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- Delightful beachfront Simpson Hotel
- Prime north east Corfu location overlooking stunning Avlaki Bay
- 31 stylishly appointed rooms and suites
- Short walk to tavernas
- Complimentary supervised children's activities on selected school holiday dates
- Simpson family extras available
- Kassiopi 5min drive, Agios Stephanos 8min drive
Cocooned in lush gardens that open out onto lovely Avlaki beach, Bella Mare has claimed one of the most desirable spots in this exclusive corner of north east Corfu. The sublime location, spectacular views and exceptional service – all the hallmarks of a Simpson Hotel – create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation, with numerous delightful places to sit and soak up the sun amongst the wonderfully tranquil grounds or by the generous pool. Treat yourself to an indulgent massage or beauty treatment from our visiting mobile spa therapists, or if you're feeling a little more energetic, kayaks and SUPs are available for hire on the beach adjacent to the hotel gardens. Boat hire is the best way to see this bewitching coastline, and we can arrange motor boat rental in various sizes locally.
Whether you’ve been out on the water or taking it easy on a sunbed, the poolside bar is the perfect place for a lazy lunch, with a tempting choice of light meals and snacks served until 6pm. In the evening, the bar remains open for drinks until 7pm, so you can enjoy the company of friends old and new as the sun goes down.
All rooms at Bella Mare have spacious, elegant interiors and sea views, with some offering their own kitchenette and fridge should you wish to dine in. And for a little extra luxury, our ten Bella Mare Exclusive Suites share an additional private pool and daytime bar.
For evening dining, there are two excellent tavernas moments from the hotel – or the vibrant town of Kassiopi, with its shops, waterfront restaurants and low-key nightlife is a 35-minute walk or a five-minute drive. Upmarket Agios Stephanos is also easily accessible, just a short drive south along the coast, with its popular tavernas, pretty boutiques and atmospheric bars.
In peak weeks of the summer holidays, younger guests aged 5 to 11 can enjoy a complimentary range of children's activities courtesy of our Beach Life programme. To find out more visit Simpson Beach Life.
Explore our pre-bookable experiences in Corfu
Bella Mare Exclusive Suites
Ten state-of-the-art luxury suites; adult-only except during half-term and summer holidays.
The House @ Bella Mare
A stunning 7-bedroom Simpson Exclusive villa overlooking Avlaki Bay.
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Accommodation
Layout
- 31-room/suite hotel
- Classic Double (sleeps 2)
- Classic Superior Room (sleeps 2)
- Classic Junior Suite (sleeps 2-3)
- Classic Family Suite (sleeps 2-4)
- Superior Room (sleeps 2)
- Junior Suite (sleeps 2-3)
- Family Suite (sleeps 2-5)
- Bella Mare Suite (sleeps 2-4)
- Luxury Suite (sleeps 2-3)
- Exclusive Classic Room (sleeps 2)
- Exclusive Superior Room (sleeps 2)
- Exclusive Junior Suite (sleeps 2-3)
- Exclusive Family Suite (sleeps 2-4)
All suites include
- Daily buffet breakfast in main hotel reception area
- Private balcony or terrace
- Complimentary WiFi
- Air-conditioning
- Flat screen TV with some English-speaking news channels
- Double bed
- Complimentary bathroom products
- Hairdryer
- Safe
- Telephone
- Simpson Travel pool towels
- Non-smoking rooms
- Maid Service (6 days/week)
- All areas of the hotel accommodation and Exclusive Suites are accessed by steps (please note the Exclusive Suites are accessed by a further 50 steps from the main hotel suites)
- Bella Mare Hotel guests benefit from a discount on kayaks and SUPs hired from the beach adjacent to the Bella Mare Hotel grounds
Hotel facilities
- Shared swimming pool 9m x 20m (depth 1.1m – 1.8m)
- Children’s pool 4m x 4.5m (depth 0.8m)
- Poolside snack bar (snacks served 11am to 6pm, drinks served 11am to 7pm)
- Table tennis
- Mobile spa services
Exclusive Suite facilities
- Shared swimming pool 7.7m x 14.7m (depth 1.5m throughout)
- Honesty bar for Exclusive Suite guests only
Simpson family extras
- Beach Life programme of complimentary children's activities available in July and August.
- Complimentary cot and highchair available
- Car seats and booster seats can be provided at a supplement, subject to availability
- To pre-book any of our family extras please call 020 8392 5747
- Private nanny service offering babysitting and full or half-day childcare packages. Please ask one of our Destination Specialists for details or visit Ionian Nannies.
WiFi
- All properties with WiFi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails. We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes, due to factors beyond our control, reliability can be affected
National tourist licence (EOT): 0829Κ034Α00Τ6900
Location
- Beach tavernas 2min walk
- Avlaki beach (pebbles) 2min walk with paddleboard, kayak and motor boat hire from the beach (payable locally)
- Kassiopi tavernas/bars/shops/bakery 5min drive or 35min walk
- Agios Stephanos (tavernas/shops) 8min drive
- Agni (tavernas/beach) 20min drive
- Corfu Town and airport 1hr drive
Car hire
Car hire is included on the following departure dates in 2024 :
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- 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22 May
- 22, 25, 29 September
- 2, 6, 9 October
If you would like car hire outside of these dates, please call for prices.
Car options
Based on the number of people travelling, the following hire car(s) are included in the package price of your holiday:
- 2 guests – 1 Group B, Hyundai I10 or similar*
- 3 guests – 1 Group C, Peugeot 208 or similar*
- 4 guests – 1 Group D, Peugeot 301 or similar*
* All our cars include comprehensive insurance with zero excess. For this particular destination, the undercarriage tyres and windscreen are not included in the cover.
Car specification
Group B – 1.1 litre engine, 2 medium suitcase*
Group C – 1.25 litre engine, 1 large and 1 medium suitcase*
Group D – 1.4 litre engine, 2 large and 1 medium suitcase*
The following cars are available as alternatives on request (supplements apply). Please call our travel specialists for details.
Group L – Fiat Tipo or similar, 1.6 litre engine, 2 large and 2 medium suitcases*
Group M – Fiat Tipo Station Wagon or similar, 1.2 litre engine, 3 large and 2 medium suitcases*
Group E1 – Automatic Citroën C3 or similar, 1.4 litre engine, 1 large and 1 medium suitcase*
Group E2 – Automatic Fiat Tipo or similar, 1.6 litre engine, 2 large and 2 medium suitcases*
Group J2 – Nissan Qashqai SUV or similar, 1.3 litre engine, 3 medium suitcases*
Group J3A – Automatic Ford Kuga SUV or similar, 1.5 litre engine, 3 medium suitcases*
Group F1 – Fiat Doblo 7 seater or similar, 1.6 litre engine, 2 large and 2 medium suitcases*
Group F2 – Fiat Talento 9 seater or similar, 1.5-2.0 litre engine, 3 large and 2 medium suitcases*
Group N – Mercedes Benz A160 or similar, 1.4 litre engine, 3 large suitcases*
* Suitcase sizes are based on a large suitcase being approximately 75cm x 41cm x 31cm, a medium suitcase of approximately 65cm x 46cm x 29cm and a small suitcase of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.
This was an all round excellent holiday experience and would highly recommend Simpson Travel
Ruth and Gayle were so friendly as were all the reception staff. Caroline made spectacular omelettes and the breakfast spread was second to none. Can’t wait to come back and have it again! The two girls at the snack bar were so lovely and remembered our orders each day, truly a joy! Maria our cleaner was so lovely too. Can’t say better things about the hotel. It’s amazing and we will be back!
Whole holiday experience was excellent. Perfect small relaxing seafront hotel in a charming location with superb friendly but discreet staff .Definitely not the large resort type. Met all expectations, just exactly what we were looking for and look forward to going back again.
What a lovely holiday with Simpson Travel at the Bella Mare, Hotel, Corfu. This was our first stay in a hotel in 20 years as we usually book villas, but on the superb experience of this stay we will be looking to book some more in the future. The rooms and the grounds were immaculately kept and the staff were friendly and provided a fantastic service. Our thanks go to the hotel management team and to Ruth the local rep, who treated us so well, providing us with local recommendations for sight-seeing and tavernas and organising water taxi's, table reservations etc. Thank you to everyone at Simpson's for making it such a special stay.
