MarBella Corfu, part of the Mar-Bella Collection, is a beachfront resort with a strong reputation, drawing a high guest score from several hundred reviewers. The details available describe private plunge pools, sea-view rooms, 24-hour room service, a hammam, a full-service spa, a poolside bar and kayaking, which together suggest a resort that mixes relaxation with a few active touches. It is a five-class property, priced accordingly, and it sits on the coast outside Corfu Town, so it works as a destination stay with excursions rather than a base for walking the old town. If you want to combine a resort holiday with day trips to the old town, Paleokastritsa and Paxos, it is one of the more appealing choices, and it suits couples, honeymooners and small groups of friends. Winter operation is not assured, so confirm that it is open before booking.
Location and getting around
The resort is on the beachfront, outside the old town, so you take a taxi or hire car for sightseeing. This is the usual arrangement for Corfu's beach resorts, and it works well if you intend to spend several days by the sea and take a few excursions. Ask the hotel about transfers and car hire, and check the travel time to the old town for your plans.
The facilities
Private plunge pools on some rooms, a hammam, a full-service spa, a poolside bar, 24-hour room service and kayaking from the beach. Sea-view rooms are a draw, so request one when you reserve. These are mostly summer features, so check whether the spa, bar and watersports run in November, if the hotel is open then. The hotel is part of a collection that includes other adult-oriented and boutique properties on the island, which gives a sense of its style.
Who it suits
Couples on a romantic stay, groups of friends and travellers who want a high-service resort with direct access to the sea. It is less suited to visitors on a tight budget or those who want to wander the old town at night, for whom the Arcadion Hotel and Albergo Botti are better. Look at the room categories carefully, since the plunge-pool rooms carry a premium, and check the cancellation terms.
Pair a stay here with a private yacht cruise or the Paxos and Antipaxos trip to make the most of the setting in season. If you plan to use the kayaking and other water activities, ask about conditions and opening dates, because the sea is calmest in the summer months and watersports are often limited when the weather turns.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront setting
- ✓Private plunge pools
- ✓Sea-view rooms
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Hammam
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Kayaking
Good questions
Does MarBella have private pools?+
Private plunge pools are described for some rooms, so check the room category you want.
Is there a spa?+
Yes, a full-service spa and a hammam are described.
Is it open in November?+
Beach resorts on Corfu often close in winter, so confirm that it is open on your dates.
