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Ionian Emerald Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Lobby
Interior
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

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Karavomylos, Kefalonia, Kefalonia Island, 28080
  • Popular LocationKaravomilos Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationMelissani Cave Lake11 min walk
  • Popular LocationOld Vlachata4 min drive
  • AirportArgostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.)35 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 34 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Superior Triple Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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F ZEEN KEFALONIA - Adults Only
On private beach
Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (208)
The price is NZ$780
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
F ZEEN KEFALONIA - Adults Only

About the area

Sami

A luxury stay in Kefalonia awaits you at Ionian Emerald Resort. Within steps you'll find Ionian Sea and Karavomilos Beach within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A relaxing visit to Emerald Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and detox wraps along with access to the mud bath and sauna. The diner, Pool Bar, is open for lunch. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own poolside bar. Spend the day at the nearby private beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site gym and Turkish bath/hammam. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a hot tub and a sauna. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Kefalonia hotel, you'll be 28.2 km (17.6 mi) from Port of Argostoli and 30.6 km (19 mi) from Lourdas Beach.

What's nearby

  • Karavomilos Beach - 6 min walk
  • Melissani Cave Lake - 11 min walk
  • Old Vlachata - 4 min drive
  • Drogarati Cave - 5 min drive
  • Acropolis of Sami - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Drogarati Cave - 5 min drive
  • Acron Beach Bar - 10 min drive
  • Stou Thoma - 4 min drive
  • Familia Restaurant - 16 min walk
  • Fiore D'Amore - 7 min drive

About this property

Ionian Emerald Resort

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
A private beach is featured. Ionian Emerald Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and Access to hot tub. There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Ionian Emerald Resort. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Kefalonia hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Built in 2009
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Ionian Emerald Resort offers 46 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a bath, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Kefalonia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Emerald Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pool Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 October and 10 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 60 (one-way), (from 3 to 12 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The outdoor pool closes for the season in October.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ionian Emerald
Ionian Emerald Kefalonia
Ionian Emerald Resort
Ionian Emerald Resort Kefalonia
Ionian Emerald Resort Hotel
Ionian Emerald Resort Kefalonia
Ionian Emerald Resort Hotel Kefalonia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ionian Emerald Resort?

Ionian Emerald Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Ionian Emerald Resort?

Yep, Ionian Emerald Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ionian Emerald Resort?

Yep, Ionian Emerald Resort is a short 6-minute walk from Karavomilos Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Ionian Emerald Resort?

Yep, Emerald Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room, a sauna and a mud bath. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Ionian Emerald Resort have a pool?

Ionian Emerald Resort has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Ionian Emerald Resort?

Ionian Emerald Resort features a full-service spa, a health club and free pool cabanas.

What makes Ionian Emerald Resort a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and ocean-view dining, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ionian Emerald Resort.

Does Ionian Emerald Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ionian Emerald Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ionian Emerald Resort?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Ionian Emerald Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ionian Emerald Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ionian Emerald Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theoni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ththe dinner was lovely .. the view from our balcony , breakfast areas a d dinner area was spectacular. The pool was outstanding, heaps of very comfortable lounge chairs.. close walki g to sami town .. and all the staff were super helpful and lovely.. highly recommended this place 10 out of 10.. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Christos

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Maintenance is a problem. Bathtub was leaking and AC went out once. Badly overpriced for what it is and the 5 star status it boasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff with excellent facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast availability limited. Beach by the property mediocre. Service for a 5 star hotel not as good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shower was TERRIBLE, the head wouldn't stay on the holder and place was pretty dirty.V comfortable bed and beautiful pool facility and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our stay the facilities, the food the service were all great. Cant wait to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aggelos, Chicago

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice. Phenomenal staff, excellent spa, great pool and pool bar with ample food choices.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Appalled
We had booked 4 nights in September in a superior room with seaview but were shown to a basement room with no seaview. (Moreover it wasn’t properly cleaned: coffee stains, crumbs, information folder covered in mould.) We promptly queried this to be told no seaview room was available at the time. No one had explained this at check in. No attempt was made to remedy or compensate for this situation. No one apologised. Very poor attitude and service for what is allegedly a 5* hotel. We spent very little time at the hotel due to the unacceptable situation; might as well have stayed somewhere much cheaper without seaview. Attempts to contact Expedia during and after our stay resulted in an emailed acknowledgement and eventually an email saying they had been unable to get through to the hotel. Therefore we emailed the hotel directly but received no reply. Advised by the European Customer Centre (ECC) we sent a registered letter directly to the hotel. This was tracked as received by the hotel on 30 November but there was no response from them. In January the case was passed to the Greek ECC but still no reply from the hotel. We delayed submitting a review to give the hotel chance to address our complaint but after 6 months with nothing at all from them we now giving our feedback online. I also agree with other reviews querying the validity of the 5star rating of the hotel eg the breakfast buffet was pretty underwhelming and we often had to wait for tables to be cleared and relaid.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quality hotel overlooking a bay and surrounded by.
Ideally situated overlooking the sea th e facilities are of a high standard and the service was excellent. The standard of dinner was disappointing but the prices were reasonable
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

ggg, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
The hotel was in a quiet location along from the centre of Sami, about a 10-15 minute walk along the beach to restuarants. It was very close to Melissani Cave and you could easily walk there. Room was comfortable, but we were on a below ground level room despite booking a sea view room so be careful when booking and ask for a room high up. Staff were friendly. We were half board and so ate dinner at the hotel which was 4 courses and - in true Greek style - huge portions. Food was all delicious and served on the terrace overlooking the bay. Breakfast was good. The pool was very nice with lots of sun loungers and pool towels available. The gym was very small with only a few machines.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017