Excellent holiday provided by Simpson Travel. Found via the internet, so easy to book, especially liked being able to book your actual room. All Simpson staff top class, from booking to contacts to arrival at Corfu, through to hotel staff and back home. Bella Mare is a gorgeous hotel well placed in Avlaki bay, perfect for snorkeling and relaxing, with beach-side tavernas for evening meal.
The Bella Mare is a gem of a hotel tucked away in a gorgeous bay in our favourite corner of Corfu near Kassiopi. Lovely people, rooms, pool and swimming across the bay. Yoga on site. Recommend having a car or a boat to explore the tavernas dotted along this beautiful coast - especially tavernas in Agni and the legendary White House, the Durrell family home.
We had a wonderful stay at the Bella Mare - the staff were amazing and everyone went above and beyond to ensure our holiday was fun from start to finish. We had a fantastic time.
The facilities of the Bella Mare hotel are excellent as are the management and staff. The hotel concierge Ruth was very helpful and friendly and as she has lived on Corfu for many years was able to advise us on places to see and the best routes to go in our hire car. Avlaki is a picturesque bay with two beach tavernas and several others within a short drive. We thoroughly enjoyed our two week stay.
Excellent accommodation and friendly service from all concerned
From start to finish our holiday was great. The staff really make the experience worth while, from the representatives at Corfu airport and then the staff at the hotel - all were wonderful. No problems at all, everything went well. We will be definitely booking with Simpson again.
What a superbly run property the Bella Mare is! I have just answered Excellent to ALL the survey answers - with good reason! We spent two weeks there in May this year and returned last week for another week. The wonderful welcome back from Gayle, Lauren, Ruth, Caroline, Reggie, Georgia, Vassilis, Spyridoula and of course Dona, etc. was so warm it made us feel so appreciated. They are such a great team. The scenery and walking options around Avlaki Bay are so delightful but the Bella Mare Exclusive Suites, pool and beach, and awesome breakfast are a winning combination!
We had an excellent stay at the Bella Mare, it is a beautiful hotel and location. Also the staff were all excellent. Our only negative feedback on the holiday and we appreciate this is outside Simpsons control is that the whole island now appears to operate on a cash only basis. This necessitated numerous trips to ATM's for car hire, restaurants etc. Again we emphasise this is nothing to do with Simpsons but perhaps a prompt on the website info to advise customers in advance might be helpful?
We found the Bella Mare so relaxing and calm. I cannot fault it in any way.
This was our third visit and we find it always very relaxing and were well looked after with super staff. A most enjoyable visit. Thank you.
Bella Mare was our dream holiday destination. We couldn’t fault anything about the hotel, the service, or location.
I just want to say that we had a marvellous time during our stay, even better when our two daughters arrived! Much was to do with the smooth running of the whole operation… very difficult I know!! Thank you, along with the team, in ensuring that we all had a great holiday.
Helpers and Lifesaving person at the Pool were excellent.
Excellent location and great set up for a lovely week as a family.
We had a wonderful week, everyone we came in to contact with was both professional and very friendly. We were made so welcome and nothing was too much trouble. I wish we had discovered Simpson Travel 10 years ago! Can not wait for our next trip.
The hotel position was wonderful overlooking the bay. The staff were all so helpful and friendly from reception staff, the bar staff, the breakfast room staff and our cleaner. They all went above and beyond to help and nothing was too much for them. This is the first time my husband and I have travelled with Simpson travel and we will definitely use them again.
Our 4th trip with Simpsons and once again a magical one! We had a fabulous holiday, the standard of service remains consistently good. We are currently debating which Simpsons destination to go to next. We shall be rebooking very soon!!! Thanks for being incredible! Service like this is hard to come across. We feel that our hard earned money is well spent with you.
This was not our first stay at the Bella Mare. We found the staff very friendly and helpful, and we had a very enjoyable time when we were there. And grandchildren visited and received the same kindness from the staff as we did..
We had a fantastic stay at the Belle Mare hotel. We loved the incredible extensive breakfast, delicious pool side snack bar and wonderful staff who were so friendly and helpful. The location was idyllic and the rooms luxurious. The hotel was better than we could of imagined and we look forward to returning.
We had a wonderful week stay at Bella Mare. We had a family exclusive suite and it was perfect. We had amazing views of the bay, superb accommodation, and the additional pool was a great place to retreat too at the end of the day. We loved the poolside bar and the staff all took the time to get to know us as a family. The service provided by Ruth and Lorna every day was brilliant and nothing was too much trouble and they gave us sensible advice along the way. All of this combined with such a beautiful part of Corfu was unbeatable. We all left sad to go but fully recharged.
Thank you Simpson Travel for helping us to organise a lovely holiday to The Bella Mare in Corfu. The process of booking the holiday was super easy - Nelly was really helpful and it was stress free knowing that everything was sorted and there was nothing we could miss with the booking. And the pre-departure team were also extremely helpful when a weird email came in from Easy Jet!It really was the best holiday - great for both kids and adults alike. The location on Avlaki Beach was perfect, with paddle boarding and boat hire on the doorstep. The sea is incredible there and we felt very happy letting the kids swim alone without the worry of strong currents and big waves. Our bedroom (310) was gorgeous - vaulted ceilings and a lovely big balcony with fantastic views of the bay. The bed was bliss to sleep in too! The grounds were pretty, clean and well kept and there was plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The sun beds overlooking the sea were pure bliss. The staff at Bella Mare were all so kind, helpful and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was delicious and the pool cafe served a good selection of lovely food - we became addicted to the toasties of all things! For dinner, there were 2 local tavernas within walking distance, both of which served great food overlooking Avlaki Bay. Kassiopi Port was a 5 minute (€10) taxi ride away and this also offered some good restaurants and a change of scenery. We didn't want to leave and, if we didn't have the rule of not going to the same place twice, we would happily return every year! Perfect!!
Our favourite Simpsons hotel so far ! What an absolute treat, everything you could want for an amazing holiday. Staff were the best! Hotel facilities couldn’t be better and the help and ideas for getting out and about were just fantastic.
Excellent hotel in a great location. The staff were fantastic and very friendly. We would happily return to Bella Mare.
An amazing holiday. Fabulous hotel in the very quiet, scenic resort of Avlaki. Ruth and the hotel team were like family friends, so helpful, kind and always cheerful. Loved our Exclusive Junior Suite - so spacious, comfortable with fantastic views and enjoying the pool and honesty bar for the exclusive rooms. Breakfast was superb, especially the fluffy omelettes prepared by Caroline. We will be returning next year - perhaps two weeks because it was a wrench to leave after just one week this year!
We had a wonderful stay at the Bella Mare. A fantastic location with an excellent breakfast and lunch offer and a spacious room with everything that we needed for a relaxing and carefree stay. Thanks to everyone that works there - we will be back.
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay at Bella Mare. Our exclusive suite was fabulous & we would like a special thank you given to all of the staff that made our holiday so enjoyable but especially Dona for looking after our room, Reggie & Caroline for breakfasts plus Gayle & Ruth for being so professional, efficient yet personal & friendly at the same time.
We weren't sure what to expect! It took us a couple of days to settle in and work out the area, where to eat, boat rental etc. Ruth was brilliant at helping book, change and cancel booking! We were a family with 2 teenage girls and they also loved our holiday. We enjoyed all the restaurants we went to. We all loved renting a boat for the day and going out for lunch. Kassiopi was fun to wander around in the evening and we had dinner there twice. The food at the pool bar was good and not too expensive. Some hotels would really over charge with a captive audience. The coffee was excellent there! The pool bar staff were wonderful - Sofia and Julia (I think!) Although we didn't use the Kids Club we thought it looked brilliant and our children said they would have loved it when they were younger! The pool is so big and there was plenty of room for everyone and the close proximity to the sea is amazing. There were enough sun loungers. What really turned a good holiday into an excellent one was the fantastic staff. Everyone was charming and so friendly. I didn't see one person who was grumpy or fed up. Reggie was excellent (and all the others too but I didn't get all their names) It is definitely a special place and may go again but there are so many places to see in the world!!
