The 5 Best Luxury Hotels in Zakynthos
A villa with a pool in a quiet cove, a resort like an island village or a suite above a private beach: our travel advisors personally help you choose among the luxury hotels in Zakynthos. Every suitespot booking comes with free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – benefits worth over €500.
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The best-known hotels in Zakynthos
A quiet cove, a beach resort or a cape near town? Here you can see the best hotels in Zakynthos at a glance, with location, suitespot score and price per night. Our tip: couples stay at Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos in Tragaki, families at Porto Zante Villas, and if you want village life within a resort, book Lesante Cape Resort near Akrotiri.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos | Tragaki | ★ 4.7/5 | 257 € |
| Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos | Tsilivi | ★ 4.7/5 | 370 € |
| Porto Zante Villas | Tragaki | ★ 4.6/5 | 2250 € |
| Lesante Cape Resort | Akrotiri | ★ 4.8/5 | 430 € |
| Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos | Tsilivi | ★ 4.1/5 | 120 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Zakynthos
Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos · TragakiThe luxury hotels in Zakynthos are resorts, and each has its own focus. For couples we recommend Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos in Tragaki: adults only, with a private beach and many suites with their own pool. Families stay at Porto Zante Villas, where every villa has its own heated pool and children have a kids' club.Which of the best hotels in Zakynthos suits you otherwise? If you would like to stay in a resort laid out like an island village, with a square, a taverna and a church, book Lesante Cape Resort near Akrotiri. And design lovers stay at Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos in an old olive grove above Tsilivi.
At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
New and freshly renovated: what the luxury hotels in Zakynthos offer you today
Since 2022 you can stay at Lesante Cape Resort as if in an island village: around a square with a kafeneio, a taverna, small shops and a folklore museum, with the church right next door. Three infinity pools look out over the Ionian Sea, and the pool villas go up to a private six-bedroom residence.
Lesante Cape Resort · AkrotiriFreshly renovated is Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos in Tsilivi: in a two-year upgrade, all 119 rooms and suites were redesigned with wood, stone and linen in earthy tones, and the work also covers the public areas, facades, pools and gardens. Some suites have a private outdoor hot tub, and the beach is just a few steps away.
Today Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos above Tsilivi includes the Ritual Fitness Club, with a yoga shala, a new gym and a 25-meter outdoor lap pool. At FLOW Dine & Wine, chef Michalis Nourloglou puts together three tasting menus, with a vegan option on request.
These luxury hotels in Zakynthos have a pool – from infinity edges to your own villa
You will spend many hours by the pool in Zakynthos, and the five hotels have very different ideas for it.
Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos · TsiliviA pool like a lake: at Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos the suites are arranged around a pool of 4,000 m² that winds through the grounds like a lake; from the swim-up suites you slip straight in. For laps there is also the 25-meter pool at the fitness club.
Infinity with a sea view: Lesante Cape Resort has three infinity pools above the Ionian Sea, Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos a large infinity pool plus a heated indoor pool in the spa. There, the Signature, Honeymoon, Deluxe and Royal Grand Suites have their own pools of 16 to 50 m².
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
A pool of your own: at Porto Zante Villas every villa has its own heated pool, and the Grand Residence and the Imperial Spa Villa have two. Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos has pools in the garden and a heated pool in the spa.
Spa & wellness at a 5-star hotel in Zakynthos: a spa above the water, hammams and indoor pools
Above the sea: the Waterfront Spa at Porto Zante Villas is built right over the water, with more than 20 treatments, including ancient Greek therapies and aromatherapy with APIVITA and BVLGARI products. Yoga, Pilates and meditation take place on the beach or on a sea-view deck.
Porto Zante Villas · TragakiHammam and indoor pool: at Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos, the Essence Wellness & Spa works with Germaine de Capuccini and has a heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam and rooms for couples. The Armonia Wellness & Spa at Lesante Cape Resort is similarly equipped, with a design that recalls the ancient architecture of the Mediterranean.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Generous and classic: the Lesante Wellness & Spa at Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos covers 550 m², with a heated indoor pool, hammam and foot bath. At Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos, the Olea Royal Spa spans more than 300 m², with Babor treatments and its own beauty salon. For many guests, a spa afternoon is part of any stay at a 5-star hotel in Zakynthos; our travel advisors are happy to book it in advance.
Dining at the luxury hotels in Zakynthos: fine dining by the sea, omakase and the village taverna
Fine dining: at Melia at Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos, executive chef Stylianos Karavas cooks creative Ionian cuisine inspired by the island's eventful history, with wine pairings developed with Master of Wine Aristotelis Protopapas. At Lesante Cape Resort, Fiore Fine Dining serves international classics with island produce and panoramic sea views.
Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos · TsiliviFrom garden and sea: at FLOW Dine & Wine at Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos you sit on a hilltop overlooking the hills and the sunset, with fish and seafood across three menus. Lesante Cape Resort also has Bostani, with vegetables from its own garden, and a taverna on the village square.
On the beach: at Porto Zante Villas you dine at Maya in the open air on the beach, with sushi, Wagyu from the charcoal grill or the omakase menu; in the evening there is live piano music at the Club House. At Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos you eat Mediterranean food at Olvea.
An evening on the beach at Tragaki
Maya at Porto Zante Villas also welcomes outside guests by reservation. If you are staying at Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos, also in Tragaki, it makes a lovely evening by the water; our travel advisors will gladly book you a table.
Luxury hotels in Zakynthos with history – and recognized with Michelin Keys
Lesante Cape Resort stands in Akrotiri, where the manor houses of Zakynthos' noble families once stood. The resort is built like a traditional village, with a square, kafeneio, taverna, shops, folklore museum and church; Fiore draws on the island's aristocratic past.
Three of the luxury hotels in Zakynthos belong to the Lesante Collection: besides the Cape, Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos in Tragaki and Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos in Tsilivi, whose spa opened in 2009. Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos was designed by the Athens studio block722 architects+ for Xenos Hotels, a group from the island, in an old olive grove.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
Awarded: Michelin Keys recognize the hotel as a whole, not a restaurant. Lesante Cape Resort and Porto Zante Villas each hold one Michelin Key. Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos is also recommended by the Michelin Guide.
Where to stay in Zakynthos: Tsilivi, Tragaki or Akrotiri – the right location for your 5-star hotel
The hotels sit on the east and northeast coasts, a few kilometers from Zakynthos Town. The airport is close too, so the journey to your 5-star hotel in Zakynthos is short.
Tsilivi: the lively beach resort in the northeast, with a sandy beach, shops and restaurants. Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos is just steps from the beach. Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos sits in an olive grove on the hillside above, within walking distance of the village and ten minutes from Zakynthos Town.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Tragaki: quiet coves on the east coast, looking across to Kefalonia. Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos sits above a private sandy beach, with its own pier for yacht excursions. Porto Zante Villas is tucked into a secluded bay, eight kilometers from the airport, with speedboat trips to Navagio Beach and Marathonisi.
Akrotiri: the cape about two kilometers from the center of Zakynthos Town, with olive groves behind and the Ionian Sea in front. This is where Lesante Cape Resort sits, with its own beach. Our recommendation if you want to combine closeness to town with peace and quiet.
Our travel advisors' insider tip
Among the island's best-known sights are Navagio Beach with its shipwreck and Marathonisi, the island of the sea turtles. Plan a day on the water for them: Porto Zante Villas offers private speedboat trips, and for all the other luxury hotels in Zakynthos we will gladly arrange the right boat tour.
What a night at a 5-star hotel in Zakynthos costs – and what is included
A night here can mean a classic resort room or an entire villa with its own pool. Rates start at 120 € at Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos and go up to 2250 € at Porto Zante Villas. In between are Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos from 257 € and Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos from 370 €. The table shows all five hotels by location; for today's rates and availability, see the hotel list further down.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsilivi | |||
| Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos | 370 € | 1st night | ★ 4.7/5 |
| Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos | 120 € | 1st night | ★ 4.1/5 |
| Tragaki | |||
| Porto Zante Villas | 2250 € | 2 nights | ★ 4.6/5 |
| Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos | 257 € | 1st night | ★ 4.7/5 |
| Akrotiri near Zakynthos Town | |||
| Lesante Cape Resort | 430 € | 1st night | ★ 4.8/5 |
What is always included: daily breakfast for two, an upgrade subject to availability, and early check-in and late check-out subject to availability. At Porto Zante Villas the benefits apply from two nights, at the other hotels from the first night.
Little extras: Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos and Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos give you a US$100 hotel credit, Porto Zante Villas US$50. Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos also picks you up from the airport free of charge from the Double Suite Sea View upward, for stays of two nights or more and not combined with promotional rates. At Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos, wine or prosecco and local treats await you on arrival.
Points and status: you earn with Marriott Bonvoy at Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos and with I Prefer at Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos, each with your status benefits. At Lesante Cape Resort you collect Leaders Club points if you give your number when booking; Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos is part of Leaders Club as well.
