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Ionian Emerald Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Aerial view
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Exterior
Property grounds
Private beach nearby, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Room service

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Karavomylos, Kefalonia, Kefalonia Island, 28080
  • Karavomilos Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Melissani Cave Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Old Vlachata
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Superior Triple Room, Ground Floor

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Superior Double Room, Sea View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sami

Ionian Emerald Resort places you next to Ionian Sea and within a 10-minute walk of Karavomilos Beach. This 46-room, 5-star hotel has 2 restaurants along with conveniences like a full-service spa and a private beach.

What's nearby

  • Karavomilos Beach - 6 min walk
  • Melissani Cave Lake - 11 min walk
  • Old Vlachata - 4 min drive
  • Acropolis of Sami - 10 min drive
  • Antisamos Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drogarati Cave - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Antisamos Beach Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Adonis - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Afrala - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Soulatso - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ionian Emerald Resort

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Ionian Emerald Resort features a full-service spa, a children's pool, and a gym. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 60 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, designer toiletries, slippers, and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include furnished balconies or patios, minibars, and coffee makers.
A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Emerald Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pool Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 1 and May 10.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 60 (one-way), (from 3 to 12 years old)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Hotel Registry Number: 0430K015A0114601
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ionian Emerald
Ionian Emerald Kefalonia
Ionian Emerald Resort
Ionian Emerald Resort Kefalonia
Ionian Emerald Resort Hotel
Ionian Emerald Resort Kefalonia
Ionian Emerald Resort Hotel Kefalonia

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Ionian Emerald Resort?

Ionian Emerald Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to Ionian Emerald Resort?

This hotel in Kefalonia is within a 10-minute walk of Ionian Sea and Karavomilos Beach. You'll also find Melissani Cave Lake and Antisamos Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Ionian Emerald Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Ionian Emerald Resort?

Emerald Spa is the hotel's spa and services include sports massages, Swedish massages, aromatherapy, and reflexology.

Does Ionian Emerald Resort have a casino at the property?

No, Ionian Emerald Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Ionian Emerald Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Guests have access between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from May until October.

Is Ionian Emerald Resort good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a poolside bar, an ocean-view restaurant, and a full-service spa.

Does Ionian Emerald Resort have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Ionian Emerald Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Ionian Emerald Resort has 2 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Does Ionian Emerald Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ionian Emerald Resort.

Are there connecting rooms at Ionian Emerald Resort?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Ionian Emerald Resort?

The closest major airport to Ionian Emerald Resort is Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.), which is 21.4 mi away (35 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Ionian Emerald Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Ionian Emerald Resort comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring sea or garden views.

Ionian Emerald Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theoni

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ththe dinner was lovely .. the view from our balcony , breakfast areas a d dinner area was spectacular. The pool was outstanding, heaps of very comfortable lounge chairs.. close walki g to sami town .. and all the staff were super helpful and lovely.. highly recommended this place 10 out of 10.. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Christos

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Maintenance is a problem. Bathtub was leaking and AC went out once. Badly overpriced for what it is and the 5 star status it boasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff with excellent facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast availability limited. Beach by the property mediocre. Service for a 5 star hotel not as good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shower was TERRIBLE, the head wouldn't stay on the holder and place was pretty dirty.V comfortable bed and beautiful pool facility and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our stay the facilities, the food the service were all great. Cant wait to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aggelos, Chicago

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice. Phenomenal staff, excellent spa, great pool and pool bar with ample food choices.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Appalled
We had booked 4 nights in September in a superior room with seaview but were shown to a basement room with no seaview. (Moreover it wasn’t properly cleaned: coffee stains, crumbs, information folder covered in mould.) We promptly queried this to be told no seaview room was available at the time. No one had explained this at check in. No attempt was made to remedy or compensate for this situation. No one apologised. Very poor attitude and service for what is allegedly a 5* hotel. We spent very little time at the hotel due to the unacceptable situation; might as well have stayed somewhere much cheaper without seaview. Attempts to contact Expedia during and after our stay resulted in an emailed acknowledgement and eventually an email saying they had been unable to get through to the hotel. Therefore we emailed the hotel directly but received no reply. Advised by the European Customer Centre (ECC) we sent a registered letter directly to the hotel. This was tracked as received by the hotel on 30 November but there was no response from them. In January the case was passed to the Greek ECC but still no reply from the hotel. We delayed submitting a review to give the hotel chance to address our complaint but after 6 months with nothing at all from them we now giving our feedback online. I also agree with other reviews querying the validity of the 5star rating of the hotel eg the breakfast buffet was pretty underwhelming and we often had to wait for tables to be cleared and relaid.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quality hotel overlooking a bay and surrounded by.
Ideally situated overlooking the sea th e facilities are of a high standard and the service was excellent. The standard of dinner was disappointing but the prices were reasonable
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

