We returned at the end of May from another fantastic holiday at the Castelli, it's the only place we've ever been that feels like going home, the friendliness of Spiros, Anastasia and all the staff is second to none and the people of Laganas always seem to remember you! We bump into the same people every year. We love it and have just booked again for next year! and hopefully will go back in September this year. Looking forward to seeing you Gerry & Jill!

I have just read the comments by Steve and Roger and am absolutely amazed at their attitude to Spiros and Anastasia. If you think Spiro's talk when you arrive is the "riot" act then I think it is time you came into the real world, you have obviously been extremely "mollycoddled".

I can only imagine that they must have totally abused the hospitality offered to them. Spiros, Anastasia and the team are second to none and do everything in their power to make your holiday a pleasant one. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them and obviously this is their "bread and butter" and they like people to return.

The BBQ once a week is amazing with enough food to keep you going for a whole day. The pool is clean and well looked after.

As for the comment avoid the place if you are under 40 whilst we were there in May, 80% of the guests were under 40, and nobody complained about attitudes or being treated like outcasts, it was an extremely good mix of people, comments from some of them appear on this page.

I too would like to know when they were there.

I've read and re-read all the comments on the Castelli with amazement, we have never had a bad experience at this hotel either with Spiros who has stories to tell that could easily be turned into a book, he is always quick with a joke, loves to entertain his guests and make sure they are comfortable and happy during their stay. The rooms are clean, the bar is clean, the pool area is cleaned every morning, the pool bar area is clean and well cared for. My step daughter and son in law have been going for the last two years and on thinking of going somewhere different, decided if "its not broken don't mend it" and so are continuing to go, Spiros is wonderful to them they don't actually stay in the hotel but stay at the Elias Apartments but are welcomed with open arms to the swimming pool, bar and barbecue and the children love Spiros and Anastisia.

I believe these comments are being made to try and discredit a hardworking couple and I wonder how these people would react if they were criticised in this way.

Donna, I can't actually believe that you have cancelled your holiday on the negativity of the comments of some of the people on this page, especially on the word of the person who decided to add negative comments under the name of somebody else. I think you have probably lost the opportunity of a wonderful holiday - but that's your perogative!

Laura
You will have a great time the hotel itself is away from the manic main street and as Antony says there are plenty of places to go for a relaxing meal or quiet drink or you can go to the beach and have a pleasant meal overlooking the sea. If you go towards the harbour there is the Harbour House and Patio restaurants both of which serve excellent food.

There are many excursions from trips round the island, a day trip to Kefalonia or numerous boat excursions. Or you can do it yourself by hiring a car or if you're more energetic pushbikes. The island itself is about the size of the Isle of Wight if you hire a car you can go round it one way and see many sights then turn round and go the other way and see things you didn't see the first time or go inland and visit the villages and see life as it used to be, the people are extremely friendly.

I do hope you haven't been put off by the negative comments on this site please go and enjoy yourself we were there in May and there were loads of people in their 20's staying at the hotel none of whom I heard complain about the hospitality or the owners, in fact the only "whingers" I encountered were a group of four in their late 40's early 50's who I don't think would have been satisfied if they'd been in a 5 Star hotel! Have a great time.