Roda Oasis Hotel & Apartments, Roda
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The RODA OASIS complex is situated approximately 35 km away from Corfu town in the picturesque northern part of the island amidst beautiful gardens. A sort distance away, the sandy beach of Roda village guarantees relaxation, tranquility and enjoyment with a variety of water sports. loading...
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Roda Oasis Hotel & Apartments Reviews
" best holiday ever "
Submitted By: kaycusack
Just back from a week at the Roda Oasis I could not recommend this hotel any higher. We arrived at 12.30 in the morning by a friendly greeting from the staff. We were appointed our rooms however ours was not ready and we thought this is the start of it-its going to be a bad hotel. Finally got in to our apartment and was so happy with what we had.
There was myself, my husband, my sister and my 5 year old the hotel staff were fabulous. They took to my son so well he did not want to leave. I have never stayed in a cleaner hotel in my life if there even is one.
The Greek night was so much fun we were all up bellydancing they make sure everyone is involved.
Again best holiday ever will def be back next year!!
There was myself, my husband, my sister and my 5 year old the hotel staff were fabulous. They took to my son so well he did not want to leave. I have never stayed in a cleaner hotel in my life if there even is one.
The Greek night was so much fun we were all up bellydancing they make sure everyone is involved.
Again best holiday ever will def be back next year!!
Advice: Great for family holidays or relaxing holidays
Activities: Mexican Restaurant beside the beach is lovely and Oscars lovely and cheap
Good for: Beach
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1 reader found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Back again! "
Submitted By: pd
I am not sure that these reviews serve any useful purpose, as it is quite clear that we all have a different view of what makes a perfect holiday. Therefore I think it is unfair to criticise other peoples observations. We have been to this hotel on a number of occasions over the last 5 years, so we obviously enjoy it and think it is excellent. however it is not to everyones liking, it is very quiet and relaxing and yes I will agree that you can get cheaper drinks and food in the village. We have tried most restaurants but now we prefer to eat at the hotel. This is for a number of reasons, first of all the quality of food and hygiene standards in RODA OASIS are outstanding, not once have we eaten anything that has give us an upset stomach. All food is cooked fresh while you wait and nothing is too much trouble. We are not big drinkers so the price of beer wine etc does not bother us too much, and We would gladly pay a bit extra for the beautiful clean surroundings. Entertainment is low key but very enjoyable if you join in. The hotel is small and it feels like you are sitting in your lounge with a few friends. (Again this does not suit all)I think before you book you should read all you can about the resort and hotel read the reviews if you must and decide if this is the holiday for you.
Advice: Quaint little village, very low key night life. Friendly genuine people.
Activities: You must visit Bella Vista and the palace.
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2 readers found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:May 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Unbelievable "
Submitted By: Aly D
Cant believe some of reviews i read before i went to roda oasis. My wife and i had a wonderful time there. Kostas & Nikos could,nt have been friendlier.We ate out most nights but returned to hotel for a drink and a laugh.The two brothers always greeted us by our first names and we were really friendly with the two waitresses Jacky & Rea.What a load of rubbish some of these other reviewers wrote about the two brothers.Go and experience the holiday and form your own opinion,im sure you,ll agree with me.
Advice: Small but charming good food
Activities: Smileys & pirates &crusoes &corfu town
Good for: Beach
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1 reader found this review helpful
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" We went with direct holidays arrived... "
Submitted By: Mr Philip Maddison
We went with direct holidays arrived ok good greeting but as many have said on this site the room service was good the food expensive and the service is average
Am ozzie couple who we made friends with made us laugh with did nikos write the abba song money money money is an island world.
Marion was lovely kept some sort of sanity going but overall i would not recommend the hotel there are far better places in roda and kassopia
Am ozzie couple who we made friends with made us laugh with did nikos write the abba song money money money is an island world.
