Villa Elia Resort

Had a brilliant stay here. The resort and hotel is very clean and immaculate. The gardens are beautiful. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Thank you to Elvin and Barbara who worked so hard to look after us at the pool and bar. Food is good here too and nice selection at breakfast. Enjoyed the cocktails in the evening. Bring insect repellent, the mozzies are relentless at night. None in your room, the insect screen at your door keeps them out. Rooms spacious and clean. Air conditioning brilliant. Close to beach, 5 minute walk and 10 minutes walk to super market, 30 minute walk to town. Would I come back. Absolutely yes.

We returned to Villa Elia for a second time this summer due to the exceptional hospitality we received a few months ago Once again we were so pleased we stayed here Very good quality all round and brilliant staff once again Thank you

You have read all the glowing reviews of Villa Elia, and they are quite right, it’s a lovely resort, clean and comfy, nice and peaceful too but there are many things that it would have been useful to know before arrival, I hope this helps. The area though close to Lefkas feels a little cut off, the roads are tiny and narrow, there are no footpaths and no public transport so unless you rent a car or use taxis you’ll be restricted in your options. There are mozzies, when you are out and about you will get bitten, though our room is mozzie free. The nearest shop is 15 minutes away along narrow roads, it is also extremely expensive, a small box of Alpen muesli costs €6.90, a litre of milk €2.70 and the bakery sells stale food, I had the worst cheese pie I have had in 20 years of coming to Greece. Unfortunately there are no other shops in the area so they can get away with scamming tourists. The Tui rep,Seesee, is fantastic, she met us at the airport and travelled on the coach with us to Lefkada where we had to transfer to a minibus as the coaches cannot get close to Villa Elia, this does mean that any trips you book through Tui will mean you have to walk to the supermarket for pick up and back from there on return. There are not many local tavernas, perhaps four or five within easy walking distance, the food at Villa Elia is excellent though. Inflation hasn’t ignored Greece, it’s 6 euro for a large Mythos at the pool bar. Don’t forget a torch for evening walking. Car hire costs €362 for 7 days all included (smallest car from Avis via Tui, see the rep) the hotel can also arrange car hire which could possibly be a cheaper option. I hope this hasn’t put you off as Villa Elia itself is lovely.

Lovely family run hotel. Very welcoming. Very clean & well maintained. Beautiful gardens. Every aspect from maids, breakfast , bar & reception was run very efficiently. Lovely homemade food coming out if the kitchen. Very authentic. 8 minute walk to a lovely beach. A few restaurants scattered along. Although nice food, preferred the hotel food. Hired a car for 4 days. Did this independently Though hotel would have organised if requested. Parking spot was a nice surprise. Easy to get around the island & worth doing.