Kontokali Bay Resort and Spa is the family-friendly beach resort on this list, set on the shore at Kontokali around 3.7 miles from Corfu Old Town. It offers direct access to a sandy beach, a full-service spa with Turkish baths, tennis courts, beachfront restaurants and suites with private pools, along with supervised childcare, a children's pool and an arcade. The resort is rated highly by guests, with a large number of reviews in the 9s out of 10, which says something about the consistency of the service. It is the right choice if you want a resort holiday with the old town available for day trips, and it suits families, couples who want a spa break and groups who prefer one base with everything on site. Remember that resort hotels on Corfu often close or reduce services in winter, so confirm that the hotel is open on your dates.
Location and getting around
The resort is on the coast road north of Corfu Town, so you reach the old town by taxi, bus or hire car in a short ride. The airport is also close. The distance from the old town is the trade-off for the beach, the grounds and the space, and if you intend to spend most evenings in the lanes of the old town, a hotel in the centre will be more convenient. If you want a mix, plan a few evenings out in town and the rest at the resort.
The facilities
A sandy beach with direct access, a spa with Turkish baths, tennis courts, beachfront dining, private-pool suites and a children's programme with supervised childcare, a children's pool and an arcade. A business centre is also mentioned, which may help if you combine work with leisure. Most of these are summer services, so in November expect fewer open facilities, if the property is open at all, and check which parts of the spa and restaurants operate.
Who it suits
Families with children who want a beach and supervised activities, couples seeking a spa, and travellers who like to unpack once and stay. It is less suited to visitors who want to walk out of the door into historic lanes. If you plan excursions such as the Paxos and Antipaxos cruise or the Paleokastritsa boat trip, the resort's location north of town is easy for departures and for rental cars.
Ask about packages that include breakfast or half board, which can improve the value if you will eat most meals on site. If you are travelling with children, ask which parts of the childcare programme and the kids pool are available on your dates, and ask about airport transfers, since the airport is close and arrangements are usually simple to make.
Why stay here
- ✓Direct beach access
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Turkish baths
- ✓Tennis courts
- ✓Private-pool suites
- ✓Beachfront restaurants
- ✓Supervised childcare and kids pool
- ✓Business centre
Good questions
How far is Kontokali Bay from the old town?+
About 3.7 miles, a short taxi or bus ride.
Does the resort have childcare?+
Supervised childcare, a children's pool and an arcade are described for guests.
Is it open in winter?+
Resort hotels on Corfu often close or reduce services in winter, so confirm that it is open on your dates.