What a wonderful place the Belle Mare is. A truly relaxing place to be with stunning views and friendly staff. We have stayed at other Simpson hotels but this was our favourite. Right on her beach where you can swim or hire paddle boards which kept our teenagers happy. I highly recommend taking a boat out for the day so you can explore and maybe even find a beach to yourself. We’d love to come back.
Bella Mare is an A1 hotel where everything is there if you wish to stay put. Staff all quite excellent
Gail, Ruth!! So kind, Reggie, Caroline, all the breakfast ladies, Ersona who cleaned our room, Alex, Sofia and Spiradoula and all at the pool, Anna and Lauren at reception. Everyone we made contact with gave us excellent attention. New bath towels a suggestion. Otherwise all perfect. Thank you!! Would not hesitate to recommend Bella mare.
We had a wonderful time in Bella Mare. We loved the location and the quietness of the place. Staff were very welcoming.
Delightful staff. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Well kept property. Will hopefully return.
Our 2nd visit to the Bella Mare, and was even better than the first. From the pick up at the airport, throughout our 7 night stay, to our drop off back at the airport, the whole experience was faultless. The professionalism of ALL staff involved, in sales, pre-departure, at the resort make you feel special.
Bella Mare has a stunning setting with lovely accommodation and the most friendly and helpful staff you can imagine. What more could you ask for as you enjoy your holiday.
All the staff were fabulous. The pool bar team were amazing, as were Ruth, Lauren and Gail. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you all for a wonderful week. X
We booked the Bella Mare for 4 nights as we had a wedding on the Island. The accomodation was exactly as we expected and we were so impressed by the efficiency and friendliness of the staff. A special mention to Lauren on receiption who ‘saved the day’ when my hairdryer didn’t work on the day of the wedding. She was at the door within minutes of my telephone call with a replacement. Gayle was also super efficient when it came to providing us with a ‘day room’ on the day of departure. Nothing was ever too much trouble for them!
Had a fantastic and very relaxing weeks stay at Bella Mare. The location, the grounds, the facilities and all the team who looked after us were exceptional which made for a very memorable holiday. I would highly recommend Simpson’s as a company, the personal touch and the lengths they go to to make your stay as good as it can be made us feel more like an old friend coming to visit rather than just another guest in a hotel or Villa. All in all another great holiday - thank you Simpson’s!
Overall we had a very happy and comfortable time at Bella Mare which met our expectations. Staff were all very pleasant and helpful and we would consider returning
Our holiday was wonderful and faultless until sadly one of our party became seriously unwell. We honestly cannot thank everyone involved enough! You will never understand how much your staff involvement helped ease such a dire situation. Thank you Anna, Bev, Gayle, Ruth and Ed and all other involved, from the bottom of our hearts we thank you for taking care of us at this difficult time!
We can sum up our holiday in the Bella Mare Hotel in one word: idyllic
My 20th year at Belle Mare! Over the years I have stayed with the Greek owners and now with Simpsons . The staff are outstanding and the setting is beyond dreams. It is my soul place. Thank you all.
A wonderful location for a lovely hotel. Can't praise the staff highly enough, they were all friendly and attentive. A big thank you to Ruth, Lauren, Gayle and Anna at reception, nothing was ever too much trouble for them and they made us feel like family. A special hi to Caroline, (hope I've spelt it right) don't think I've ever tasted better omelettes and a lovely lady to boot! In fact without exception, we were treated with warmth and kindness from each and every member of staff we met. I do hope the owners of Bella Mare appreciate just how much effort the staff put in to make the holiday that extra bit special. A truly relaxing and peaceful holiday which was over far too quickly. Hopefully one day we will return to this unspoilt little bit of heaven.
An overall wonderful holiday experience. All staff were fantastic, never before have we experienced such personal service and attention on any previous holidays. Felt spoilt and special.
Staff all amazing especially the Greek staff around the snack bar every day. Beautiful location. Lovely pools. Quiet rooms. A great time was had, a short walk to Barbaros for lunch or dinner and short car/ taxi ride away for other great tavernas. Hiring a rib from the Phillipis was great Bruce and his sister looked after us extremely well helping us get the rib in and helping us on and off it. Amazing pair. Over all a wonderful holiday. If you want to stay at a hotel. There are 64 steps to climb to modern rooms but we were able to be taken up in a golf buggy which was great.
This was our second visit to Bella Mare and we all had another fantastic holiday. The location is amazing, every member of the team are constantly smiling, helpful and lovely and you are made to feel very welcome. We have recommended the hotel and Simpson Travel to lots of friends and we will continue to do so. Thank you for another lovely holiday. We will be back next year!
Our stay at the Bella Mare was a thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable experience. The hotel is ideally situated on the beach but with a very large pool and two good tavernas nearby. The service staff were without exception excellent - smiling, helpful and efficient and nothing too much trouble. The food selection at breakfast was excellent and the pool bar facilities were good. The bedroom was well equipped with a large balcony and little built-in kitchenette which was useful for making drinks. This was our second holiday with Simpson Travel and we will definitely be booking again next year!!
A pleasant comfortable hotel in a quiet secluded bay. Lovely staff, great pool and charming gardens and beachfront. Two good restaurants are 3 mins walk and 5 mins taxi ride to Kassiopi with many restaurants and bars.
We loved the Bella Mare. The location is lovely and all the staff wonderful and friendly. Special mentions to Gayle, Ruth, Spiranoula and Sophia around the pool and Alex the ever helpful and friendly lifeguard. The level of service was almost a shock in this day and age. We’re booking for next year.
We loved our stay at Bella Mare Hotel. The hotel location is second to none. Our room was gorgeous - really spacious bedroom and bathroom - we had a Junior Executive Suite. The bay is stunning and it's possible to swim across with care! We will return I'm sure... this is the perfect place to unwind, relax and recharge. There are fabulous restaurants in Kassiopi and Agios Stefanos, as well as two in Avlaki. Many of the guests come every year and I can see why.
Can't praise Simpson Travel enough for customer care. My partner was taken ill in Corfu and spent ten nights of our 12 night holiday in hospital there. Ruth, the concierge at the Bella Mare, and her villa colleague Anna went above and beyond at every stage to help and support us, staying in touch throughout our stay and even visiting John in hospital. They were complete stars and helped turn what could have been a total nightmare into a manageable situation. Thank you so much!!!! Didn't get much free time to enjoy the Bella Mare sadly but it's a gorgeous place so hope to go back another time!
This was a holiday which we'll remember for the outstanding customer service - 'care' might be a more accurate word. My wife and I were travelling independently and are elderly and the help given and desire to please, though never over-bearing, by all the staff - especially at reception and dining room, were really first rate. Thank you; your staff could not have done better. By the way . . . outstanding breakfast choice, too.
Great hotel, beautiful location and service was without fault. Breakfast and snack service was fab and the egg station at breakfast was the best I’ve ever experienced.
Lovely location and staff at the hotel friendly, attentive and helpful, perfect for a relaxing stay. Thank you again Simpson Travel.
Bella Mare is a beautiful hotel, in a beautiful location, run by a friendly, helpful team. We visited outside of peak season, so it was quiet and peaceful. The breakfast was excellent, with a fantastic range of food on offer and changes everyday. Plus the staff were all so welcoming and helpful - opening doors, providing information, chatting and helping serve food & drink. We'd like to thank Caroline and Reggie in particular. The room was very spacious (we had a junior suite) and the bed was very comfortable. It was nicely appointed and felt quite luxurious and a relaxing haven in which to unwind. The beach and pool and bay are all stunning; it's a lovely part of North East Corfu and a short drive out to Kassiopi, which has an abundance of excellent restaurants, bars and shops. The hotel manager; Gayle, was particularly helpful and knowledgable. Thanks to everyone who made our stay, we would love to go back.
My first Simpson holiday, and would definitely consider another. Bella Mare is in an almost perfect location and the staff genuinely seem to enjoy ensuring your holiday goes smoothly. Although not essential I would recommend hiring a car as there are plenty of lovely places to visit. Also well marked hiking trails are close by.
