Hotel Thomas BaySan Stefanos, Corfu

In the centre of San Stefanos on Corfu’s northwest coast and close to the beach, the Hotel Thomas Bay will hit the spot if you’re after peace and quiet. It doesn’t go overboard on facilities, so it’s perfect for recharging your batteries.

The pool is a particular highlight. It’s a no-nonsense, rectangular affair bordered by terraces and palm-planted lawns. There’s an al fresco bar serving drinks and lunchtime snacks, and the peaceful atmosphere is broken only by the croaking of frogs in the nearby stream.

Inside, the hotel is as smart as its salmon-pink exterior. In terms of the rooms, they’re fairly straightforward décor-wise. Twin beds dressed with russet-red or pink covers have been teamed with neutral tones. Upgrade to a room with a balcony and air-conditioning is available for a small charge.

As for food, meals are served in the dining room. For breakfast, you can go Greek with yoghurt and honey, cereals or fruit, or pay a little extra for a cooked breakfast. At dinner, meanwhile, the emphasis is on international dishes with one or two Greek choices.

The location is a plus point, too. The hotel is on the main street, close to restaurants, shops and bars. And the beach is a five-minute walk away, down the hill. Lining a wide bay, its sands shelve gently into the sea, so it’s perfect for nervous swimmers.

Location - In the heart of San Stefanos Village, 300m from the beach, 10m to the nearest bar and restaurant

Hotel features

Meals - Waiter service, Cooked breakfast available, Bars and restaurants dotted along the beach

Swimming pool - Large swimming pool, Poolside bar serving snacks and light lunches

Entertainment - Bar, Lounge room with satellite TV, Occasional evening entertainment

Activities - Tennis courts. Tennis equipment hire. Watersports including parasailing, windsurfing and water-skiing available on the beach in high season. Pool table

Room facilities - All rooms have simple furnishings with bright décor, air-conditioning at a charge and TV. Standard twin rooms sleep 2 in twin beds. Twin rooms with balcony, Double rooms and Twin rooms for 3 are also available.

Hotel Thomas Bay is located in San Stefanos, Corfu. Accommodation rating is the operators own rating and may not be the official rating. Hotel details correct at 12/07/2019