This is possibly the worst hotel we have ever stayed in. The staff were arrogant, greedy and rude. The food was revolting, giving myself and my wife the runs. The management are solely interested in money and are the most unwelcoming greeks we have ever come across.
The cleanliness was very poor - only changing our sheets ONCE in the two weeks we were there.
Location wise, it's lovely, right on the beach, which is why we chose it.
Entertainment is non existent.
We met 5 other couples whilst we were there - all of them felt the same and absolutely hated the place. Please avoid at all costs.

Please see copy of letter I sent the National Papers whilst I was still out there last week:

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to you about the disgusting way we have been treated here in Corfu. Having been here 26 times before, my Godfather being the ex-Archbishop of Corfu, having friends all around the island, and this place feeling like a 2nd home to me, I have been appauled and shocked at the way we have been treated here.

I shall give you the story in bullet points - if you would like more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

- Arrived here on 18th July for 2 week holiday with my fiancee and 2yr old son
- Booked with First Choice, staying in Sidari for a 'nice, relaxing', family holiday
- A few days in made a quiet, eloquent and polite complaint to our rep about the way we and other guests were being treated by the family who ran the hotel. (A black couple felt that they were being racist. Another couple had a problem with the cleanliness. We had a problem with the constant overcharging and shortchanging by the hotel staff.) The rep appeared to be compliant and polite and assured me he would talk to the owners...
- The following morning when I awoke for breakfast, I was shouted at by our rep and ordered into the hotel reception. There I faced a torrent of abuse and false accusations made by the rep and the hotel staff. I was told in a disgusting manner that I and my family were to be evicted from the hotel with no compensation and no relocation offered.
- I was indimidated by having all the staff surround me (including the First Choice rep)
- I was informed that I had been abusive, aggressive and arrogant to the staff and fellow guest of the hotel - ALL OF WHICH IS UTTERLY UNTRUE. Other guests can collaborate this and have given me their contact details if I or you need them.
- I was ordered to sign a formal "Final Written Warning" and make no further complaints and I would be allowed to stay.
- I went to shake the hoteliers hand and apologise if there was any misunderstanding and he made a physical threat to me, telling me I would leave the Island horizontally if they were to see me again.
- We have since learned from other ex pats etc that the family are well known to the locals to be intimidating etc.

We are stuck now. We leave here on Friday, and can't wait. Our holiday has been HELL ! We cannot make any further complaint because we have been threatened with serious consequences if we do. We can't even go to First Choice as that's what caused the problem in the first place.

Amazing Holiday!

Lovely place with great food, pool and beach. Staff all very friendly and go above and beyond to make it a brilliant holiday. Family run was a really nice aspect as felt welcoming.

Entertainment was good with all sorts from greek dancing to quiz and more.

Area was very nice and possibly the best hotel out of all seen in sidari. Would recommend to anyone.

I have just come back from my holiday and missing it already, ok our room was a little on the small side but it was a perfect location with the beach on our door step, in Corfu it smells everywhere you go so reading the reports earlier didnt make sense.

I am really missing the staff who work there as they made our holiday a special one.


P.S. DJ was a bit naff!!!! (but plenty of clubs up the road).

Fantastic Holiday

Staff brill, location brill

Going back in May 2008 booked direct with Spiros the owner

What can I say there were no many bad things with this hotel I don

We fully enjoyed our holiday in Sidari, The staff were friendly and funny. The waiters did Greek dancing on an evening, when they were not dancing they were singing Greek songs. I like that as they were happy in their work. I found all the staff very helpfull, nothing was a problem for them.

The DJ was very good not only did he do the eveing entertainment, he was around during the day, around the pool etnertaining the kids as well. My son thought he was great.

We will be going back next year (2007)

We came to Maria's in July 06. We had no problem with noise whatsoever and we found the staff to be possibly the friendliest Greeks ever!

The Greek night was definitely a sight to see - anyone who has seen Yannis and Sakis leaping around in those costumes will know what I mean.

We even met a couple out there and the four of us are going back next year.

It was clean, in a great location next to the beach, everyone was friendly and helpful and I can't wait to get back!

Yassou!

We went to this hotel in July 2006, one of the best holidays I personally have ever had, although the hotel itself, although there was nothing wrong with it, it needed improvements.

The location was idylic, right near the beach. The pool area was very clean.

The food wasn't that great, but this wasn't really a problem, as we ate elsewhere. Also, we were told we had to pay to use the air conditioning, which wasn't great. The reception staff were a little rude, but the others were lovely.

The entertainment was amazing, I loved the Greek dancing with the lovely Yanni and his mates- I had a pic taken with him, he was the king of cool, and I made good friends with him.

Overall, I really enjoyed my holiday, we had a fab time!!

When we arrived we noticed straight away how friendly all the staff were because they were chatting and having fun with the guests.

The location of the hotel was superb as you stepped out the swimming pool you were straight on the beach.

The entertainment was very good every night there was music playing. Some nights were themed and the traditional Greek night was very good and value for money in my opinion. I would definitely recommend it to families with teenagers as they can walk off into the town which is 2 minutes away or the can go explore the beach. 10 out of 10.

The only downside was that we were picked up by a transfer coach at 8 O'Clock and we had our valuables in the safety deposit boxes in reception no one told us that reception didn't open until half past 8. We couldn't get anyone to open it so we had to wait until half past 8 which we were cross about.