well kept with plenty of comfortable sun beds. The beach is only 5 minutes away and is lovely, soft shelving sand with lots of fish swimming around your feet. The resort is very quiet, even for early in the season. We mainly ate at the Balcony Restaurant where Dimitris and all of the staff were very friendly and the food was excellent and very reasonably priced. The walk to Agrygades is definitely worth the effort as the views are beautiful. We would definitely go back.

Advice: A very quiet, relaxing resort, ideal for de-stressing.

Activities: Balcony Restaurant

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Olympic Holidays

" 10/10 "

Fantastic holiday. It is in a lovely resort and the person rated it 3/10 was obviously not staying at this hotel. Lovely Greek family buisness everything was beautiful will definitley go back!

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Olympic Holidays

" fab holiday "

i visited corfu for the first time and had a fabulous time. Alex and helena the hotel owners, could not have been more helpful. Although the resort is described as peaceful there were lots of trips to sign up to. The hotel is family run and they went out of their way to make your holiday memorable. Alex served snacks by the pool which were tasty and cheap. The facilities are exceptionaly clean and the pool area was very well kept. It is definately a family hotel and we made many friends whilst we stayed there often going out with them in the evening. I think that some of the comments made earlier on this website should be removed as they must have been when alex and helena didn't run the hotel.m There are no drunks serving or infact anywhere to be seen in St georges. We also stayed in room 14 for two weeks and it is most definately not haunted . What a load of rubbish. I have paid lots of money for many holidays around the world and I must say that although this was one of my most cheapest holidays, it was one of the best. I definately left my heart with helena and Alex in St Gearges. I plan to return next summer so that i can reclaim my heart and some more good times.

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
  • Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
  • Tour Operator:Olympic Holidays

" Alexandros Beach Hotel was a joy to... "

Alexandros Beach Hotel was a joy to stay in. Our room was basic but clean and provided everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Fans and safety deposit boxes were available from the hotel at very reasonable prices. This is a family run hotel and ideal for couples or families with young children. My compliments to Alex and his wife Helena as well as the rest of the family for providing such a warm and friendly atmostphere to relax in. They were excellent hosts and always on hand to help in any way possible. The pool and bar area were very well maintained and spotlessly clean and offered a wide range of drinks and basic tasty snacks. For anyone looking for lively entertainment and late nights there are a vast range of bars and restaurants within easy walking distance. We gravitated towards the nearby Telis bar most evenings and were always assured of a warm welcome and a great nights fun. The resort itself has something for everyone and retains a lovely traditional greek feel. Food is excellent and reasonably priced. Hihgly reccommended all round and definitely a place I would hope to return to.

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
  • Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
  • Tour Operator:Olympic Holidays

" Rooms basic but clean, cleaned every... "

Rooms basic but clean, cleaned every day, with clean towels three times in one week. Alex was really helpful and chatty. Pool was cleaned every day. Lovely family run accommodation would definitely recommend it. The cleaners were friendly even though they did not speak a word of English! Short walk to the beach. Best restaurants were Takis, looks grim from the front but the food is lovely and cheaper than some of the other restaurants, Ananais was okay but very "commercialised" with the tacky "Greek night" - ok if you like that sort of thing. Balcony was good but we found the owner (I think) to be overfriendly and "touchy". Beaches were out of this world and so was the very calm sea, until the storms! We didnt get off to a good start due to the Olympic Rep at the airport not keeping the CUSTOMERS informed as to what was happening, we ended up sitting on a coach breathing in diesel fumes for over an hour with no information whatsoever from her and I also found her to be quite rude. Jo the rep at the accommodation was extremely helpful. Definitely recommend it and I will definitely be going back there provided they have air conditioning next year!

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Olympic Holidays

" Have just returned from a chill out... "

Have just returned from a chill out holiday at the Alexander Beach Apartments in St georges South, The Rooms were basic but very clean, staff could not do enough to make our stay with them as pleasant as possible. The family run owner Alex was lovely such a genuine freindly guy very approachable iff you had any problems at all just go to him and he would do is best to help wether it being to do with your rooms or wether you needed something from the pharmacy which was a bit of a hike away he would do a pharmacy run for you,there is such nice places to eat, we mostly went to the Balcony, which was reasonably priced and excellant food. The food at the pool bar was lovely as well Alex does a mean hotdog, We are definatley going back next year but for two weeks this time. Also our rep Jo was lovely and around alot iff we needed her

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
  • Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
  • Tour Operator:Olympic Holidays

" Accommodation basic but clean.

