Alykanas 29090 Greece, Alykanas, Greece | (888) 399-9863
Located in a quiet neighborhood near shops and restaurants
On-site supermarket with long hours
Rooms have kitchenettes and balconies
On-site bar and poolside snack bar, both with outdoor seating
Two pools, one of which is a quiet pool
Sun deck with lounge chairs
On-site bar situated away from room area
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Not directly on the beach
Small, basic bathrooms
Some showers have hand-held showerheads
Some guests complain of irregular cleaning
Although it's a 10-minute walk from the beach, Danny's Hotel on the Greek island of Zakynthos has the type of unfussy resort ambiance that could easily keep the European couples and families it attracts from leaving the property, especially when the hotel's central features are its lounger-lined pools. There are also two bars and enough facilities to keep most younger kids entertained, including play structures. There are 56 rooms in total at the hotel, all of which come with kitchenettes and balconies, and an on-site supermarket for guests who want to forgo taking all their meals at the poolside snack bar.
Scene
Popular with British tourists, with lots of outdoor lounging space
The scene at Danny's Hotel is a mix of families and couples, most of whom are from the UK or continental Europe. The hotel consists of a few cream-colored buildings situated around a lively pool area filled with lounge chairs. There's lots of outdoor seating throughout the property, including the aforementioned lounge chairs, an open sunbathing deck, as well as a lounge area on a patch of grass near the pool. The lobby is simple but fresh, with a light wood reception desk, tables and chairs, and a massage chair that wouldn't look out of place in a nail salon.
Location
In a quiet area away from the beach, near restaurants, shops, and other hotels
Danny's hotel is located in a quiet area of Alykanas, near other hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, and bike rental shops. Both the beach and the town center take about 10 minutes to reach by foot. The town of Zakynthos takes 20 minutes to reach by car and the Zakynthos Airport takes half an hour. The surrounding views are predominantly of the rugged mountains that characterize the island.
Rooms
Basic studios and a couple of two-bedroom apartments, all with kitchenettes and many with balconies
There are 54 studios and two two-bedroom apartments at Danny's Hotel, all basic and simple. All come equipped with simple blue, white, and wood furnishings and small tube TVs, as well as small kitchenettes with hobs, toasters, kettles, and mini-fridges. Bathrooms are small, with marble vanities with large mirrors, and showers are of the small curtainless variety common in Greece (essentially just a porcelain pan with a drain and a handheld showerhead). Some showers have yet to be renovated, and some guests complain of poor drainage, smells, and inconsistent cleaning.
Features
Two pools, on-site food and drink, and play areas for kids
There are two pools at Danny's Hotel: the first is a family-friendly main pool with a kids' pool enclosure, a whirlpool hot tub, and lots of lounge chairs; the second is the quiet pool. There's also a grassy play area with swings, toddler-sized play structures, and a Wendy house. There's also a sports-themed bar with pool tables and outdoor seating, and a second snack bar serves drinks and meals by the pool. Guests who want to cook for themselves can pick up groceries at the on-site supermarket, open from early until late. Parking is free, as is Wi-Fi, which is available throughout the property.