Corfu Imperial, A Resort to Live, is a luxury resort set on the coast about four and a half miles from Corfu Old Town, and it sits at the top end of guest ratings on the island, with scores around 9.4 out of 10. It is a five-class property, designed as a destination in itself rather than as a base for exploring, with the sea at its door and the old town available as a half-day trip. If you want a special-occasion stay, a honeymoon or a week of doing very little, resorts of this kind are the island's answer. Prices are at the top of the range, so it is a splurge, and it is best justified if you intend to use the grounds, the beach and the restaurants rather than treating it as a bed. As with other beach resorts on Corfu, winter opening is not guaranteed, so confirm that it is open on your dates before you commit.
Location and getting around
The resort is on the coast north of the old town, so you reach Corfu Town by taxi or hire car in a short drive. The distance suits guests who want a beach and a quiet bay, but means that evenings in the old town require a taxi both ways. Many guests plan one or two evenings in town and spend the rest of the stay at the resort.
What to expect
A luxury resort setting, with the services and standard of finish that its class implies. Specific facilities, room types and restaurants vary by season, and the booking details list them for your dates, so read them closely. Because the property is a seasonal beach resort, the pool, beach club and some restaurants are summer features, and in November you should not assume that everything is operating or that the hotel is open at all.
Who it suits
Couples celebrating an occasion, families with a generous budget and travellers who want a high-end holiday with limited moving about. It is less suited to visitors who want to stay inside the old town or who watch costs closely, for whom the Arcadion Hotel or The Calliston offer far better value. Ask about packages, half board and sea-view room categories, and check the cancellation terms, which tend to be strict for luxury resorts in high season.
If you want to experience the island as well, add a boat trip in season and a day in the old town. Because prices and availability swing sharply between seasons, compare a few dates before you commit, and consider a shoulder-season stay in late spring or early autumn, when the sea is warm and the resort is quieter.
Why stay here
- ✓Seafront resort setting
- ✓About 4.4 miles from the old town
- ✓Highly rated by guests
- ✓Luxury resort standard
- ✓Suited to honeymoons and occasions
- ✓Beach and grounds in season
- ✓Taxi or car to the old town
- ✓Summer-season services
Good questions
How far is Corfu Imperial from the old town?+
About four and a half miles, a short drive or taxi ride.
Is it open in winter?+
Beach resorts on Corfu often close or reduce services in winter, so confirm opening dates.
Who is it best for?+
Couples celebrating an occasion and families with a higher budget who want a resort stay.
