Golden View Hotel

Not long been back and already I have the holiday blues! I went with my sister and my parents for a week (2nd-9th July 2007), and believe me a week is not long enough!
The hotel is set in beautiful surroundings, with stunning views of clear turquoise waters. Being young I had worried that I would feel bored having read some of the previous reviews. However, we met other families, and the hotel staff were lovely- please say a big hello to Dobi, Spheta, the (entertainers) and Spiros, the pool bar man.
The only criticism I have is the hotel does need a bit of TLC in some areas, and updating, but when we went there it looked as if they were starting to modernise some stuff.
The entertainment at night was a laugh, and the entertainers will try and get you involved in what’s going on day and night, but are never too pushy to make you join in. After 11.00pm, you have to pay for your drinks, which is a pain but the trick is to que up around 10.40pm and stock up on drinks to last you the night.
It does do you good if you hire a car for a couple of days, to get around to see Corfu, and to go to aqua land!
After I finish college, I am taking a gap year and go back over and fingers crossed work over there for a year in the hotel doing bar work!
The holiday was fabulous, and I really do recommend it. What more could you want on holiday, lovely weather, beautiful surroundings, fabulous staff, hotel and food. And very pleasant people.

Just returned from this hotel on Friday 13th July, had a fantastic time we both really enjoyed it here! We stayed here for 2 weeks all inclusive, hotel was beautiful it looked as though it had just been done up, couldn’t fault the place!
Our room was lovely had clean bedding and towels every day, room was spotless not a thing wrong with it. Only thing is we did not opt for a sea view room, and we wish we had now as the sea view rooms had a gorgeous view from them.
The couple of downfalls to the hotel was the location, it was very out the way with only a taverna and two mini-markets at the top of the very steep hill so we wouldn’t recommend it to people with walking difficulties or people who like to go out and about.
Another thing the choice of alcohol was very limited, and after 11pm the drinks were not classed as all inclusive and were very expensive.
The food choice was not the best as it was mainly catered for the Germans; the waiters could not get you out quick enough at meal times it was very rushed all the time in the restaurant.
There is a mini bus down to the beach and back up to the hotel everyday as it’s a long way down a very steep hill, the beach bars and restaurants were not all inclusive but the Yaliscari beach bar was quite cheap and lovely food.
Pools were lovely but be quick trying to get a sunbed otherwise there’s no umbrellas and you need them in the heat, most staff were pleasant not had a problem with anybody, entertainment was ok.
Overall we had a fantastic two weeks here will definitely go back, would recommend this place to anybody who wants a nice peaceful and relaxing holiday, views across the sea are fantastic especially the sunsets!!
Met some brilliant people in the hotel really enjoyed our holiday and will definitely return again one day!

I went to Yaliscari Palace last week with my sister. We are young and got very bored.
There was only one shop and one bar in walking distance and to get to the beach was a nightmare and not even worth it.
When we first got there it was 11:45 at night, we went to the bar to order a drink as we was all inclusive. The response was very rude that we got, saying we had to pay as it was past eleven, like we was supposed to know.
When you walk into the hotel reception its very nice, but when we got into our room we was very disappointed that we had no TV, no air con, no balcony or sea view that we requested, and we didn’t even have covers on our bed just a sheet, the towels in the bathroom had toothpaste all over them, and in our week stay we got a bit of soap on our 3rd day.
We complained on our second day about our room and the staff said they was fully booked so they would sort all the problems out, on the third night they sent someone to sort the air conditioning out and that was all they sorted.
They was a few good qualities to the hotel, the bar staff apart from one was very helpful and the entertainers tried their best to keep you entertained, the receptions are nice and the food was very nice and I can’t normally eat abroad.
I hope I haven’t put anyone off, this is just my opinion, you might like it.

This is not a 5 Star hotel, this hotel is a budget holiday as a 3 star in the Skytours summer sun brochure.
We were bitterly disappointed with this hotel, and would not be returning.
We were informed by hotel workers that the hotel opened on the 12th May 2007 and was not due to open until June, as reservation work still needed to be carried out and therefore opened too early.
On arrival, our room had problems, the toilet was broke, the patio door would not close, the shower connection broke, and the phone would not work.
We complained at reception and was told that our room could be changed but had to wait until 8pm, bearing in mind we arrived @ 12:30!
We then returned back at 8pm , and then had to wait until 10pm.
The rooms were in need of updating and were not cleaned to a 5 star standard, the balcony had not been cleaned for days.
The next room that we were given, also had problems, and our towels were not changed every day, they were hung out on the balcony to dry!
The food was very boring at times and we tried to venture out, but be aware, it’s in the middle of nowhere and we paid 25 Euros to go to Corfu Town.
The only thing I could find good about this holiday was the view from the balcony, breathtaking, and the entertainment staff who were from Bulgaria.
The staff in the restaurant, George, Alison and Billy were lovely, however the seating needs to be addressed, the seats were very uncomfortable.
The literature also claims that the beach is 250m from the hotel, this is really not the case, we measured this one day, and found this to be 700m, however there is a free bus to and from the hotel, it is a very steep climb, good luck if you happen to try this.
The restaurant on the beach is not part of the AI package and is quite expensive but the food is very good, better than the hotel.
I could go on and on but really wanted to make people aware that this is not a 5 star hotel, maybe in time to come it will get better, but clearly at this time is not.

