Luxury, Comfort, and Sustainability for the Whole Family in Zakynthos
160 Rooms | 2 Restaurants | 2 Bars | 2 Pools
Located in Tsivili on the east coast of the island of Zakynthos, Contessina Hotel offers luxury, comfort, and sustainability for guests of all ages. Interiors are decorated with neutral, earthy colors and modern furniture. Its 160 rooms are set around the main pool and range from doubles to spacious and comfortable rooms for friends and families of all sizes. Think of a Loft Suite with a kitchen or luxurious Swim Up Suites for a family of five. For extra privacy, chose a Garden Suite with a private plunge pool.
Veggera Restaurant, with an emphasis on local cuisine and traditional products, provides a delicious full Greek breakfast and buffet dinner options curated by renowned chef Christoforos Peskias. As for the healthy children’s menu, it has been created with special care by nutritionist Lida Giatra. This modern gastronomic experience for the whole family is complemented by a selection of fresh produce, like organic vegetables and herbs, handpicked from the garden of Contessina Hotel.
Vedema Restaurant, which means "harvest" in Greek, is a high-end gastronomic experience. Greek and Mediterranean dishes are served here, with most ingredients sourced from the restaurant's own garden or from local farms and fishermen. Guests can also enjoy a range of organic and vegan options.
For families with young children, Contessina Hotel offers two children's pools, quality wooden toys, and a luxurious playground. Spend your days sipping cocktails by the pool, renting a boat to the blue grottoes or to Navagio, the famous shipwreck beach, or experiencing the island's history in the many sights and museums. Since the hotel is centrally located in the village, you can visit the nearby restaurants and bars in the evening.
Sustainability Criteria
- The Contessina hotels are a family business with 2 generations working together
- They promote diversity and fair pay and employ local people
- Local partners are preferred when shopping
- Employees have participated in an environmental training program
- The buildings were built with respect for the existing nature and are planted with regional plants
- Contessina Family Hotel has roof gardens with home-grown fruits and vegetables
- Pesticides are completely avoided, and the cleaning products are also environmentally friendly
- Contessina Hotel monitors their energy consumption and use LED lighting and energy-saving devices
- Key cards and motion sensors turn off the lights
- They use solar panels to generate hot water
- The hotel has its own herb, vegetable and fruit garden, where seasonal produce is harvested daily
- Measures are being worked on to reduce food waste
Features & Activities
- Bar at Hotel
- Beach
- City Hotel
- Family Friendly Hotel
- Gym at the Hotel
- Pool at the Property
- Spa Treatments Available
Stylish picnic to a traditional farm
So let us carry your picnic basket and guide you with your classic convertible car (especially rented for you) to one of the most unspoiled slices of the south part of Zakynthos. Welcome to Lithakia village, where Leeda’s Farm is located.
The olive grove & olive mill tour with cooking lessons
Explore the absolute freedom, serenity, the Mediterranean light and nature offered in the farm’s 80 hectares. Learn everything you want to know about the traditional olive oil production from your tour attendant in the farm’s olive mill. Produce your own olive oil. Join a private olive oil tasting or an olive oil cooking lesson.
Photo safari
So put your brightest smile on and join us at the island’s most photograph-worthy spots of Zakynthos.
Spiliotissa Monastery and Bottega Museum Café Private Visit
Let’s get started at the monastery of the “Holy Mother at the caves” (Spiliotissa)”, built in the 16th century. A real nun will guide you through the evocative exteriors and interiors of the church to the essence of the Greek Orthodoxy.
Location
The hotel is located in Tsivili (also known as Planos), approximately 100m from the beach.
The port is a 15-minute drive from the hotel – transfers from the harbor can be arranged. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from the island’s international airport.
