Ionian Emerald Resort

We visited The Ionian Emerald Hotel in September and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very close to the sea and the outlook is just beautiful. The pool area is very well cared for and there were always sunbeds available. Food and drink was available all day til into the evening at the pool bar and staff there were great. There were also sunbeds and shades on the pebbly beach for hotel guests. The bedroom was very comfortable, the only downside being the rather old fashioned bathrooms which have been mentioned in other reviews. They definitely need attention but contained everything you needed. Staff everywhere in the hotel were very pleasant and helpful. When we reported a couple of things which needed attention, it was dealt with immediately. We booked a car through the hotel and the whole process was extremely smooth and easy. Breakfast was really good. We ate dinner in the restaurant twice. Outside on the terrace was nice but the restaurant and bar inside really lack atmosphere. Food was good with plenty of choice. The walk to Sami to other restaurants can feel a little long. It took us about 25/30 mins depending on how far in you go. Overall, a really good hotel.

We enjoyed our 10 days in this hotel. Although I would say it is more a 4× than 5×. We had a superior room with a great view over looking the pool and sea. Like another reviewer We had no safe in our room ,one was brought on request but not fixed to the wall!!!. The biggest draw back is that guest from the next door 3× hotel use all the hotel amenities , and can be seen placing towels on Sun beds particularly on the beach early morning. Makes one wonder why are we paying 5× prices when next door residents are just walking in. 20 mins walk into Sami where there are numerous bars and restaurants.

Very nice hotel, rooms spotless, staff all really pleasant pool area has plenty of beds, breakfast had plenty of choice. The only downside for us was its in a very, very quiet area, with only a couple of restaurants nearby. Dining in at night for us wasn't an option as the dining area is not vey atmospheric, but the menu, if you like to eat in looked ok. Sami can be reached along the beach with a 15 min walk with plenty of tavernas but its not the prettiest of places, we opted to drive to Efimia which has more old world charm.

After on week holidays I have to tell you that it is a real Emerald, the Emerald of Kefalonia... The view , the quality , the food ,the cleanliness , the staff , all 5 star Excellent location, only 15 minutes nice walk by the sea and you are in Sami center where you can find many restaurants and cafes

We stayed here for nearly 2 weeks recently...beautiful hotel ...rooms are clean and spacious and very comfortable beds...all the staff are absolutely amazing and nothing is too much trouble...beautiful pool area with top quality sun loungers ...food at the hotel is excellent both at the pool bar and the main restaurant...would very highly recommend a stay here !!

Beautiful hotel in a quiet location but short walk along the beach from the small pretty port of Sami where there is plenty of tavernas. Lovely pool which can get noisy but there are also sun-beds on the beach where it is quieter. Staff are all very attentive and nothing is too much trouble. Only disappointed was the lighting in the bathroom which is quite dark and leaking shower which if your not careful floods. Wouldn’t say it’s 5 star but it has the potential.