NLuchs
November 12, 2024
My partner and I stayed in a swim-up room from late September to early October. What we remember most is the warm way we were received and continued to be made to feel welcome every day. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. When we couldn't rent the e-bikes that were included in our stay, they arranged for us to get a car instead, which allowed us to see the whole island. They put little treats such a cocktails and a bottle of wine in our room while we were out, always with lovely wee notes. Castelli also has a selection of beautiful jewellery from local artists, and the staff helped us select and wrap up the gifts for people at home. Food: the buffet had plenty of options, and everything tasted incredibly fresh and homemade. We especially enjoyed the custard filled dessert, I think it's called Bougatsa, and I love the sauce they used for vegetables and chickpeas and such (I'm vegetarian so didn't eat the meat). The room: we had our own little pool! The water flows into the other pools next to it, but everyone was very respectful of each other's privacy. The only thing I struggled with was getting my book to the bed on the other side without getting it wet, but there were plenty of other places to sit and lie down. We were lucky in that we had sun almost every day, and it was 25-27 degrees. The terras outside the room was sheltered from the wind, so it actually felt too hot at times! This week was a gift we gave each other for our anniversary, and as such we kind of kept to ourselves. We didn't join the activities, but so many did look fun. If you're looking for a bit of a sense of community, you can definitely find that here. Or if, like us, you just want a week sunshine, food, and the chance to explore a new place, then you can't go wrong with Castelli. This week was honestly the best gift. Thank you so much, Castelli hotel! <3