Built at a peculiar crossroads between the West and the East on the Greek island of Corfu, the Potamaki Beach 3 * hotel is surrounded by unique landscapes in which mountains combine with plains and secluded bays are adjacent to magnificent beaches.
general information
In this part of Corfu, there is virtually no rain in the summer. The hotel was built in 1970. Tourists have known about its existence for a very long time. Thanks to their positive reviews , the Potamaki Beach 3 * hotel is almost never empty. For forty years now, he has hospitably welcomed those who prefer to relax on this island. Indeed, almost all tourists who have been here are impressed by the beauty of this place and the mild Mediterranean climate.
The hotel is decorated in bright colors, has a well-groomed territory and a good location, which becomes an ideal starting point for excursions. After all, this Greek island has a rich cultural heritage and amazing nature.
The five-story building Potamaki Beach 3 * (Corfu), located on the first coastline just twelve kilometers from the capital of Kerkyra, although it was built several decades ago, is very modern. Indeed, it is periodically overhauled. The last restoration was carried out by the hotel owners four years ago.
This hotel is fifteen kilometers from the airport. This plus is especially noted by many tourists who come here with young children.
Prices
Many people choose Potamaki Beach 3 *, reviews of which are mostly positive, and then do not regret it at all. Probably every person dreams of going to Greece and swimming in the Ionian Sea. But if the vacation is planned budget, then there is no better place than this hotel located in the fishing village of Benitses. It is better, of course, to come here in the high season (July-August), although the hotel is open until the end of September.
Prices for accommodation in Potamaki Beach 3 * depend on the availability of a charter flight, the degree of occupancy of the hotel and, of course, on the time of booking. For a day for each person a room will cost an average of three to four and a half thousand rubles.
Infrastructure
The hotel reception is open 24 hours a day. Fifteen to twenty minutes after the arrival, visitors are given bracelets, room keys and a memo indicating all the services provided. The five-story building has two modern elevators that instantly transport people to the desired floor.
On the ground floor there is a lobby, seminar rooms in which it is convenient to conduct business meetings or presentations. There is also a dry cleaning service and a safe for valuables.
In a small, but very cozy area, there are two shops where you can buy everything you need, as well as a souvenir kiosk.
ATMs are installed in the lobby, there is a currency exchange office.
The registrar has a fax installed, it is possible to use the transfer service or order a taxi. Here you can arrange sightseeing tours and book a table in the restaurant, working on a preliminary reservation.
Housing stock
The rooms of the five-story building Potamaki Beach 3 * overlook mainly the sea or picturesque gardens. The amazing aroma of citrus trees - oranges and lemons - cheers up and invigorates.
The rooms are decorated in calm pastel colors, which characterize the Mediterranean style in architecture. In front of each of them there are small balconies, sitting on which, you can admire the yachts, which are not uncommon on the Ionian Sea.
Although Potamaki Beach is a 3-star hotel, it offers comfortable accommodation.
Wooden furniture, manually adjustable air conditioning, a TV, a large mirror, a refrigerator, a wardrobe, bedside tables, a minibar and a safe in which you can hide a laptop - all this is in each of one hundred and seventy standard rooms.
Bathrooms at the hotel are provided separate. In addition to the shower, some have a bathtub. There is also a hair dryer and a full range of hygiene products. Towels, shampoos and soaps are updated daily. The maids clean the rooms at a time convenient for customers: when they relax by the pool or are in a restaurant.
Potamaki Beach 3 * also has rooms for the disabled located on the ground floor. Pets are not allowed.
Nutrition
The hotel has a restaurant, tables in which must be reserved in advance at the reception.
Those who rest on the all-inclusive system, upon check-in, receive a memo indicating the hours of lunch, breakfast and dinner. The restaurant serves a buffet. The hotel, located in the center of the fishing village, the menu is always a lot of fish dishes. Mostly guests are offered dishes from European and local cuisine, in which there are a lot of vegetables. Also, guests can always taste a variety of fresh fruits, dairy products, pastries and desserts.
Those who want to eat in a real Greek tavern can do this without difficulty. Within walking distance there are many establishments where you can inexpensively taste any dishes, listen to national music and, finally, dance sirtaki.
There is a bar by the pool where only drinks from local producers are free.
Beach
Judging by the reviews , the Ionian Sea is a dream. Its azure surface (there is never wind on this site) beckons to itself. From Potamaki Beach 3 * to the beach can be reached in three minutes. Everything you need, including umbrellas with sunbeds, for hotel guests is available for free. There is also a toilet and shower. The entrance to the sea is calm, sandy. For children there is a pontoon.
Entertainment
For those who do not want to go to the sea, it will be convenient to sunbathe by the Potamaki Beach 3 * pool. Here you can not only lie comfortably on sun loungers, but also enjoy refreshing drinks from the bar.
Those who monitor their health on vacation can visit the massage room or sauna. The hotel has ping-pong tables, there is also a volleyball court. Free wireless internet is available in all public areas and in rooms.
Excursions
The fact that there are many places in Corfu that must be visited is known to everyone who has ever been here. The closest to the Potamaki Beach 3 * hotel is the Achilleion Palace. Those who love hiking will have no difficulty walking just two kilometers to the place where the residence of Empress Elizabeth of Bavaria is located. It is decorated with colorful frescoes, surrounded by lush gardens and picturesque statues. Other places to visit are Mouse Island, Vlacherna Monastery, etc. All these sightseeing tours are offered by Potamaki Beach 3 * hotel.
Reviews
The fact that Corfu is an amazing island and the Ionian Sea is wonderful is evidenced by almost everyone who comes here to relax. There are, of course, very expensive hotels here, but there are a number of budget hotels. However, not all three-star hotels tourists respond as well as Potamaki Beach 3 *.
Many guests liked the food at the hotel (especially fish dishes). Also, some tourists note excellent cozy and comfortable rooms. Someone who was most impressed was the location of the hotel and the local beach. However, the hotel has a number of minor minuses. So, according to some tourists, there is not very good sound insulation, as well as cramped showers.
Nevertheless, almost all tourists who have been here express a desire to return to Potamaki Beach 3 * again.