The Olivar Suites

As soon as we arrived at the reception area of the hotel, we were warmly welcomed by two members of staff. Our luggage was quickly loaded onto a buggy, we were efficiently checked-in, and we were driven the very short distance to our accommodation for the week. We had booked two Premier Suites, one for my husband and I and the other for our two sons (age 18 and 21). The stunning suites are very spacious with everything you could possibly need. Our sons loved the fact that like us, they had their own terrace and private pool. The hotel grounds are absolutely beautiful and so well cared for – everything is green with lovely plants, shrubs and olive trees. It’s obvious that great care is taken to look after the public areas. We headed to the lovely beachfront bar for some lunch and the server noticed we were new guests and welcomed us warmly. The food was delicious and there is a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The views over the Ionian Sea are stunning and it would be easy to sit all day taking in the views. We headed onto the beach and were able to easily find four sunbeds together. The staff working on the beach are very attentive and as soon as we had put our towels down, we were given cartons of water and glasses with ice. There is a call button for bar service which is friendly and efficient and the cocktails are fantastic - especially the Pina Colada! The sandy beach is very clean and the water is crystal clear. We didn’t need our water shoes for the sea as there is only a narrow strip of pebbles/little stones to walk on before you’re walking on the sandy seabed. Not connected to the hotel, but at the end of the hotel’s beach area, is a water sports hire station. During out trip, our sons hired paddleboards and they also had a great time being pulled along on the inflatable sofa. We were on a bed and breakfast basis and enjoyed dinner out at the many local tavernas – there are some right on the beach and others on the side streets and road that runs through the village. Breakfast at the hotel was fantastic. On our first morning we were warmly welcomed by a member of staff who explained everything before we were seated which was appreciated. There are delicious options on the à la carte menu but also plenty of choice at the buffet area. This is one of the best hotels we have stayed at. It’s hard to explain what a special place it is – it’s calm and luxurious and there is attention to detail in everything. The service from the staff team is efficient and friendly and always answered with ‘of course’ summing up their focus on the happiness of the hotel’s guests. I would highly recommend the Olivar Suites and we will definitely be back.

Beautiful hotel, fantastic service, we got the standard room with a huge balcony and no plunge pool as we prefer the beach. Room fantastic great facilities has a free safe, coffee machine,kettle with a good selection of glasses and coffee cups. Bathroom design is lovely but didn't like having a clear glass door to the shower due to lack of privacy. Great touches like the towels for the beach and pool are huge comfy and they bring you a carton of water and glasses when you get there. The sunbeds on the beach are the most comfortable I have ever used and the staff in all departments are absolutely fantastic.

Location: We stayed in the lowest tier of room (the junior suite) on a B&B basis. Lots of good restaurants in the area. This meant we did not have a plunge pool but we did have a nice upstairs balcony area (in the shade in the afternoon). The Room: The room was very comfortable. Good bed, quiet and effective AC, turn down service. Good bathroom facilities. There were hair straighteners available (not mentioned on the hotel website). Cleaning was good and often was completed by early afternoon. We did have some noise pollution from a neighbouring hotel but this did stop by 2330. The beach is the most sandy in the resort. The Beach: The beach is probably one of the most sandy in the area. Whilst other folks can stroll across the beach area, they cannot use the bed-chairs, which are there for the hotel guests. Guests were provided with free water and extra towels whilst on the chairs. Access to the sea is a little pebbly, but Ionian sea was warm and calm and was a joy to swim in. The Pool: The pool was fairly empty when we used it (typically 4pm daily). A nice long pool, good for swimming and not too deep. One of the best features of the hotel Breakfast: The breakfast was a little disappointing based on the many resorts we have stayed in of similar quality. Coffee was served by cup and it was difficult to attract attention to get a second cup made. The food selection was OK but did not vary particularly day by day. We totally understand that vast buffet-style breakfast selections can lead to a lot of wastage, but this could be addressed by providing more items on the menu e.g. fish, more cut up fruit, meats etc. Hence the 5 stars becomes 4.5!! All in all, a great place to stay - and in a nice relaxing resort too.

Lovely 2 bed suite. Comfy bed. Clean and beautiful grounds. Beach area and beach bar very relaxing. Great cocktails. Pool perfect size to do your lengths. Breakfast had lots of choice. Great à la carte to choose from aswell as helping yourself at the buffet area. Only negative would be the size of the gym as once 3 plus people in there felt too crowded in my opinion. Great number of restaurants in walking distance.

From start to finish this hotel was wonderful. We were warmly greeted and the guy that took us to our room was very friendly and helpful. We stayed in an executive suite with private pool and it was everything we hoped it would be. The room was spotless and the pool was a lot bigger than I had imagined-although it was freezing! The room had everything we needed and the air con was great. We only had breakfast here but the choices were excellent and quality was five star. Staff were all friendly. The beach bar had great food which we had a couple of days but then ventured out to some local restaurants which were all good. The beach was well managed and I liked the added touch of the water that was provided. The sea was a lovely temperature too. The sun beds were the most comfortable beds we had ever sat on. There’s nothing negative I can say and would highly recommend.