Ionio Star Hotel

“Summer holiday ”

Hotel is small and nice. It is located in calm small village ten meters from the sea with his own stone beach. I recommend to take water shoes because access to the sea isn't comfortable. Sea goes to the deep quite fast. Also approximately 300 meters from the hotel is comfortable beach with sma… more

Hotel is small and nice. It is located in calm small village ten meters from the sea with his own stone beach. I recommend to take water shoes because access to the sea isn't comfortable. Sea goes to the deep quite fast. Also approximately 300 meters from the hotel is comfortable beach with small stones, it's almost sand but you don't have access to the hotel bar. The sea is good for diving. There are sometimes bigger waves(chef told me that they are small that they have much bigger) so it isn't the best for small kids. Our hotel room was average size with balcony and bathroom. First day we had problem with shower but staff immediately solved it. Air conditioning was for 5€ per day but we made it without AC. Their all inclusive was quite poor. Meals repeated and for lunch and dinner was only one main food, spaghetti and some vegetables. Also desserts which wasn't tasteful. Anyway main menu was usually very good(meat or fish with rice and potatoes) but you couldn't choose. For breakfast were always pancakes, honey, jam, cottage cheese, their home made bread, cheese, ham butter and some of Greek specialities. Between breakfast and lunch and lunch and dinner wasn't food Just small cake at 4 oclock to 5 o'clock. Drinks at bar were cola, orange(tasted little bit like Fanta) something like sprite, lemon, soda and beer. During 17-22 were alcohol drinks from local brands. It was Ouzo, whisky(not very good) wine and more. Bar was just next to the beach Staff was very nice and friendly. Miss owner was at reception but she couldnt speak English. Barman John were very nice person and he could speak English. Then there were two cooks, man and woman. Man was also very nice and always greeted you "hello my friend". he also could speak English. Completely the hotel very nice and calm with very few people so good relax. I think that I can recommend this.

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“Could be great”

The hotel is nicely located just a few meters from the sea but the small beach in front is rocky and pebbly and definitely not for young children. The staff although friendly wasn't the most efficient; we were shown to our room, told to pay extra for air conditioning and that's all; no mention of r… more

The hotel is nicely located just a few meters from the sea but the small beach in front is rocky and pebbly and definitely not for young children. The staff although friendly wasn't the most efficient; we were shown to our room, told to pay extra for air conditioning and that's all; no mention of restaurant or bar on site, guidance on local amenities. Most of the other guests were from eastern europe on a package holiday (kind of all inclusive). Our huge room had a fantastic sea view and the biggest balcony imaginable but not safe for young children; also there were very few kitchen utensils: no coffee maker or filter, no cups, 1 small bowl, 2 knives, etc.. and that was for 4 of us! although very clean the hotel looked lacking a little tlc; the pool was losing some tiles but they were not replaced. Overall a great location and good value but could and should be better with a bit more care and attention

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