Located in a tourist-friendly area near restaurants and shops
Air-conditioned rooms with mini-fridges and balconies
Ping-pong, pool tables, and kids' club
Large pool with poolside bar and kids' pool
On-site restaurant with retractable roof
Pet-friendly
Free breakfast with good selection
Full- and half-board options
Pool area feels crowded with lounge chairs
Not on the beach
Room decor is basic and bathrooms small
Pool- or restaurant-facing rooms can be noisy
Fee for Wi-Fi
The 90-room Contessa Hotel is an affordable, family-run hotel on the Greek isle of Zakynthos. It's popular with European families and couples who want clean, comfortable surroundings at a good value and don't mind walking 10 minutes to reach the nearest beach. Rooms are clean and simple, and all have mini-fridges, air-conditioning, and balconies. There's also a large pool with a snack bar, as well as a sit-down restaurant serving an extensive free breakfast. While parking is free, there is a fee for Wi-Fi, which can only be accessed in public areas.
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Scene
Casual, inviting hotel popular with European tourists and families
Like most hotels in the area, the Contessa is popular with European tourists and gets a good mix of families, couples, and groups of friends. The exteriors are of the whitewashed variety common throughout the Greek islands and common areas are simple but inviting. The lobby is cozy and familial, with worn red sofas, a small lending library, an Internet terminal, and both a ping-pong table and a pool table. The area around the pool -- the heart of life at the hotel -- feels a bit more cramped, with tight rows of lounge chairs interspersed with shade-giving pine trees.
Location
In a touristy area near other hotels, a short walk from the beach in the town of Argassi
The Contessa Hotel is located in a neighborhood popular with tourists, surrounded by many other hotels, as well as bars, restaurants, and shops. The beach is a 10-minute walk away; the immediate area is more residential and commercial. The town of Zakynthos and the Zakynthos Airport are each a 10-minute drive away.
Rooms
Simple, clean rooms with balconies, mini-fridges, and air-conditioning
Rooms at the Contessa Hotel are simple but clean, with wooden furniture, navy or gold bedspreads with curtains to match, tile floors that help keep rooms cool, and air-conditioning. All rooms come with small flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, kettles, and safes, and have large windows that open out onto private balconies. Bathrooms are simple and have either walk-in showers or shower/tub combinations; all come with hairdryers. There's also a "Youth Room" with three singles and a double for young budget travelers -- this room lacks a balcony. Note that Wi-Fi is not available in rooms but can be accessed from public areas for a fee.
Features
Swimming pools for children and adults, restaurant with a retractable roof and free breakfast
Life at the Contessa centers around the large swimming pool, lined by a wooden patio that's surrounded by lounge chairs and pine trees. A smaller children's pool is tucked behind one end of the pool, and there are also play structures and games for kids; on the opposite end there's a snack bar serving cocktails and light meals. Those wanting something more substantial can dine at the on-site restaurant, which has a retractable roof for dining under the stars during dry weather -- a free breakfast with hot and continental options is also served here daily. Wi-Fi is available in common areas for a fee, although it is free with the purchase of drinks at the snack bar. A limited amount of free on-site parking is available.
