Gastgebruiker
29 september 2023
Just returned from another fabulous stay at the Irinna Hotel, Kefalonia. This is a traditional, Greek hotel and while the structure itself is dated, it is well looked after and you will be welcomed with love. Situated in a picuresque village location, there is a bus stop right outside to take you to Argostoli and beyond, should you wish. Also available in the village are hire cars, quad bikes, scooters and bicycles to cover your chosen sightseeing preferences. The village has several good tavernas within walking distance and 3 beaches - Ammes, Avithos and Al Helis. Al Helis would be my preference - and is approx 15 mins walk from the hotel. You can actually walk to the Irinna Hotel from the airport if you wished, it is about 25 mins walk away. Taxi is a set-rate 20 euros and there is also a regular, direct bus from the airport. Because of the proximity to the airport, you will see planes passing low overhead as they make their descent. This is fascinating to watch - there are only a handful of planes and is in no way intrusive on your holiday. Back to the hotel itself: Set in the hillside, overlooking the small harbour and seafront, it has some beautiful grounds with a restaurant (for breakfast, included in the price, or dinner at a reasonable price. I can tell you the food is well cooked and delicious - I had the best vine leaves ever). There is a large pool that is cleaned every day and there are always sunbeds or chairs available, even on the busiest days. There is a chilled out vibe at the pool - no setting alarm clocks to put towels on sunbeds here, thank goodness! There is a poolside taverna offering a fantastic choice of food, whether it is a light snack you want or a full meal - all cooked beautifully. Here you can also get light refreshments of alcohol or soft drinks and the service is second to none. There is also a bar with a stunning outside veranda - you can sit and enjoy the view, drink in hand, watching the sun set over the sea. The rooms are fairly basic, traditional - but a good size and cleaned daily by the hard-working cleaners. Fresh towels provided daily and also an excellent air con system - at no extra charge. Balcony views of the pool and sea or of the mountains. The balconies are a good size and are private - you can sit here and enjoy wonderful views. Finally, I want to thank Soula and her team for a wonderful time - all staff here are caring, helpful and kind. I first wrote a review in Sept 2017 and everything is as good today as it was back. I want to make a special mention to Leo, Panos and Marina who worked tirelessly, and I mean tirelessly pretty much around the clock to ensure guests were looked after and were happy. To them, a personal thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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