Another fabulous stay at our favourite destination & Hotel. Everything was just right. Need I say more. See you again next year!
We had an excellent holiday. The hotel is located in a location of outstanding beauty. We really enjoyed our suite, it was so spacious with a sea view. The sea is less than 100 meters away from the hotel building. The swimming pool and the bar were right in front of us. The food and beverages at the bar are excellent with a friendly staff serving you. The staff at the breakfast room were very friendly and the buffet has an excellent spread. All in all we had a wonderful time in Corfu and at Avilaki beach staying at the Belle Mare Hotel. Simpson staff are excellent and they walked us through every step of the way from booking the holiday right through to our return. Thank you Simpson.
Excellent small hotel in fantastic location. The hire car included was a big bonus and enabled us to visit lots of lovely beaches and attractions. The staff were brilliant; all so friendly, helpful, efficient, with genuine smiles. The breakfast was good and the food in the pool bar was excellent. 2 fantastic tavernas within 100m. For us it was so nice to have plenty of sunbeds; we never failed to get a sunbed where we wanted to be, either by the pool or on deck by the beach. No reserving sunbeds at dawn in this hotel. our 1st holiday with simpson and they were incredibly good.
We had such a great trip. Ruth and all the staff were so warm and kind, it really made such a difference. We felt really cosseted. The pebble beach calls for dive shoes, but the sea was crystal clear and inviting, once I was in. The location is so restful and beautiful. We will be back!
A fabulous hotel set in the most perfect, quiet and unspoilt area of outstanding natural beauty. The gardens are beautiful, the main pool has plenty of sun beds and in addition there is a section of sea facing sun beds on separate decking in a separate area away from the pool. We stayed in an Exclusive Suite (407) which was large with an enormous bathroom and very generously sized covered terrace. We had the use of a separate pool exclusively for these suites with gorgeous views of the whole of Avlaki Bay. Breakfast was excellent and delicious offering a huge variety of foods including fresh fruits, Greek yogurt, a cooked offering which changed daily and omelettes made to order, freshly baked breads, assorted pastries and home made cakes which also changed daily. Juices, all manner of teas and coffees were also available.
Excellent holiday, beautiful hotel, gorgeous food and exceptional staff. Another wonderful Simpson holiday. Thank you.
Our first time with Simpson Travel it will definitely not be our last. Very pleased with the whole package.
Bella Mare is a magical hotel. This was our fourth visit and we hope there will be many more. Breakfast is a highlight of the day, delicious food and extremely friendly and helpful service. Also staff at snack bar and lifeguard incredibly friendly and so nice to children.
Our honeymoon at Bella Mare was fantastic. Beautiful location, hotel and staff but what makes it so special are the people who work there every one of them go above and beyond the call of duty in making your holiday as perfect as it can be.
Another excellent Simpsons holiday. When the airline let us down badly at no notice Simpsons, though not responsible, stepped up and dealt with it perfectly. A true test of excellent client care.
What a wonderful place Bella Mare is but it is really the people who make it. Everyone as so welcoming and kind. It felt as if they cared as much about you having a lovely holiday as we did! Special mention to Ruth who helped us make plans before arriving and looked after us when we got there. She is fabulous! Also to the cats who my daughter adored!
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Bella Mare Hotel and will go again next May without any doubt. Beautiful location, hotel itself could not be faulted - room, staff, food etc - all terrific
We thoroughly enjoyed another holiday with Simpson Travel , as usual from the moment of airport arrival we have always been whisked to our hire car with negligible fuss, or straight into a taxi, ready and waiting. Our chosen resorts have always been exactly as described, this time Bella Mare, Corfu. The accommodation was excellent, superb breakfasts and good beach bar lunches. All the staff, without exception, would have gone above and beyond if asked. What more could you ask for?
Bella Mare is an intimate and magical hotel in a special location. Fourth time at the place and we will probably return to it again and again in the future.
I want to thank the breakfast staff at the Bella Mare. they went above and beyond to make my 3-year-old smile and feel special, and they didn't have to. they are what made our stay extraordinary and even better than the last time we stayed at the Bella Mare
I would like to visit again! Was made to feel extremely welcome. The staff (Jo in particular) was delightful and so helpful! Here’s to my next visit! Xxx
My husband and I recently enjoyed a truly wonderful short 3-night stay in a Junior Suite at La Bella Mare in Corfu. This small, delightful hotel is nestled between the hills with its own beautiful private pebble beach. From the large pool to the onsite bar and restaurant with its helpful attentive staff; the crystal clear sea; the other friendly guests; two delightful tavernas just a short stroll from the hotel, and the spotless, very comfortable accommodation, we honestly couldn't have asked for more: one of the most peaceful, relaxing and tranquil locations we have ever had the pleasure of visiting!
Ours was a really last-minute booking, taking the opportunity of a good weather window in Corfu. We have never booked with Simpson before and found the experience easy. The hotel itself exceeded our expectations in many respects. The choice and quality of the breakfasts were excellent, and the staff could not have been more helpful, suggesting walking routes and places to visit.
A magical week: beautiful setting, excellent facilities but most of all the kindness and consideration of the staff, especially Mandy who cleaned our room.
Once again, Simpson delivers! Bella Mare has a fabulous location and the views are simply stunning. Already planning next year!
Simpson Travel made our holiday so easy and so well organised, we did not have to worry about anything in their safe hands.
Excellent hotel. Superb breakfasts. The concierge Jo and Gayle deserve a 11/10 score for being so helpful when we had to return early. They couldn’t have been more helpful and return flights booked with the minimum fuss. All other arrangements were handled in a most professional way. It gives one great confidence in travelling with Simpson that nothing is too much trouble and one’s needs will be met to the full.
We found all the staff at Bella Mare hotel to be friendly, welcoming and extremely helpful and hard working throughout our stay, whether in reception, the breakfast room, the poolside bar/cafe or the cleaning and maintenance staff. We loved our time at the hotel and surrounding grounds - we looked for a relaxing, chilled and restorative holiday and that’s exactly what we achieved. Thank you Simpson.
The staff at Bella Mare are lovely. Incredibly helpful and welcoming. The hotel is well situated on the bay, has an excellent local taverna within walking distance and many more within a short taxi ride. The reception team organised all our trips out to the tavernas we used and couldn’t do enough to help. It’s pure relaxation in the hotel if that’s what you’re looking for but well located if you want more. We’d certainly return.
My daughter and I had a wonderful stay at Bella Mare Hotel - such a beautiful setting with breathtaking views, very clean and comfortable accommodation, friendly and efficient staff and very pleasant guests, good food, beautifully planted gardens, lovely beach and the best pool ever!! We visited so many pretty coves along the coast, enjoyed some great meals and loved our visit to Elaio Olive Farm, kindly arranged by Jo, our concierge.
The location of this hotel on the beach in a stunning quiet bay, lush gardens and a good pool made this a wonderful relaxing and peaceful holiday. A great hotel just to chill, unwind and recharge our batteries... The swimming pool was immaculate and the sunbeds were well maintained. The staff were so helpful and when we asked for adapters, irons etc, all our requests were met very easily and happily. The hotel also booked and organised a fabulous walking food tour in Corfu Town. Breakfast was delicious and made to order eggs a perfect addition which we enjoyed every day. Hope to be back soon.
We had a fabulous stay at Bella Mare. The hotel was comfortable and the views spectacular, but one of the real highlights for us was the staff who were incredibly friendly and welcoming. We loved the laidback feel of the place, and enjoyed chatting with other guests.
We loved the high-touch proposition from Simpson Travel. Good old fashioned service with a smile and nothing was too much trouble.
Absolutely stunning hotel and we loved our suite, highly recommended, especially if you book a speedboat which is dropped off at the jetty next to the hotel. ;)
The Bella Mare hotel was the perfect family destination for us. We wish we had found it earlier! Being next to the sea, hiring boats to jet off round the bays and having the swimming pool all right next to each other meant that there was something for everyone. The kids club staff were amazing and got all ages excited about the activities every day- they didn’t want to miss a thing! We can’t wait to go back.
