Aliv Stone Suites & Spa

Wonderful hotel, staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. Lena was so welcoming and was able to really help us out with an issue that came up during our stay (unrelated to the hotel). Dimitri is the best massage therapist, highly recommend. The room and hotel was spotless and very stylish. The pool area is spacious and we found it quiet for mid August. The beach bar has a great atmosphere, with Maria and her staff doing their best to take care of everyone. Food is excellent! We didn’t find it overpriced unlike other reviews (6 EUR for a beer). The hotel has private access to a little cove - perfect for swimming and snorkelling. Highly recommend! I’d love to go back.

Caratteristico lido, curato e accogliente, con piattaforma sul mare vicino alla costa che, per chi non ama la classica spiaggia, è l’ideale. Il costo è proporzionato al servizio e il ristorante è al di sopra degli standard che abbiamo conosciuto nella nostra breve vacanza a Zante. Consigliato!

We were so excited to have stumbled upon this beautiful beach bar on our last day in Zakynthos. The hosts greeted us, showed us to sun lounge and bought us over some cold water. We had checked out of our hotel in the south of the island with plans to spend the whole day there before heading to the port for our evening ferry. Unfortunately the friendly service ended when we ordered lunch. The first meal arrived after half an hour. After 45 minutes, we started asking about the other meals, to which we were told "5 minutes". This went on for another 45 minutes, then 1 more meal and our starter (a trio of dip and bread). By now we were losing patience - as were many of the other tables who had been waiting as long. One waiter served everyone small glasses of liquid although when asked, he didn't know what it was. The 2nd waiter said "it's a secret" but it had been served to small children at the next table and was alcoholic. A 3rd waiter removed them from the children. It was a comedy of errors. Almost 2 hours after ordering, the last meal arrived (a caesar salad) which was lettuce with small processed cubed chicken smothered in a yellow sauce. Inedible. People at other tables were walking out, and one person refused their meal when it was finally served. I asked to speak to the manager - the first waiter said he'd get in trouble - the manager was apparently in Athens, and no-one on site managing the restaurant). I advised the host that we had waited over 2 hours for a terrible meal and they would have been better telling us they had problems in the kitchen and to stay at our sun lounge and call us when lunch was ready. The host said her parents were the owners and that they (the family) were doing their best. All staff by this stage were extremely rude and were talking over the top of me as I was trying to calmly discuss. The waiters all laughed as I left. To add to the angst, at about 3pm the music changed to crude swearing lyrics (despite all the families around) and the volume was increased significantly. It could have been so good...

11€! beträgt der Preis für ein 0,5l Bier an der Beachbar! Trotzdem wird ein 0,4l serviert. Auf Nachfrage heißt es dann, man hätte keine 0,5l Gläser. Absolutes NO GO. Bei so vielen coolen Locations in der unmittelbaren Umgebung sucht lieber etwas anderes.

Alvi Stone disappoints. Beautiful property, great room, views, ocean access. There is something strange with the management, they didn’t want you to leave the property, weren’t helpful with anything off site. Food was just food, when we asked about a deli, we were told there wasn’t one nearby; then rented a car and found a great deli a few minutes down the road. We decided it was best to make our own adventure/restaurant selections on our own. The staff seemed uncomfortable and on edge. We felt we were watched, unless there is a change in management, I wouldn’t recommend. A shame because it could be a great property.

Tiere wie Ameisen im Zimmer, Duschkopf voll vom Rost, Waschbecken im Bad undicht. Im privaten Pool sehr viele Insekten und Blätter, sodass wir Ihn 2 Tage nicht nutzen konnten.