Blue Lagoon Resort

“Luxury, spacious, relaxing, family orientated, bliss weather, beautiful surroundings”

Honestly, our first adventure to a Greek island. I would 100% go back tomrrow. As a family we loved every second to the welcome to the ending. The staff were exceptional. The food was great and drink options brilliant. So much to do here and so many activities around the complex. Set out the way bu… more

Honestly, our first adventure to a Greek island. I would 100% go back tomrrow. As a family we loved every second to the welcome to the ending. The staff were exceptional. The food was great and drink options brilliant. So much to do here and so many activities around the complex. Set out the way but amazing walks to the town. We did a trip to Turkey and a 3 island tour whilst on holiday. We booked thr excursions in the town. Fantastic value for money and great for a day out! The water park at the hotel is great. We had children aged 13,11 and 8. They loved every second of the getaway! We would love to return here as a family and perhaps an extended family as we are due a baby in March 2025. Thank-you once again to the resort and the staff that were so friendly and helpful in all areas from the reception team, maid, bar staff, lifeguards! Bliss place to visit!

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“Not terrible but not amazing”

Very honest and I feel, reasonable review of the hotel. Accommodation: If you are staying in block 1, check with staff if there are any weddings being held whilst you are there. If there are ~ ask to move. We were kept awake for three nights in a row by loud music (literally vibrating the walls)… more

Very honest and I feel, reasonable review of the hotel. Accommodation: If you are staying in block 1, check with staff if there are any weddings being held whilst you are there. If there are ~ ask to move. We were kept awake for three nights in a row by loud music (literally vibrating the walls) and fireworks as there were wedding parties held literally next to the block. Fortunately there were no more booked in otherwise we’d have asked to move. The rooms are reasonable but not at all luxurious and there is little space to store things. Just one wardrobe and no drawer space. Shower is lovely but having a sink by the beds is awkward as the room feels constantly messy. But it’s functional. Beds are comfy enough but the sheets aren’t changed during your stay. The hotel itself is very noisy ~ the walls are thin and doors create an echo (each morning the cleaners congregated outside our door from around 7am and the noise woke us up every day) Pool This was the biggest bug-bear … the pool is freezing. I’m not just saying it’s cool, or it’s slightly cold. It’s absolutely freezing. The entire time we were unable to swim because it was just so uncomfortable. It’s a shame as the pool is so lovely and I adore swimming but it’s like an ice bath. The pool for the most part was empty as everyone else complained too. The staff nodded when I mentioned it, like it was just something they were used to hearing. They really do need to look at sorting this as an unuseable pool really is unacceptable. We bought a lilo so my son could at least get in in some capacity. But it really did dampen the holiday (no pun intended) Food Well. Not great. It’s a buffet, even if you go to other restaurants (apart from the Chinese) and it’s all the same food every day. It’s often tepid and the same food is out for lunch and dinner. The last three days we were there all the restaurants bar one buffet closed and it was dire. It was like the staff had given up. Empty pots left on tables, nobody bringing drinks, half the staff gone. If they are going to keep charging the same rates with less staff and no other restaurants open ~ then they really need to be questioning how fair this is on paying customers. Entertainment The dome for the entertainment was an odd set up. Concrete flooring and plastic chairs with a couple of bars on either side. It felt really cold and uninviting and the speakers were so loud it was reminiscent of the smaller club tents at festivals. We only went once. Drinks I don’t drink and the soft drinks were fine as was the coffee. Waterpark This was a life saver as the water was warmer and so my son actually got to swim and play. It’s a great addition to the hotel and we had two days there. The main waitress was utterly delightful and made our days there so lovely. Crepes were great as was the snack bar. But again, this closed for the last two days which was a bit annoying as we had to trek back to the one buffet to eat the repeated food again. Outside areas The grounds were lovely and there felt plenty of space, you didn’t feel crowded in. The walk to the waterpark was nice and there were good football pitches and other sports to do. Shop Expensive for what it sells but sold everything you might need. Beach Lovely beach. It’s on the windy side of the island though so not swimable in October but lovely anyway. Other comments All in all it’s exactly as others say. It’s in no way 5 star. The pool being the biggest let down and the lack of attentive staff meaning there was definitely no 5 star service. The food was around 2 star quality and there was little place to sit inside other than the main reception area. Morning yoga was ok but very little interaction by staff and it almost felt like everyone was just tired and done with the season. We hired buggies from the place next door and we cannot recommend more! They were amazingly friendly there and the buggies were such fun. Definitely hire one and head to paradise beach - you won’t regret it. So yeah ~ we paid just over a thousand pounds for an adult and child for 7 nights (the 70 euro charge extra for “holiday tax when we got there was a nasty shock) and we paid 75 euros for a late check out so all in all around 1,200 including flights. I think truly we overpaid but it is what it is and it was for the most part a good holiday. You just had to accept it was definitely not 5 star. Would we go again? No. I’d definitely go half board and on the other side of the island next time. I’d rate it on the whole experience as a 7/0

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