Apollonion Asterias Resort and Spa

We just came back from 10 days family holiday in Apollonion Asterias. It was a wonderful time and we will go back again next year for sure. The location is great to visit Argostoli that is known as a capital city of the Kefalonia Island. It is beautiful town with charming old style buildings, loads of cafes and restaurants and what is the biggest attraction you can see the sea turtles there every day near the fishing boats. You can get there using the bus next to the hotel for only 2 euro to Lixuri and then you can catch the ferry to Argostoli for only 3,5euro. The beach near the hotel is beautiful and so different from the other ones as it has an orange sand and beautiful cliffs. To visit more places on the island you will need to hire a car which is easy too as the rental company is next to the hotel. The food was very tasty and vary every day. Everyone could find sth special. Desserts are the number one. There is a great entertainment team in a hotel too. Girls are so friendly and great with encouraging guests to join the games and other attractions. There is also one crazy and super friendly guy in their team. Kids loved him. Was great dancing and singing with them. We had a real feeling it was great fun for him to interact with them. Rooms are large and clean. Cleaning service is great and work hard every day. There is also lively reception team. All the girls were so friendly and helpful. They were always trying best to answer to all the guests requests. We were lucky to be offered an upgrade of our room few days before the end of our holiday. We have been moved from Deluxe tripple room that we have originally booked to 2 floors Mansionette with private pool free of charge. It was lovely surprise for us and we really appreciate that. It has been offered to is unexpectedly and was a real bliss. I can honestly say it was great holiday. The staff, facilities and everything in a hotel deserve a golden 5 stars. We can’t wait to go back next year. Thank you for our wonderful holiday on that beautiful island.

Just on the way back from a 10 day holiday at Ampollonion. This was by far the best holiday and stay we had in a long time and we are sad to leave. We are used to ikos hotels in the past, when they used to be cheaper and this holiday was great. The food was very good , the hotel super super clean and beautiful and we had a car which made exploring the island, especially with a 8-10 min car ride to the ferry amazing. We only had half board which was great though as we spent the day times at beaches such as myrthos beach and valia and beaches closer by to then relax at the beautiful pool after. It’s definitely worth getting the more expensive pool view rooms as it made our holiday even better. The staff was so lovely and Johanna the beautician gave us complementary shoulder massages which were incredible! I also treated myself to a glow facial which definitely worked and was super relaxing! Thanks for everyone who made our holiday so special, so sad to leave :(

Where do you start! The Apollonion is just WOW! From Vasilis managing the bars to the endless entertainment from Nini (dusk to dawn) or if you want to telax by the pool and make new friends you'll be sure to want to book for next year. Food 5* Never monotonous with the Pork and Beef a must try! Staff 5* Always smiling and make you feel welcomed from start to finish. From reception to the pool attendent nothing is too much bother. Entertainment 5* Nini's energy is next level! Quiz night, darts, water polo, aqua aerobics, dancing the list is endless, yet fun. Until next year.....

If you have the opportunity to go to the island of Kefalonia and you are looking for a peaceful and aesthetic place you must choose this hotel. The catering service is top quality. The staff welcomes you from breakfast to dinner with impeccable service, also suitable for families with children. The menus are sophisticated and adapted to Greek or international customers. The products offered are qualitative and served in quantity. If you do not have a vehicle, a taxi service and collective buses are available outside the hotel to explore the Island, however the activities offered by Nini's team within the complex are diverse and varied and can fill your day. There is also a gym, a spa with jacuzzi, tennis courts, ping pong or billiards tables. Currently access to the nearest beach is a 5-minute walk away but the space provided for deckchairs is not available due to various bad weather conditions. Aline & Maureen (Room 207)

First off all I'd like to say what a venue to visit.. the staff really made the holiday a good one down to the reception who made us feel welcome as soon as we arrived down to the Bell boys who would help you with everything to the maintenance cutting the grass .. we didn't book this venue but ended up here due to building works at the hotel we booked and I can honestly say we was so happy and Glad to be at this hotel .. very much lived up to expectations.. they say a holiday is made by people and let me name a few who made our holiday a good one , who didn't just do there job but went out there way to help.. First of all kostas who very much went out his way to help me with my little boy and helping feeding him and supplying him with milk .. very much appreciated .. and every day shook my hand and made me feel welcome .. Great man and leader .. second of all Stephanos who again was very welcoming always asked if everything was OK.. went out his way to make sure we and all guests was enjoying our food and stay .. there was a waitress who took a shine to our little boy and personally if everyone worked as hard and helpful as Helen nobody would need to leave a TripAdvisor.. another person who went up and behond was a guy called Vasilis ..this guy works ways to many hours and way to hard.. we went to the pool bar he was there , to the restaurant, he was there , to the Italian restaurant.. he was there, to the entertainment bar and guess what.. he was there .. this guess always had time to help and was always smiling. Very much a credit to the hotel .. another person the hotel should be proud of is a young girl called a asimina.. again this girl is very polite very helpful and couldn't do enough for us .. there was a few names I didn't get but would like to mention.. the Young girl who runs the spa .. absolutely credit to her ..she definitely brings in revinue to the hotel.. and to the woman who worked on the bar near the kids pool . Very funny and helpful and very much a people person .. we as a family will 100% be back .. last of all to the lady who made omelettes in the morning.. amazing .. the best omelette ive had for years .. lastly the food was very very very good.. im a chef my self so i know what high standerds are and i couldnt pick fault so well donr to all the chefs and back room staff who put the effort in ..thank you to everyone who works so hard at the appolo to make this holiday resort one to remember 12/10

