Ionian Emerald Resort

Guests appreciate the exceptional cleanliness, friendly staff, comfortable beds, and stunning views. The breakfast variety, location, and pool complex with amenities provide a relaxing retreat.

The view from our room was 5*, it was disappointing to find that half board certainly wasn't. We were presented with a menu on our first evening and discovered that it remained the same for the duration of our stay. The food was fine albeit poor erratic service. However after 3 nights it became monotonous and the main course choice in particular bland and boring. The hotel was unwilling to improve or alter the restricted menu so we gave up and walked 20 minutes along a stony path to Sami where there was a vast array of restaurants to choose from. We felt hard done to as there was an a la carte menu for b& b guests to select from which had much more choice. The restaurant and bar lacked atmosphere and guests were few and far between on the nights we were staying. The pool was good with comfortable beds which had stained mattresses and we weren't impressed by the neighbouring guests at a cheaper hotel using the facilities for which we had paid a 5* price. W3e used to watch them first thing in the morning making a bee line for what they considered to be the beds in the best position. The room could have had more storage and there was little point in having a safe that wasn't attached and could have been picked up and carried away. The bathroom needed a refurbishment. Each time the shower was used water ended up over the floor causing a puddle in front of the toilet. Thank goodness for the view we really enjoyed that but won't be returning to the hotel.

We came to the hotel on the 2nd of July 2025. The hotel is excellent. It is ideally situated next to a small but beautiful beach, with lovely clear water. The staff have been very friendly and especially Alfredo who is always smiling, happy and very helpful . 5 star for Alfredo ( Fredi ) Will definitely recommend and return.