Pilarei Villas

We booked the Kefalonia Bay Palace for a ten day stay in Kefalonia based on TripAdvisor research and my perception of location, never having been to Kefalonia before. It’s about 45-60 minutes from the airport. We arrived late at night, restaurant was closed so they referred us to a nearby taverna. Hotel gave the impression of being understaffed or minimally staffed. There were enough employees, but the communal bar was not staffed (the pool bar was at certain hours) denying guests a communal get together opportunity. We checked into our room and while at dinner the hotel phoned us and upgraded us. We knew we would have part of our stay in a mini villa and part in a family room. At this point we were pleased to be upgraded to a mini villa for the entire stay. There was a nuisance local tax to pay at check in which seemed odd. It was not a lot of money but generally these things are included in your quote and these local requests for a few more Euros are a nuisance. Be alert that the Kefalonia Bay Hotel is located at the edge of the village of Aggia Effima from where numerous taverns, cafes, shops and bars are walkable. But the hotel is located on a steep cliff side offering lovely views but a tortuous ascending of 135 steps and a lift to get back to our room every night. This is no joke and we were gasping for breath every night we came back to our room. Our mini Villa was the very highest, very last of the development. Breakfast was good, often packed busy but always a place to sit and frequently rotated buffet trays. Wasps plagued your meal but we found that all over the island not just at the Kefalonia Bay Palace. After staying one night in one room and six nights in another we were asked / told to move a second time so eventually we stayed in three different rooms in ten nights. We were fully expecting to move rooms once, but not twice. But we were upgraded and we cannot complain about that. Staff helped us with each move. Breakfast was good, and one in room meal was also good. Seeing as the main lobby bar never had any staff I’d often frequent the pool bar which was staffed at certain hours. We had our own pool so did not use the communal ones. We’d eat in town every night enjoying a nice walk to numerous bars and restaurants / tavernas in the village. We worked off some calories on the mountaineering trek back to our room at the Kefalonia Bay Palace. We. ate one night at another nearby hotel that was much more accessible and has a very nice restaurant and view. We never ate in the evening at Kefalonia Bay Palace as the restaurant lacked charm and setting compared to the numerous local alternatives. We booked a nice island tour via the hotel and arranged a couple of our own tours / trips. There are many positives and negatives about the Kefalonia Bay Palace but there were some shortcomings, the place was quite expensive and not that accessible. We can neither recommend nor dissuade people from this hotel. It’s a tough one to review.

With a stay at Alexatos Studios in Kefalonia, you'll be near the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Ionian Sea and 9 minutes by foot from Elies Beach. This apartment is 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from Port of Argostoli and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Myrtos Beach.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers.

With a stay at Logaras Apartments in Kefalonia, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Myrtos Beach and Ionian Sea. This aparthotel is 20.1 mi (32.4 km) from Port of Argostoli and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Elies Beach.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Take advantage of the aparthotel's room service (during limited hours).Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Ballas Apartments in Kefalonia, you'll be near the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Ionian Sea and 10 minutes by foot from Elies Beach. This beach aparthotel is 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from Port of Argostoli and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Myrtos Beach.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.At Ballas Apartments, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. 21-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featuring garden views and a garden, Minas Studios features accommodation attractively set in Lassi, within a short distance of Makris Gialos Beach, Paliostafida Beach and Gradakia Beach. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Outdoor seating allows guests to sit outside and enjoy the good weather. The air-conditioned units have a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge, coffee machine, and a stovetop. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the apartment complex also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms come with a terrace. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Argostoli Port is 2.9 km from the apartment, while Byzantine Ecclesiastical Museum is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kefalonia Airport, 6 km from Minas Studios.

With a stay at G Living 365 in Kefalonia, you'll be 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Melissani Cave Lake and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Myrtos Beach. This aparthotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Acropolis of Sami and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Antisamos Beach.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks.

With a stay at Gonatas Hotel in Kefalonia, you'll be on the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Ionian Sea and 6 minutes by foot from Eliés. This beach hotel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Myrtos Beach and 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from Port of Argostoli.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include luggage storage and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 21 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.