Nissaki Beach Hotel

I was'nt too sure what to expect when we went to the Nissaki Beach because I had read some conflicting reports on this Web site regarding the same, however we were pleasantly surprised by what we found. We have been to a good number of the Greek Islands previously and stayed in a variety of reasonable to good Hotels in the past and I would say that this Hotel is up with the better of those. I would comment that the Hotel could do with a fresh coat of Masonary paint to brighten up the exterior of the building which looks rather drab at a first glance but apart from that the rooms are clean, bed and linen are changed regularly. We paid a little extra on arrival for a Full Sea view room which we prefer and the usual for a Safety Deposit Box but that was about it. We stayed on a Half Board basis, but fully inclusive is an option if you are not planning to move very far from the Hotel. The food was of very good quality if a little repetitive but you would have to be really picky if you could not find something you liked from the range on offer. The location of the Hotel would not suit some as it is at the bottom of a very steep incline and a little remote from any major nightlife, but it suited our taste perfectly. The main things I would have any comment on were the Entertainment in the evening was poor, O.K. if you were a German speaker as it appeared to be mainly aimed at that market as were the Television channels. Unfortunatly the Germans still havent lost that air of arrogance about them and on the week we spent there the Hotel was about 80% occupied by Germans, the rest a mixture of Brits and other Europeans.

We went to this hotel on our honeymoon so maybe our expectations were a bit high but this 4 star hotel didn't even measure up to some 2 star last minute deals I've been to in the past! The hotel smelled of sewerage (thanks to the outlet pipe which ran - not very far - into the sea right outside the hotel). The staff were grumpy. The hotel room was run down and a bit shabby. The lobby was nice but the bar never seemed to be open. However the food was okay. Good if you want to get away from it all - but be warned there is very little to do in Nissaki and the treacherous mountain roads put us off hiring a car to travel around the island. It's a pebble beach and you have to pay for sun loungers on the hotel's own beach. Oh and don't go if you don't like hills there is a 10-15 minute walk up a very steep hill to the main road. That's it moan over - I wouldn't recommend it but other people seem satisfied with it!

The hotel was isolated so if you want noisy,late nights and busy days then its not for you.If you want peace,friendly hotel,lovely staff,private beach,clear beautiful seas,pleasant walks through Olive Groves,quiet social drinks in excellent tavernas(only 2 nearby) and three 25 minutes walk to Agni, then this is the place to be. Beautiful sunrise and sun sets looking from our hotel room out onto Albania,main land Greece and over Corfu Town to our right. Corfu Town was 23 kilometres away.it is a fabulous town with its cosmopolitan feel yet plenty of old streets full of character and history ( and beautiful shops!)Corfu Town had plenty to offer with places of historical interest alonside the charm of the modern day life.Lovely people,wonderful food,beautiful town,awe inspiring island and a fabulous hotel.. a splendid holiday!

My family and I visited Nissaki Beach Hotel in August 2004 and cannot say anything bad about it. We were a little apprenhensive after reading the 2003 reviews but they must have changed things. You couldn't fault all the staff, they were all very helpful and friendly. The rooms were very clean and the maid service was brilliant. The food was brilliant with some very friendly waiters to clear your table and look after you. The beach is pebbly and can hurt your feet so make sure you take some jelly shoes or similiar. There are a few wasps around but not enough to scare you off. The entertainment in the evening was adequate. There is a free bus into Corfu Town every morning except Sunday. It leaves at 9.00am and returns at 2.00pm. This is really worth going on as it is rather busy parking in Corfu Town, which is a must to visit. The hotel is situated away from some villages. We could not have done without our little hired car to take us places. Lovely views across the sea from the hotel.

It was with some trepidation we went to this hotel having read 2003 reviews on the hotel. Maybe it was a result of these but the hotel had none of the failings previously mentioned. The food was exceptional, easily the best quality, variety and quantity we've experienced in many years. There was an obvoius pride in the menus and the food provided each evening and the waiters delighted in attending us. The kids ate well and tried many of the lovely dishes provided and didn't come back with plates of chips. We had to take a break from it as it was too much. Eating out at the Linden for a change wasn't any better and a "great deal more expensive". The rooms were fresh and well maintained and the maid service thorough. The location was well described in the brochure. It is on a hill side on a beach several kilometers from the nearest town.So there are no shops and its hilly around it and you are "tied" to the hotel,tho there was a free bus to/from corfu every day. The animation team were freindly and enthusiastic and kept those adults and kids who wanted to participate well occupied.The evening entertainment was reasonable but did border a bit much on audience participation. In a hotel this size in this remote location there should have been a bigger effort/resource. Would recommend the hotel to anyone who likes a high quality hotel on a beach away from the main strip-we'd go back tomorrow

my family and i visited nissaki beach hotel, july 2003. The first week was lovely, the second week, my 3 year old and myself got salmonella, it was really awful, so watch what food you eat, it stands around for ages and nothing seems to be piping hot, also the amount of flys and wasps, UGH !!!! I must reccomend the first Taverna along the beach front, it is excellent, they could not do enough for my little boy who collapsed with the heat and food poisoning from nissaki beach hotel, They are fantastic, Theos, and Panas are fantastic guys well worth visiting, and they adore children.

