In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 69 guest reviews of Grecotel LUXME Costa Botanica. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Pools, beach & aquapark and Food & restaurants. The most common complaints: Buffet food that many find mediocre, repetitive or served cold. An old, tired property in need of renovation.
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A luxurious 5-star, all-in, holiday concept opens up a world of endless choices on the most stunning waterfront location. A top-notch food and beverage selection to be enjoyed throughout the day, including lavish breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, à la carte dining venues, delicious snacks on scheduled time gaps, Pâtisserie-Chocolaterie and Creperie-Gelateria spots, unlimited drinks from a wide collection of premium brands, selected wine labels, refreshing cocktails and healthy juices. Guests enjoy pool and beach service, as well as fun fitness and wellness activities. Families take advantage of an amazing Water Park with free unlimited access
Facts we have checked
- All inclusive
- À la carte included
- Premium drinks included
- Ultra/premium concept
Source: grecotel.com · checked 9 Sept 2026
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 22 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Costa Botanica has a very complete all-inclusive concept: the LUXME tier, five restaurants each bookable once a week, premium drinks and a waterpark. The resort sits in gardens along a kilometre-long sandy beach, about 300 metres from the centre of Acharavi, and the north-coast location means a transfer of about an hour from the airport.
Guests score it 8.5 out of 10 — the average across the 16 hotels we list on Corfu is 8.9.
- The LUXME package covers meals and unlimited drinks from regular and premium brands, plus wines, cocktails and tastings at the Cava Bottega wine cellar.
- The line-up includes Botanica fine dining, Asiana, Tavernaki and Nonna's Italian trattoria, and under LUXME each à la carte venue can be booked once a week.
- Kids' clubs, the water park and family dining are at the heart of the concept, so the resort is lively rather than a quiet retreat.
- Acharavi is on Corfu's north coast, roughly 38 km from the airport, so the transfer takes about an hour.
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 69 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +A varied, fresh buffet with plenty of choice
- +À la carte restaurants that many see as a highlight, plus wine tastings
- +Snacks at the bars all day, such as crêpes, ice cream and a chocolaterie
- +Excellent cocktails at the pool bars
- –Buffet food that many find mediocre, repetitive or served cold
- –À la carte restaurants that are hard to book and quickly fully booked
- –Queues at the buffet, especially at breakfast
”The breakfast buffet had everything you could wish for and varied daily – the same goes for the buffet dinner.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Friendly, helpful and attentive staff throughout the resort
- +A well-run kids' club
- +Staff who make families feel genuinely welcome
- –Understaffing that leads to queues and slow service
- –A clumsy restaurant booking system with long waits
- –A front desk that some found unhelpful at check-in
”The staff were excellent – very pleasant and helpful. Probably the best staff experience I have had.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +Lots of pools, each with its own bar
- +A water park with slides that children love
- +A beach with enough sunbeds for everyone
- –Cold pools out of season, with none of them heated
- –Pools and other facilities partly closed in autumn
”The hotel is very nice, with multiple pools, each with its own bar – serving some of the best cocktails I've had at a beach hotel.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Large, comfortable rooms, including family rooms and garden apartments
- +Clean, practical rooms with spacious bathrooms
- –Dated, basic rooms that many feel do not match the hotel's category
- –Weak or faulty air conditioning
- –Worn furniture and uncomfortable mattresses
”The room interiors are a little dated and could do with updating. That said, our room was still very comfortable, spacious and practical.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Communal areas that feel renovated and well maintained
- +Clean rooms and high standards of cleanliness, according to many
- –An old, tired property in need of renovation
- –Cleaning that is sometimes skipped or superficial
- –A musty smell in some rooms due to humidity
”Very old, tired hotel, everything worn out. The garden isn't well maintained either.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Large, lush grounds with beautiful gardens
- +Right on the beach
- +A safe, peaceful resort that feels like a little private village
- –Lots of mosquitoes and wasps, especially from dusk onwards
- –Long walks between different parts of the large resort
”The biggest issue was the mosquitoes. Every evening, just before sunset, there was a severe mosquito problem.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A peaceful, quiet atmosphere
- –Loud evening entertainment close to the family rooms
- –Plenty of noise from the many families with small children
- –Noisy air conditioning and road noise in some rooms
”The guests are mostly families with very small children, so it is impossible to find real peace and quiet anywhere.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Overpriced for what it offers, in some guests' view
- –Extra charges for facilities such as the spa
”A lot about it is not five-star, nor worth the price we paid as a family.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Grecotel LUXME Costa Botanica from Corfu International Airport (CFU)?
Grecotel LUXME Costa Botanica is approximately 23 km from Corfu International Airport (CFU) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate Grecotel LUXME Costa Botanica?
On Booking.com it scores 8.5/10 from 564 guest reviews.
How many stars does Grecotel LUXME Costa Botanica have?
Grecotel LUXME Costa Botanica is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Grecotel LUXME Costa Botanica offer?
Grecotel LUXME Costa Botanica offers free Wifi, 4 swimming pools, 5 restaurants, spa and wellness center, family rooms and beachfront.
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Aharavi Corfu Greece, Acharavi, 49100, Greece