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Top 10Luxury and Mid-Range Hotels: Ionians

1Ionian Blue, Lefkáda

Set on a hillside with panoramic views of the sea, the Ionian Blue is one of the island’s foremost hotels. Luxurious and elegant, it provides all amenities including a spa, swimming pools, restaurants and an intimate gourmet restaurant.

2Armonia, Lefkáda

A modern hotel with traditional architecture, Armonia offers well-furnished rooms, some with vaulted ceilings and sea views. Amenities include a pool and cocktail bar. The restaurant’s terrace looks out over the bay.

3Grand Nefeli Hotel, Lefkáda

A four-star hotel, Grand Nefeli offers an array of facilities, including a children’s playground, swimming pool, terraces and gardens. It has its own windsurfing tutors. Rooms also have climate control.

4Mareblue Apostolata Resort & Spa, Skála

This four-star hotel is among the finest on the island. It has a spa and several restaurants, including the Sea Pearl and Sunrise, serving buffets and à la carte cuisine. Tennis and volleyball are available.

  • Skála
  • 26710 83581
  • €200–300

5Trapezaki Bay Hotel

Positioned on a hilltop, this adults-only hotel offers dramatic views, peace and tranquillity. All of the 33 rooms are comfortably furnished and the restaurants offer some of the best Greek food to be found on the island.

6Cephalonia Palace, Kefalloniá

A choice of room types, including family rooms, is available at this modern four-star resort. Relax around its freshwater pool, lounge on its terraces or try horse riding, sailing or scuba diving. Children have their own pool and playground.

7Mabely Grand, Zákynthos

Understated elegance is the byword for this hotel. Lavish guestrooms, a massage studio and library lounge are just some of the facilities this five-star establishment offers. Choose from the seafront à la carte restaurant or try local dishes in Byzantine, its own taverna.

8Hotel Palatino, Zákynthos

This seafront four-star hotel is ideal for a holiday or business stay. Trinity restaurant serves both Greek and international cuisine, and the Palatino Café & Cocktail Bar is welcoming. Amenities include tennis courts.

9Astir Palace, Zákynthos

This modern resort-style hotel has gardens, a swimming pool and children’s play area. The 120 air-conditioned rooms have balconies overlooking the sea. The restaurant serves international cuisine.

  • Laganás beach
  • 26950 53300
  • €200–300

10Caravel Zante, Zákynthos

This medium-size hotel enjoys an idyllic location, surrounded by olive groves and overlooks the beach. It has a Fun Park on-site, along with restaurants and a theatre. Rooms offer sea views.