Marion was lovely kept some sort of sanity going but overall i would not recommend the hotel there are far better places in roda and kassopia
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" Just spent a week at the Roda Oasis... "
Submitted By: Mrs M Brown
Just spent a week at the Roda Oasis and boy did we spend. On arrival we had to pay 35 Euros extra to use the fridge which was already in our rooms, air conditioning was 52 Euros and also safety deposit boxes. When we booked half board we thought we would at least get a decent breakfast but no chance we had to pay 3.50 Euros each, daily for a cooked breakfast otherwise it was toast, one slice of ham and cheese with a cup of tea or coffee. When we ordered just sausage extra to go with our toast we still got charged 3.50 Euros. The cold drinks from the bar were always flat and from a 2 litre bottle. The rooms were very clean and the maids were very friendly. The pool area was very clean. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recemmend the hotel but be prepared to pay all the extras which you don't get told about from the brouchure or direct holidays. We would like to also recommend a lovely clean place where we had breakfast most days and also lunch. Crusoes Pub just by the beach is excellent and run by an English lady and her greek husband. The Chinese Restaurant in the main street is a definate no no. It was awful.
A good trip to organise yourself is to the Hydro polis in Acharavi. Its only a short bus ride away. The bus fair was 1.40 Euros each and admission to hydro polis on Mondays and Thursdays is 22 Euros for adults and 18 Euros for children. This is all inclusive free drinks all day and food from 1 til 4. It was excellent and plenty to choose from, also free ice cream. But don't book trips through the reps as they cost three times as much.
A good trip to organise yourself is to the Hydro polis in Acharavi. Its only a short bus ride away. The bus fair was 1.40 Euros each and admission to hydro polis on Mondays and Thursdays is 22 Euros for adults and 18 Euros for children. This is all inclusive free drinks all day and food from 1 til 4. It was excellent and plenty to choose from, also free ice cream. But don't book trips through the reps as they cost three times as much.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" Wot shall I say for the wise!! well... "
Submitted By: Miss C Sugden
Wot shall I say for the wise!! well if your wise you will have this couple of hoteliers sussed out with in a couple of days ,
I went with my son in March and first impressions! Clean and friendly!! that is until they suss you don't prop up the bar like some clientelle! The more you spent the more you get fussed over! As the 5 oclock club! ( Old soaks from LEEDS )
Nikos and Costos hav a nack 4 remembering names which is a good touch, but you are definately aware of the falseness as for the father well he doesn't even crack a smile.
The staff ( pipa ) who runs the bar along with Nikos couldn't make you feel more at home lovely girl and works really hard for her money we were told by another couple that it wasn't a good idea to give tips to the bar staff ( pipa ) as they were told all tips hav to b handed in to the brothers and split... so we got her a pressie instead..
Greek eve, well don't bother you can go into sidari by taxi 12 euros and see a free show and have a meal they had us dancing in the street.. Great fun.
We heard some shabby stories whilst we were there! single mum with 2 children one girl about 9 and a baby no more than 15 months so on a budget! she had to share 2 single beds with both children as she couldn't afford both the fridge and a cot!!! wot would it have hurt to give her a cot no other babies were there?? Good will????
I went with my son in March and first impressions! Clean and friendly!! that is until they suss you don't prop up the bar like some clientelle! The more you spent the more you get fussed over! As the 5 oclock club! ( Old soaks from LEEDS )
Nikos and Costos hav a nack 4 remembering names which is a good touch, but you are definately aware of the falseness as for the father well he doesn't even crack a smile.
The staff ( pipa ) who runs the bar along with Nikos couldn't make you feel more at home lovely girl and works really hard for her money we were told by another couple that it wasn't a good idea to give tips to the bar staff ( pipa ) as they were told all tips hav to b handed in to the brothers and split... so we got her a pressie instead..
Greek eve, well don't bother you can go into sidari by taxi 12 euros and see a free show and have a meal they had us dancing in the street.. Great fun.
We heard some shabby stories whilst we were there! single mum with 2 children one girl about 9 and a baby no more than 15 months so on a budget! she had to share 2 single beds with both children as she couldn't afford both the fridge and a cot!!! wot would it have hurt to give her a cot no other babies were there?? Good will????
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- Date of Holiday:May 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" We have just returned from the Roda... "
Submitted By: Mrs R Roberts
We have just returned from the Roda Oasis and at first everything was okay. The staff were friendly ( in the typical over the top way of the Greeks) and the room was clean, if small. The maid service was adequate , but the sheets were only changed one per week. The towels were changed twice a week, but the miniscule bar of soap was not replaced at all during our stay - it's a good job we took our own.
