Camvillia Resort Messinia

This was the second time I have visited Camvillia which is testament to how amazing this little gem of perfection is. The infinity pool facing the Peloponnese is so beautiful, the staff so friendly and efficient and the rooms/suites so thoughtfully decorated. Nothing is too much trouble for the owner manager who just wants to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. The walk to the beach is lovely along a quiet road but there is a minivan if you prefer. The beach and swimming is idyllic. The hotel provides towels and for a small fee you can have a sunbed and drinks delivered to you. There are restaurants around the beach Akri being a favourite but the half- board at Camvillia is such good value with beautifully fresh ingredients. The pork was delicious. Breakfast is the best I have had, so many traditional choices. The backdrop gorgeous view is the icing on the cake. Already planning our return next year. Cannot wait.

must warn you in advance this is going to be a long one, there are pros and cons I will start with the pros first, it will be the shortest! The pool and view stunning, most of the staff lovely and the shuttle to the beach is brilliant, in the area you have one little shop, which i christened Arkwrights because it literally was open all hours, and one little Taverna called Evli, basic but nice food, its like going back 50 years Now for the complaints It started with our executive sea view room, it felt like going into a basement, i did mention it straight away to Georgia, who told me in no uncertain terms, “You have a balcony” Georgia herself needs to go on a customer hospitality course, quickly, i found her unhelpful and quite rude at times I would class it a partial sea view because the trees where blocking it when sitting down, i have included photographs, room 203 The toilet bowl was stained, the shower underfoot was disgusting, see photos You are allocated one bottle of water in your room on arrival, and that is it, ALL 5 star hotels i have stayed in replace that bottle every day You have 2 sticks of coffee in your room, if you want more you have to go to reception everyday, this is not a 5 Star service, no replacement of toilet roll, i had to walk over the car park to reception one morning for a toilet roll, again not 5 star service! No milk pods in room, and the mini bar price list is there with wine on, but the wine was never put in the fridge, personally i think it is because they can make more money at the bar charging ridiculous prices! No pack in room with the usual local information you would expect, again not 5 star ! I did speak to the jet2 rep and she told me that the hotel was going to speak to me directly about the restaurant issues i had, Georgia had plenty of opportunity but she seemed to prefer to hide! The drinks are very very expensive, a glass of wine, small measure, was 9 Euro, a bottle at dinner 30 Euro, 2 ouzos, small measure 20 Euro, absolutely no atmosphere in the bar area at night because people with any sense where not prepared to pay the over inflated prices, which was a shame because it was a nice area with a wonderful view. Now the Restaurant! I did email the hotel prior to going and they assured me they catered! For the full 10 days the menu was the same, except with a couple of exceptions, that was after i spoke to Georgia on the third night to ask her to arrange the kitchen to do something different and frankly edible, like moussaka, which they did, even tho she said I wouldn’t be able to eat it as gluten free people cant eat potatoes ! I told her to google what gluten free meant , the kitchen did do a gluten free version The only other addition they did was add two gluten free appetisers, an octopus dish and a cheese pie, i asked the waiter to check with the kitchen, both NOT gluten free, they could have quite easily put someone in hospital! Georgia also lied to me telling me the menu was changed approximately

The hotel offers a perfect position view, all the resort was beautiful, the food really great, very polite and highly experienced personnel. The seaside and the sea is beautiful, very calm landscape and the access is more than easy with the hotel van transportation. Everything has constituted a real 5 star experience and both the hotel and the place are highly recommended.

This was a five star hotel,It Wasn't the hotel looked lovely,grounds nice infinity pool was lovely nice views hotel had a free car to the beach and pick up back it was ok.I was with my sister our room was for someone in a wheelchair the bathroom was a wet room,the shower was smaller than my sister and she's about 5 foot so you can imagine taking a shower washing your hair our back was sore the view was spoiled by trees not an Executive room with sea view,we did say we were not happy with the room but told hotel was full maybe tomorrow there would be another room tomorrow never came the person we spoke to was seemingly the manageress ,she was Rude didn't want too know,we said the bathroom was dirty taken to wipe the floor ,cloth had lots of dirt on it and that was after been cleaned for most of the week.I could go on and on which is such a shame as this could be a lovely hotel but needs new management.

The hotel is beautiful as is the accommodation but cleaning not up to scratch for five stars basic things get forgotten ie. Toilet rolls !!! Pool toilet filthy !!! And pool has green scum around edge!! Breakfast food good quality but staff need to smile a little more and not be so forgetful!!! Every day we had to ask two or three times for things as did other guests!! Produce run out and was not replenished without asking and there seemed to be a problem with cereal bowls not enough ???!!! There is a charge for private beach sunbeds which is not explained and only certain food on menu is for half board guests!!!!

So lovely to know that when you get there, everything will be as you left it!! The warmest of welcomes, making you feel you're part of the family!! What a setting....the views, the sunsets, the delicious culinary delights throughout!! The wine and cocktails! Nothing is too much trouble. A real Home from home, and just the place to totally relax!! Books to read, transport to the beach.....Nothing to worry about, just relax!! Thank you for a wonderful time, yet again!!