Guest User
October 22, 2023
I have just returned (early October) from a very relaxing week in a first floor room at Casa Blu. As a retired, female solo traveller, I felt safe and comfortable, both on the hotel site and in the villages. The staff are very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble but as I neither ate nor drank at the pool bar, I didn't become as well acquainted with them as most guests appear to. The hotel is scrupulously clean and maintained to a very high standard. Contrary to a previous post, there are toilets near the pool area (downstairs behind the pool bar building). As a vegetarian, I found breakfast was adequate. Eating at local tavernas in the evenings (I recommend Nikos the Fisherman in Koutouloufari) was enjoyable although a light picnic lunch, 2 course dinner with 1 glass of wine, but no alcohol throughout the day, added at least €30 a day (for 1 person). I spent 4 days on the beach at Hersonissos, a 20 minute walk downhill and about 25 minutes to return up gradual incline. Old Hersonissos has a delightful village centre but many of the buildings are relatively modern whereas Piskopiano has some very interesting old properties. Koutouloufari had a very lively vibe in the evening and I enjoyed sitting watching the world go by. I have a couple of negative comments: although I didn't expect it to be, the absence of drawers in the room was an issue. Tee shirts, underwear, etc had to be stored in a suitcase which wasn't ideal. The orientation of the hotel meant that by 5pm in early October, the whole site was in shade despite the sun not setting for another 2 hours. Also, the sun never hit my balcony which was disappointing although, as a result, the room didn't get hot. I enjoyed the hotel and the area and would return to Casa Blu but don't expect to as there are other destinations I wish to visit.