Anna Studios

We stayed here last year (2023) and are returning in May this year (2024) - we're very much looking forward to it! We travelled with an 8 month old at the time and it was just what we neeed; Large pool area with plenty of options for shade, a popular taverna attached to the hotel, seating areas to watch the sunset and the beach the otherside of the track. What more can you ask for? It's a small town compared to other larger 'resort town' but it has what you need with bars and resturants and feels very chilled out. We made use of a hire car which is probably needed if you want to explore further afield around your pool days. Many of the guests we spoke to around the pool were returning visitors and it's easy to see why. Angela and family are very accomodating and I wouldn't hesitate to recomend.

Beautiful location, lovely family run accommodation. Calm and relaxed. Great food in the bar , loved the breakfast Room was perfect, spacious with an amazing view of the village and bay. The pool area was always quiet and loads of space, even in August/ September and lots of guests in the accommodation Incredible views for short but steep little hill, minutes from village centre and short walk to all tavernas and beach Anna and family are so friendly and welcoming I recommend direct booking as really easy to communicate and for the best price

We have just returned from a lovely nine nights stay at The Mirage Studios, they are very spacious and kept very clean daily. We paid extra for air-conditioning which was worth it as it kept the studio cool and was quite in use, the patio door and front window had mosquito screens. The pool area was relaxing and the trees and large sun umbrellas gave us the shade, plenty of sun loungers and drinks and snacks from the bar. The whole family were very welcoming and could not do enough for you to make the holiday comfortable. Angela was waiting for our taxi late at night and took us and our luggage to our studios. Do not agree with the bad reviews as it was perfect. Big thanks to Angela, Nikos and sons Billy and Spiros and Helen plus all the staff. Hope to return soon, John, Val, Beryl and Derek.

My family and friends and I stayed at the Mirage from 30 August - 13 September. This my 10th year here and it just keeps getting better. Angela, Nikos, Billy, Spiros and all the staff do an amazing job to make this an unforgettable holiday. The service they provide is second to none. The accommodation is excellent, and Angela was able to accommodate us even though we had to change our dates. The food is as excellent as ever, fresh and very tasty (try the garlic mussels and the pork chop). Angela and Nikos as always welcoming and marvellous hosts and nothing is ever too much trouble. Billy is still the joker of the family and is always charming with the guests. Spiros always had us in stitches. Always smiling and chatting to us and we had some laughs when he looked after the bar later in the evening. The complex is beautiful. It is so well maintained, plenty of sunbeds and that view to the sea is to die for. This was my nephews first visit to Arillas/Mirage and he absolutely fell in love with the Mirage/Arillas and I am sure he will be back. All in all another perfect holiday with the most wonderful family. Thank you Angela, Nikos, Billy, Spiros and all the staff for having us and we will see you all again next year. Paula

The Mirage holds a special place in my heart as I have been going there for more than half my life (sometimes twice a year) Its beautiful location is literally a road across from the beautiful beachfront which means you have beautiful views and can relax hearing the sound of the waves. They have plenty of comfortable sun loungers in a gorgeously set up around the lovely pool. There is something for everyone at Mirage studios, I grew up there and feel it is part of my family. Nikos and Angela including their two sons who I’ve seen grow up along side me (Billy and Spiros) give incredible service and the whole environment makes you feel like you’re at home - just more heavenly and sunny! I took my daughter on her first holiday there and she absolutely loved it, the whole family atmosphere with so much to provide. I have never had such customer service and they all go above and beyond. As for the restaurant I can’t fault the kitchen one bit, never had a bad meal and always friendly service again. Nothing is too much. I especially recommend the lamb spit roast it’s 100% my favourite. It’s clean, comfortable, friendly, and perfect for whatever you’re looking for. If I could give more stars I would!

We have just returned from a wonderful 3 week stay at the Mirage in Arillas. Stunning beach front location, such a beautiful setting. We have returned numerous times to these apartments and are always made to feel incredibly welcome by the family; they cannot do enough for you! The rooms are lovely and cleaned daily, every meal we ate in there was delicious and the pool area was perfect for our children. Our flight home was cancelled last minute on Tuesday when we arrived at the airport. We contacted Vasillis (Billy) who arranged accommodation for our party for an extra night and he even helped to organise transfers both to and from the airport. Vasillis went above and beyond when my husband left his mobile phone in the mini bus and drove to collect it for him. Always a great time at the Mirage and we can’t wait to return next year! It’s our home away from home. 😊

This place would deserve full five stars. Great location directly by the sea, lovely pool, even the studios are alright to Corfu standards. If it wasn’t the owners. Globetrotting the world, I haven’t experienced the rudest hosts and I can relate to every negative review under this site. We came to Arillas from Marathias and south of Corfu and stayed 4 days in Mirage studios. Every day we experienced a red flag situation with mostly Angela (my kids still talk about her like ‘that shouting lady’). Just a very brief list: 1. 35 degrees outside, we were passed the keys from the maisonette studio, entered it and the temperature inside was the same as outside. As I knew the studios were to be equipped by AC, I wanted to switch it on to cool down the room however I was not able to find the remote controllers. Went to Angela to ask for it who responded in a not polite manner that AC is paid extra 7 euros / day per AC and that I could find that information on their website. My bad, I didn’t notice such an information. Who could guess that if you pay 260 euros per night (!!!), the AC is not included. I do not mind to pay, however the way Angela talked to me was so disrespectful and unprofessional, that I could not hide the disappointment. 2. We haven’t received any proper welcome when we arrived. We just got the keys and that was it. Noone gave us any information about the restaurant, options of breakfast, opening hours of the pool, AC extra charge, wifi password. For every single piece of information, you have to go back to the bar and ask about it. I could live with if the following incident hadn’t happened. 3. My kids (5,7,10) wanted to experience ‘night’ swimming in the pool. It was exactly 9pm when they jumped into the pool. Within 5 mins the pool lights were turn on and at that point Angela’s husband approached us yelling that the pool is closed and the kids should immediately get out. Then he came to me, and with the same high pitch voice asked me that what sort of mother I am letting kids into the pool so late and when the lights in the pool are lit. If I want them to get killed by the electric shock. I could not believe my ears. I went to him again and politely asked him not to shout at me in front of my kids as they are scared. Angela’s was standing there as well and instead of apology, she just shouted back ‘No, they are not scared’. At that point I decided to submit my first negative accommodation review. 4. The next day – sunbeds next to the pool, we used the towel from the rooms for shading as the sun was shining on our heads. Again Angela’s yell from the bar area that the towels are just for inner use, for outside we have to use our own towels. 5. No mosquito nets on the windows neither on the doors (and no outside shutters), you just cannot leave the doors open overnight as swarm of mosquitos will attack in a second. They will do so anyway, even with the door closed. And I will stop here though I could continue with few more points.

Our first visit and we had two weeks here, lovely place, beautiful pool, our room was big and clean, Angela and Nokios and family are amazing very helpful and a great laugh. Lovely food in the restaurant and the bar, great atmosphere really good for families. Great cocktails, and shots from Spios. We loved it here, we have already booked for next year. Love from Andy, Vicky and Charlotte