Hotel Penelope

Extremely good budget hotel - friendly staff, great location, lovely pool, very clean. But the bathroom fittings are a little old and wonky so - for example - you have to hold the shower head in place, and it was obviously not something that could be fixed, it was just work out. Each room has its own hot water cylinder which you need to switch on but the heat and pressure are excellent. And you get sheets and blankets on the beds, no duvet. Air con is excellent though. So if you’re looking for an opulent room then pay more and get one. For a base for exploring this beautiful island you will not get better at this price.

My Wife & I had a wonderful week at the hotel Penelope in mid April 2024, a 16 room family run hotel in Boukari right on the coast, a beautiful location. The owner Kostas is a big friendly guy with an even bigger personality & he can't do enough to help with any needs you have. We stayed B&B but also had evening meals on some nights & the food was very good. A perfect location for rest & relaxation.

So, after a family tradegy, I needed to get away, by myself, to relax and recharge my mind, body and spirit. I wanted quiet, pre-season and a family run place. Kostas is above and beyond any host I've ever met, like his brother Sophocles. Together, with their siblings and parents, they run a small, laid back, intimate hotel, where NOTHING is too much; the best restaurant 800mtrs down the road and the easiest car hire going. Mamas cooking at Boukari Beach Restaurant, from the Octopus to Sea Bass, Sardines to huge grilled Prawns (Langoustine), is fabulous. When I 1st arrived Corfu was just starting to open up and very little was open. Kostas looked after me, made me feel like family and constantly made sure I was OK. There are so many beautiful places to visit in the south of Corfu and all over Corfu of course, and it was such a privilege to see so much of the Island, with so few tourists. As I left, Corfu was filling up and after 2 years of no travelling, this was THE best way to introduce myself back to freedom!!! Next time, I'll bring all the family with me to the beautiful Penelope Hotel and the beautiful Kostas and his family. Blessed Love and Peace. ❤💛💚

Just returned home after a fantastic week at Penelope Hotel, I really can't fault this hotel and staff. The whole a**osphere was so relaxing and enjoyable from the moment we were collected from the airport to our return. I'd personally like to thank them all for looking after us during our week's stay, they couldn't have fine more in making it such a fabulous holiday that'll we'll never forget.....definitely returning next year

We stayed at the Penelope Hotel for 4 nights. Kostas and his family run the hotel as well as the Boukari Beach Taverna which is a leisurely 10 min walk along the coastal path - well worth a visit! The hotel itself is simple and good value. We had a studio room which included a fridge, cooking facilities and a bit more room than the standard rooms. The hotel has a pool which was great for a cooling dip after a day exploring the South of Corfu. There is also some great walking to be done directly from the hotel. We walked to Petriti & Notos Beach and enjoyed a lovely lunch one day. On another we followed a steep path all the way up to Chlomos which is a beautiful village with the most amazing views of the coast and beyond. Most all of it is Kostas and his staff that really make this hotel what it is. Nothing is ever too much for them. Kostas was a great source of information and guidance. He also has cars & bikes to rent and knows just about anything you need to know. Thank you Kostas for a really great few days.

My family and I stayed at Penelope for a week, and we had a nice time, but there were a few things that could be improved. The GOOD: - The rooms are spacious; - The beds are comfortable; - There is a free pickup from the airport if the stay is longer than 7 days; - During the day, if you want to stay at the hotel, you can order a small lunch (pizza, greek salad, toast, omelette) and it's quite good; - Very close to the sea, to one shop and to several restaurants; - The area is delightful, quiet and peaceful. - The swimming pool was never too busy; - You can rent a car and go on many activities/trips from there; - The air conditioning worked well. - There are free-to-use inflatables in the swimming pool. The BAD: - DON'T pay for HALF BOARD! Their restaurant is 20 minutes away, which is not a pleasant walk in the summer heat! There are plenty of better restaurants very close to the hotel (Kalami was the best, but they were all quite good). - The shower in the room leaked outside the cubicle; - The air conditioning leaked water on our balcony; - No-one every cleaned under the beds; - The swimming pool wasn't very clean one day. My skin got irritated and a guest got an earache; - There is a pool bar, but there is never anyone in it, so the guests were just serving themselves and writing what they had on a piece of paper. We made our own cocktails, but we still ended up paying them full price; - We paid full price for them driving us back to the airport, even though the hotel driver was going there anyway to pick up a guest that was arriving at the same time.

Lovely quite pool area which is 5*, spotlessly clean, 5mins beach food fresh , staff polite, can hire eco bike from the hotel owners ,great way to get around , s/c acc kitchen is the best I've seen .seating areas brand new , and €15 to airport taxi ...

The owner Kostos is very hospitable and can see to all your requirements. Advise you to book directly and hire a car when required as the airport car hire is very expensive. Book the car hire with Kostos ahead of time. Recommend eating at the family seafood restaurant that is 800metres up the coast. We had delicious fresh seafood there every night. Room is basic. Area is lovely. Breakfast is not impressive.