Best Luxury Hotels in Zakynthos
This picturesque island, with its peaceful bays and golden beaches, is the third largest of the Ionian Islands and offers pleasant diversions for beach lovers and city lovers alike. The island boasts a number of gorgeous beaches, although two feature an interesting bonus. Lagan and Geraka are the beaches where the famous Caretta-Caretta sea turtles visit at certain times of the year to mate and to lay their eggs. Both Zakynthos Town and Tsilivi provide excellent nightlife opportunities complete with a large number of vibrant bars and restaurants. Here is a selection of the best luxury hotels in Zakynthos that are just waiting to be enjoyed.
Porto Zante Villas & Spa
Nestled along a private sandy shoreline on the enchanting island of Zakynthos, Greece, Porto Zante Villas & Spa is a globally acclaimed resort providing unparalleled privacy and luxury. Raised above the Ionian Sea for spectacular views, the resort elegantly harmonizes with its serene surroundings, offering guests a secluded haven to unwind, complemented by meticulous service and exclusive experiences. Guests at Porto Zante may savor a gastronomic journey in its two waterfront dining establishments, indulging in a myriad of flavors spanning Greek, Mediterranean and Japanese cuisines. The resort also offers the luxury of 24-hour In-Villa Dining and intimately romantic Private Beach Dining experiences. With amenities ranging from a private Waterfront Spa and a vibrant Kids Club to enthralling watersports and Private Yacht Excursions to renowned attractions and neighboring islands, both couples and families can immerse themselves in the best of Porto Zante. Additionally, with its stunning natural landscapes and rich history, Zakynthos unfolds as a captivating destination, providing guests with unforgettable moments.
Tsilivi, Zakynthos
Olea All Suite Hotel
If space and luxury are your main concerns, you can be sure that you will feel right at home at the Olea All Suite Hotel. As the name suggests, you can be sure that you will be treated to your very own suite these spacious suites have been decorated in the iconic Greek style and come complete with lavish sitting rooms and other features that are sure to make guests feel right at home. Each suite also comes complete with a huge patio area that is set with a private pool or Jacuzzi and this is the perfect place to unwind for a while. There is also a huge lagoon-style pool complex for guests to splash around in, while the decadent dining terrace is the perfect place to indulge in a range of classic Greek treats.
Zakynthos Town, Zakynthos
Cielo Villas
With an excellent onsite restaurant and a pretty garden to unwind in, this luxury hotel features plenty of touches that guests are sure to appreciate. Each of the villas here is fully air-conditioned and features marble floors with modern decor in bright colours. The villas that come with a sea view are spacious enough for up to eight people to stay in. However, for the optimum luxury, the three-bedroom villa comes complete with its own private pool as well as a large living room set with a fireplace, a kitchen with a stove and dishwasher, and a huge terrace that overlooks the ocean. The bathroom is especially impressive and boasts both a huge bathtub and a shower.
Tragaki, Zakynthos
Lesante Blu – The Leading Hotels of the World
Set on the east coast of Zakynthos and providing stunning views across the water to Kefalonia, the Lesante Blu Exclusive Beach Resort offers guests a taste of the finer things in life. One of the things that makes this charming establishment one of the best luxury hotels in Zakynthos is the fact that it is reserved a haven for adults. This means that couples on their honeymoon and parents who want to take a break from the little ones will be able to unwind in pure style here. Couples are sure to love unwinding in one of the spacious sea-view suites, where they will be treated to their own pool with an infinity edge as well as plenty of privacy and luxurious touches.
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Tsilivi, Zakynthos
Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel & Spa
Situated a stone’s throw away from the sea on the picturesque Grecian Island of Zakynthos (commonly known as Zante), Lesante Classic Hotel & Spa – a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts – is the perfect setting for a luxurious stay away.
On top of its seaside location in the Tsivili village, the Lesante’s remarkably designed rooms, as well as the pool and spa facilities offer the impeccable service and relaxation needed to achieve that 5-star moment. Treatments range from aloe hydration and vitamin c facials to antistress and hot stone massages to help relieve you of all the stress from back home.
While taking care of yourself body and mind, you can find yourself eating the food of the gods at the Ambrosia Restaurant or enjoying the charmingly soft sounds at the Lounge Piano Bar, after soaking in the beautiful sun and revelling in the bustling atmosphere that the area has to offer.
King Jason Zante
King Jason Zante, an adults-only, all-inclusive lifestyle hotel is the latest addition to the five-star Exclusive Collection by Louis Hotels. Situated in a tranquil location overlooking Tsilivi Bay, it features extraordinary modern architecture shaded by indigenous olive trees, serving as a floating tribute to the power of water. This unique setting, with its elemental magnificence of water, air, sun-warmed earth, and ancient trees, makes it easy to embrace the pleasures of slow living.
Surrounded by 10,000 m² of shimmering water and nestled in the captivating beauty of Zakynthos. At King Jason Zante, the dining experience is paramount. Guests can enjoy elevated Eastern Mediterranean cuisine at Haroūb, celebrating the subtle sharing dishes of the Levant, or dive into the vibrant world of Peruvian fusion at Pisco, where culinary excitement and diverse flavours pay homage to ancient Peruvian traditions.
The Purai Spa offers a range of techniques and therapies aimed at optimising wellness and introducing easy new habits that guests can incorporate into their daily routines. The spa provides a transformative experience with a Slowness Coach, guiding visitors to discover a slower pace through morning meditations in the olive groves, silent reflective olive leaf-picking, tea rituals, yoga, and gentle stretching practices. King Jason Zante is a destination for those seeking to slow down, reconnect with nature, and indulge in the finer things in life.
Lesante Cape Resort & Villas
Ideally located in Akrotiri village, on a private beach with stunning views of the Ionian Sea, guests are instantly immersed in a traditional Greek village ambience upon arrival at this historical site. The resort showcases traditional Zakynthian architecture across its 60 rooms, villas, and suites and features a central square designed complete with a café, taverna, shops, a folklore museum, and a church. Guests can relax and unwind at the Armonia Wellness & Spa and enjoy local Mediterranean dishes at the resort’s various dining options.
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