Malibu Studios

The staff were so welcoming and lovely, always happy to chat and really helpful. Our room was just the right size and cleaned respectfully every day. The pool and bar area stayed spotless, with great food and drinks, and there were plenty of sunbeds. You pay a deposit for a pool towel. Breakfast was free, good and always stocked up. It’s a refreshing change that, since it isn’t all inclusive, people are respectful and come and go instead of lingering all day. The hotel is a nice size, tucked away from traffic but only a short walk from town, with a supermarket just around the corner. There’s lots to do in town and day trips at good prices, and pickup spots are easy to reach, with the supermarket three minutes away. They also have a room to leave your luggage if, like us, you have to wait for a later transfer. Such a great place to stay, I’d definitely come back.

We had a fantastic week, though it wasn’t long enough. Our flight was delayed, so we told the hotel in advance and they let our transfer know. Someone was waiting when we landed, and check-in was easy with a very friendly guy. We’d asked for a room overlooking the pool and got one, which made it extra special. The room was exceptional. Beds were made daily, fresh towels came often, and beach towels were available too. Breakfast was lovely, with plenty to choose from and everything replenished no matter when we went down. It’s a family-run business, and you can tell they take pride in their beautiful hotels. The location was fantastic: leave by the bar side, walk about four minutes and you’re at the restaurants. Cut through by the supermarket sign. Faliraki is a lovely town and known as a party town, with a strip if you want a bigger night out. Don’t let that put you off, there are plenty of nice bars and restaurants if partying isn’t your thing.

Friendly staff, free parking and a great outdoor area with a pool. It’s a very familiar hotel. Breakfast was okay, no more than that. The rooms were small and reasonably clean, with a really tiny TV. We also had a few ants in the tiny bathroom.

I’d read reviews complaining about the free breakfast and showers, so I was a little worried, but I only have positive things to say. Our family room was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the shower was great. It does drain slowly, but that happens in Europe. Breakfast was great for us, enough for what we need since we don’t eat much. We did see plenty of people overeat and leave plates on the tables despite signs asking them to clear up, and for once they weren’t English. There’s lots of seating, though we’re here in May and I’m sure it gets busier later in the season. The staff are so friendly.