Aqualand Resort

We’ve literally just got home from Aqualand Resort Corfu and we’ve had a fantastic holiday. A big part of this is thanks to Ayman (aka Cheeky Mickey)and his team who have made our holiday so much fun. We’ve done water polo twice a day which was great fun and you really don’t need to have played before so please don’t be put off. It was such a laugh. We’ve also done Water Aerobics. Ayman and the team also provide the entertainment. It’s all great fun. All I can say is get involved and have a great time. I did and it’s made my holiday. Thank you Ayman and Aqualand Resort Corfu.

Firstly, this hotel is the only hotel I have ever been in that had, in essence, some NO-GO areas for sun loungers, etc! This is a cheap hotel for neighbouring countries(1-hour boat journey) whose residents come in large family groups and aggressively guard their section of sun beds/tables - I have never witnessed anything on this scale before. The hotel just ignores all this behaviour. I was talking with other guests who said that some tour operators no longer send their German guests here due to the above, but expect UK tourists to put up with it (can't say this is a fact, but from what I observed, it may be the case) Pros: - Staff worked hard - Kids' club was fine -Food was ok - TUI rep was helpful -The water park was decent, albeit very restrictive age/height Cons: - Finding a table at meal times - Ants - Beer was awful - Avoiding certain areas to avoid conflict with the Albanians - Rooms are clean but basic

We had a horrible experience with other guests, staff were terrible in assisting with this even after these guests had physically abused another child in the pool. We had someone break into our room and steal stuff, no help from the receptionist. They said calling the police would be a waste of time. The entertainment is only good if you are 4/5 years old Food was awful, ants in our room and air con (when working) made us freeze to near death during the night. Snacks were minimal and cold, alcohol was just alcohol. The waterpark is ok at best. Very very busy and will get boring after 1 day. Would not recommend

Well where to start we are a working class family and enjoy a 2week break overseas. Corfu this year as opposed to Zante Positives Rooms clean and modern but lack of storage really Pool great usual bun fight for sun loungers but not sure why 3 inflatables need two seats. Watch out for the “whistle police” though dread to think your kids may jump in the pool Wave pool very good again watch the “police” Eating experience firstly I would hate to see some of the other peoples homes as is a bun fight food all over the floor and just greedy not sure how you could spill more than you eat Selection well strange to say least stick with the salad and roast veg as other vegetables are like bullets peas I spent an hour chasing them in end gave up Squid I doubt half the people here no what one is let alone want to eat it, sat there for an hour was very chewy bit like the pork swordfish well most of the fish or meat really Chips and nuggets a best seller Always a treat to have a cold beer from a piping hot glass you can hardly touch Ice? Where was that again? To be fair food is second rate and to watch people Que for a meniscal skewer of dried up chicken was a laugh. Ketchup mayo and bbq sauce a top seller also To be fair Greek salad wasn’t so bad until I see the bloke from the kitchen stirring it with his hands Pool bar they need to maybe get them a uniform or clothes that fit. Don’t bother booking the wave bar as is buffet with wasps a sweaty bloke no beer and a buffet of burger and chips albeit in a posh bun, well if you can get it of the wasps Top bar in hotel was ok until we had the younger staff the chap thinks he’s gods gift and spends half his time helping the younger girl The sky bar and entertainment is typically lots of 2-9 year old performing on stage to the music before the muppet show stars Watch when they do the drinks at all bars as if it’s a soft drink for the kids it’s coke then topped with soda then coke again and if your lucky might be full. I don’t really get it after 15years doing all inclusive I’ve never seen bananas cut in half in the restaurant! Typically at 845 pm the staff seem to filter in bit by bit helping themselves to food and drink amazing they found ice for the wine and soft drinks. Don’t get me wrong we all need to eat but don’t get in the way of the folk who paid Drinks again the Que wouldn’t be half a long if they actually 1. Gave you a full plastic or paper cup and 2 used bigger glasses or patio cups! If you lucky in the reception bar u may get a proper glass Takes the rise as they also want 3 quid for a slush at every bar This evening we watched spiro remove the tube from wine leave it in the floor change the box and then with his hands been touching all the plates cups and knives and forks force it back in hygiene isn’t great in any of the eating establishments to be fair A mixed bag of nationalities on holiday so hard to cater for all but why not get the senior managers to try the slop in 15ye

A Solo Mum, a Four-Year-Old & the Rollercoaster of Aqualand: A Holiday Worth Writing Home About I used to think holidays were a time to escape – the laundry piles, the never-ending to-do lists, the everyday chaos of motherhood. But standing in the middle of a waterpark in Corfu, sun on my face, a four-year-old beaming from the pirate ship, I realised... sometimes holidays are where you come to remember who you are. Let’s start with the reality: when you’re a solo mum, nothing is ever truly "all-inclusive." From check-in to checkout, it’s you, your little one, and a suitcase full of snacks, sunscreen, and emotional resilience. The Room: We arrived to find leftover crumbs and a strong smell of sewage. Not exactly the Mediterranean dream. The air-con worked overtime (bless it), but was aimed straight at the bed, turning our sleep into a game of frozen or sweaty? No middle ground. The Waterpark: Now this – this is where the magic happened. My son was in absolute heaven. I, of course, didn’t get to sample the adult slides (single parenting logistics), but watching him conquer the pirate ship and – eventually – the 4–12-year-old slides solo, filled me with that bittersweet pride only a mum knows. There was a wristband debacle (of course there was), which had me running between hotel and waterpark like an unpaid intern, but we got there. And when he finally went down those big slides alone? My heart could’ve burst. The Lazy River? Relaxing, sure. But as I floated along, I thought – shouldn’t a lazy river tell a story? A few graphics, some themed surprises… give me a fantasy, not just a float. Wave Park Restaurant: We tried Greek night and Grill night. Greek night gave us gyros (tick!) but also gave us the song "When I think about you, I touch myself" while I dined with my four-year-old (big ick). Grill night teased steak on the posters but delivered kebabs and burger patties. Still chewing through that disappointment. Dessert? At Wave Park: melon and two sad cakes. So we started sneaking over to the main restaurant like dessert bandits. And that’s where our tradition began: me and my boy, dessert critics in the making. Favourites? Almond meringue. Coconut meringue. But the real winner? The orange cake. Moist, sweet, sunshine in a slice. I even ordered a birthday cake (€25) for a little celebration. It looked stunning but was 90% whipped cream. I should’ve just asked for more orange cake. Always go for the orange cake. Excursions: Achilleion Palace: It was 34°C and I had a child clinging to my arm like a sweaty koala, but our guide Sofia was phenomenal. Passionate, patient, and knew her history inside-out. The gardens were lovely, and even a coach tyre puncture couldn’t ruin the day. Blue Lagoon & Crystal Cave Boat Tour: Beautiful? Yes. Overcrowded? Absolutely. With families, teenagers, and a foam party mid-sea, it felt more Ibiza than idyllic. But my son loved it, and we swam in waters so clear they looked photoshopped. I just wish we had mo

This was the best trip I’ve ever made! The animation team made me feel so welcomed. Ayman, Sam, Alix and Eliza are the best animators I’ve ever met, they get the job done! The food could use some more viaraty… but it was neat and clean! The Airconditioning did the job! They came to clean our rooms everyday! I will a 100% come back here.