ggg, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
The hotel was in a quiet location along from the centre of Sami, about a 10-15 minute walk along the beach to restuarants. It was very close to Melissani Cave and you could easily walk there. Room was comfortable, but we were on a below ground level room despite booking a sea view room so be careful when booking and ask for a room high up. Staff were friendly. We were half board and so ate dinner at the hotel which was 4 courses and - in true Greek style - huge portions. Food was all delicious and served on the terrace overlooking the bay. Breakfast was good. The pool was very nice with lots of sun loungers and pool towels available. The gym was very small with only a few machines.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our favourite place in Kefalonia
Beautiful view of mountains and ocean. Great location, walking distance to Melissina Caves, 20min walk to the Sami & 5km drive from drogarti caves. Not far from myrtos beach. Fantastic food & lovely pool staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not really a 5* hotel
Felt the receptionist wasn't that interested when we arrived. People around the pool moved my sun lounger to the side to the edge even though we were still using it Finally we were given a power shower which flooded the whole bathroom and into the bedroom. We had to call 3 times for the maintenance/cleaner to come...when they did the maintenance guy wasnt that bothered and just said ' tomorrow'. Very useful when 3 people need a shower! There were also holes in the ceiling of the room. This is so not a 5* hotel! Again the receptionist when we left could hardly manage a smile! I wouldnt bother with this hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely relaxing hotel (though left a bit wanting!)
Wonderful hotel, well-appointed, great facilities, friendly staff, beautiful view. If you just want to stay and relax at a beautiful hotel, this is definitely the place for you (we should have realized that was not quite our style as we like to go out and see things). The hotel has a great pool area and is literally right off the beach (which is great for a quick swim or lounging, not so much for snorkeling). The hotel is a close walk to the town of Sami for more restaurants and night life, as the town it's in (Karavomylos doesn't have much there - though a great bakery!!). The hotel food was okay, certainly nothing to rave about, but good enough for small snacks during the day (do go to smaller towns if you are looking for authentic Greek food!). The spa was lovely as well, though quite disorganized (e.g. they forgot one of my services, and scheduled me for the wrong time, but I let it slide because we're on holiday so why make a fuss about it); the speakers in my treatment room also kept cutting out and buzzing, which didn't make for the most relaxing experience! For the cost, it would have been nicer to get a real double bed over two twins pushed together! Also, beware of other guests who smoke! Our room and balcony was close to the main restaurant/bar so the smell from nearby smokers often wafted into our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

john , ottawa ont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with great pool
I had a great check in experience the receptionist was extremely helpful.She printed off the ferry schedule for me no problem.The pool staff were very helpfull as well and provided towels right away.The pool water was clean and the perfect temperature.All in all it was a very enjoyable experience and will definitely stay there again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All you could ask for in a relaxing holiday.
Hotel was excellent. Staff could not do enough for us. Cleanliness was above and beyond. Clean towels and bed linen every day.we had bed and breakfast and the breakfast was ample. Pool staff extremely helpful and polite. Sami had plenty of eateries.and there was a lovely taverna in the centre of the village as was an excellent bakery .

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very nice hotel, lovely pool area and a short walk from the main town centre. Pool shower facilities need improving as no light in shower and shower head didn't fit on attachment. Would stay here again as clean and tidy and staff very helpful and pleasant.

6/10 Okay

Wifey and Mum

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A not so great end to our time in Greece
During our trip around the South of Greece, I called and broughy our reservation forward. I was told this was not a problem. On arrival I was told there was no record of my 2 calls but was still give a room - with 2 single beds pushed together. After explaining that my husband and I did not want separate beds, and I had booked a Queen bed, they agreed to move us on the following day - without any compensation despite a mildly heated discussion. During our stay the guy at the front desk was just unpleasant, rude, stiff and not welcoming in general

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Brilliant hotel, friendly staff, great facilities, loved every minute

10/10 Excellent

Peter & Di, Worthing, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in ideal location
The hotel is a 20 minute stroll along the beach from Sami. It has views to the front of Ithica island and mountains to the rear. Lots of Tavernas in Sami to eat/drink at, all within feet of the sea. Very relaxing. Antimsamos beach is a couple of miles away and well worth a visit. We did a walk up Mt Ainos (5000ft up - great views on a clear day) but you need a car.

10/10 Excellent

Maddie, East Sussex, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location
Very close to beach. In walking distance to local town of Sami. Staff and all facilities fantastic. Very friendly and helpful staff.

6/10 Okay

MARIA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Georgios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel confortevole, personale molto cortese. Camere con vasca jacuzzi e balcone o cortile, quest'ultimo molto ampio con divano e poltrone da esterno. Colazione internazionale e cene ottime alla carta!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

PIERLUCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buono ma troppo costoso
Borno hotel ma eccessivamente costoso rispetto a quanto offerto soprattutto tenendo in considerazione gli standard greci

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bell'albergo in buona posizione per visitare
Unica nota negativa e'stata il letto che non corrispondeva affatto alla scelta fatta e confermata dall hotel di un letto queen size in camera superior.abbiamo invece trovato due letti gemelli e nulla e' stato fatto dalla direzione per venirci incontro(almeno con un matrimoniale),nonostante le nostre rimostranze!molto sgradevole!