Aurora Hotel

We got a great deal on this hotel and, for the price we paid, we thought it was well worth it. It’s a lovely little, family-run hotel with friendly, attentive staff, a beautiful small beach and absolutely stunning views. If you find it at a good price, book it – and pay extra for a sea view if you can. Just be aware of a few niggles. The good 😊 The staff were lovely, particularly the friendly breakfast ladies and bar lady, who were always attentive and welcoming. Our balcony and view were fantastic. The bed was comfortable and the room had plenty of wardrobe space, toiletries and a small fridge. Air conditioning was good and cost €10 per day. The patio doors also provided good soundproofing, so we didn’t hear much road noise with them closed. The little private beach is beautiful and the sea is lovely for swimming and snorkelling. There are quite steep steps down to it, and carrying the sunbeds, towels and beach equipment down in the heat can be hard work, but it’s absolutely worth it. Beach shoes and snorkel/goggles are definitely recommended. The hotel is also well placed for exploring. There’s a Green Bus stop right outside, giving access to places such as Benitses, Messonghi and Corfu Old Town. We particularly enjoyed taking the Green Bus into Corfu Town, the Blue Bus back to Benitses for a drink, then the Green Bus back to the hotel. There are a few tavernas and small supermarkets within walking distance, although you’ll need to be comfortable walking along the main road. The not-so-good ☹️ There were a few issues that stopped this being a perfect stay. At times there was an unpleasant sewer smell in the room/bathroom, particularly in the evenings. The hotel explained that they aren’t connected to the main sewer system, so we understood there was limited scope to resolve it, but it was still unpleasant when it happened. The room was quite small, with the low-positioned TV making it awkward to walk around the bed. We managed, as we didn’t spend much time in the room, but it could feel a little cramped for two people. There were very few accessible plug sockets, although we managed with a four-way adaptor. Breakfast was nice but the choice was fairly limited. The scrambled egg became rubbery under the hot plate, and unfortunately there were lots of wasps around the food. The staff did their best to deal with them, but covering the food would certainly help. The pool really needs some maintenance. It didn’t necessarily look dirty, but the peeling sides, rough bottom and crumbling steps made it feel tired and uninviting. We therefore spent most of our time down at the beach. The hotel is dog-friendly, which is lovely for dog owners, but we did experience some noise from dogs in the corridors early in the morning, including one barking/yelping which woke us. A word of warning about the location We knew before booking that the hotel was on a road, but it’s worth stressing that this is the main road along the east coast of Corfu. It can be extremely busy, and sitting on the balcony can be noisy at times. Walking to some of the tavernas further along the road can also feel quite precarious, particularly after dark. A proper path is apparently being built, but until then we’d recommend taking a torch and walking the route in daylight first. Would we stay again? Yes – if we found another good deal. The beautiful beach, incredible views, friendly staff and convenient bus stop made this a really enjoyable stay overall. It isn’t a luxury or flawless hotel, but at the right price, we felt it offered very good value. Pay extra for the sea view – you won’t regret it.

The location, cleanliness, staff, sea, parking – everything about this stay was wonderful. You can descend to the small beach via stairs in front of the hotel. The sea was wonderful; we swam with the fish for five days. Located half an hour's drive from the city center, away from the crowds, surrounded by nature, and with parking available. The staff are also very attentive and helpful. Value-for-money hotel. We definitely recommend it.

Hotel is very inconvenient because there is no shops, restaurants near by. Beach is small, nice water but no sand beds and umbrellas. Swimming pool is often dirty and damaged, so dangerous for children. Full of various insects that enter in rooms if you leave open windows and in same time you need to pay 10 € per day if you want air conditioning. Very bad experience that I highly do not recommend.