The morning after we arrived we enquired about air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a fridge for the two weeks we were to be there. We were astounded to be charged 200 euros for these facilities - and this is when the warning bells began to ring.
At breakfast we were told that the half-board only allows you to have a "continental breakfast" ( 2 slices of toast, one butter, one jam and a disgusting slice of processed ham and cheese - I don't consider that to be a continental breakfast). If you wanted an English breakfast then you were to be charged an extra 3.50 euros per person per day. Extortion!!!!! When you can get a much larger and cheaper breakfast in town - a five minute walk away.
The evening meal we were subjected to consisted of the same choice of about 3 starters for the whole two weeks and usually 2 choices of main course. The puddings were a joke! Tinned fruit - when there is an abundance of fresh fruit grown on the island - pathetic!!!
The evening entertainment consisted of quiz, bingo, karaoke, quiz, bingo karaoke.......... and a Greek night which cost you 28 euros per person - we had already paid half board but we were still expected to pay for our meal on Greek Night. The dancers were mediocre and the food was terrible. The "free wine" lasted about 5 minutes.
Everyone we spoke to at the Oasis was disgusted with the service there. There were people who had to pay extra for a travel cot for their room when the management already knew there was a baby coming. There were people who were having to pay45 euros to keep their room past midday on their departure day. You even had to pay to use the pool shower - 4 euros per person.
The ethos of this hotel is definitely pay extra for everything. You began to feel like the brothers who ran the place had their hands permanently in your pockets. Once Costos and Nikos realize that you are not going to spend all your hard earned money in their bar then the Greek charm soon vanishes. We soon began to eat elsewhere and to drink elsewhere. The restaurants and bars in town are much cheaper and serve much more substantial and attractive meals - especially Maggie's place - what a restaurant!
The brothers, Costos and Nickos are well aware that they are "money grabbing" but don't seem to care. This is a place I will most definitely not visit again and warn anyone who has booked to consider changing their minds. - stay away!!
The morning after we arrived we enquired about air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a fridge for the two weeks we were to be there. We were astounded to be charged 200 euros for these facilities - and this is when the warning bells began to ring.
At breakfast we were told that the half-board only allows you to have a "continental breakfast" ( 2 slices of toast, one butter, one jam and a disgusting slice of processed ham and cheese - I don't consider that to be a continental breakfast). If you wanted an English breakfast then you were to be charged an extra 3.50 euros per person per day. Extortion!!!!! When you can get a much larger and cheaper breakfast in town - a five minute walk away.
The evening meal we were subjected to consisted of the same choice of about 3 starters for the whole two weeks and usually 2 choices of main course. The puddings were a joke! Tinned fruit - when there is an abundance of fresh fruit grown on the island - pathetic!!!
The evening entertainment consisted of quiz, bingo, karaoke, quiz, bingo karaoke.......... and a Greek night which cost you 28 euros per person - we had already paid half board but we were still expected to pay for our meal on Greek Night. The dancers were mediocre and the food was terrible. The "free wine" lasted about 5 minutes.
Everyone we spoke to at the Oasis was disgusted with the service there. There were people who had to pay extra for a travel cot for their room when the management already knew there was a baby coming. There were people who were having to pay45 euros to keep their room past midday on their departure day. You even had to pay to use the pool shower - 4 euros per person.
The ethos of this hotel is definitely pay extra for everything. You began to feel like the brothers who ran the place had their hands permanently in your pockets. Once Costos and Nikos realize that you are not going to spend all your hard earned money in their bar then the Greek charm soon vanishes. We soon began to eat elsewhere and to drink elsewhere. The restaurants and bars in town are much cheaper and serve much more substantial and attractive meals - especially Maggie's place - what a restaurant!
The brothers, Costos and Nickos are well aware that they are "money grabbing" but don't seem to care. This is a place I will most definitely not visit again and warn anyone who has booked to consider changing their minds. - stay away!!
