Mayia Exclusive Resort and Spa

From the surroundings, to the facilities, to the people - everything was absolutely amazing! The hotel is spotlessly clean and smells beautiful. The pools, restaurants and spa are excellent. My favourite of the restaurants is the Italian and the waiters and waitress there were lovely. The bedrooms offer stunning views of the sea from the balcony were you can relax and enjoy an early morning sunrise or swim up pool. The George hire cars, which are available from the lobby is a great value add and gives you the opportunity to drive around the island at your leisure. The George car operator (so sorry I can’t remember your name) was very helpful and provided us with a good guide on what to visit. Breathtaking island with beautiful scenery all round. Most of all, the people of the island and hotel made the trip for us - polite, helpful and joyful conversations. Special thanks to Ivan and Tsambikos! Truly though, all hotel staff: housekeeping, bar, main restaurant, reception and spa, are exceptional. Thank you. We hope to visit again 🙏🏽😃 p.s. Covid clean and friendly. Even though all protective measures are in place, you were able to enjoy your holiday and forget the pandemic!

Sat on our last day writing our review whilst it’s all fresh in our minds....We came here as a couple for 2 weeks and are happy to say that overall this resort is extremely good and we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay....however it seemed to be slightly lacking something that for some may detract from being a 5* Maybe being used to Caribbean tipping culture and service over the last few years, we found some of the restaurants service different and slightly less attentive, yet by no means bad. Perhaps is was due to the nightclub, amphitheater and spa being closed. Or perhaps it was the other ‘Covid measures’ put in place for example the staff being muzzled with face masks or the Greek rule of a curfew for bars and nightlife. We think we could only say after visiting again without restrictions and we believe then it would show a 5* resort. Now to the overwhelming positives... On arrival we were pleasantly greeted with drinks whilst our room key was arranged, we quickly made our way to room and suitcases followed behind. We were initially given room 1002 which was a lovely clean swim up next to the main bar. After a day or 2 we realised the room wasn’t as private as we hoped with it being directly in sight of the main bar (it did have a small access gate from pool to bar which is a positive for drinks). We requested a room change and after a few days they found us room 2012, in our opinion this has the best views out of all the swim ups as there are no buildings obstructing the sea view etc and it is nice and private with the largest section of pool on the block. We did find the cleaner much better in the new room! The main bar ‘Del Mar’ was great! All staff here are amazing and fantastic drinks menu, but a few special mentions for Alkis & Maria the servers. These guys couldn’t do enough to provide a welcome atmosphere and really did know their audience with engagement levels! Thanks Alkis for a really great few nights here!! The Champagne and wine bar ‘Oinos’ is an exceptional touch and adds to any 5star consideration. Katerina is an asset to the resort and floats around the place making it all look effortless when it is clearly anything but. On that we feel that the restaurant seem very demanding of her! considering how many staff they have. She does a fantastic job and the bar is a must if you like good atmosphere and good wine. The live piano is a fab touch!! The pool bar ‘Senso’ is great. Really good views of the sea and lovely area to sit. Obviously plastic glasses for safety but great cocktails made by Banos, server Ivan always very attentive as is Juliano running round the pools serving drinks all day both of whom, whilst wearing masks in the heat, always make the effort to engage and make you feel welcome. There is no escaping the dawn towel brigade where the sun is shining but still thankfully always seemed to be a bed available round the pool. The 2 pools are more than big enough. Street food/coffee shop area is fantastic! The food and drinks are great and the sheer ease when you are out and about in the resort is brilliant!! Special mention and thank you to Irianna who’s professional friendly service and efforts were appreciated. 3 restaurants are maybe not enough for a 2 week stay, we booked in for nearly every other day but there was nothing available for the first 2 nights we were here - Book restaurants early to avoid disappointment of no space. Greek and Italian restaurants at lunch are a must ... awesome pizzas and unreal Greek meze! Buffet was good but not self service due to Covid. Favourite was breakfast here. Mina always served my fruit with a warm welcome and always went out of her way to say hello - needs promoting!! Nicolana (apologies if spelt wrong) serving eggs and cooked breakfast was very energetic and friendly with a lovely warm manner in the morning! The buffet would benefit from warmed plates for hot food!! One good touch (again 5Star consideration) violinist playing each Sunday 👍 Hiring a car is so easy and a must, we also hired a boat for 2 hours from beach bums right on the on the beach front. Great fun and a good way to see the coast line. If you fancy a short walk there is an awesome beach bar about 15 minute walk turning right outside the resort (mosa Bar). And Gre Cafe showing live sport on the next road inland from Mosa Bar. Note to management/George; The majority of your staff are fantastic, however, the staff mentioned by name above were the people that really made this holiday special for us with their kind and welcome manors, great service and some good banter. They deserve some recognition for being a few of your best assets as the jobs they are doing are worth more than the reward you provide I’m sure ;) Thanks for a great stay! Tamzin & Aaron

Poor start to holiday - sticker on door to say room had been 'disinfected', but half-drank drinks in the fridge. Later in week, cleaners left cleaning cloth, in unfinished cleaning of bathroom. We went almost 3 days without fresh beach towels, despite requesting them at reception. LOTS OF STEPS to get to beach, then you have to cross a road, then a steep walk down to shingly beach (no sand), followed by pebbles then very slippery stones underfoot. I wasn't able to use the beach as it was too dangerous for me to walk on. Outside chrome bannister rails everywhere get RED HOT in the sun ... too hot to touch. Not good when you need to steady yourself with bannisters! You need to use 2 separate lifts to get to the beach or restaurants. The lifts are a long walk away from each other, not good when you have walking difficulties. Dirty (filthy) cup at breakfast, some eating utensils not as clean as expected. Chef staff in Italian restaurant are not using the correct PPE, in some cases none at all. Rubbish Wi-fi, poor evening entertainment, Food was pretty much top-notch, but not always warm. Went to Asian Restaurant, served straight away @ 7 pm (first to arrive), but left waiting until 9.00 pm for dessert orders. Not easy getting waiter's attention! Generally speaking, restaurant and bar staff were very helpful,friendly people. BUT …. lots small disappointments, which you shouldn't have to put up with in a 5 Star hotel. A really expensive holiday, which didn't meet my expectations.