Labranda Sandy Beach Resort

Casper Short

Best hotel resort ever it’s got cool slides for everyone and its got 3 massive pools with lots of sun-beds, also a lovely beach close to the pools lovely warm sea. The rooms are nice and clean and comfy beds to sleep in. It has one tv lots of channels but not many in English but still got to watch England vs Norway World Cup match.

Tom Pringle

A decent holiday for our family of four (11 and 8-year old girls), food was good for the volume of people, there was some variety on the entertainment and the pools were accessable. Pros - 4 pools, one with slides, opening hours seemed short (10-6pm) but the colour of the water by 4pm, I'm not surprised they shut it to clean it the next morning. The staff are very accommodating, there are people constantly sweeping and tidying to keep the place looking good. The staff that are trying to sell you things (spa treatments, t-shirts, photos) are not pushy at all and will accept no for an answer. The bar staff are fully on board with the queuing system for drinks and will call people out and send them to the back of the queue if they try and cut in. The beach is lovely and the sea is crystal clear. We utilised this a lot for the time we were there, the kids loved it. 640+ rooms means they have a LOT of food to prepare and serve. Which means the food isn't gourmet, but it's still very nice. There was some good variety in the food but we did see some repeats, even in the single week we were there. The room we had (family room) with garden view was a very good size. Having the kids in a separate room made all the difference, if we had a double room with a sofa bed it would have been a squeeze. Cons - The rooms are dated. They need updating, but not exactly urgently. We spent so little time in the room it didn't make a different to our holiday. Be aware, especially during the school holidays, this is a very busy hotel. The food hall is very loud of an evening, if you or your children aren't good with noise, you may find yourself sitting outside (pretty harsh in 35+ heat) or eating off site. The inside of the food hall is quite cool, there are tall air conditioning units around the hall, but they aren't anywhere near enough for the amount of people in there. So the temp is much lower by the units, but away from them, it's not much cooler. The token system for the drinks is fine, people seem to make a fuss about it, but having someone constantly roaming the site (which is large) glass collecting would be an absolute pain. Be organised, have the tokens in the same spot in your bag/pocket and you won't have an problems. In conclusion, my wife asked "Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?" I initially said no, but not because it's bad, it's because it's ok. If you get a bargain, go for it. If you're paying full price, I'd look around first. Again, this isn't a slight on the staff, entertainers, the chefs, all of this was good. The hotel was just extremely busy and needs some updates.

Teodora Gheorghita

We had a wonderful stay at Sandy Beach Resort in Corfu. From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help, which made our holiday even more enjoyable. The food was good, with plenty of variety each day, so there was always something to suit everyone. The resort exceeded our expectations and felt much better than a typical 3 star resort. The housekeeping team did an excellent job throughout our stay. The beach was one of the highlights of our holiday. The sand was beautiful and soft, and the sea was crystal clear, making it perfect for swimming and relaxing. We also really enjoyed the entertainment each evening. It was fun, varied, and suitable for all ages. Overall, this is a fantastic all inclusive resort, and we would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing holiday in Corfu. We would happily return in the future!

Emma Willis

Beautiful resort in an idyllic location- 40 minutes drive from the airport and Corfu Town (a must visit!). The most gorgeous beach with crystal clear water. Several pools all clean and well kept. Our room was as expected, not the best view but this didn’t bother us. The staff went above and beyond to provide a 5 star experience, nothing was too much trouble. The entertainment team were amazing and made so much effort to make our holiday enjoyable. A special shout out to Tiago, Mareana and Davido (sorry if we’ve spelt names wrong)- your energy is infectious! The food in the buffet was overall tasty and good variety. We enjoyed our evenings at the à la carte restaurants too. Good range of options on the drinks menu to choose from, alcoholic drinks basic but expected for all inclusive menu. Plenty for our 3 year old to do- time on the beach, fun in the pool and on the waterslides, a games centre, bikes to hire and mini disco in the evening. Amazing value for money and overall one of our favourite holidays.

Lukáš Vajda

My review of the hotel so far: 1. Food quality – 5/5 Excellent. A huge selection of delicious food. Drinks are self-service, which I personally really liked. In Crete, the drinks were served to us, and that wasn't really my preference. 2. Accommodation I recommend that clients email the hotel in advance with any room requests. We received a partially sea-view room (because of our late check-out request). The room was renovated, modern, and had a very quiet air conditioning unit. A woman staying in one of the blocks near the hotel complained about a broken air conditioner, and overall their room was outdated. Our room is also in a great location: about 150 m from the beach, 150 m from the restaurant, and 250 m from the (smaller) water park. We're staying in a quiet area, so we don't hear the evening entertainment or music. The downside is that noise from the corridor carries into the room. There are no carpets, so rolling suitcases and people walking in the hallway can be disturbing. 3. Pools The pools are freshwater, warm, and there's an excellent paddling pool for children. The water slide ends in a pool that's 1.15 m deep, which is reasonable, while the other side is 1.50 m deep. A big plus is the adults-only pool with a bar. It's a great idea—families with children have their own pool, while older guests and retirees can relax in a quieter one. That works really well. 4. Hotel facilities The hotel has a medical service, a large games room, a gym, and a sports area. Staff also transport everyone's luggage by buggy, which wasn't standard at Stella. 5. Disadvantages Very large resort, so there are a lot of people. Long transfer from the airport via winding mountain roads. Towels are changed only every two days. No real underwater marine life for snorkeling. Six nights is too short—I recommend at least 7 nights, ideally 9. Drinks at the bar are served using a token system. Bottled water is not automatically replenished in the room. Overall rating: 4.2/5 Accommodation: 4.5/5 Food: 5/5 Accessibility/Location: 3.5/5 Beach: 5/5 Pools: 4.5/5