Iolida Corfu Resort & Spa by Smile Hotels in Dassia

Now called Iolida Hotel after being refurbished this year. Situated on the main local bus route to Corfu Town, 2 buses per hour both ways 2.5euros. Our rooms were cleaned every day to a high standard, clean towels daily, and a few bars receptionist. I would say 80% are Frenh tourists to this hotel as the animation team are French. The food choice was well above what you'd expect at a tui 3 star rated hotel, my only gripe was it was never red hot(I used the microwave as I like my food piping hot). Only 1 bar on an evening ,when the female staff were on alone or together it wasn't uncommon for them to just bugger off for a smoke, you often felt you were an hindrance to them(they would regularly take personal calls or face time there boyfriends). The pool is locked until 10am so no need to be up early, there are some sunbeds on the paved area if you want to use early. Bus stop right outside hotel entrance next door is a nice wine bar serves perfectly chilled glass of serviong and a large beer 10euros. A small shop on site but cheaper supermarket at the side of the wine bar. If you walk past the malibu beach club, there are a few beach bars with evening entertainment. During the day, you can get 2 sunbeds a brolly for around 10 euros. If you turn left out of the hotel, a steady 20-minute stroll, there are several tavernas and a few bars. All in a all a very good hotel but not ideal if you struggle walking as it is a very steep slope from the entrance to the reception.

Absolutely loved our week stay! Will definitely be returning soon! However:

PROS:
- Beautiful hotel and surroundings
- Friendly and attentive staff and bar staff
- Great location
- Children’s pool and good facilities for children
- Lots of very cute and friendly cats on the premises

CONS:
- Food was very similar for lunch and dinner
- Ingredients not clearly listed on the food and staff did not seem to know
- Not many plain options for children/fussy eaters
- Not all drinks were included in the all inclusive

Good hotel with very helpful and nice staff. Extra clean. Food might have been little better but the bufet was resuplied frequently, always several dishes to chose from, great variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. Beautiful clean beach within walking distance (the nearest approx. 5 minutes, better one 15 min by foot). Overall good experience for reasonable price.

Be warned. The brochure said that there were stairs in this hotel however there are ALOT not suitable for any one with mobility issues. Food was good rooms were clean and tidy could do with being a little brighter.