Robolla Beach Aparthotel

We have just returned from a wonderful week at Robolla Beach with our 2 children aged 9 and 5. I'm absolutely baffled by some of the bad reviews of this place so thought I'd start by addressing some of the things people have mentioned. 1. Yes it's on a hill. That's what gives you the stunning views. It's really not that far up and on arrival there was someone waiting to take us up with our cases in a mini van, which I believe is available any time if you have mobility problems. 2. We didn't come across one rude staff member. Everyone from reception staff and restaurant staff to cleaners said hello regularly and were able to communicate perfectly well to us in English. Even the lady in the shop was lovely and helpful when my daughter was looking for a bracelet to fit her. We were able to sit wherever we wanted at breakfast and plates were regularly cleared. 3. Everything looks exactly like the photos so do your research before you go. We had a deluxe room which was beautiful and had a gorgeous sea view (I emailed ahead of our visit to request this and got exactly what I asked for). The standard rooms clearly look older. The pool areas were lovely and peaceful and sunbeds really good quality and comfy. We spent most of our time at the top one for the views where it was great for my nervous 5 year old - there's a separate toddler pool, a shallow shelf along the main pool and it starts off shallow before gradually getting deeper. Service from the bar was great here and they brought drinks to our sun loungers. Breakfast was great with loads of options. This is served in the main building at the bottom of the hill and again has stunning views. We ate in the beach bar the evening we arrived for convenience. Food was OK but we like to eat out at local restaurants so we didn't need it to be amazing. They were advertising an acoustic rock music night, greek night and disco night as entertainment during the week. It's an easy and beautiful walk along the beach into Roda - about 15 mins for us with the kids, I bet it's only 10 otherwise. It's a little rocky when the tide comes right in and you'll need a light if you're coming back at night but we managed it just fine. We really loved it and are planning to return next year

A very good option at a reasonable price. Rooms are a little basic but clean and modern, food is good. Great small private beach, 3 pools. All in all worth a try.

Certainly not a place I would recommend to go to in October as the hotel shuts for the winter and the town winds down as well. Stunning views of Albania in the distance, but it's location and access to the seafront and town is dangerous, especially in the dark. The roads are terrible and their isn't a decent footpath that links the whole 5 mile bay. Hiring a car is a necessity,but I would recommend an automatic as the roads are terrible and very hilly and twisty! Sadly I got food poisoning during my stay, and when speaking to some locals, about being poorly, they automatically assumed I was staying at Robolla as it's renowned for food poisoning. The staff at breakfast were very rude and never said hello once. The waitress didn't smile or acknowledge my thanks, each time she cleared our table. Greek dancing was advertised on a banner when we arrived for the Sunday, but then didn't happen. We were advised then it was because the hotel was closing that week. There are midgies biting in October so you don't want to be outdoors in the evenings, but nothing happening in the hotel for guests and the decor is really bland and uninteresting. The reception is a lovely space and could be utilised so much more. We spent most of our time in our room, but only one music channel and two English speaking news channels were any good to watch. This stay has confirmed we won't be returning to Corfu and the Canaries is the place to be in October