What a wonderful place to stay.  Have just returned from a 2 week holiday at the Zante Star.  This is the nicest self catering accomodation I have stayed in in Greece.  The bar/lounge area is air conditioned but is opened up during the day to let the lovely breeze in.  The pool is fabulous - and it really is the size it looks in the brochure!  The Greek Night was a real laugh and we enjoyed the quiz and race night.

The whole place is spotlessly clean and extremely well managed and run.  We stayed in a double room with a huge double bed, although I agree the apts would be a little cosy with 4 adults in, OK for mum dad and 2 children though.  We had a quiet room at the rear on the top floor (apart from the cockerels but you soon get used to them!)

Yiannis the owner is quite rightly very proud of his hotel and works extremely hard to ensure all his guests are happy, not easy sometimes with such a mix of people and their individual requirements for a perfect holiday.  To give him his due he does this extremely well.  All the staff are brilliant, particularly Irene and Ireni who work in the bar, such friendly hardworking girls - nothing is too much trouble for them.    As for Mikki he is adorable you cant fail to fall in love with him, even if you dont like dogs!.

We met some lovely people, hello to Judy & Peter and Lesley & Paul (never did get to the beach Peter!!!)

All in all a wonderful relaxing holiday.  A lovely place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of Tsilivi but not so far that you cant walk there in 10 minutes.  Oh and if you stay here try the Demeras Taverna, turn left outside the hotel walk about 500 yards.  Traditional greek food served in a peaceful country setting.  Perfect.

If we return to Zakynthos we will certainly be staying at the Zante Star.

Hi to Yiannis - remember life is so hard for you !!  Kathy & Larry xx 

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I can see that no comments have been added to this restuarant recently but am not sure why, can only assume it is because the restaurant is quite a walk from the main area of town but we thought it was worth it.   It was extremely quite when we were there, only a few people each time we were there but the food and service was excellent.  Ate here a few times and had a lovely meal each time.  The local white wine is a little potent though!  Try the Lamb Kleftiko or Beef Stamna, fresh fish also very good.  All served with fresh veg, potatoes or  rice or salad -  whichever you wanted.