We had an amazing family holiday to Belle Mare hotel in Corfu. Everything about it was perfect. The hotel is lovely, all of the staff were helpful and friendly and the location was beautiful. We spent everyday in the pool, and swimming in the sea which can be accessed directly from the hotel. The snack bar at the hotel was great for lunch. There are 2 nice tavernas to eat next to the hotel and also a couple of beautiful villages / towns 5 minutes away in a taxi for evening meals. Jo and all the staff were helpful at recommending restaurants. One of the best things about the hotel for us was the Beach Life kids club. Marta & Anna who ran it were really fun. Our kids loved joining in with the activities, which meant we could relax for an hour or 2! We preferred the set up to any other hotels with childcare facilities we have been to before. We also hired a boat and driver for a day through the boat hire right next to the hotel (Avlaki boat hire) which was easy to organise. We had a fantastic day with a guide taking us to great places to swim in the sea, telling us all about the history of Corfu and arranged for us to have a lovely lunch before getting back on the boat for more exploring. So in summary, we had a great family holiday making lots of happy memories!
An amazing holiday - hotel is in the perfect location. The staff are a credit to the hotel - so polite, always a smile and nothing is too much trouble - have already booked for next year and can’t wait to return.
Beautiful Bella Mare! We’ve just enjoyed the most relaxing family holiday here that we have ever had!
Wonderful holiday… from the first call to make travel bookings and arrangements to arriving at Bella Mare! Thank you.
Absolutely brilliant holiday, completely exceeded expectations, many many thanks. The kids club leader & assistant were fantastic & Jo was super - really helpful and really approachable. Many thanks for a brilliant holiday.
Simpson Travel provide a seamlessly efficient and helpful service from the initial holiday enquiry through to landing back at Gatwick. Bella Mare is a gem of a hotel in the most beautiful and quiet bay. Everything is geared to providing a relaxing and happy holiday experience.
First time with Simpson but they were excellent from start to finish … resort in Corfu belle mare was amazing as was the beach and surrounds .. little gem which we will return to .. not many unspoilt parts of the world now but this is one of those.
Our second visit to this beautiful location was even better than the first. Everyone is so helpful and friendly, we were amazed to be greeted and recognised by the staff even though we had only visited once before!
Had a lovely holiday, stunning location. Sea so beautiful, pool really lovely. Staff really friendly and wanting to help. I really enjoyed the breakfast eggs scrambled or made into omelettes. The new breakfast waiter was so friendly.
Absolutely beautiful setting, perfect relaxation through the day and then if you want something more lively there is Kassiopi and San Stefano 10mins away. Very friendly staff, we will probably go back again.
This was an outstanding family holiday with ages ranging from 6 months to 78 years of age! The friendliness of the staff, outstanding hotel and location was hard to beat. Will be back.
The hotel has a Lovely position with very pretty gardens leading to the sea, overall it is extremely relaxing and restful.
Fantastic holiday at Bella Mare, perfect location for a relaxing break. Jo was always on hand to help, probably the best representative we’ve ever had on our holidays. Would certainly recommend the hotel, it’s location is perfect.
Once again Simpson have delivered an outstanding holiday for us. The Bella Marre and it's location surpassed our expectations in every way. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and the facilities were great!. A truly beautiful place to stay.
I couldn’t recommend Simpson Travel highly enough. From start to finish everything was superb. Car hire, which is normally a nightmare was in this case a dream. To summarise a great holiday in a great location.
From initial contact with the sales team to our departure from the Bella Mare we absolutely loved all aspects of our stay. The location of the property, friendliness and knowledge of Simpson staff, service provided by the restaurant and pool bar staff was fantastic. NOTHING was too much trouble. We will definitely book our next holiday with Simpson and hopefully return to the Bella Mare.
We had a wonderful relaxing week at the Bella Mare. The staff are an absolute credit to the hotel. We stayed in the an executive suite and would throughly recommend these spacious, modern rooms which all have the most beautiful views of Avlaki Bay.
We really enjoyed our holiday, despite not having good weather. The location and accommodation of the Belle Mare Hotel was very good. We were particularly impressed by the friendliness and attentiveness of all the staff at the hotel who made us feel very welcome, giving us an overall holiday experience that felt a little bit extra special.
Very beautiful part of Corfu. We visited in May when coast paths and wild flowers were delightful. Kassiopi was an easy walk with excellent and reasonable restaurants, wide choice on menu for meat eaters, fish lovers and vegetarians. Excellent taverna next to hotel as well. Beautiful beach, lovely clean sea, excellent choice if you’re looking for a peaceful and authentic holiday.
Wonderful hotel and room and the staff in the restaurant and at the pool bar were just lovely . Cocktails made by Vasilis are highly recommended. This is the loveliest part of the island and being able to rent a boat from the beach to explore all the villages and coves from the sea was magical. We had a lovely holiday and thank you.
Another fab holiday with Simpson Travel made even better with the ability to fly from our local airport.Caroline Round, September, 2022 We had a wonderful stay at Bella Mare! The junior suite (304) had an amazing view over the grounds, pool and out to sea. Altogether a wonderful, relaxing break in a lovely hotel. Highly recommended!
The Bella Mare hotel was a perfect, relaxing holiday location. Amazing pool right next to a gorgeous calm, crystal clear beach. Great food served at the pool bar and the local taverna, a few mins walk away was my favourite place to spend the evenings.
Fabulous holiday. Hotel position was wonderful - nice calm hotel - ample Sun loungers and beautiful location. Really nice respectful guests. Would 100% book Simpson holidays again.
Beautiful area. Delightful accommodation … space for all. Many options for activities and tavernas.Susan Treverton, September, 2022 This was our second stay at Bella Mare. It is a lovely small hotel, great location, good facilities and friendly helpful staff. We stayed in an executive room, plenty of space and lovely spacious bathroom. It’s great to have two lovely restaurants literally just outside the hotel, we are fans of the Avlaki Seafood restaurant, a change from the normal bustle of the local tavernas, and delicious seafood. However it is so easy to arrange taxis for the short trip to Agios Stefanos and Kassiopi (although this is walkable…but perhaps not at night!). We recommend Kochiki Taverna, Wave Bar (teenage daughters favourite), Janis and Kima. There is a lovely homely, family feeling at Bella Mare. I have no doubt we will book again.
Stunning location, beach (a stones throw away) with crystal clear water and the most beautiful sunsets. Cocktails not to be missed. Ultimately this was the most magical holiday…We are very grateful for the love and celebration shown following our engagement one evening (at a table booked by Jo) by the staff from the breakfast team to the evening bar staff. It really did feel like a celebration away from home. Bella Mare will now forever hold a place in our hearts.
Second time at Belle Mare and our fifth time using Simpsons. Our first trip back to normal overseas holidays since covid. The hotel and staff were all as fantastic as the last time. Beautiful hotel and surroundings with beach, boat hire and wonderful tavernas on the doorstep means you don’t have to go very far if you just want to relax and leave the driving alone for a week. As we’d been before we explored more around and about and managed two snorkelling trips away from the hotel, a trip to Corfu town and visits to restaurants in nearby Kalami, Agni, San Stefanos and Kassiopi. We will definitely return again as it’s a hard place and location to beat.
Avlaki is a wonderfully tranquil bay with a pebbly beach and crystal clear water. An excellent taverna right by the beach with great food, wonderful staff and fabulous views and sunsets over the Albanian coast opposite. Snorkelling, paddle boarding and boats to hire from the beach. Hotel Bella Mare is a lovely family friendly hotel with a superb pool right by the beach. Lovely gardens with plenty of well shaded sunbeds either by the pool or fronting the beach. Highly recommend if you don’t want loads of shops and nightlife!
The Bella Mare offered us just what we wanted from our holiday - peace and relaxation in a beautiful location, with great, free flowing childrens activities which our children loved and enabled them to make great friends. A simply perfect family holiday!
The Bella Mare is a laid back hotel with lovely friendly staff on the most beautiful, unspoilt bay. Swimming in the clear sea is an absolute joy and the tavernas (within a few minutes walk) serve tasty, authentic Greek food. We would return in a heartbeat.