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" myself and my step daughter spent 2... "
Submitted By: Miss S Bonham
myself and my step daughter spent 2 weeks in roda oasis the hotel/apartments were spotless we really couldnt fault that but i found it shocking that there was a extra charge for everything, nicos and costas who run the hotel were great people as long as you were spending money in the hotel the 1st week they were so chatty the second week its as though they didnt know us .
We have a early morning flight so didnt depart fron the hotel until midnight we still had to vacate our room at mid day to keep a room on was a extra charge off 40 euros or a charge of 4 euros just to have shower per person evertthing was MONEY MONEY MONEY in this hotel , the last day we were in roda i started to have a atshma attack and had left my hand luggage in a couples room that we met i asked if i could get my pump from the couples room and got told NO , also i met a diabetic who needed a fridge for his insulin yet again a life or death situation and he still had to pay for his fridge but instead of 70 euros was given a discount of 5 euros for the 2 weeks WHAT A JOKE !
if you are planning on staying in this hotel/apartments dont get pulled in by the charm of nicos and costas cause it dont last .the entertainment is kareoke, bingo and quiz nights thats ya lot in the hotel .
Roda itself is very quite not alot to do but great if its chill out holiday you are going for eat at maggies its the best food in roda .
We have a early morning flight so didnt depart fron the hotel until midnight we still had to vacate our room at mid day to keep a room on was a extra charge off 40 euros or a charge of 4 euros just to have shower per person evertthing was MONEY MONEY MONEY in this hotel , the last day we were in roda i started to have a atshma attack and had left my hand luggage in a couples room that we met i asked if i could get my pump from the couples room and got told NO , also i met a diabetic who needed a fridge for his insulin yet again a life or death situation and he still had to pay for his fridge but instead of 70 euros was given a discount of 5 euros for the 2 weeks WHAT A JOKE !
if you are planning on staying in this hotel/apartments dont get pulled in by the charm of nicos and costas cause it dont last .the entertainment is kareoke, bingo and quiz nights thats ya lot in the hotel .
Roda itself is very quite not alot to do but great if its chill out holiday you are going for eat at maggies its the best food in roda .
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" My wife and I spent 2 weeks here at... "
Submitted By: Mr MJ BROOKS
My wife and I spent 2 weeks here at the Oasis and we both feel its was the best holiday we have had in years,and yes we will go back next year, if not before Most of the other holiday makers we met at the Oasis have been there many many times before.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" just came back from our holiday at... "
Submitted By: Mr Paul Lunnon
just came back from our holiday at roda oasis hotel corfu .had a lovely holiday hotel was lovely and clean kostas and nicos very friendly also rest of staff.only dissapointed at last morning when we were leaving at 7.45 .no one was up to serve us breakfast .which was paid for .and along journey ahead we needed something to eat.apart from that had a lovely holiday .maybe something to consider for the future.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" I can't believe some of the negative... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Owen
I can't believe some of the negative responses that some visitors to the Roda Oasis put.
I have been going to this Hotel every year for the past 10 years. The Hotel is perfect No complaints at all. The food, the location and especially the people. Costas, Nikos and family are one of the most family orientated families I know. They make you feel so welcome you feel part of their family. People say all they think of is profit, but I'm not being funny but if it was your own family business would you not want the Best. I certainly would.
If you want a relaxing holiday with your family this is the best place to go.
I have been going to this Hotel every year for the past 10 years. The Hotel is perfect No complaints at all. The food, the location and especially the people. Costas, Nikos and family are one of the most family orientated families I know. They make you feel so welcome you feel part of their family. People say all they think of is profit, but I'm not being funny but if it was your own family business would you not want the Best. I certainly would.
If you want a relaxing holiday with your family this is the best place to go.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Select
- Tour Operator:Booked Direct woth Costas
" I have just been reading through some... "
Submitted By: Mr G Evans
I have just been reading through some of the other comments made by holiday makers at Rhoda Oasis and am stunned by some of the negative response.
This was the best holiday me and my wife have had in years.
we spent very little, loved the hotel, loved the service, loved the village, loved the people.
I cannot fault it at all. even though the weather was awful, we had a great time and met some lovely people.
We will definately be coming back soon.
thank you to Nikos and costas for making us so welcome and you certainly did not 'money grab'. If you want to see real money grabbing, stay in a hotel in England!!