When it is loveliest: the island's resorts open for the summer season, the villas at Porto Zante Villas roughly from May to October. In May and June Zakynthos is green and in bloom, in July and August the sea is warm and the island full of life, and in September and October you can enjoy quiet coves and warm water. Book early for July and August.
How long to stay: at a 5-star hotel in Zakynthos we recommend five to seven nights, with one day on a boat to the west coast.
The hotels in Zakynthos at a glance
What sets the hotels in Zakynthos apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Pool | Spa | Kids club | Michelin Keys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos | ✓ | ✓ | – | ||
| Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos | 2018 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Porto Zante Villas | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key | |
| Lesante Cape Resort | 2022 | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key | |
| Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos | ✓ | ✓ |
Earn points & use your status in Zakynthos
Three programs are represented in Zakynthos: Leaders Club at Lesante Cape Resort and Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos, Marriott Bonvoy at Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos and I Prefer at Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos. With suitespot you book direct rates, so points and status nights count as usual. Porto Zante Villas is independent, and there the suitespot benefits are what counts.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Zakynthos |
|---|---|---|
| Leaders Club | 2 hotels | Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos, Lesante Cape Resort |
| I Prefer | 1 hotel | Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 1 hotel | Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Zakynthos
How much does a night at a luxury hotel in Zakynthos cost?
Rates start at 120 € at Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos and go up to 2250 € at Porto Zante Villas, a villa-only resort. In between are, for example, Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos from 257 € and Lesante Cape Resort from 430 €. Breakfast for two is included at all five hotels.
Which is the best hotel in Zakynthos?
It depends on how you travel. Couples love Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos, adults only and with a private beach; families do well at Porto Zante Villas, with villas that have their own pool and a kids' club. If you want village life within a resort, book Lesante Cape Resort; if you love design and a big pool, Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos. Our travel advisors will gladly recommend the right hotel for you in person.
Which luxury hotels in Zakynthos have a pool?
All five. Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos is set around a pool of 4,000 m², and Lesante Cape Resort has three infinity pools above the sea. At Porto Zante Villas every villa has its own heated pool, and at Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos many suites do.
Which luxury hotels in Zakynthos are new or freshly renovated?
Lesante Cape Resort opened in 2022 near Akrotiri, built like a traditional village. At Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos in Tsilivi, all 119 rooms and suites were redesigned in a two-year upgrade.
Which hotels in Zakynthos have a Michelin Key?
Lesante Cape Resort near Akrotiri and Porto Zante Villas in Tragaki each hold one Michelin Key. The Keys rate the hotel as a whole, not a restaurant.
Which luxury hotel in Zakynthos is best for families?
Porto Zante Villas, with a kids' club, babysitting and villas with their own pool. Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos, by contrast, is for adults only, and Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos welcomes guests aged 12 and over.
Where should I stay in Zakynthos?
In Tsilivi for a beach, shops and restaurants within walking distance (recommendation: Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos), in Tragaki for quiet coves facing Kefalonia (recommendation: Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos) and in Akrotiri close to Zakynthos Town (recommendation: Lesante Cape Resort).
Which luxury hotels in Zakynthos are right on the beach?
Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos and Lesante Cape Resort have their own beach, and Porto Zante Villas sits on a sandy beach in a secluded bay. From Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos it is just a few steps to the beach at Tsilivi.
Where can I eat especially well at the luxury hotels in Zakynthos?
At Melia at Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos, Stylianos Karavas cooks creative Ionian cuisine, and at Lesante Cape Resort Fiore Fine Dining serves with sea views. Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos offers three seafood menus at FLOW, and at Porto Zante Villas Maya serves an omakase menu on the beach.
Can I earn points at the luxury hotels in Zakynthos?
Yes: with Marriott Bonvoy at Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos, with I Prefer at Lesante Classic Luxury Hotel Zakynthos and with Leaders Club at Lesante Cape Resort and Lesante Blu Resort Zakynthos. Because suitespot books direct rates, points and status nights count as usual.
Which is the most expensive hotel in Zakynthos?
At the top end is Porto Zante Villas, with rates from 2250 € per night for a villa with its own pool. It is followed by Lesante Cape Resort from 430 € and Olea All Suite Hotel Zakinthos from 370 €.
How do I get from my luxury hotel in Zakynthos to Navagio Beach?
The best way is by boat, a highlight of any luxury holiday in Zakynthos. Porto Zante Villas offers private speedboat trips to Navagio Beach and Marathonisi; for all the other hotels, our travel advisors will gladly arrange a boat tour.
