Elix, Mar-Bella Collection
Igoumenitsa · Greece
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Character and identity
Perched on a hilltop above the Ionian with sweeping views toward Paxos, Antipaxos and Corfu, this 146-room property is the mainland chapter of the MarBella trilogy, opened in 2021 outside Igoumenitsa. The design language is earthy-chic: pine floors, woven-wood headboards, bronze pendants, hand-loomed tapestries and barn-height reception windows framing the sea. A funicular drops you to a Blue Flag beach cove. Four restaurants run from the all-day Saffron buffet to the more ambitious Greek tasting menu at Pearl, plus poolside Indigo and beachside Azure. A compact spa and a serious kids' programme round out the offer. Service is calm, professional and notably patient.
Who's it for
Best for:
Families above all. Parents get a crèche taking infants from four months, a Grasshoppers' Mini Club to age 12, evening babysitting, family rooms with private pools and an activity roster spanning kayaking, sailing, snorkelling and stargazing. Also a strong fit for view-hungry couples who want quiet, design-minded comfort over resort theatrics.
Should look elsewhere:
Adults seeking a romantic, child-free hideaway will find the soundtrack too British-summer-holiday; consider sister property MarBella Nido instead. Spa devotees will find the facility small. Anyone wanting walkable village life or a buzzy scene should note the deliberate isolation, and restaurants only open from 6.30 to 7 p.m.
Bottom line
The defining draw is the view-plus-family equation: a hilltop perch over the Ionian paired with one of the more thoughtful kids' programmes in Greece, delivered without sacrificing design credibility. Book a family room with a panorama pool if you have children, or a sea-view category for two; arrive via the hotel boat from Corfu if logistics allow, and target June or September to dodge peak heat and school-holiday density.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Public internet workstation
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Table service
- Buffet dinner
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