Jo our Simpson rep was excellent. The hotel exceeded our expectations and we will definitely be returning. The location is stunning and the pictures do not do it justice.
Delightful hotel, Bella Mare Corfu. 2 world class restaurants within a 5 min walk, especially Avlaki Restaurant. Good hotel staff and wonderful breakfast choices.Pleasant countryside walk to a nearby town, approx 50 min.
I have been staying at Bella Mare since 2005 and adore this piece of paradise. It is very special to me and has so many happy memories. The staff are outstanding in every way some of whom I have got to know over the years. Avlaki Bay remains unspoilt with clear blue sea and a gorgeous view. A slice of heaven.
What a lovely surprise the Bella Mare is….. A beautiful location, a very relaxing atmosphere, superb friendly service and lovely clean surroundings….. what more could you want! We planted ourselves on the comfy loungers and rarely moved all week!
Having spent a week in Corfu staying at the Belle Mare Hotel we have only praise for every aspect of our holiday. The superb location of the Hotel, the accommodation and above all the service of all the staff, everyone of which was friendly, helpful and most efficient. we would like to give particular praise to Jo, the Simpson Hotel Rep who was there each morning to help us in any way we needed. Thank you also to the whole Simpson Team for a fantastic holiday.
We really enjoyed our stay and appreciated the friendliness and efficiency of staff, the proximity of the clear blue sea and the very relaxing garden and pool area.
Excellent holiday hotel, with professional, friendly staff... Jo was extremely helpful and practical in her advice and help. She knows Corfu very well and was always happy to assist.
The staff at Bella Mare were some of the best we've ever met. Efficient, exceedingly friendly and so helpful. They made such an impression that we can remember almost all of them - Katerina, Steff, Sotiris, Alex, Anthi, Vassilis, Effi, Spiros and Dmitri. The hotel is very lucky to have them.
Excellent holiday, welcoming and friendly, caring staff. Stunning sea views and beautiful pool. Amazing wildlife, so many swallows, wonderful wild flowers and butterflies to watch. A week was not enough! Thank you to Simpson's for a relaxing, superb holiday.
Everything you would expect from a Simpsons holiday - the attention to detail that allows you to relax and soak up the sun and surroundings.
Bella Mare and its environs is a little bit of paradise. We would happily return there. A wonderful holiday in a place with great atmosphere.
We had a wonderful stay at Bella Mare. The suite was very comfortable, clean and attractively presented. Jo, Concierge, was friendly and knowledgeable of places to visit locally. Breakfast was of a high standard and well presented.The staff throughout the Hotel were courteous and helpful. All in All, we enjoyed our week at Bella Mare very much and considered that Simpson Travel provided a Five Star Service.
We thought the overall experience excellent. We loved the App with everything we needed and the maps of the area very useful. Debbie was a real star at The Saints and helped with advice re walks, visits to Corfu and any query we had.
The reception staff were very welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. Jo our concierge was friendly and extremely knowledgable. She made every effort to ensure we had a wonderful holiday with Simpson Travel. We were also warmly welcomed back by Gaynor from the Simpson Travel Team. The public areas of the hotel (inside and out) were well maintained. Our bedroom and bathroom were stylishly furnished and comfortable, also the bed was comfortable with crisp linen. The balcony had the most beautiful sea views. A further mention has to go to the housekeeping and catering / waiting staff. Our holiday was everything we hoped it would be, and more. Thank you, Simpson Travel.
The location of the Bella Mare is excellent and access to the pool and beach area is so easy. There is a friendly taverna close by and we enjoyed a short walk to Kassiopi for a choice of restaurants and bars. Jo the rep and all the staff at Bella Mare were friendly and helpful making for a very enjoyable and relaxing stay in Corfu.
We recently spent several unexpected days at the Bella Mare Hotel. Well, we absolutely loved it, and have already booked to go back for a full week next year! The staff were very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and consisted of hot and cold dishes. There was also fresh pastries and cakes, fresh fruit, yoghurt and excellent coffee. The Bella Mare is a medium-sized quiet hotel (just over 30 rooms) in the unspoilt Avlaki Bay. Our room (205) was stylish, modern, clean and comfortable. There was a lovely balcony with table and chairs overlooking the pool, gardens and bay. We particularly liked the soft white towels and also robes/slippers. It was also good to have a fridge in the room, and the complimentary wine and water was thoughtful, as was the Nespresso machine. Most importantly the bed was very comfortable. We cannot thank Simpson Travel and the staff enough for looking after us so well. Thank you.
We finally got to have our holiday here, as our original booking was postponed because of Covid. What a great place it turned out to be, set on Avlaki Beach in beautiful gardens. Super rooms with large balconies overlooking the gardens and bay. Only negative that there could have been more drawer space. Arrangements for travel made through Simpson were spot on, likewise in the hotel where their team and hotel management dealt with our needs. Thanks to Jo and Gaynor for their help especially. Housekeeping faultless. Plenty to do being a short walk from Kassiopi as well as two good restaurants within 200 yards, Cavo Barbaro our favourite. Excellent bar offering beverages and high quality food during the day, with great service provided by Spiros, Eli, and Steph. To be honest we feared the worst travelling during these Covid times, but got the best. A wonderful holiday and hope to go back someday.
Second time we have stayed here and we still really enjoy it. There are a lot of positives and just a few things to be aware of. Small hotel with good facilities means you never feel like it is a crowded environment, very easy to relax. A superb location with sunbeds right on the beach – perfect for swimming and snorkelling in the sea. Nice quiet pool alongside – well attended by a friendly lifeguard. Attentive service poolside/beachfront with good food (until 6pm only). Nice room in the 'Exclusive area' including use of a secondary pool – which was almost always empty. Avlaki boats nearby (not connected to the hotel) provide powerboat hire on the doorstep (highly recommend this for a day trip). Nice, simple breakfast with polite staff happy to help. Jo, the Simpson rep, was polite and helpful and always on hand if required, either in person in the morning or via WhatsApp. Overall a great place for a very chilled week in the sun.
A fabulous week in a beautiful and peaceful location. Exceeded hopes and this was almost totally down to the incredible view, service and help from Jo and the staff at the Belle Mare.
Just got back from a Holiday at the Bella Mare Hotel in Corfu and wanted to thank all the staff at the hotel for making our stay so wonderful. We stayed in room 305 which had great views over the sea. We wanted to thank Jo, the Simpson rep, for being so helpful in booking trips, restaurants and information. We will certainly be back sometime.
We recently returned from a 2-week stay at The Bella Mare Hotel. We have booked with Simpson many times and as always their staff were helpful, informative and they go out of their way to help with and answer any queries. The hotel staff were also very friendly and helpful. It’s not been an easy year for the travel industry and there were problems due to the situation in July. However, Gaynor was superb. She was always available, very knowledgeable, gave us advice about trips, places to eat, etc. and sorted out any problems we had, some of which were not easy. Such a lovely person. We must mention Jo, who was training to look after the Simpson guests at The Bella Mare and she went out of her way to be very helpful. The staff in the booking office are prepared to spend time answering questions and listening to requirements, excellent service. Great to have a chat with Dan about our experience on our return. We are already looking forward to booking our next Simpson Travel adventure for next year.
My friend and I have just come back from 10 days in Corfu with Simpson Travel, a week at The Saints and three days at The Bella Mare Hotel. Both were absolutely fabulous, we had an amazing time and it was all very straightforward Covid-wise. I cannot praise Simpson Travel highly enough, they have been amazing throughout the last 16 months. We changed our date for this trip once and then our location from Kalkan to Corfu and it was all so easy. Special shout out to Briana in London who is outstanding, and to the lovely Jackie and Jo who looked after us so well in Corfu.
We had a very pleasant few days away from the UK, relaxing by the pool. High standard of accommodation, typically welcoming and friendly Greek staff. Thanks to Gaynor and Simpson for organising a great getaway.
A fantastic week and our first visit to wonderful Corfu. Gaynor and all the hotel staff were wonderfully helpful and welcoming. The hotel itself is in a beautiful location with easy access to beautiful beaches, glorious walks and great tavernas. If all you want to do is to relax and stay put, the pool bar is heaven on earth. We will absolutely come back!
