Green Bay Hotel

“Stunning hotel in Kefalonia with breathtaking views and professional service”

We stayed at this vibrant hotel in the heart of the Sami just a stones throw away from the town centre and the beach. Maria and her sister were delightful; extremely welcoming and upon arrival very kindly asked us how the journey was, provided some excellent recommendations of places to explore on … more

We stayed at this vibrant hotel in the heart of the Sami just a stones throw away from the town centre and the beach. Maria and her sister were delightful; extremely welcoming and upon arrival very kindly asked us how the journey was, provided some excellent recommendations of places to explore on the island and showed us our gorgeous double room with a breathtaking view of the Ionian Sea. The room was extremely tidy and was efficiently stocked with amenities: WiFi, air conditioning, a fabulous selection of curated Greek soaps, shampoo and conditioner, slippers and am extremely comfortable double bed. I lobed luxuriating outside on the terrace reading Greek literature, the fabulous selection of the breakfast with feta, olives, fresh fruit, juices, tea and coffee whilst taking in the vistas of Kefalonia. This was a delightful hotel to stay at and I highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing holiday on the most stunning of the Ionian islands. Thank you to Maria and everyone else at Green Bay who looked after us.

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“Stunning location”

What a stunning location! I will never get bored of waking up and seeing the breathtaking view of the mountains and sea around Sami, of course made famous by Captain Corelli's Mandolin. The hotel itself is on the road out of Karamavolos, which is about a thirty minute walk from Sami. The walk is lo… more

What a stunning location! I will never get bored of waking up and seeing the breathtaking view of the mountains and sea around Sami, of course made famous by Captain Corelli's Mandolin. The hotel itself is on the road out of Karamavolos, which is about a thirty minute walk from Sami. The walk is lovely, with yachts and restaurants lining the enclosed sea. The hotel itself had the most amazing owners, who were lovely and would do anything for you. We went there to celebrate my Wife's 40th birthday and they laid on a cake and gave her flowers. The hotel had an amazing pool that overlooked Sami, and served a decent continental breakfast every morning. The rooms were clean and tidy with air conditioning, without being anything too luxurious. If you are expecting five star luxury, this is not the place, but if you want a good value, clean hotel in an incredible location, then this is definitely recommended. We already miss being there and wish we could go back. A beautiful place.

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“Overall OK but missing a few things.”

Our stay at Greenbay is somewhat of a mixed bag. Overall we had a positive experience but there were some drawbacks that we encountered. Pros: - The hotel is situated on a hill so the setting and views are amazing. The hotel is surrounded by peach trees, banana trees, grape vines. - The rooms wer… more

Our stay at Greenbay is somewhat of a mixed bag. Overall we had a positive experience but there were some drawbacks that we encountered. Pros: - The hotel is situated on a hill so the setting and views are amazing. The hotel is surrounded by peach trees, banana trees, grape vines. - The rooms were practical, functional and somewhat clean. - Each room is en-suite, towels and toiletries were provided. - A/C in each rooms as well as a fridge, kettle hair dryer and TV. -Rooms contain a terrace or balcony. -The swimming pool is large and is maintained to a moderate standard, - Most staff were friendly and helpful. -The hotel provides breakfast. Cons: - Prior to booking the Green Bay Hotel, we were under the impression (from reviews and their own website) that the Hotel has a restaurant or snack bar on site. This is not the case. They do sell soft drinks and beverages but the information online is very misleading. This was very problematic for us since the hotel is quite far out from the restaurants and shops. -Green Bay is located further out from the main town of Sami, It takes 30 minutes to walk there. The initial part of the journey is on a long main road with no footpath. This is quite a frightening endeavour especially late at night. If you are staying in this hotel it is better to hire a car during your stay or book a taxi. - Upon arrival, it took a long time for the staff to get us to our room. Moreover, we had to carry our baggage to the rooms by ourselves since the hotel doesn't seem to have a porter or bellboy. This is not an ideal situation since the hotel is on a steep hill and there are a lot of stairs. After a long journey with young children this is the last thing you need. - A lot of stairs! The hotel set up is like four house on a steep hill. be prepared to do a lot of walking up and downhill. Booking,com states that the hotel is wheelchair friendly this is not the case. -Although the hotel room met our basic need, it lacks a touch of luxury and is in need of updating. - there were tea/ coffee making facilities and yet to tea or coffee sachets. Its is evident that the people running this place haven't thought over the details. - Free WiFi is available but the connection is poor. It only seemed to work in the reception and breakfast area. - From all the Hotels that we have stayed in, this is the only hotel that doesn't provide a Safe for your belongings (i.e. passports, jewellery cash etc) as standard practice. There is an additional cost for the use of a safety deposit box. This is unacceptable. - The management staff in this hotel expect library silence when using the pool. My children were playing in the pool, they weren't loud but were laughing and giggling as you would expect children to do when on holiday. A staff member came out and shushed them and grumbled. This really dampened the mood and left us feeling very confused. -The breakfast selection is the same every day and you have to fight off the wasps just to eat your breakfast. Taste is average at best. s.

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