Ionian Islands hotel rooms a the Independent

"We really enjoyed our stay. Our room was lovely, clean and spacious (penthouse room). The food was delicious and the cocktails amazing. The gym was fabulous, what a view to work out to. Staff were attentive too. A couple of small things which could be improved. Pool towels only available from the pool at the bottom of the hill and these frequently ran out. Some need to be available from reception to assist guests using the pools further up the hill. We were a group of 9 which caused some problems with being seated for dinner and drinks. Once we flagged this up every effort was made to accommodate us. All in all a great holiday and I would definitely consider returning"

"close to the beach and area to walk and restaurants"

"The staff was exceptional and friendly. "

"Excellent location"

"The hotel Contessina was fantastic place to stay. The hotel suites were beautiful and very comfortable accommodations. This hotel is in a great location were you can walk to many great restaurants and the beach is a 5 minute walk. This hotel had a few public pools as well as private pools with the suites. I look forward to visiting again. "

"Great all round stay"

"Breakfast is from 7:30 to 10:30am"

"Pool towels provided. Change as often as needed. Plenty of sun loungers, never struggled to get one. Inflatables allowed in the pool which is great for kids, although an adult only pool would be quite nice so you can have a good swim. The pool does close at 6pm which we thought was a little early. Food, drinks and service was great. As was the facial i had in the spa, thank you Olga. The only thing that was a bit disappointing for us was the entertainment. It definitely wasnt 5* wow!! The hotel is in a great location. We walked along the beach every day and also out of the drive and left into Laganas. We had a beautiful stay ❤️"

"The hotel on the outside looks very grand inside the reception area and dining area looks lovely but the rooms let it down tbh the room was a good size it’s just the little details that need to be addressed with the repairs the bathroom door didn’t have a lock on it the side of the beds need to be replaced the bathroom was a good size with amenities of ur a plane spotter it’s the ideal place to stay at the bottom of the runway balcony facing the pool and runway the hotel staff were excellent very helpful and friendly the beds were comfy and pillows aswell think the air con could be better there is a bus stop right outside the hotel catch the 2A to town roughly 20 mins and the buses run every 20 mins get ur ticket from the little supermarket €1.20 each way!!! Fully recommend paid €20 for a taxi from the airport roughly 10mins breakfast was a good choice and plenty to choose from and plenty of seating I was fully impressed considering what I paid for it for 1 night little shops and restaurants by the hotel "