The location of Bella Mare is just heaven and there is a resident angel in Gaynor, the Simpson rep. She deserves a gold medal. She went above and beyond to make our holiday special. From suggesting many great restaurants (although to our mind the best is on the doorstep, Cavo Barbaro) to advising on a magical drive up into the mountains to visit Old Perithia, one of the oldest villages in Greece (possibly THE oldest), every suggestion was a gem. Without Gaynor we would not have known about The White House restaurant, once home to Laurence Durrell. Amazing setting and delicious food. A must. A car didn't come with our package but it couldn't have been easier to book one as the hotel arranged for the hire company to deliver it to our door and collect it once we'd finished gallivanting around the island. The staff at the hotel were wonderful throughout....nothing was too much trouble. A very well run hotel.
We have travelled with Simpson for a number of years now and every year is a delight. This year was a real treat – not only was it a restorative escape from the lockdown restrictions at home, but Bella Mare was a beautiful and calm place to stay. The accommodation was first rate and our rep, Gaynor, could not have been more helpful and lovely. Simpson and Gaynor delivered massively for us as a family this year. Thank you.
A short note to thank all of the Simpson Team for their patience, flexibility and understanding during this remarkably difficult period for the travel industry. We returned yesterday from our week in Corfu having enjoyed exactly what one seeks from a holiday. A change of pace, scenery, diet and weather. Yes, we had to change destination from our original booking intention, but all of that was handled well, and so were the local arrangements at the hotel. Our impression was that Simpson took the approach of “can we make this work?” rather than the more brutal attitude used by others of “Covid-19 is not our fault so we don’t care”. This summer, I have no doubt that the team will have worked harder than normal and with greater risk to security of employment. Obviously, the business sums must add up, but the price of a good reputation is invaluable. For what it’s worth, based on this, another part of the family has taken our feedback and booked a Simpson holiday for later in the month. In summary, thank you, a great job done by all.
My comments about our holiday are best encapsulated in my e-mail to Gaynor, Simpson Travel's ‘always available’ representative at the Bella Mare Hotel: “Dear Gaynor, Just a quick note to thank you so much for all your help, suggestions and your friendly face in the mornings! We had an absolutely wonderful time at the Bella Mare Hotel and will most certainly consider coming back again, if not next year then maybe the following. I am not generally a returnee to where I have been before as I love new experiences and travelling to new places, however, the relaxation offered by the hotel is absolutely amongst the best. The position and setting is also pretty difficult to beat! It was also wonderful for our son, Nicky, to be able to make friends with Leonidas. They had great fun together and it made up for the unfortunate, though understandable, cancellation of the Kid's Club due to Covid-19. We all loved the food, both at the Bella Mare and at the myriad great tavernas and restaurants we managed to pack into the trip. Diet time now! So much to do and not enough time to pack everything in! Once again, thanks so much for being a great friend on a cracking holiday! Best wishes from us all and hoping to meet again.
We fell in love with the location. Unbeatable! Great service from people who care. Gaynor’s endless energy and efforts to address all our needs were outstanding. We will be back next year!
We feel very grateful to have had a second stay at the Bella Mare and during this strange Covid-19 time. Simpson has been brilliant throughout. We were so happy with our room – 406. Shame the upstairs bar wasn’t open, however, we also understand staff issues during Covid. The staff at the Bella Mare were all excellent, so friendly, felt like home. Gaynor was brilliant at the hotel – again so friendly, helpful and always made time to say hi. We are so glad we went – thank you.
What a fantastic place! Great staff, fab room, lovely pools, right on the beach, great service, food fantastic, couldn’t ask for more. Five stars! Will be back.
We arrived late afternoon and were seduced by the place immediately. Luggage left in the room and straight into the sea. Beautiful setting, perfect.
This was our first trip to Corfu and the first time we’d used Simpson Travel on the recommendation of some friends. We were not disappointed. From start to finish we were well looked after and the setting of The Hotel Bella Mare was exquisite. All the staff were extremely helpful and the rooms and grounds were immaculately kept. We enjoyed the excursions on offer as we chose not to hire a car. We did an amazing coastal walk from Kaminaki to Avlaki, having caught the local bus to Garnelatika. Also the breakfasts were excellent, and the bar snacks we had at lunchtime were tasty. The 82 steps up to our room kept us fit! Thank you for a wonderful week.
Liked the apart-hotel concept and the freedom it gave. Enjoyed the breakfasts and the snack bar facility. The setting was idyllic and most relaxing – the smaller hotel worked for us.
I'd go back to Bella Mare tomorrow.
We had a very enjoyable week at the Hotel Bella Mare and found the staff friendly and efficient. Our room was well positioned (not too far from the main building and without too many steps) and had good views from the balcony. It was spacious with plenty of room for storage. The trips organised by the hotel were good and useful having the minibus to ferry us around as the location is quite remote. Also enjoyed the pool bar especially in the absence of a proper restaurant. Other pluses include the lovely large swimming pool. Overall a very pleasant hotel and would return again.
We had an idyllic two weeks at the Bella Mare Hotel. The swimming pool was the largest we have ever enjoyed on holiday and the gardens of the hotel swept down to the (stony) beach on the edge of the bay. Rania organised a taxi and boat to take us to the Agni Taverna for a delightful dinner on the edge of the bay, and also to San Stephanos so that we could eat there. Rania and all the staff were so friendly and helpful – nothing seemed too much trouble for them – so a big thank you to everyone for making this one our best holidays ever.
My overall experience with Simpson with regard to booking, communication and the quality of the hotel and location was first class and I would use you again.
We wanted a relaxing week after our eldest son's wedding and after some excellent advice from Dylan in the Simpson sales team we chose The Bella Mare as the flights were really convenient from our home in West London enabling us to arrive there in time for lunch on the Sunday and home in time for dinner the following week! The hotel was exceptional, we had a beautiful and extremely comfortable room overlooking Avlaki Bay – so beautiful, and peaceful and we really felt completely looked after from the moment we arrived. Rania and Gaynor greeted us like family and went out of their way to book restaurants, boat trips. Rania even came to Kassiopi to pick me up one day when I had walked there and couldn't get a taxi back on a very hot day. We loved it all. Thank you Simpson for another wonderful holiday.
Superb hotel in lovely location. Excellent service from concierge Rania and all hotel staff. A haven of civilised tranquillity, far removed from the mass tourism found elsewhere on Corfu.
Just to express our thanks for the help and assistance given by Rania and Natasha following my wife's fall (outside of the hotel), their help was way beyond their job description, great caring employees and we both hope to see them again in the future.
An outstanding holiday from start to finish! The amazing staff and beautiful hotel made the trip one for the memory – keep thinking about it a month on.
Have had an absolutely wonderful time – thank you so much. The staff are all so friendly and the food is delicious! Overall a truly memorable experience.
A wonderful week in a comfy hotel with delightful staff.
Bella Mare is a wonderful addition to the Simpson Travel offering. The children loved the pool and beach being so near to the main building and everything not too big or too small! The added bonus of having boat hire and sailing dinghies to rent on the beach – great stuff!
Our visit to Bella Mare was excellent. The staff were all fabulous and the reps, Rania and Gaynor, made our break particularly special in every way... just could not have been more helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Great location for a truly relaxing break and would highly recommend. We have only been with Simpson once before this and the service standards cannot be beaten. Will definitely be travelling with them again in the near future.
We had a truly wonderful holiday at the Bella Mare hotel in Corfu. The location is perfect, the staff are really incredible (so knowledgeable and friendly) and in particular we felt the Tribe offering was fantastic. Becky, the Tribe leader, was a truly inspirational person for our 12-year-old daughter and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend this type of break to any of our friends. We would love to return.
What a wonderful week we have had. Everything has been fabulous! Your staff are an absolute credit to you – nothing was too much trouble! Si & Alex I would just like to say that every single member of staff was fabulous. They were all friendly, helpful and nothing was ever too much trouble. The setting of the hotel was amazing and we had a fantastic week relaxing together as a family but with plenty of opportunities for our daughter to get out and about with the Tribe – an excellent balance I think!
