Cooks Club Corfu

We have absolutely loved our stay at this fantastic hotel and spa – it's the perfect couples' retreat. It has a wonderfully relaxed feel, never overcrowded, yet still with just the right amount of atmosphere. The drinks were excellent, with both the red and white wines being surprisingly good quality. The food exceeded our expectations throughout our stay. From the extensive buffet breakfast to the freshly prepared lunches and dinners ordered effortlessly through the app, every meal was delicious. We also dined in both à la carte restaurants, and each offered exceptional food and service. Everything was so tasty and satisfying that we never even felt the need for the snacks available during the day. The spa was another highlight. We treated ourselves to two visits – one for massages and another for facials. Despina was exceptional, making both experiences incredibly relaxing and memorable. She is a real credit to the spa. Our first-floor triple room was spotless, modern and comfortable. It was cleaned beautifully every single day without fail, which really added to the overall experience. We're due to leave tomorrow and are hoping to extend our checkout time. We understand this can only be confirmed on the morning of departure, especially during a busy period, and appreciate the hotel's flexibility. Overall, this has been a truly outstanding holiday. The hotel has exceeded our expectations in every way, and we will definitely be returning next year. Next time, we'll be treating ourselves to one of the private pool rooms—they looked absolutely stunning and will make an already amazing stay even more special. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing, high-quality escape with excellent food, wonderful staff and luxurious surroundings.

Unfortunately, this hotel felt like a complete catfish. The Instagram and social media content make it look like a lively, luxury adults-only resort, but the reality was very different. We booked a four-night stay to celebrate my birthday and left feeling really disappointed.

À la carte restaurants: We weren’t aware you need to stay at least seven nights to qualify for the à la carte restaurants. Even when we checked, they were fully booked anyway, so we had no choice but to eat every meal in the buffet restaurant. The food became very repetitive, with lots of pizza and pasta, and the quality was poor. One pizza I ordered was absolutely covered in cheese - as soon as I picked up a slice, all the cheese slid straight off. The pastas were like microwave meals and drowned in like watery sauce. One meal we had was drenched in oil. The buffet also works by scanning a QR code and ordering from your phone, which often meant our meals arrived at different times so one of us would have to wait longer to eat. Can be up to 15 mins.

Food & drinks: The pool snack bar is very basic, and for the price you pay for this hotel, it’s underwhelming. Menu changed everyday but its like sandwiches etc. Also, don’t expect late-night food. Once the buffet closes, there’s nowhere on site to eat, and room service isn’t available 24/7, so we ended up paying extra to order food from uber eats which kept cancelling

Wi-Fi & rooms: The Wi-Fi is extremely slow, especially around the pool, and struggled to load simple apps like TikTok or videos. The TV is also very limited, with mainly Greek channels, so we’d definitely recommend bringing a Fire Stick if you plan to spend any time in your room.

Staff: Sadly, this was one of the biggest letdowns. During our stay, my partner accidentally dropped a glass which cut my leg. There was blood and broken glass, but the bar staff simply told me to go to reception. Reception handed me a plaster and a towel without checking the injury or showing any concern. Thankfully it wasn’t serious, but the lack of care was disappointing.

The bar staff also came across as rude and dismissive. Guests are allowed to order two drinks each on the all-inclusive package, but every time we did, we were made to feel like we were asking for too much. Even simple interactions often felt awkward, with little acknowledgement or friendliness. As we left the hotel no one asked us how our stay was or anything. After checking out, guests are told they can use the shower room. Unfortunately, the receptionist was very rude and simply said, “You know where it is,” with no politeness or willingness to help. Although we knew where it was, the interaction felt dismissive and unwelcoming. When we got to the shower room, there were no towels available, and the shower was leaking, so we were unable to have a proper shower before travelling home. This was a disappointing way to end our stay.

Entertainment: This was probably our biggest disappointment. The hotel is marketed as having a fun, lively atmosphere, but every day the same playlist was played around the pool. The DJ seemed to play exactly the same music every day and even refused a polite song request on my birthday. In the evenings, there was very little entertainment, and it definitely wasn’t the vibrant atmosphere shown on social media. We spoke to several other couples who felt exactly the same and ended up going into Corfu Old Town most evenings instead, which adds a lot of extra expense. But overall not great, no dance floor, no pool party etc.

Birthday surprise: My boyfriend paid an extra £120 to organise a birthday surprise in our room, which included balloons and a cake. The balloons looked great and were what we’d expect for the price. However, the cake was a huge disappointment. It arrived melted, looked poorly presented, and even had my birthday message spelt incorrectly. For the amount paid, we expected a much higher standard and much better attention to detail. As we checked out we asked if we could not pay for cake as this was not presented as displayed in the original picture they said no as the cost was a package but when my partner ordered it it was separate so this didn’t make sense they weren’t very apologetic either.

Drinks: The all-inclusive cocktails were quite disappointing. My partner and I don’t usually need many drinks before we start to feel the effects, but even after six or seven cocktails, they seemed unusually weak. We can’t say whether they were watered down, but they certainly tasted much less alcoholic than we’d expected, which took away from the all-inclusive experience. Also you have to pay for Red Bull or Serrano or any extra premium alcohol that applies to everywhere in the hotel. So you’ll just be getting the basic drinks with the all inclusive package unless you wanna pay the premium prices.

Overall, if you’re looking for a relaxing hotel to sunbathe quietly, this may suit you. However, if you’ve booked because of the social media content expecting a lively adults-only holiday with great food, entertainment/ nightllife and service, you’ll probably be disappointed. For the amount of money we paid, we expected much more for a 5*! And we won’t be returning unfortunately.

I had a body massage with Despina and it was wonderful. Nice firm pressure which is perfect for my tension. Very friendly and relaxing from the moment you walk in. Hotel is very bohemian and boujie, clean, food is yummy and staff are nive and friendly and happy to help and accommodate needs as we had a disabled traveller with us. Would happily recommend and come back!