Blue Horizon Hotel

Reading the latest reviews I think we must have stayed in a different hotel! Although the hotel is in definitely in need of upgrading, we didn’t find the problems others seem to have done! I visited with my sister, and our room was on the top floor with a view of the pool and the sea. Good sized room, could have slept three, with a large balcony. There were steps of course, but we didn’t find a problem with them, although I understand they might not be suitable for anyone disabled. Our luggage was taken up and down by Christos, offered straight away! Room and balcony were cleaned regularly with towels changed every day. Ok, the bathroom needs some attention but it was not dirty. The price was very reasonable, especially considering we were half board, the food was good, specially liked special greek dishes and the greek salad! The house wine was also fine, after we asked to have it served colder! Breakfast was typical of greek hotels of this star rating, perfectly acceptable. I have visited Greece many many times, in all grades of accommodation, from 5 star down. In my opinion if you want 5 star you expect to pay 5 star prices! This was a last minute deal for us and I would say we got what we paid for. The attitude of the staff, always smiling and happy to help, made up for a lot! Loved Kefalonia, and with a bit of upgrading, would be happy to return to this hotel. We also made some lovely new friends, always a bonus!

Small filthy (sea view) room with tiny balcony set above kitchen.(noisy) ..Shower tiny and almost blocked by sink. Nowhere to rest toilet bag or toiletries. Room facilities were very poor. No hanging space for dresses or longer outfits, one drawer under short hanging area. Furniture which served no purpose other than blocking floor space. Sheets changed once in 14 days. Some towels were dried on balcony whilst lady cleaned toilet? If you count pouring liquid down toilet. Swimming pool area neglected…weeds, ants, unemptied/uncovered bins, broken badly stained sunbeds and pool area never swept or hosed down. Breakfast food cold as it lay from after 7am till one could have breakfast at 8am. Limited selection unless you like to have a variety of eggs at the same sitting. Evening meal was snack bar standard. Some food was transported from neighbouring hotel? General areas were unclean and unless you like to share meal times with wild cats pestering you this hotel is not for you. Badly needs upgrading. The cleaning staff, aid in the kitchen, in the same clothes, without overalls or apron protection. The men who work the pool bar, serve the evening food and bar are very friendly and pleasant but their efforts fall short when they try extremely hard to make up for what this establishment lacks. Sadly it is not enough.

The hotel needs a refurbishment and cleaners that clean not just tidy the bed. Some of the staff were fab, others had a didn't care attitude. Breakfast small selection of cereal, tinned fruit, yoghurt, ham, cheese but mainly eggs fried, poached , hard boiled wrapped in "bacon" and baked with beans! No atmosphere, pool bar shut. Air con was old and not efficient. Local beach was a small cove beautiful clear sea which was lush to swim in. The area had a few restaurants and 1 supermarket. If you want peace and quiet this is for you. Does have good bus to get to Lassi which was fab and Argostoli. Bus was 2euros, taxi 20-25 euros.

Visited this hotel for two weeks in September... for our birthdays...Dirty sunbeds...not fit for purpose...the smell from the macerator was unbearable...day and night....the smell and noise....we paid for a sea view room......not advisable..... kefalonia beautiful....but not this hotel....never again .....