Privacy & Policies
Welcome to Platakia Blu.
We believe great hospitality begins with transparency. The information below explains how we protect your privacy, process reservations, and help ensure a relaxing and enjoyable stay for every guest.
Last updated: July 2026
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Privacy Policy
Your Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. When you visit our website or make a reservation, we only collect the information necessary to provide our services and manage your booking.
Information we may collect includes:
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Reservation details
Payment information (processed securely through our booking provider)
Special requests you choose to share with us
We also use cookies and anonymous website analytics to improve your browsing experience and better understand how visitors use our website.
How Your Information Is Used
We use your information to:
Process and manage reservations
Communicate before, during, and after your stay
Respond to enquiries
Improve our website and guest experience
Meet legal and regulatory obligations
We never sell or rent your personal information.
Third-Party Services
To operate our website and reservations, we use trusted third-party providers, including:
Squarespace (website hosting)
Lodgify (reservation management)
Secure payment providers
Google (Maps & Analytics)
Elfsight (guest reviews)
Each provider only processes information necessary to deliver its respective service.
Booking & Payment
To secure your reservation, a 50% deposit is required at the time of booking.
The remaining balance is payable in cash upon arrival.
Reservations are confirmed once the required payment has been successfully received.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that travel plans can sometimes change.
For direct bookings made through Platakia Blu:
Cancellations made 42 days or more before arrival receive a 100% refund of all prepaid amounts.
Cancellations made within 42 days of arrival are non-refundable.
Reservations made through third-party booking platforms such as Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, or VRBO are subject to the cancellation policy selected during the booking process.
Security Deposit
To help protect both our guests and the property, a €200 security deposit pre-authorization is placed on your payment card one day before arrival.
This is not a charge.
The authorization is automatically released approximately 7 days after departure, provided no damage or additional charges have been incurred.
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Self check-in is available via a secure lockbox, allowing you to arrive at your convenience. Detailed check-in instructions and access information will be provided prior to your arrival.
Check-out
By 11:00 AM
If you would like a later departure, late check-out may be available upon request for an additional fee, subject to availability. Please contact us during your stay, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
During Your Stay
To help ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly ask our guests to observe the following:
Children are welcome.
Pets are not permitted.
Smoking is not permitted inside the apartments.
Please respect neighboring guests, especially during evening hours.
Guests are responsible for any damage beyond normal wear and tear.
Only registered guests may stay overnight unless agreed upon in advance.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding your reservation or these policies, we’d be happy to help.
Platakia Blu
Paleokastritsa, Corfu, Greece
Email: info@platakiablu.com
These policies apply to direct bookings made through the Platakia Blu website. Reservations made through third-party booking platforms are subject to the policies and terms selected at the time of booking on those platforms.