Ialyssos Bay

The staff make this hotel. Every single person that works here is amazing and makes your holiday feel special. The location is a short walk away from bars / restaurants and a bus stop at the end of the road. There is a great atmosphere and I am sure in the summer they have a lot more entertainment. The restaurant manager and staff are second to none with great food quality and variance each day. The rooms are spacious with comfortable beds, baths available and plenty of storage. The cleanliness and noise at the hotel is fantastic and you cannot beat this hotel for value of money.

We loved our stay at the Ialyssos Bay Hotel and plan to return next year. We stayed for 10 days and were very satisfied overall. The food was great and varied, with superb desserts. We traveled with both elderly guests and children, and everyone was happy with the selection. The restaurant staff were wonderful and made us feel very well taken care of. In particular, Stefanos, the head waiter, went out of his way to ensure everything was satisfactory at all times. The hotel was clean, including the pool and pool area. There is a small shop in the lobby that carries most basic items and souvenirs. The sea is only a five-minute walk away and is clean and pleasant. The beach is pebbled, so bathing shoes are recommended; these are sold in the lobby shop. The room and bathroom were very good overall. The playground was basic but sufficient, and the children enjoyed it. The bar offered a good selection of cocktails, and the bartenders were skilled. The soft drinks were good and not excessively watered down. The entertainment was generally good, with some performances being excellent. We especially enjoyed the magician Haredin, who even engaged with our children for some great fun. Overall, the hotel offers excellent value for money, and I think one would be hard pressed to find a better deal. That said, there are a few areas where they could improve if they wanted to raise the bar further. Only one room key is provided, which can be inconvenient if you want to split up, although the staff were helpful and opened the room for us when needed. TV channels are mostly local, with very little or no content for children. There is no free bottled water in the rooms (which wasn’t a major issue for us). The fruit selection in the restaurant did not include more exotic options such as peaches, apricots, or cherries etc. Noise from the hallway can be loud due to limited insulation. There is no wall hanger on the balcony for drying clothes. The internet connection was sometimes not stable. The wines from dispensers in the restaurant were somewhat bitter for our taste. (They do sell bottled wine of better quality) All of these were minor issues for us and did not significantly affect our stay. We'll be back :)

Had a nice stay here. The hotel was spotlessly clean (especially around the pool) and in good condition. The receptionists, bar staff and cleaners were excellent. The restaurant staff cleared the plates well enough but didn't smile and made no effort at communicating with the guests. The food was edible if a little bland but I suppose they wanted to make sure most guests would it it. I bit more variety would have been nice - we only had taramasalata once in the week we were there but tatziki every day. The desserts were quite good with a different variety every day. The house white wasn't very good but the rose and red were drinkable. The cocktails were properly made rather than the syrup that some hotels use. The hotel wasn't full so there were plenty of sunbeds around.

We stayed at the hotel for 10 days with our two children and had a generally good time, though there were some ups and downs. The staff were fantastic – always friendly and willing to help. I asked for an extra pillow at 1 a.m. and it was brought straight away, which really impressed us. The pool area was great for the kids, and the lifeguard was strict, but it’s clearly for safety and peace of mind. The pool bar food was all fried, with some sandwiches available – fine for a quick bite, but not something we wanted every day. We ate at the main restaurant a few times, and the food was okay – nothing special, but there was something for everyone, and we managed to find meals we enjoyed most nights. The desserts were a highlight – really tasty and nicely presented. To mix things up, we also went out for dinner a few nights. The onsite shop was amazing – it had everything you could need, from snacks, ice creams, sun cream, beach shoes to pool inflatables. We even re-gifted our inflatables when we left, which was a nice touch and common practice there. Our bungalow was basic, but fine for sleeping and getting ready. It could’ve been improved with tea/coffee-making facilities and bottled water, but the rooms were cleaned daily (except Sundays) and the maids were polite and efficient. The area around the hotel is quite derelict, but the beach is good, and it's only a short walk into town. We really enjoyed the excursions outside the hotel, which were well-organised and worth doing. The entertainment was hit and miss, but there was usually something on. As for drinks, the cocktails were a bit too syrupy, but we didn’t expect amazing quality with all-inclusive – it was fine for what it was. All in all, it’s a good base for families, especially if you're looking for a relaxed, budget-friendly stay with helpful staff and a few conveniences on-site. Not luxury, but we made some lovely memories.

Second visit this summer! This hotel is superb. I visited in June as a single traveler and loved it so much, I brought Hubby with me in August. Lovely room (thank you Christina), fantastic food (thank you Stephanos and your wonderful team) and great bar service (Martin - you are a God). Irene in the pool bar, Mary - you are a wonder with the sports and so very kind and lovely. I am definitely coming back as soon as I can. The whole experience was excellent, and a fabulous example of true Greek hospitality. Thank you!!!!