Argassi 291 00 Greece, Argassi, Greece | (888) 399-9863
Located in a walkable area, near restaurants and shops
Air-conditioned rooms with balconies
Studios and apartments with kitchenettes available
Two pools, each with a children's pool
Daily entertainment for kids
Playground, ping pong, and pool table on-site
All-inclusive meal and drink packages available
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Not on the beach
Cramped bathrooms
Pool- and bar-facing rooms can be noisy
A short walk from the beach on the Greek island of Zakynthos, the 120-room Diana Palace Hotel must be doing something right, as it attracts a steady stream of devoted visitors -- primarily European tourists -- who return to the hotel year after year. The hotel offers all-inclusive packages that include large, buffet-style meals as well as free liquor. Guests who'd rather cook for themselves can opt for studio or apartment-style rooms with equipped kitchenettes. While the hotel is not directly on the beach, it does have two pools (both with accompanying children's pools) and is only a five-minute walk from Argassi's nearest beach.
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Scene
Family-run, all-inclusive resort on foliage-filled grounds that attracts repeat visitors
The hotel is tucked behind a set of low stone walls that opens up onto a cluster of cream buildings with rust-colored tiled roofs. The grounds are covered with a mix of palms, shrubs, and deciduous trees and the occasional fountain, which creates a soothing garden atmosphere. The lobby has high ceilings with soft lighting and white and grey marble floors, as well as plenty of black leather chairs. Most of the guests at the Diana Palace are Europeans, many of whom are repeat visitors who return to the hotel year after year. It's popular with both couples and families alike, so expect lots of children. The upper pool tends to get crowded during the day, but the lower pool almost always has loungers available. The bar can also be quite lively in the evenings.
Location
On a main road near shops and restaurants, a short walk from the beach
The Diana Palace is located on a main road in Argassi, on the Greek island of Zakynthos, with plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance. It's a four-minute walk to the nearest beach, which it's worth noting isn't the most picturesque, and Zakynthos town and the Zakynthos International Airport are both a 10-minute drive away.
Rooms
Simple, air-conditioned rooms, as well as studios and apartments with kitchenettes, all with balconies
There are 120 units in total at the Diana Palace, ranging from rooms -- all of which have balconies and mini-fridges -- to apartment-style accommodations. Decor is simple and standard, with lots of light-colored wood furniture on tile floors that help keep rooms cool. All units have have air-conditioning, small tube TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Studios and apartments have fully equipped kitchens with kettles, toasters, and microwaves. Bathrooms have shower-tub combinations and wall-mounted hairdryers, but feel a bit cramped and lack counter space. Higher-floor rooms are less likely to get pool and bar noise.
Features
Two pools, children's activities, and all-inclusive dining options
The lobby has a pool table, Internet terminal, board games, and a pair of coin-operated massage chairs that are commonly found at hotels on the island. There are also a couple of ping-pong tables and a small playground on-site. A daily entertainment program with activities for children starts in the morning and carries on through early evening -- adult entertainment is often provided later in the evening in the hotels' theater. There are also two pools, both of which have accompanying shallow children's pools; the smaller pool has a short -- but steep -- waterslide. All-inclusive packages are available and include three meals a day, served buffet style, as well as snacks, and beverages, including liquor.