Wonderful staff, amazing views, close to the beach and delicious food!! We had the most relaxing time and will definitely be back. Thanks so much to the amazing restaurant staff especially and the incredible kitchen team! Impressive standards all round.

Got back the end of September from a fabulous relaxing stay here, service fantastic, special shout out to Stella and Nancy, they never stopped and were so friendly, Stella even remembered me from the year before. Food was lovely, whole resort immaculate. Rooms are spacious and always kept clean by the wonderful housekeeping team. The views all around are breath taking. If you can, hire a car to get out and about for a few days, the sights and smells of olives and pine in the air are so relaxing, the sea is the kind of blues you only really see in movies or paintings. The coastlines are not served justice in pictures alone, go take a look and hold them in your memories. You wont regret it. This hotel cannot do enough for you, especially if you are a repeat customer. I arrived to a bottle of wine and fruit in my room Mid week was gifted a wonderful array of sweet baked treats including traditional Greek bites. Last day the most delcious box of homemade chocolate cookies with a note saying safe journey home. It was my friends birthday on our last but one day and on the evening presented her with a birthday cake and card, Side note - animation team so funny. I have already booked again for September next year.

We stayed at the Apollonion from the 25th August and had a fantastic time. The transfer over on the ferry from Argostoli to Lixouri is a nice start to the holiday as well. We went with Jet2 and had booked a Premium Double in the new Asterias part of the hotel. On arrival the hotel had very kindly upgraded us to a Junior Suite (689 & 690) overlooking the main pool with a sea view as well. The room was large, very nicely decorated and had a fridge, tea/coffee making as well as a Nespresso machine. USB ports by the bed too, so you only need the cable. The bed was pretty much two double/queen beds together and it was huge! Dider the cleaner was a star and he took great care of our room. Always smiling and very friendly each morning with a “Kalimera” & wishing you a great day. The hotel is very clean in general and there’s always someone knocking about mopping, sweeping etc. I did read about the sickness bug but cleanliness does seem high on the agenda here. Hand sanitizers in the restaurant, bars and reception as well as tables cleaned regularly. Half board was our original choice and the food was fresh, varied and plentiful. The omelette chef at breakfast was great and knocked out some cracking omelettes. Evening time and there was again plenty of choice, as well as fresh pizza being made out of an authentic Italian oven. Fresh salad, beef, chicken, pork and fish dishes were all on offer. As is common in many buffet style hotels, you do see similar items cooked in a different style but they were all very good. The executive chef does ensure the food is good and you’ll see him throughout the restaurant. Vicki greets you in the restaurant area and always had a smile on her face. Kostas was also very friendly and keeps things running like clockwork as best he can. The waiters/waitresses did put a shift in and it was common to see the same ones morning, noon & night. There was some slight delay on the odd occasion with drinks, but only really at busy times and the staff were doing their best. 8pm-9pm seemed to be the busiest with a 7pm-10pm window to eat. Special mention to the waitress Konstadinas who was fabulous, friendly and very helpful, looking after us most evenings. We upgraded to All Inclusive at a cost of £25 each person each day for the last three days of our holiday. As other reviews mention, the all inclusive drinks are different and it’s a local beer (Golden Lager, I think) not Mythos but from the same brewery. €3.50 for a small beer & €5 for a large beer when you have to pay so it does add up. Bizarrely you can’t have a large beer (500ml) on all inclusive, but you can get two small beers (300ml x 2). There are wine machines (red/white/rose) in the restaurant for both lunch & evening meal. If you’re not all inclusive, Happy hour is from 4pm-6pm and alcoholic drinks are half price. There is an extensive list of drinks and cocktails available though, as well as ice creams, water and selected snacks. The wife liked th

We love this hotel, 2nd visit & we were worried after the issues earlier in the season but we didn't have to worry. Food great and service was friendly, we spent most of the time on Xi beach and it's an amazing place. We hired a car for 3 days and visited some great places. Room was lovely and cleaned every day with treats left for us. I think it's great value and we have booked again for June.