Hotels

An adults-only 4-star hotel in Lassi on Paliostafida bay, about 500 m from Makris Gialos beach and under 10 minutes from Argostoli.

A highly rated boutique hotel in central Argostoli with a full-service spa, steam room and fitness centre. It is a convenient base for exploring the capital’s shops, cafés and waterfront on foot.

A family-run property with nine rooms and suites in the picturesque village of Assos. It has a pool and sun terrace with views over the bay and the Venetian castle.

A 38-room seafront resort in the quiet hamlet of Karavomylos, with a large freshwater pool, children’s pool and spa. Sami port is a 15-20 minute walk along a coastal footpath, and Melissani Cave is close by.

A large hilltop resort near Skala in the south-east, with outdoor and indoor heated pools, a spa, tennis courts and a kids’ pool. All-inclusive packages are available, making it a practical base for families.

A luxury resort on the rugged northern tip of the island, set among olive and cypress trees with an infinity pool facing the sea. It offers a spa, tennis, bikes and a free shuttle into Fiskardo village.

A small 27-room hotel on a hillside of orange groves a short distance from Fiskardo harbour. Guests get a large pool, a rooftop terrace with Ionian views and a free shuttle down to the port.

An adults-only wellness resort just steps from Lourdas beach on the south coast, with several pools, spa areas, yoga decks and two restaurants. Many rooms and villas come with their own private pool.