Me and my boyfriend went and were told by Thomson that it was on a little hill but nothing that will stop us getting about, that there were shops around the hotel and a beautiful beach. Well the 'little hill' was so steep and slippy that it was so hard to walk up and we r not old or unfit and we found it very hard work. There is one shop in the hotel which only opened 4 hours in the morning and 2 hours at night. And one up the steep hill which was about 15mins walk. So the beautiful beach was 15mins walk down the steep hill the other way, down a path that was not level and about 2 feet wide. Going over little walls and big rocks, so when we did get to the beach, it was dirty and most of the sunbaths were broken, rubbish had been just left all over the place because they were no bins. The buses to the beach and Corfu town only ran when they could be bothered.
The hotel was so out of date, and need a serious make over, our room balcony faced a hill covered in trees, and the door wouldn’t close so we were bitten to death.
Then the food was so bad, boiled chicken, hard vegetables, for 2 days running I only had soup because it was that bad. We didn’t even bother going to breakfast for 4 of our 7 days.
So I would never go there again ever. The only good things about the hotel were the rep ellie who was lovely.

My husband and I had our honeymoon here because my husband came here 5 years ago when it was a Thomson gold hotel. We found the hotel to be in some disrepair but very clean the cleaners came every day to change the bed and towels. The majority of the staff were very friendly and helpful but we found the waiters not so friendly.
The meal times were very disorganised and we felt you were being rushed all the time! Every meal time there was a new place to sit which drove us mad. The bar staff were wonderful although the entertainment was not very good although the Greek night on the Monday was brilliant.
Do take insect repellent as the mosquitoes will feed on you! Watch out for the wasps they can be ruthless! Overall a very relaxing place with views and sunsets to die for.
Would not recommend this hotel for people with walking difficulties or children. For a 3 star hotel it is very good.

We enjoyed a lovely relaxing 10 days staying at the Yaliiscari Palace. The hotel, as others have commented, is very quiet and a hire car makes for a more enjoyable holiday.
The roads do have some pretty sharp bends but with caution and good sense we only experienced hassle with parking in Corfu town and nothing else. This was our second time at this hotel and we will most probably return again.
The hotel may be a little dated, but the service and quality of the food gave exceptional value for money. Not the place for kids or anyone needing a wheelchair certainly, but for a relaxing holiday with friendly folk and views second to none (pay extra for a sea view it's worth it) try this hotel.

Enjoyed our stay very much, food was wonderful and the room was clean and comfortable.
Bitten to death by mosquito's, do make sure you have your insect repellent. Beach at Yaliscari is wonderful.
The waiting staff are pleasant and helpful. The hotel has a very broad range of guests from Rumania, Hungary, Ireland, UK, Germany etc so this does add to your experience.
The bus to Corfu Town is a god send and very reasonable.
One of the receptionists is English but they all speak clear English.
All 6 of us had a great time. Enjoy.

I enjoyed the holiday very much and the hotel was always clean. The staff were very helpful and the bar men had a good laugh. The food and service in the dining room was satisfactory although we found the food repetitive by the end of our stay.
The hotel provided lots of services like a little mini van took you down to the beach free of charge and back again as walking up the hill was very strenuous.
The beach was gorgeous and the sea was crystal clear and was very refreshing. Watch out the sand gets boiling! A little sea food restaurant lies above the beach and I would recommend it to anyone.
The hotel’s pools were always clean and are a decent size, overall the hotel was a little rundown on the outside but always clean and hygienic inside.
Don’t forget to pop up the hill to the mini market as Vicky is very helpful. She sells tickets for the local bus into Corfu which you can catch twenty minutes walk away from the hotel and costs only 1 Euro.

I had been to the Yaliscari Palace 5 years ago and couldn't wait to go back. I was dismayed to find the standards had slipped considerably. Our room on the 7th floor was dirty and although reception offered us another room that was no better. The food was excellent with a good choice of dishes although the head waiter insisted on seating us in various parts of the restaurant each meal time. Our waiter George was marvellous and nothing was too much trouble for him.
The rep only gave us information about the overpriced excursions and left us to find everything else out for ourselves. To be fair, the rep was fairly new but we had to rely on Vicky in the mini market to give us the advice we needed. Vicky should be on Thomsons payroll.
The Yaliscari Palace could be restored to its former glory and it is in a spectacular location. There are lots of walks around the area and an excellent public bus service from Pelekas or Sinerades which goes into Corfu town for one euro.. From there one can get another bus to any place on the island. Lets hope the Yaliscari Palace doesn't deteriorate further.
I notice it isn't on the Thomsons web site for next year. Does this mean it is having a long overdue facelift?