I was there in summer 2003. The hotel is rated 4 star but in reality it's worth 3 star only. The room had a nice view on the sea ,but the furniture was very "used" (i.e. the air conditioning commands are of the 1970 type and didn't work properly any more). Everything seemed very old and torn: you had to cue up for evening meals because the restaurant is too small, and the staff was disorganized and often rude like shepherds. The breakfast offer was very poor for choice and quality. Moreover you was afflicted by wasps that had their breakfast with you all the mornings. The corridor ceilings had a lot of water stains. To go to the beach you had to use the elevators(only two for the whole hotel) because the entrance of the hotel is on the top of the building. But, during my stay, one of the two was always out of work. So, you had to wait an eternity to catch them. Finally, the pool was small and, when the staff had to clean the sun bed area, they took it very easy and you had to wait until 10.00 AM before they had finished. Of course the staff of the pool was rude and had shepherd-like manners like all of them. Thanks God the sea was astonishing beautiful and clean and the location very relaxing. But these is thanks to Nature and not to Nissaki Beach Hotel.

I have been all over europe and the us and I still pine for this hotel. If you are looking for relaxation and beautiful scenery this is the place to be. The hotel is very clean the food is great with lots of choice, lovely of desserts and a beautiful breakfast. The view is stunning and the hotel is totally surrounded with an olive wood, the beach is shingle excellent for snorkelling, with a padi dive centre near by. There is a free bus to corfu town once a day provided by the hotel, there is sporting entertainment during the day, some basic entertainment at night. My joy after dinner was to go out onto the lovely balcony next to the lounge area and sit with a coffee, maybe see the odd dolphin. This hotel offers relaxation, scenery,lovely walks and an escape from every day life. I am planning my next trip now. Frances from scotland

we stayed here in august 2003,if you want a relaxing holiday this is the place.When you arrive you go down the steepest hill, say goodbye to civilisation because you will not want to walk back up it. First day,we were attacked by wasps,this was a familiar pattern, by the end of our holiday we got to know them quite well, also beware of the hornets these are huge and dangerous. We found in general the hotel was ok, the food was very good, the entertainment was appalling, the water sports were excellent. The free bus service to corfu town was very good and reliable.We recommend you enquire at reception on all boat trips on your arrival as the reps do not openly advertise.Finally the water park trip though, expensive is very well worth going.

OK my wife and i spent two weeks at this hotel , and were not impressed ,our first impressions were ones of dismay,we arrived early hours of the morning and were looking forward to what we thought was going to be a nice hotel ,BUT when we arrived the guy on the desk was abrupt and rude,"and you definately need that after a night flight you know " then we whent up stairs to our room opened the door and it stunk , and we found a used condom along with a half full packet of cigeretes and a lighter , later on that first morning we walked down to breakfast the lights on the stairs were not working we whent in to the breakfast area , where we were greeted by numorous blue bottle flys, and the most pathetic breakfast spread i have ever seen and the staff walked around like a bunch of zombies like they really dident want to be there, so that was our first impression . As for the overal condition of the hotel it was a dump everything was at the most basic standard you will find and it was worn, and the whole place had a very depressing atmosphere , in my view the hotel needs an injection of cash and a lot work doing to it , to bring up to standard. Also i feel a need to mention the location of the hotel itself , beauitifull scenery surrounded by olive groves , and we had a lovely view from our balcony , although others were not so lucky with the view because they were on lower floors of the hotel and some of them could only see a steep bank out side their balcony . Now as for getting out and about from the hotel , as many of us like to do when we go abroad , make sure you hire a car or moped because if you dont this review will, i promise stick in your mind ,because you do not even want to attempt to walk out of the hotel grounds to catch the local bus , the walk itself is one of a very steep long dusty winding road ,take my word for it dont attempt it, and that being said you also feel very isolated over your stay especially if you stay for two weeks like we did , and by the way we dident hire a car or moped , because the roads are mad out their, but if your feeling brave go for it .OK i think i will rap this review up ,just to say briefly the nightly entertainment was a joke " butlins style " you know , and the glasses from the pool bar were thick with dirt , still nice view !!!.