We really enjoyed our stay in Bella Mare – it was easy to book restaurants and cabs via reception. We tried sailing, snorkelling and paddle boarding. All in all a very relaxed and lovely week.
We had a fabulous week at Bella Mare. The whole experience from arrival at the airport to departure the following week was excellent. All the staff we encountered from the rep at the airport, through to the car hire to the hotel staff were friendly, courteous and helpful. The hotel is located on a quiet bay, just a beach and two tavernas. Pristine presentation, excellent facilities, a beautiful pool suitable for everyone and then a jetty into the sea. Thoroughly recommended for families with children of all ages. In our week I didn’t hear one complaint or moan from any other guests. The type of holiday that makes the trials and tribulations of the rest of the year seem well worth it. Well done, see you again soon.
My children and I have had a fantastic week staying at The Bella Mare. The pool was lovely and never over-crowded. Having access to the beach was great too. The room was light and spacious and very well equipped. The staff where especially friendly and helpful.
We all had a wonderful stay here. As well as enjoying the pool/beach. Highlights included Mount Pantokrator, Paleokastritsa and a day trip to Albania. A great week.
One of our best ever Simpson holidays – and we've done a few. Everything about the Bella Mare was perfect. Relaxed vibe, lovely staff, beautiful views and a stunning setting. A very happy week for us – absolute bliss. Please don't change/upgrade this lovely property too much – it manages to be stylish and completely unpretentious at the same time.
This was exactly the sort of hotel we were looking for and feared did not exist. We wanted somewhere small but with the level of service and comfort of a really good hotel. Belle Mare is charming in a really lovely peaceful location. What really makes the Bella Mare special is the attention of all the staff and the level of attention to detail shown, the way all the umbrellas are closed every evening and all the sun beds tidied and re positioned. When I paid our final bill the evening before we left and was asked if we had enjoyed our stay, I said this was just one of the things I noted and appreciated. We have not used Simpson before but on the basis of their organisation and accurate description of the holiday on offer we will certainly use them again.
What a wonderful week we have had at Bella Mare. Everything has been fabulous. Your staff are an absolute credit to you – nothing was too much trouble.
Simpson Travel is simply perfect. They took care of the details and ensured that travel was slick and effortless. It’s a premium priced holiday but we had a premium existence. The Simpson staff were simply superb, genuine interested in making our holiday a relaxing and fun experience. Our girls loved being in the Dolphins club.
Fabulous hotel situated in a lovely bay. Staff couldn’t be more helpful, especially Gaynor and Rania the Simpson representatives. An absolute bonus having both the sea and pool to swim in. We had a truly amazing holiday. Thank you.
Our first holiday with Simpson Travel and it was everything we hoped for. The Bella Mare was perfect – beautiful location, great suite and balcony, lovely pools and the pool bar was perfect for both lunch and evening drinks. But the best thing about this hotel is the staff. Every single one of them are amazing – they went above and beyond every day!
The hotel is in a beautiful bay setting with easy access to two fantastic restaurants only minutes’ away and numerous other fantastic places to eat by boat, taxi or car. The hotel has real heart and that is down to the amazing group of staff who simply couldn’t do enough for you. Being friendly and attentive without being intrusive is a real skill and the whole team have this down to a fine art.
Would definitely recommend Simpson Travel – very impressed. Well organised, staff efficient and friendly, hotel beautiful and more than lived up to expectations. Mr A.
This is the second time we have used Simpson Travel and we were not disappointed, if anything Bella Mare was better than described on the website. We had a wonderful time hiring boats and exploring the beautiful surrounding bays nearby. The highlight of our visit was going for a 3-hour ride including swimming with the horses on a beautiful sandy beach courtesy of Arena Horse Riding and arranged by Rania – it was a dream come true!
I only wished we had travelled with Simpson before. Natasha and Kathryn were fantastic with my 8-year-old son. Nothing was too much trouble and I would rebook for the Dolphin club experience alone.
Great hotel and Executive suite amazing. All round great experience.
We liked the Bella Mare Hotel very much and enjoyed the grounds, the garden areas and the general location. All the Simpson staff we met and dealt with could not have been more helpful. We had a most pleasant week’s holiday.
I was hugely impressed with Simpson Travel and hope their involvement with Bella Mare thrives.
When it was discovered in conversation, whilst waiting for our room to be ready, that we were celebrating our 40th Wedding Anniversary we were upgraded to an even nicer room which we very much appreciated and it was very kind of Gaynor and the Manager of the hotel to organise. We had a really special holiday and all the staff involved made a great effort to look after the guests.
Thanks you for a brilliant stay in the lovely Bella Mare Exclusive Suites. It’s a beautiful setting and we have felt privileged to be the first occupants. All in all a lovely restful break.
Bella Mare is an oasis of calm – very relaxing, lots of sunbeds, super helpful staff, nice fellow guests.
A fabulous week for our first time in Corfu. Very impressed with hotel, vista and lovely, very kind and helpful staff. Great taverna 100m from the hotel. We hope to return for another very relaxing and peaceful week.
A lovely location with excellent staff, good swimming and comfortable sunbathing facilities. Delicious breakfasts and light meals at the beachside bar.
The Bella Mare Hotel grounds are lovely and beautifully maintained. Plenty of space round the pool and the staff keep the area clean and tidy throughout the day. Staff are friendly and nothing seems too much trouble. Gaynor and Rania took time to get to know us and understood the sorts of places we would enjoy visiting. Location is fantastic. Came back feeling very rested and relaxed.
Lovely stay – hotel in an ideal spot. All the staff were helpful and friendly – especially Rania and Gaynor. Had many meals out – all very pleasant – mainly suggested by Rania or other guests.
We loved every minute of our stay – thank you! We were incredibly lazy and did very little. The staff are all lovely too.
A lovely location with excellent staff, good swimming and comfortable sunbathing facilities. Delicious breakfasts and light meals at the beachside bar.
A fabulous week for our first time in Corfu. Very impressed with hotel, vista and lovely, very kind and helpful staff. Great taverna 100m from the hotel. We hope to return for another very relaxing and peaceful week.
The travel arrangements were faultless and all Simpson representatives excelled at their jobs. We thoroughly enjoyed our twin-centre holiday in Corfu and Paxos returned home feeling rested and rejuvenated.
We loved the Bella Mare Hotel. The position right by the sea made for wonderful swimming in the gin-clear sea. We also hired a boat on several occasions and loved visiting other beaches and restaurants. The staff at the hotel were so friendly and so helpful. The swimming pool was so lovely and the new sunbeds overlooking the sea were a delight. We had a fabulous holiday and will hopefully be going back to the Bella Mare.
Spent a glorious week at Bella Mare Hotel. Very relaxing.
Excellent from start to finish.
A perfect ‘kick back and relax’ hotel with supremely friendly staff in a beautiful setting. We never tired of the view of the bay from our balcony. Absolute bliss!
An excellent hotel in a quiet and beautiful location. The staff are friendly and the accommodation is comfortable. Our Junior Suite was spacious and the balcony overlooking the grounds and the sea was a real bonus. Watching the sunrise was glorious.
We had a wonderful holiday experience from beginning to end. Bella Mare is a lovely small hotel, fantastically located with great customer service...and nearby to some fabulous small bays and tavernas...really couldn’t fault it. Thank you. Kate Gibbins – Junior Suite – September – 2018 This was the second time we have used Simpson Travel and will certainly use the company again if possible. All the staff we had contact with were superb.
I love Simpson Travel – you consistently get excellent service. The quality of the décor and rooms is always good and stylish, and the staff, both in the UK and abroad are always welcoming and helpful. I rarely look at any other travel companies for a holiday in Europe as I know Simpson Travel will be just to my liking. It's a company you can trust.
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A hundred stories unfold on lovely Corfu… Tales of gods and goddesses, Phoenicians and Venetians, vibrant towns and sleepy villages. There’s also a rich natural history of mountains, olive groves, fertile valleys and a coastline dotted with picturesque coves, sandy beaches and rocky inlets. Follow in the footsteps of Lawrence and Gerald Durrell with a luxurious retreat near Agios Stephanos, or venture North West, to enjoy more sandy beaches and scenic coastal drives.
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