Plessas Palace Hotel — Hotel in Zakynthos Municipality

My parter was meant to go on a all girls holiday but 3 of her friends pulled out due to covid so I was added on to the trip we was both not looking forward to holiday after seeing pictures on Google we was very wrong when we got there we where amazed and taken away by the place its beautiful here the hotel is run by a family the mother runs the hotel and the son runs the bar they where so friendly so helpful they made us laugh and feel comfortable none stop the service was excellent they was so friendly they served us drinks and made us laugh they gave us free shots and extra drinks for free there was no rush to pay the bill and I really got the feeling that they wanted us to be happy and enjoy ourselves one night they randomly just pulled out a bbq and served everyone amazing food gave us alot more then what we paid for even gave us the odd free drink ontop aswel it was so nice to see the effort and friendly service where nothing ever felt like it was a problem they made us feel so comfortable and safe the atmosphere here is just perfect for couples aswel as families I wouldn't say this place was perfect for children but the few children here were all happy and the place wasn't over run will screaming kids it was a nice relaxing time it just goes to show that 5 star and 4 star hotels doesn't always mean better I have been to many hotels all over the world and I can honestly say this place is in my top 3 holidays iv been on the food is by far the best food iv had at a hotel my parter said the same the place where the hotel is located Is beautiful we went horse riding one day it was so romantic another day we rented a quad bike from literally outside the hotel we travelled all over the town and we seen most of the things to see here every restaurant we went to was spot on other then a Chinese slash Indian that wasn't upto much its like everyone in the town kept a high standard of quality of food we went the same place for breakfast everyday me and my girlfriend loved it good quality food good meat friendly service another day we went on a boat trip to see the turtles and went to a private island beach everything you could want and need is a stone throw away we are planning on returning here next year with another couple as we both agree we found out new happy please I would highly recommend any couple this hotel we has such a special experience and many good memories we are so thankful for everything they done for us at this hotel and we can't wait to come back the room was not the best but it was clean and quite a decent size but who cares about the room we only went to sleep in there the beds were comfy that's all we cared about 9 out 10 I would highly...

If you are looking for a great holiday this summer then I highly recommend staying at Hotel Plessas Palace in Alykanas on the Greek Island of Zante (Zakynthos).

The Plessas Palace Hotel a family run hotel offering a quality service to its guests at affordable prices.

Renowned for our authentic Greek hospitality the Plessas Family take a personal interest in there guests needs and ensure they have everything they require for a pleasant stay.

The hotel is the ideal place for those seeking a traditional holiday with the chance to relate to real Greek people and to be treated with hospitality and as an individual.

Plessas Palace hotel was under renovation in May 2011 and is ready to welcome its guest with comfortable rooms in terms of furniture, colours, bathrooms. And the Plessas family are working hard at the moment painting the Hotel and getting everything ready for there guests arriving for there holidays.

Hotel Plessas Palace Facilities

Reception Swimming Pool & Children’s pool Snack Bar Mini Market Public (coin) Phone Library Free large parking area Rooms with Easy Access for Disabled Persons (on request) Lift to all floors

Situated in the resort of Alykanas just 100m from the centre and 800m from the golden sandy beaches is the Plessas Palace Hotel Complex.

Alykanas is near to the neighbouring resort of Alykes and with less than 1 km between the two it is a pleasant and easy flat walk from one resort to the other. It is situated 18km northwest of Zante.

Alykanas is surrounded by olive groves and lush green scenery. It is a quiet resort, with a friendly, relaxing atmosphere. If you climb or walk the hills around this area you will get some absolutely stunning views and beautiful photographs of the area and bay of Alykes and Alykanas.

The taxis in this village have been replaced by horse drawn cart, so give that a try firstly, it is very romantic and that’s why a lot of people choose this resort as a honeymoon destination. There isn’t much to do in the small village but relax on the beach and enjoy the small but personal Tavernas.

The food here is exquisite and the dishes are all authentic Greek and many contain elements of freshly landed fish. Try the Stifado and Mousakka if your looking for a real taste of Greece.

The resort itself is mainly for relaxing, and if your looking for a peaceful holiday with very little to do expect relax and enjoy the weather in Zante. You will find the people that choose to holiday here are looking for the same things as you and you will come away from the resort with some great friends and of course...

Very friendly welcome from Maria and Niko.

The downsides: There is a charge for Aircon/heating. The shower was leaking slightly. The towel provided did its job but was difficult to dry. There is no safe in the room but there is a safe at reception so if you use these then it's not very accessible if you're storing a lot in the safe. There is no paper work in the rooms with mention of WiFi passwords for WiFi from your room but this can be easily asked for and there is free WiFi from the bar. There is no mention of fire exits either.

The positives: Niko and Maria are incredibly friendly, they seemed to be really personable as well. I went the first week of May for my birthday, we mentioned it was on this particular day and Niko did remember which was lovely. Hangers do seem to come in the wardrobe, I usually take some foldable hangers with me - having hangers in the room was a little bonus. There is plenty of wardrobe space as well. The room does come with a small 19" TV. There is a small oven the size of a microwave with 2 hobs on top and a kettle. There is also a fridge. There is a hairdryer in the room. Opposite, over the road Niko owns a car/quad bike rental as well which is run by one of his family members. The evening food is absolutely amazing. The breakfast was a buffet from when the season started was lacking, there wasn't too much to choose from but enough to feed you. The breakfast is a continental breakfast buffet, no hot food - this is an extra charge / request. The views of the mountain is incredible as well. On the door going out to the balcony there is metal doors/shutters that slide over the glass doors to allow you to still get fresh air in the room with privacy and keep the room nice and dark on a night.

The week I went I didn't realise it was just before the season started - it was very quiet and a lot of places around Alikanas were closed but there is a Spar shop nearby for your shopping. I would go back but I'd go when it's in season in Zante, I like a bit of atmosphere in a bar and around town and on a beach. If you're happy with a basic room if you're not planning on staying in your room, this is a great choice.

By the end of my stay I did like this place, with it being quiet I met some really nice people that I could have a chat with next to the pool. Again, Niko and his family are lovely as mentioned. The bus connections weren't available online - I wasn't sure they were any running, I did have to get taxis...