IONIKOS HOTEL

We took a day trip from our Mitsis hotel to this beach and paid £25 euro for two decent sunbeds, all good. We were told we could use the hotel facilities, including their pool. The sign said over 12’s only in the deep pool so I took my 12 year old for a dip. It was quiet so we were respectful, no jumping, diving or making lots of noise, just swimming around. After 5 mins one young member of staff asked daughter’s age, I said 12 and he said she had to get out. I argued the sign said over 12’s and she was in fact over 12. Next the owner comes out shouting that she has to get out, we were literally the only people in the pool and causing no fuss at all! They clearly don’t want kids at this hotel so should just be honest about it. Proper miserable jobsworth. Would have eaten here but took my business else where. To be fair, his wife was very nice and apologetic, saying the sign should say 13 and over but that’s not my problem. My daughter was quite upset about it.

Well, what was positive: Location on the beach and pool area. The bathroom is a disaster, see pictures. Cleanliness is also not considered important. Breakfast is a total disaster, no fruit or vegetables. We were speechless that guests are treated this way in this day and age. Out of 7 days, we went out to breakfast at the surrounding restaurants 6 times. ATTENTION the air conditioning costs € 7 per day and the safe € 3 extra. Furthermore, they treat you like a fool regarding the sun loungers on the beach. Hotel guests pay € 15 and outside guests € 25, our tip walk 200 meters to the right and here 2 sun loungers with an umbrella cost € 12 and you will find 2 great tavernas right there…. We felt like we were being played for fools and I could go on, but I think this information is enough

The poolside bar was in a good location away from the road, unfortunately you couldn't see the beach. Food was excellent and they even went to get a different bread for me as I didn't like the one on the menu. Shame they weren't open for evening meals as we would have returned.