Ionis Hotel

Just returned from a week’s stay here, as a family of 4. Highly recommend, we had a lovely stay. We had a 2 bed apartment and had loads of room. It had a view of mountains/castle which we loved. The hotel is family run and they are great hosts. It is very clean and comfortable. Breakfast is good. There is a large pool with a small section for younger children. As mentioned in previous reviews, there was an offer of a lift to the local tavernas and collect again. We had a hire car so we did not need to arrange but very nice to be offered. Hire car is recommended if you would like to further explore the island. We visited the grill house across the road which was really good for slouvaki/gyros and the local bakery which had a large selection of savoury and sweet options. What a lovely relaxing base to explore beautiful Kefalonia. Overall a lovely stay and would definitely return. Thank you Ilias, Perri and the rest of the team. We hope to return some time. Love the Bennett family x

Another lovely relaxing week at the Ionis, this was our second time at the hotel. Overall it’s great value for money, it’s a 2 star hotel however overall standards are very good. The pool area is superb, quiet and relaxing, if we go again we would definitely hire a car, there is so much to see on the island, temps reaching 42 degrees can be challenging, so the pool is a welcome relief The only major issue is the WIFI, it’s terrible and frustrating as everyone uses WhatsApp to call how etc. The other annoying thing is his leaf blower Jesus it’s so loud and goes on forever, 10 mins later the leaves have blown back!. The local restaurant across the road is superb, (have the pork chop it’s huge) about 11 euros and comes with chips salad and dip. Good restaurants at the top of the hill, Olive Lounge is a must, Ilias the hotel owner will book it for you for around 7.30pm and take you up there and pick you up for petrol money, we gave him €10 for both ways. Pool bar has the usual snacks and stuff and a good selection of beers, local wine. Breakfast is ok, go early as it can get busy as it’s only a small area. Get the local bus across the road into Argistoli for €2, lovely air conditioned coaches, cheap as chips. Rooms cleaned daily to a good standard, Thursday night they have a quiz with traditional Greek food, moussaka, meatballs including a vegetarian option which was delicious for €12 each, a good laugh and a chance to meet other guests There’s a bakery 10 minute walk away, amazing fresh breads, cakes and sandwiches

A 6 km dall'aeroporto. Un ristorante vicino taverna tradizionale e una pompa di benzina. Pratico per iniziare un viaggio.

Il bagno, pulito ma datato.

I don't even know where to begin — this hotel truly exceeded all my expectations. From the moment we arrived, everything felt just right. The rooms were spotless, spacious, and beautifully decorated, with every detail carefully thought out to ensure comfort and relaxation. The beds? Like sleeping on clouds. The pool was absolutely stunning — crystal clear, well-maintained, and the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring. And don’t even get me started on the breakfast… Fresh, delicious, with plenty of variety and local touches that made every morning a joy. But what truly made the experience unforgettable was the host. Kind, attentive, and always one step ahead of our needs. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt welcome and taken care of. You can tell when someone does their job with love — and this was exactly that. It’s rare to find a place that gets everything so right — both the space and the spirit behind it. I’m already dreaming of coming back. Thank you for everything!

Overall the Hotel is fantastic for a 2 star establishment, the housekeeping and cleanliness is 5 star. The pool area is clean & and tidy, but for us, a real negative is people reserving sunbeds from 07.30am, why? We had a main road room which is very noisy from traffic throughout the day and night whilst the pool view rooms are tranquil. Breakfast is served from 07.30 until 10.30 am, which gives plenty of time to relax and enjoy it, the breakfast offering is fantastic and a credit to the hotel. There was one organised event during our stay, Thursday evening quiz night with food, this was a very enjoyable night for us and only costs 12 euros.

La struttura si trova in una posizione ottimale, a 10 min di macchina da Argostoli e sulle colline, in modo da stare freschi la notte. Le stanze sono piccole, accoglienti. La struttura inoltre dispone di una bella piscina, e lo staff è molto gentile e cordiale.

I servizi, seppur efficienti, risultano un po’ vecchiotti.

Me and my daughter have just returned from a wonderful, relaxing week at this lovely hotel. As many others have already said, it’s a 2 star hotel with 5 star service. A 15 minute transfer from the airport; a superb, warm pool ( take your own pool towels ); plenty of sun beds and chairs; an excellent pool bar serving a variety of reasonably priced drinks and snacks ( salads; burgers; pizzas; toasties etc ); great restaurants up at the Castle ( Olive Lounge and Il Borgo - Ilias will book them and run you there and back for a small contribution to petrol costs ); and a 2 euro a night per room tourist tax ( considerably less than 4 and 5 star hotels ). Above all, Ilias and Peri are great hosts - incredibly hard working; helpful and always kind. It’s a small, quiet hotel which is very popular with repeat guests, and remember it’s only 2 stars, but if you want a great place to chill out and relax in the sun, then look no further. We can’t wait to return. Thank you Ilias and Peri!

My friend and I spent a wonderful week here celebrating 30 years of friendship. What can I say.. for me this is a perfect hotel! It was my 38th trip to Greece so I've seen a lot! Personally I enjoyed the breakfast, hot options as well as fruit, yoghurt, cereal and pastries. It's what you expect from a typical Greek establishment. Perhaps more. Pool was beautiful, staff friendly, spotlessly clean. Free air-conditioning is not the norm so very much appreciated by my friend (I never bother with it). We had a mountain view which I much preferred to a pool view. Bar was great, garden beautiful. I was also complimented on my Greek which made me very proud. All in all if you're looking for a quiet peaceful out of the hustle and bustle hotel, then this is for you. We were happy to organise our own transport etc but if you need Ilias' help he'll be only too pleased.

Stayed two weeks at this family run hotel, with a lovely swimming pool. A great base to explore beautiful Kefalonia. A nice poolside bar, with snacks available. Everything is kept so clean, good housekeeping every day. Amazing air con, which is in the price, also free safe. There is a hairdryer, kettle and fridge , much needed for your cold drinks , milk etc. Breakfast was nice, small cooked selection, yoghurt, some fruits, pastries, toast , cakes , croissants etc. A very enjoyable stay, thankyou.