Tsilivi 60, Tsilivi, Greece | (937) 315-4602
Located within walking distance of town
Clean rooms with photo wallpaper and kitchenettes
All-inclusive options available
Two medium-sized outdoor pools, one with adjacent kiddy pool
Free shuttle bus to beach
Outdoor play area with slide, tire swing, and jungle gym
Welcome drink upon arrival
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Daily charge for air-conditioning, though use is free during certain hours
Some buildings lack elevators
Past guests have complained of watered-down cocktails and hard beds
Noise from main road audible
The 100 basic but modern rooms in the family-oriented Filoxenia Hotel are spread out over five three-story buildings set around two medium-sized pools. Each room is equipped with a small kitchenette. It's a popular option with families because of its playground and kids' pool. There's also an all-inclusive meal and drink option, though it has drawn criticism from guests, many of whom have complained of watered-down cocktails. The property is a 10-minute walk on a main road from stores and restaurants and a 25-minute walk (or five minutes on a free shuttle) to the nearest beach.
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Scene
Rowdy scene popular with families and couples from anglophone countries
The grounds at the Filoxenia consist of five three-story stucco buildings laid out around two separate pools; the structures are a cheery yellow and plain, with balconies attached to each room and terra-cotta tile roofs. Guests hail largely from English-speaking countries, and there's a mix of families and vacationing couples. The property can be loud and rowdy during the day because of the large presence of children and the pool bar and occasional nighttime entertainment keep noise levels high at night, particularly by the pool.
Location
At the western end of Tsilivi, a 10-minute walk into town on a busy main road and a 25-minute walk to the beach
The property is situated on a main road leading out of town, which does generate a certain amount of traffic noise during the daytime in particular. Shops and restaurants start a 10-minute walk from the property; the downtown area of Tsilivi is about 20 minutes away on foot. Note that some parts of the road are lacking a sidewalk. The beach takes 25 minutes on foot although a free shuttle ferries guests there in about five minutes. The Zakynthos International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
Rooms
Tile floors, molded plastic chairs, and striking photo-wallpaper in simple, clean rooms
Rooms here are light and sunny, with brightly colored molded plastic chairs and colorful photo-wallpaper that lends a theme to each room (water lilies or beach and palm trees, for example). Beyond these touches, the rooms are plain, and combine a kitchenette and sleeping quarters in a simple, tiled area. All rooms have balconies, hot plates, microwaves, mini-fridges, kettles, and toasters, and bathrooms have shower/tub combos and hairdryers. The daily cleaning service gets positive reviews from guests for its high standards.
Features
Two pools plus a children’s pool and an outdoor play area
For the most part, guests have commented favorably on the quality of the food offered as part of the all-inclusive package, though some have noted that menus can be repetitive, even within a single week. Some guests have complained of the quality of spirits used in cocktails; others have warned that their mixed drinks tasted watered down. There are two pools -- one of which has its own a covered bar -- as well as a kiddy pool. The lobby has an Internet terminal and there's free Wi-Fi throughout the property with a signal that's notably stronger in common areas than in rooms.
