Grecotel Corfu Imperial

Grecotel Corfu Imperial sits at the end of Peninsula Kommeno on the island of Corfu, perched above the Ionian Sea on a clifftop that required the resort to build its own port and private funicular to connect waterfront facilities to the main property. This geography shapes everything: the views are unobstructed across the Ionian toward Albania, the property feels removed rather than immersed in tourist infrastructure, and the clifftop position means vehicle-free access within the resort once you clear the gate. Unlike Club Med's formula resorts, Grecotel Corfu Imperial positions itself as a luxury resort that offers all-inclusive packages as one booking option rather than as an all-inclusive property first and foremost. The distinction matters: the resort operates as a traditional à la carte establishment with a separately marketed all-inclusive tier, a model that creates different economics than Club Med's unified all-inclusive platform.

The all-inclusive packages at Corfu Imperial bundle accommodation, meals, drinks, and select activities, but the bundled tier varies by package. The standard all-inclusive package includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the main dining facilities, house wine and spirits at the resort's bars, access to the beach clubs and pools, and participation in the group activity program. Children under twelve eat and drink free under certain package terms, a family-oriented positioning that differentiates Grecotel's approach from Club Med's per-person pricing. Premium packages exist that add access to specialty dining venues or private dining experiences, moving the needle from all-inclusive to semi-luxury, and spa treatments remain à la carte across all tiers. The funicular to the waterfront clubs, water sports (paddleboarding, snorkeling, windsurfing) are included in the base package; motorized options cost extra.

The dining structure at Corfu Imperial reflects the resort's luxury positioning more than Club Med's formula approach. Five restaurants operate across the property, though not all are open every night and not all are included in the base all-inclusive package. The main dining venue serves buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a large hall with Greek, Mediterranean, and international stations. A beachfront taverna operates for lunch and casual dinner, serving grilled fish, local mezze, and Greek wine. Three specialty restaurants (Italian, Greek regional, Mediterranean) operate on a reservation-required basis and carry supplement charges if you're on the base all-inclusive package, a departure from Club Med's no-supplement model. A dinner at the Italian restaurant, for example, runs roughly 45 to 65 euros per person as an add-on to the all-inclusive rate. This structure allows the resort to position itself as offering high-end dining options while keeping the base all-inclusive rate contained. The wine list emphasizes Greek producers, particularly from the Ionian islands and the Peloponnese, and extends to international selections if you order by name and pay the markup.

Drinks under the all-inclusive package include Greek wine (house white, red, rosé), beer, ouzo, Greek coffee, soft drinks, and juice. Premium wine selections (reserve Nemea reds, rare Santorini whites), imported spirits, and craft cocktails cost extra. The bar service runs from morning coffee through late evening, with room service available for higher-tier bookings. What distinguishes Corfu Imperial's approach is the positioning of its drink philosophy: the resort offers wine as a central element of the Mediterranean experience, not as an afterthought, and the house selections emphasize Greek producers rather than international house wines. A traveler interested in exploring Greek wine can do so within the all-inclusive allowance; a collector seeking rare bottles or premium imports pays for those bottles.

The activities program at Corfu Imperial orbits the water and the landscape. Included activities comprise group water sports (windsurfing, sailing, paddleboarding, snorkeling), beach club access, pool activities, group fitness (yoga, aquagym, Pilates), and evening entertainment (shows, games, themed dinners). Scuba diving, private coaching, off-site excursions (island tours, village visits), and massage or spa treatments cost extra. The resort operates a kids' club with age-specific programming (games, treasure hunts, water activities), and the free-kids-meal positioning targets families. The absence of a strict à la carte sports lineup (versus Club Med's rotation) reflects Grecotel's positioning as more relaxed and resort-centric than activity-intensive.

Nightly per-person rates for all-inclusive packages at Corfu Imperial run 400 to 580 euros during peak summer (July, August), drop to 280 to 400 euros in shoulder season (May, June, September, October), and reach 220 to 350 euros in winter (November through April). The pricing spreads wider than Club Med's because the base all-inclusive offering varies by booked package tier; a premium all-inclusive that includes specialty dining costs 100 to 150 euros more per night than the base package. Room upgrades (standard, superior, suite, bungalow) add 40 to 100 euros per person per night. The property operates seasonally, closing roughly four weeks in January and February for maintenance and renovation. Unlike Club Med, which closes entirely during off-season, Grecotel often keeps Corfu Imperial open year-round with a skeleton operation, though peak season (June through September) is when full facilities are active.

Corfu Imperial's model differs structurally from the Club Med all-inclusives elsewhere on this list. Club Med is committed to the all-inclusive mechanism across the entire portfolio: one category of guest, one pricing model, one all-inclusive rate covering everything except top-tier extras. Grecotel's approach is to operate as a luxury resort first and offer all-inclusive as a packaging option, which means the property competes on facilities and location first, inclusivity second. The trade-off is flexibility: travelers who want to cherry-pick activities or dine selectively at certain restaurants can do so by paying à la carte within the resort, rather than being locked into the all-inclusive framework. The consequence is that the all-inclusive rate feels less comprehensive than Club Med's; specialty dining, spa services, and premium experiences require additional spend even if you've booked all-inclusive.

The setting at Corfu Imperial outpaces most Club Meds. The clifftop position on an Ionian peninsula, the private port and funicular, the Venetian architectural echoes in the design, and the proximity to the island's interior (olive groves, villages, walking trails) create a stronger sense of place. The resort is a destination unto itself more than a platform for activities. The guest mix tends toward families, couples, and leisure travelers seeking a luxury retreat rather than the younger activity-intensive crowd that gravitates toward Club Med's programming.

Corfu Imperial suits travelers seeking luxury positioning over formula inclusivity, families willing to add specialty dining and activities on top of the all-inclusive base, and guests prioritizing natural setting and resort amenities over structured activities. The all-inclusive package is genuinely comprehensive for meals, drinks, and basic activities, but premium experiences require additional spend. For travelers wanting a complete all-inclusive rate with no supplements for dining or activities, Club Med properties offer a cleaner model. For those valuing luxury setting, Greek wine culture, and family free-meals positioning, Grecotel Corfu Imperial delivers a distinct approach.