Avithos Resort Hotel

NIcely set out resort with attractive grounds and lovely swimming pool setting. Rooms do appear to be as photos but some are not quite as glamorous or have as much sun on them as others. A fair amount of style over substance occurs. Ultra clean and tidy in every way - cleaners and gardeners are on the go from 7am/8am ( sadly the cleaning trolleys make a fair wheelnoise however !!!) Staff are friendly ( English may not be their 1st language) and helpful. Car hire arranged speedily if reqd. Unfortunately the bar area was very under-utilised, mainly due, we assume, to the very high drinks prices and there was no food on offer in the evenings especially (breakfast available- which was an ok buffet - tho again expensive at 18 euro per person) . If we had known this in advance we would not have booked this resort. It felt quite lacking a**osphere and the looped background music after 2 days was testing. Also, no shuttle service to restaurants/beaches etc mentioned or offered.- such as Avithos Beach and its eateries (20 mins walk) Some local restaurants were open tho not all and were fine but a bit of a walk. Supermarket 11 mins, a pleasant stroll in daylight - dark at night. Ditto coffee/cake shop & 3 bars/restaurants.

We couldn't fault anything at the Avithos Resort. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, clean and well equipped, while the pool area was splendid and spotless with a good selection of food and drinks from the bar. All members of staff were very friendly and helpful. I would recommend a car to explore the island but there are some great restaurants within walking distance.

By way of follow on to recent post by David K. Would agree with everything said about this hotel and had a great holiday but then always do on Kefalonia regardless of where we stay. We also lost some personal possessions whilst at the resort, during the first week my wife assumed she had misplaced an expensive perfume we put this down to bad luck at the time although my wife was convinced it never left the room, during the second I noticed a pair of my shorts were missing and could not be found, at the time I assumed I hadnt packed them but when I checked when home they were not where they are kept. Did not report to hotel as we were not sure at the time however in light of the previous review know feel pretty sure the items were taken from our room. Sad state of affairs. Hence will not be returning.

Avithos Resort is a really lovely place, although as with so many things, the photos are a bit misleading. The cons While the apar**ents are nice they're definitely more basic than they appear in the photos. We stayed in a deluxe studio on the second floor of a block and had a small, but pretty shower room, little kitchen area, bedroom with a sofa, table and desk and a balcony with a table and chairs. The little kitchen has now worktop space so not really equipped to cook a meal but there is a toaster, kettle, hob and the basics to rustle up something quick. And you might want to as the prices of the food and drink are very high. Even the local tavernas are quite expensive, although the food is good. The pros The resort is in a lovely quiet spot, but is still fairly close to Argostoli and only 10 minutes from the airport. It has two good local beaches. We loved Ai Hellis, although the slope is a chore in the heat, with its beautiful sand and clear water. The hotel pool is beautiful and the surrounding day beds and loungers are well organised (although as others have mentioned people do tend to 'reserve' them for the day with a towel). The bar area is nice and not too loud so well suited to those wanting a quiet break. The staff are what really make the place though. Sophia and Christina in particular went out of their way to make our trip feel very special and that we were well looked after. Despite my moan about the price of the food and drink, you are on an island and the produce is all excellent. The local cheese is a particular highlight. It's nice and quiet but is well situated so you can go and find restaurants or bars, using the hotel taxi shuttle (€5 per trip). Oh and there are some rescue tortoises and an adorable ginger cat who likes to sit with you on the sun loungers too! So not quite as glossy as the adverts but a lovely place to stay. Just bring plenty of spending money!

Lovely hotel in a small village - somewhere to get away from everything. The rooms were well maintained and clean. The swimming pool area was also cleaned regularly and the pool was lovely. There are restaurants nearby which you can walk to but there are no pavements - I think the hotel has a shuttle service in the Summer which would be helpful otherwise it would be advisable to hire a car. All the staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble.

This is one of the best hotels in kefalonia. Everything as always was perfect. My room was immaculate everyday and whether I left money on the side or jewellery by my bed it was always there when I returned from the beach. The care and attention of all the staff is second to none. This is my perfect retreat for a little escape from the crazy world of work and life stress. Thank you all at avithos, especially Christina evil runs everything like clock work! 10/10xx

This has been our 8th visit to Avithos Resort we have never stayed anywhere else in Kefalonia Svoronata is the calmest place I know. We haven't stayed in October and although the season is ending for this year the weather was amazingly settled. Above everything I must thank Christina and all the reception staff she is the most beautiful soul and a perfect reflection of the ethos this hotel portrays. Jonida and Arta and some new staff members were as welcoming and friendly as ever always smiling and Arta makes the most perfect Greek coffee nothing is any bother. We had a maisonette a beautiful room split over 2 floors (perfect for keeping your steps up ) it is a huge amount of space with 2 large balconies and sun loungers in case you want more privacy than at the pool area! Large rainfall shower in the bathroom and separate sink area to help speed up any slow people ...... I liked this bit. A fully equipped kitchenette with crockery, cutlery and glassware toaster coffee maker fridge freezer provided and some water and tea/coffee to start you off. The rooms are very modern in design and furnished to a high standard throughout. Beautiful gardens surround you at the Avithos and the grounds team are working endlessly to keep everything in an immaculate condition. There is a bit of noise at times but this is unavoidable if you want a perfect oasis. We saw pomegranates ripening in the time we were there. We were very fortunate this year to see the arrival of a baby donkey at the neighbouring smallholding which our balcony overlooked he/she was so cute! The pool bar area has also been enlarged over the years we have been coming. There are many different styles of sunbeds to suit everyone's needs. The large pool is very welcoming. Good selection of drinks and snacks a very relaxing area through from morning to evening which I especially like it is beautifully lit with candles. If you want to escape to a green and calming oasis the Avithos is most certainly that place. Thank you again for a special holiday

Christina & the team made our stay at the Avithos a most pleasurable & relaxed experience. Well equipped & spacious rooms with large comfy beds. Nice pool & breakfast area. Avithos Resort was a very good location from which to explore the Island & has two very good sandy beaches nearby as well as several excellent restaurants.

This is our 6th visit to the Avithos Resort and as always we've had a wonderful time. On arrival Christina was her normal welcoming self and nothing is ever too much trouble for her. At breakfast it was lovely to see Arta and Jonida again and for the first time Ervisa. Once again they catered for all our needs. and they ensured everything was cleared away very promptly and cleaned, which only enhanced the new layout of the breakfast area. The receptionist in the evening Sophia was lovely and bubbly and sorted out our shuttles requirements in the evening. We look forward to returning again in 2024.