Gary & Lindsey
This was the best holiday me and my wife have had in years.
we spent very little, loved the hotel, loved the service, loved the village, loved the people.
I cannot fault it at all. even though the weather was awful, we had a great time and met some lovely people.
We will definately be coming back soon.
thank you to Nikos and costas for making us so welcome and you certainly did not 'money grab'. If you want to see real money grabbing, stay in a hotel in England!!
Gary & Lindsey
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Airtours
" My daughter and I went on holiday to... "
Submitted By: Ms C Weir
My daughter and I went on holiday to Corfu for the first time in October 2007. We felt we were very lucky with our choice of both Roda and the Roda Oasis hotel. The rooms, the pool and the public areas were comfortable and spotless. The entertainment was fun if you wanted to join in and not intrusive if you didn't.
Everyone from Costas and Nicos, Elena, Marion, Dora right along to the ladies who cleaned our room every day, provided us with excellent service and a relaxing but fun holiday fortnight. We ate several times in the hotel and thought the meals were excellent and not overly expensive. We also had excellent food in town, particularly at the Odysseus and the Roda Park.
We come from Scotland and are used to paying realistic prices for good food - I can't think of anywhere - other than "golden arches" type restaurants - where you would pay less than the £25-30 equivalent which seemed to be our going rate at the Oasis for an excellent 3 course dinner for two including drinks.
I think reading some of the other comments that the British abroad seem to expect something for nothing. Continental breakfasts are the norm abroad and an additional charge of the equivalent of £2 is not unreasonable if you want a cooked breakfast - even transport cafes here will charge about £5. Coupled with the beauty of Corfu and the many places to go and visit we will definitely return and hopefully to the Roda Oasis.
Everyone from Costas and Nicos, Elena, Marion, Dora right along to the ladies who cleaned our room every day, provided us with excellent service and a relaxing but fun holiday fortnight. We ate several times in the hotel and thought the meals were excellent and not overly expensive. We also had excellent food in town, particularly at the Odysseus and the Roda Park.
We come from Scotland and are used to paying realistic prices for good food - I can't think of anywhere - other than "golden arches" type restaurants - where you would pay less than the £25-30 equivalent which seemed to be our going rate at the Oasis for an excellent 3 course dinner for two including drinks.
I think reading some of the other comments that the British abroad seem to expect something for nothing. Continental breakfasts are the norm abroad and an additional charge of the equivalent of £2 is not unreasonable if you want a cooked breakfast - even transport cafes here will charge about £5. Coupled with the beauty of Corfu and the many places to go and visit we will definitely return and hopefully to the Roda Oasis.
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Good facilities & restaurants in... "
Submitted By: keelan
Good facilities & restaurants in town. A fair distance from Hotel to beach.
Hotel was very clean, however the 2 brothers running it were over friendly & seemed to think about profit & taking as much money from guests as possible.
There was a good selection of restaurants & excellent value for money, better than the hotel.
The beach was adequate although we spent minimal time there; it was clean & fairly quiet.
The nightlife was very steady & plenty of bingo & Karaoke if you like that sort of thing, (we didn’t).
Hotel was very clean, however the 2 brothers running it were over friendly & seemed to think about profit & taking as much money from guests as possible.
There was a good selection of restaurants & excellent value for money, better than the hotel.
The beach was adequate although we spent minimal time there; it was clean & fairly quiet.
The nightlife was very steady & plenty of bingo & Karaoke if you like that sort of thing, (we didn’t).
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
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We ate in the restaurant 2 nights out of 4 and found the food to be excellent and very authentic. The hotel is very clean as is the pool which is constantly cleaned on a daily basis.There are more than enough sun loungers for all and the prices at the pool/restaurant bar are approx 20p more than in town - i don't see that this is a problem as some people suggest. You are made to feel like part of the family by the 2 brothers and i find it hard to believe some of the other reviews disrespecting them and their hotel. Take my word for it, i have been to Greece 14 times and this is a very good place to spend your summer holidays. Yamas !! Tony & Tracey
Advice: Island Paradise - excellent bar, Oscars,
Activities: Pirates for breakfasts,