Ionis Art Hotel

Unfortunately, a hotel employee stole from us. On the first day, we were charged tourist fees, and my wife and I paid for the full two weeks. The lady collecting the fees made a mistake with another guest and was short 50 EUR. Unfortunately, we were unlucky, and it fell on us. The next day, they showed us a pixelated video with no visible details and tried to convince us that the money shown in the footage was less than what we and witnesses had seen. Then, they kept calling our room, "chasing" us for 59 EUR. In the end, the woman responsible for the whole mess threatened to call the police if we didn’t pay for her mistake. It was an incredibly embarrassing and totally unprofessional situation. After such an experience, it’s impossible to recommend a stay in a place where guests are being robbed...

The hotel is definitely not for those seeking a peaceful and quiet holiday, but more for those who prioritize party atmosphere and being close to bars and clubs. It's a typical "Greek 4-star" hotel, which in practice means it's a 3-star hotel, mainly catering to Polish tourists, which for some will be an advantage and for others a disadvantage. The standard of the rooms is very uneven - in the first room we got, the air conditioning leaked all night, and there was no hot water for the first two days. In the second room, everything seemed newer and the appliances fortunately worked properly. Additionally, be prepared for noise: rooms facing the pool will be loud from 11 AM to midnight, and those facing the street from midnight to 6 AM. It’s best to request a room facing the car park when making a reservation. The food is just okay; breakfasts are the worst, but lunches and dinners were really great, showing that the kitchen uses good quality ingredients. :) The "beach" is a disaster... We chose this hotel partly for its proximity to the beach - and indeed, it’s close to the shoreline (a 2-minute walk), but that narrow strip of dirty stones right by the street simply cannot be called a beach... It’s worth taking about a 10-minute walk to the left to find a quieter, sandy, pleasant spot for beachgoing. On the plus side, the hotel’s entertainment (mainly in Polish) was diverse, fun, and there was really something for everyone during the day 🙂 On Saturdays, there’s a fantastic Greek evening with delicious food and a great atmosphere, we really enjoyed ourselves! Our overall rating is rather average, on a scale of 1-10, I’d give this hotel a maximum of 5 - mainly for Ms. Tatiana, who tried to be as helpful as she could, the very nice Bartender, and the Polish animators who made our days more enjoyable. Unfortunately, the other aspects were much worse. So far, this has been the worst hotel we have vacationed at with my husband, and we definitely wouldn’t want to return.

Hardly can I find words to express how happy we were to spend 7 days this summer in the Ionis Art Hotel, in Laganas, Zakynthos – a fantastic place to visit! Everything is perfect there - the location of the hotel, which is, in fact, just 15 minutes from Zakynthos and 5 minutes to the beach (so you don’t really get tired waiting to see the beauty of the Ionic Sea)). When we got there, we immediately felt at home because of the most welcoming, responsive and hospitable staff, ready to give a hand in EVERY situation possible (really appreciate that!!) and make our stay enjoyable with the entertainments of all sorts. Another thing that immediately caught the eye was the cosiness of the hotel and its exquisite, artistic décor. You can feel it not only in the lobby, but in rooms too. Our room overlooked the pool, it was wonderful - spacious and very comfortable and, seemed to have a character of its own with super comfy beds, side tables, mirrors and pictures on the walls. Needless to mention all the necessary conveniences that it had. Every day the maids ensured its immaculate cleanliness. The hotel restaurant and the cuisine exceeded all our expectations! I would like to say special thanks to the chef of the hotel restaurant Michalis, the sous chef Mario and the whole restaurant team (the waiters were very polite and helpful) for the delicious, fresh and varied food we enjoyed every day! The masterclass of making the Greek food that the chef offered to the guest and the Greek dinner were amazing! (now I know how to make a real Greek salad)) Thank you!!! To cut a long story short, I can truly say that the Ionis Art Hotel was the best stay ever. When we have another chance to visit this wonderful island, there’ll be no other choice to make but the Ionis Art!