Ionian Blue Bungalows and Spa Resort

A very pleasant surprise! Having had a delayed flight from Heathrow due to operational difficulties (hydraulic failure) and the 40 minute drive to the hotel, received a very welcoming greeting from Spiros (in was late evening). He allocated a room on the floor below reception. I couldn’t see much from the room as it was very dark that night, although I could hear the sea. The following morning woke up to a wonderful sunrise over the mountains on the mainland. So, that was a great start to the day ….. and then breakfast, hosted by the wonderful Katerina, who made it clear where everything was. Breakfast was plentiful and varied – I did try to stick to the healthy fruits and salads, but was also tempted by the hot offerings. It was great to be able to sit on the verandah and feel the peace. Buffet evening meal was available on the first night as there was a group of German tourists staying there (their last night) and provided a varied buffet style cuisine – very filling and most enjoyable. For the remaining nights, there were no more than 20 people staying in the hotel, so a short drive to Nidri offered plenty of variety of restaurants for everyone’s taste. All the housekeeping staff worked hard to keep the hotel clean and tidy and were friendly. The property/maintenance team kept the gardens well maintained etc. During the course of the stay, it was evident that some of the staff had been there for many years and this is a good reflection on the hotel. All the staff I came into contact with were very friendly and helpful including Vasiliki, Elefteria, Katerina, Vaso, Aphrodite and Thanos. Apologies if I have left anyone out. The view from the room was fabulous – every morning a spectacular sunrise and in the evening, the full moon (towards the end of the stay) lighting up the Ionian Sea. Walking down the 203 steps (not 1000 as had been reported!!!) to the broad walk was not a problem at all – the paths and steps are in very good condition and each flight has handrails. The wooden broad walk was equipped with sunbeds and parasols (if needed) and was an ideal place to sit/stand and relax, watching the world (mostly sailing boats and yachts) go by. There are also transparent lifts that follow the same route for those either unwilling or able to manage the steps. So, you can witness the view from the lifts whilst descending/ascending. The only downside was that the outer pool had been recently emptied in preparation for the closed season, but there were still sunbeds there if you wanted to admire the view from that level. The indoor pool was available in any case. In summary, the hotel was a good find, excellent staff, wonderful views from so many levels (bar, restaurant, room balcony, outdoor pool and broad walk) and ample, clean accommodation. It should be noted that Tripadvisor indicates that this hotel is 3-star according to the Giata rating, and my expectation was exceeded in this case. I hope to return again next year. Thank you.

Amazing hotel with an incredible view and beautiful beach! The staff were great, very accommodating and nice. The rooms were nice as well, and the breakfast was great. We will definitely be back next summer! Thank you Dimitri, Vasiliki and Ioanian Blue Team!!!

A very good hotel, the view is spectacular, the staff is very friendly and helping. The sea is wonderful. Inside and outside pools are large and well taken care of. Breakfast and dinner have a variety of delicious dishes. The best hotel in Lefkada.

This hotel was built as a beautiful 5 star establishment on a perfect land shaft. It has all the perks to be a perfect facility. Unfortunately, for 20 years in operation, little was done to maintain it. We occupied rooms 603 and 604, both of them have mold on the grout in the bathrooms (I took seven photos, so the GM be careful on his response, I read that he threatened a reviewer to take legal action against him). The pool bar is supposed to be open until 8pm, when we went to buy the next round of beers at 6:30pm it was closed and so was the beach bar. I requested a meeting with the GM but never had one. The receptionist told me that she deputizes for him ??? If this hotel was as perfect as the GM believes it is, it shouldn’t have 3 out of five rating on more than 600 reviews. With this a rest my case.

We spent almost one week, from end of June to July 4. The view from our room was amazing, the beach, the clear water and the bar/ restaurant were the places we preferred the most. In the afternoon, the SPA, the pool was a good choice. Nicest place for family and friends.