Accommodation basic but clean.
Breakfast (cheese & ham with very pale toast) was pretty poor.
Alex and his wife Helena (and his dad) were very helpful and friendly and also Alex's sister and her family were on hand to help while we were there as Helena's baby was due.
The pool at the hotel was lovely, and very clean.
The resort was quiet but had everything needed for a relaxing holiday, beautiful clean beaches very close to the hotel and a variety of shops and tavernas. I even managed to buy a lovely birthday cake for my son's birthday from Zack's taverna!
The only thing that spoiled it was the 17 hour delay on the way home with no information, help or support from the Olympic Reps in Corfu!!

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
  • Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
  • Tour Operator:Olympic Holidays

" St George was a lovely resort... "

St George was a lovely resort providing lovely well maintained beaches, excellent restaurants,tavernas and small disco/clubs. Generally nightlife in st george is rather low key, although as the evening draws on it does generally tend to perk up. St george to me and my family seemed to have something to offer to all; lovely beaches with fantastic watersports facilities, supermarkets selling everything from beach gear to beautiful hand-crafted gifts. The restaurants were all lovely, we didn't have a bad meal the whole fourteen nights we were there, although amongst our favourites were the blue sea and the balcony restaurant with lovely sea-views. There were some great tavernas as well from x-l and the palladium both offering free goes on the pool tables, with fantastic music, and competitive prices.
The alexandros beach hotel was a lovely small accomadation, inwhich the apartments were very basic but kept exceptionally well cleaned by friendly maids who spoke little english! The appartments were adequete for the little time you spent in them! Fans and safety deposit boxes were available to hire at cheap prices. The pool wasn't all too small, and also kept remarkably clean, with comfortable sun loungers (free) around the pool also providing parasols. Alex and his wife Helen were very friendly, speaking excellent english and always willing to help. Various snacks were offered throughout the day for relatively cheap prices, as were the drinks (soft and alchaholic) there was also an english breakfast on the menu too! The pool bar was open early from eight in morning until around seven at night! I would definitley go back to this beautiful resort and hotel- there was so much to offer, with very friendly people!

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Olympic Holidays

" We have just come back from a... "

We have just come back from a wonderful relaxing holiday in Corfu. The accomodation at the above hotel was basic but clean and comfortable. Although we were self catering we never intended to cook in our room as the prices to eat out were very reasonable and very affordable. There are lots of eating places in St. George South and the restaurant staff are all very friendly and helpful. It was very near to a wonderful sandy beach that was 5 mins away. The sea is very shallow, clear and safe. The proprietor and his wife were lovely people and very very helpful. There is a lovely swimming pool which was very clean and attended at all times by the proprietor. A pool bar was open all day long until 7 pm where you could aquire a wonderful English breakfast and snacks that were prepared fresh all day long . at very reasonable prices. I would definately return to this resort and in particular this hotel. We were there at the beginning of their season and it was very quiet which is what we like. If you need something a little more lively then you would choose a different resort that would give you this, but for us it was ideal. The Olympic rep, Joanne was lovely and was quite new to the area but was very helpful also. We had a very nice time and wished we had booked for 2 weeks. Mr. R. Moore and Mrs. W. Dale

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  • User Rating:
    9 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Olympic Holidays

" Have just returned from the Alexander... "

Have just returned from the Alexander Beach Apartments in St George, and the apartments were basic but clean and beds comfortable. There is a small pool which is clean and well kept. The pool bar is ok but limited menu for snacks etc, but there are others nearby where the choices are better. We tried the Ananias which was very nice, they did a great cooked breakfast.

The people who run the Alexander beach are very kind caring and helpful, particularly to myself as I broke my ankle on the second day! We were told we could move to a downstairs apartment as soon as one became free, but were vetoed by the Olympic manager who insisted that the downstairs rooms were a different price and they just would not hear of it, so we were left to struggle with crutches up and down stairs several times a day.

