Porto Ligia

Beautiful location, fantastic swimming pool and right on the beach. Would have been 4/5 stars had it not been for the following issues: Firstly, no designated smoking areas meant that the eating area was quite smokey at times from smokers sitting on the verandah which isn’t very nice when eating breakfast or sitting in the lounge area. Secondly, a word of advice if you have paid a deposit make sure you have the documentation to prove it as we were questioned at check out and called again at the airport asking us to pay an outstanding night which we already paid and had shown the manager proof. Manager could do well to learn some basic customer service skills. He did however eventually apologise by email once he’s found the payment on their antiquated system. To summarise I would stay at this hotel again if they sorted the smoking issues.

Smokers spoil the experience for the non-smokers. The shared indoor spaces are smoke-filled all day long. If you have lung disease, or airways sensitivity, this hotel poses challenges. The management are powerless to control the environment in the shared indoor spaces due to smokers lighting up in the shared dining area. It is such a shame that such a beautiful hotel in such an iconic location is spoilt by the actions of smokers. When the management take responsibility for controlling the air quality in the shared spaces, I would be happy to return.

As the title of this review implies this hotel was perfect for us. The location is beautiful, I could not believe that I was privileged enough to wake up the that view every morning. The rooms are basic but sufficient and are kept spotlessly clean. Clean towels every day and clean sheets every other day. The beds are comfy and there is enough space to store clothing. The breakfast is a cold buffet but with plenty of variety, lots of pastries, cakes, bread, cold meat, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, Greek yoghurt and a big variety of fresh fruit. Endless tea coffee and fruit juice. It is also served between 8 and 11 which is a perfect window. Food served during the day is good but there is also a lovely bakery just across the road. The pool is perfect and easy to get in and out of if you have any mobility problems. There is always plenty of sun beds, especially on the grass but the comfy ones by the pool go quickly. The sea is lovely once you are in but very stony so need sea shoes. Lots of good restaurants within walking distance and bus stops outside to get you to Nidri or lefkarda. Staff are helpful and friendly. This is a quiet hotel in a quiet part of Lefkas which was perfect for us, we have loved or holiday and will definitely return.

We had a very enjoyable week's holiday in Lefkada in mid-July and this was enhanced by our stay at the Hotel Porto Ligia. The hotel is in an excellent location and always plenty of sunbeds available. The hotel is very clean and well maintained - yes the rooms are basic as previous reviews have highlighted but they were cleaned every day and had plenty of wardrobe/drawer space. We had a sea view from one of our rooms and I would recommend this as the views are as shown on the website and the morning sunrise is beautiful. The bar prices in the hotel are reasonable including the snacks available throughout the day. We would highly recommend the boat bbq trip from Nidri on the Ionian Star. It is also very easy to use the local buses (bus stop just outside the hotel). We visited Lefkada Town and Nidri and the journey is only 2 Euros per person. Would also recommend the coastal walk from the hotel (through the harbour) especially in the morning as so quiet and peaceful with beautiful views across to mainland Greece. Quite a few tavernas to choose from along the coastal path - we would recommend Taverna Etitanhea Seven Islands (blue painted chairs) - a good choice of menu with reasonable prices, good service and at the water's edge so a lovely location. A lovely island and a lovely hotel.

Hotel Porto Ligia is an excellent place to stay and has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Small and friendly with a fantastic outlook each morning across the sea as the sun is rising. Very good breakfast which can be eaten outside and just a short walk each evening to the local restaurants. Lefkas is still traditional Greece which is the attraction for most guests. The owners ( Soto and Makis) are on hand at all times to resolve any issues and give advice. Special thanks also to Vaso,Marietta and Fotis who work tirelessly every day to make guests comfortable. Rooms are cleaned by mid-morning every day.

this is our fifth or sixth time here,it is a terrific hotel,the owners are fantastic,you could ask them anything,and they will find an answer to your question,the breakfast is very good, the bus stop is right outside the hotel,and you can get to many beautiful placesthe fare starts from two euros each way.Rooms are good but bring a kettle with you,sea view rooms are very good,looking out to sea from your balcony,is brilliant.Lotsof tavernas in walking distance,and they are very good.if you go in the sea you will need sea shoes,always lots of sunbeds,just relax and have a great time