Contessina Hotel, Zakynthos

A short stroll from the sands of Tsilivi Beach, Contessina Hotel brings a fresh contemporary polish to one of Zakynthos’ liveliest coastal villages, with beautiful pool spaces, private pool and swim up suites and a choice of three distinctive restaurants.

Water is at the heart of Contessina. The hotel’s buildings gather around a broad central pool, with terraces, planting and places to eat and drink creating an attractive open air hub that carries much of the atmosphere from morning through to evening. White architecture, pale stone and warm natural textures give the hotel a distinctly Mediterranean look, softened by palms and greenery around the water.

There is plenty happening here, but everything feels comfortably connected. Breakfast can slip into a morning beside the pool, lunch is never far away and the beach is close enough to wander down whenever the Ionian proves too tempting. Tsilivi adds another dimension beyond the hotel, putting shops, cafés, tavernas and evening entertainment within easy reach.

Rooms & Suites

The accommodation gives guests plenty of choice in how they experience the hotel. Superior Double and Twin Rooms are bright contemporary spaces with private balconies, while the enhanced Plus categories introduce additional touches and the Superior Sharing Pool rooms bring the water considerably closer.

For direct access to the pool, the Swim Up Pool Suite is one of the most appealing choices, allowing you to step from your terrace straight into the water. Garden Suites take a more private approach with their own pools and outdoor space, creating a lovely retreat within the wider hotel.

Junior Suites with indoor hot tubs add an indulgent element indoors, while the Supreme and Family Suites provide additional space. The Loft Suites make clever use of height and split level living, with the Executive Loft and Executive Loft Plus continuing that more spacious style and the Loft Suite Pool View bringing the hotel’s central pool landscape into the room experience.

Dining

Three restaurants give Contessina a dining scene with enough variety to keep evenings interesting. Vedema celebrates Greek and Mediterranean cooking, making good use of local flavours and produce, while Vegera offers another relaxed expression of Mediterranean dining within the hotel.

Noburu changes direction with Asian influenced dishes, providing a welcome contrast and a different mood for dinner. Together, the three venues allow guests to move between familiar Greek flavours and something more international without losing the easy holiday atmosphere that runs through the property.

The pool bar is part of the rhythm of the day, serving drinks and lighter dishes close to the water, while the indoor bar carries things comfortably into the evening. With Tsilivi just outside, there is also a broad choice of local restaurants and bars whenever you feel like heading out.

Experience

The main pool is where Contessina really comes alive. Generous terraces, loungers and poolside service make it an easy place to spend a full day, while the separate children’s pool, kids’ club and play spaces give families their own facilities without taking away from the grown up feel of the wider hotel.

Tsilivi Beach is around 100 metres away, putting a long stretch of sand and clear Ionian water within an easy walk. Days can move freely between beach and pool, while bicycle hire, island excursions and the concierge service open up the rest of Zakynthos when it is time to venture further.

The combination works particularly well for guests who like having plenty within reach. You can spend the morning at the beach, return for an afternoon around the pool and still have all the energy of Tsilivi waiting outside for the evening.

Wellness

Kamara Spa brings a calmer counterpoint to the poolside atmosphere, with a sauna, steam room and treatment spaces for massages and wellness rituals. A fitness centre completes the offering, making the spa an appealing place to disappear to for an hour or two before returning to the sunshine.

Where

Contessina Hotel is located in Tsilivi, approximately 100 metres from the sandy beach and around 6 kilometres from Zakynthos Town, with Zakynthos International Airport approximately 8 kilometres away.

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