However in the second week the proprietors offered us a downstairs room which had been closed up as there was a leaky ceiling in the bathroom. This seemed to be the lesser of the two evils so we gladly accepted. (Incidentally the room, 14, was haunted by a spirit of a baby, which was seen on the last night by my partner, and I myself had the freaky experience of being woken twice in the night by something touching me!)

We only got to the local beach once and it was ok but very windy, and the sea quite rough, but we since found other beaches which were nicer, with calmer sea, but of course there was no way I could do beaches at all with my leg plastered.

The resort of St George was perfect for us, being completely unspoilt by over development, just a few bars, plenty of tavernas, supermarkets etc. If you want noisy nightlife, go elsewhere! Tata's did great food as did the Ananais, which also did a great free Greek night.

Must also say how great Doctor Pandis, the local doctor was, kind caring and helpful, even lending us a wheelchair, without which the holiday would have been a complete disaster.

Overall I would recommend the resort and accomodation, may even go back there one day, but not to Room 14!

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Olympic Holidays

" Alexadros Beach Hotel/Studios was... "

Alexadros Beach Hotel/Studios was described to me as a 'family run business' and likened to 'Faulty Towers'. What we actually got was a hotel 'run' by an English family of foul mouthed, topless sunbathers.

There was never anyone on reception, the rooms were not cleaned frequently enough and during our second week the towels were not changed at all! The sheets on our beds were changed once in two weeks! The owner sat around the pool screaming, shouting and swearing at her daughters who dominated the pool and made us feel quite uncomfortable. If you wanted any service of any kind you had to 'disturb' one of the sunbathers!

The room was described as a self catering studio. It was the smallest room I have ever stayed in. The 'kitchen area' was actually a sink stuck behind the door with a kettle, a tiny electric hob that didn’t even look clean and crockery and cutlery that all looked as if it had seen better days! The room was like a sauna! The upstairs floor of the hotel had no windows or air ventilation of any kind and was thus unbearable.

There was no option of air con. We were told we could hire a fan and attempted to reserve one three times. Every time we went to collect it they told us they didn’t have any - Clearly their system of scribbling a note on a scrap of paper wasn’t effective - hardly surprising.

However, the 'Blue Diamond Hotel', which is only a five minute walk away, was very nice and you could use their pool and sun loungers for free. This actually was a nice family run business and the whole set up was much nicer and more picturesque.

I would only recommend St.George for families as it is very quiet and there is not enough entertainment in the evening. I had been told by several people that St.George is the nicest part of Corfu. Having visited Rhoda a few years ago, I would totally disagree with this statement! The locals are not particularly welcoming...and they wonder why the number of tourists is diminishing each year!!!

We had an extremely unpleasant experience at a restaurant called 'Il mare pizzeria' and I would strongly advise you not to go there! (If you are standing outside blue diamond hotel it is across the road, to your left). Here, the owners threatened to call the police because we refused to pay for a meal that was stone cold, had been sent back twice and had in the end been sent back untouched!

They made us wait there for three hours and were shockingly rude to us! As it turned out they had never called the police but were trying to frighten us into paying! Eventually when they realised we weren’t going to give in, they agreed to take the meal of the bill but suddenly the original bill had gone up and was now written in Greek so that we couldn’t see what was on it. Eventually our rep came down to sort it out but we had to wait outside for him.

However, the owners didn’t want us to wait outside and four members of staff (3 men) came hurling towards us, shouting in our faces and threatening us! When our rep turned up, the staff tried to find out where we were staying. This made me feel very unsettled for the whole holiday so be warned - don’t go there!!!
We also had an interesting meal at 'Blue sea'. Here we ordered a cheese burger for 5 euros which was frozen in the middle. The waitress very ungraciously took 2 euros off the bill even though the meal was, again, untouched. You will notice though, that everyone speaks perfect English until you need to complain and suddenly they don’t speak it quite so well!

The best restaurant is 'San Carlos' and is only a few euros more per meal than some of the cheaper ones so it worth going there. Plus it is set right on the beach so is very pretty. You can get a good breakfast for about 4 euros at 'Splendid grill room restaurant' and the guy there is quite friendly (if you go there a few times, he gives you free drinks!) If you do go to St.George, stay at the blue diamond and eat in 'san carlos'!

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  • User Rating:
    3 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
  • Board Basis:Self Catering
  • Tour Operator:Olympic Holidays
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