Lesante Blu Exclusive Beach Resort

“It was the best holiday of our lives...”

Belinda Carlisle once sang that heaven is a place on earth. I believe we found that very place on Zakynthos, at Lesante Blu. Lesante Blu truly feels more like paradise than a hotel. Stunning views, elegant interiors, delicious cuisine at the restaurants, smiling guests (which comes as no surprise)… more

Belinda Carlisle once sang that heaven is a place on earth. I believe we found that very place on Zakynthos, at Lesante Blu. Lesante Blu truly feels more like paradise than a hotel. Stunning views, elegant interiors, delicious cuisine at the restaurants, smiling guests (which comes as no surprise), and above all – the outstanding service. Nowhere else in the world have we been treated so exceptionally well. The staff, both at the hotel and especially in the restaurants, were unfailingly patient, highly professional, and incredibly attentive. Our room, complete with a private pool and breathtaking sea view, was perfectly equipped and cleaned twice a day by the kindest housekeepers, who always made sure we never lacked a thing. I would like to thank the entire Lesante Blu team for the best holiday of our lives. My dream, my goal, and my plan is to return – and I have never meant those words more sincerely. If you are looking for a place that combines luxury, beauty and true hospitality – Lesante Blu is it. P.S. – Before choosing this hotel, we read many reviews, and in quite a few of them one particular name appeared: Peggy, with guests sending her special greetings. At the time I wondered what it was all about – now I know. Peggy is the soul of this hotel and the embodiment of the quality, warmth, and professionalism that such a place should aspire to. Peggy – thank you for those 10 wonderful days. Lesante Collection should be proud to have someone like you on their team.

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“Nice hotel, but a bit too isolated for us.”

Lesante Blu is a very nice hotel in well maintained grounds, with good access to a small section of beach, but it didn't quite hit the excellent level for us. We had booked bed and breakfast, which provided a great start to the day with a wide selection of tasty dishes and very friendly staff on h… more

Lesante Blu is a very nice hotel in well maintained grounds, with good access to a small section of beach, but it didn't quite hit the excellent level for us. We had booked bed and breakfast, which provided a great start to the day with a wide selection of tasty dishes and very friendly staff on hand to serve you, especially Peggy. The same staff were generally on hand for dinner in the Gaia restaurant, so service was just as good as at breakfast. The food was also good, though a bit overpriced, but not as much as the wine. We did push the boat out on one evening and enjoyed the Meia fine dining and wine paring, which was very enjoyable. The room was comfortable; however, the combination of the overhang from the room above and the northeast facing aspect meant that the terrace was always in the shade, as was the individual pool we had paid extra for, but didn't use because it was just too cold to enjoy. We spent a few days on the hotel's small beach and enjoyed swimming in the sea, which maintained a comfortable depth for quite a distance out. We also enjoyed swimming in the communal pool, which benefits from being in the sun throughout the day. The pool is large enough for it not to feel too busy, although the poolside area did, so on one afternoon when we couldn't find space, we thought we would try the indoor pool, but were surprised when we were told that would be €30 per person, or €50 for a couple. The gym is small, with limited equipment, so even with only a handful of users, it began to feel uncomfortable. The hotel is quite remote, with no coastal paths nearby, so any walking off its grounds is alongside fairly busy and nondescript country roads. There is a good bus service nearby, allowing you to get into the centre of Zakynthos for €2 each way, but to make the most of your time on this island you probably need to hire a car.

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“Lovely Facility”

Great facility. Wish they had a few more water activities, such as snorkel rentals, stand-up paddleboards, and maybe jet skis. Breakfast was great. However, I suggest you eat dinner outside of the resort. The bedding was very comfortable, and the internet was good in the room and common areas, bu… more

Great facility. Wish they had a few more water activities, such as snorkel rentals, stand-up paddleboards, and maybe jet skis. Breakfast was great. However, I suggest you eat dinner outside of the resort. The bedding was very comfortable, and the internet was good in the room and common areas, but we had no internet in our back private patio.

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“LEADING 5 STAR HOTEL : WE WAS UNSURE”

We stayed at this hotel recently, and although it is classed as a 5-star establishment, we were quite disappointed with certain aspects of our visit. The hotel was preparing to close for the winter season during our stay, and as a result, there were staff members constantly moving and putting furni… more

We stayed at this hotel recently, and although it is classed as a 5-star establishment, we were quite disappointed with certain aspects of our visit. The hotel was preparing to close for the winter season during our stay, and as a result, there were staff members constantly moving and putting furniture away. This really disrupted the atmosphere and made the place feel like it was shutting down rather than offering a luxury experience. Because of this, we would not return. In our opinion, a true 5-star hotel should not allow guests to experience this kind of end-of-season packing up. Additionally, the cost of alcoholic drinks at the hotel was extremely high, far more than we expected, especially given the overall experience. While the hotel has potential and some good qualities, these issues left us feeling let down.

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