Step into Contessa, where laid-back vibes meet warm hospitality. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet, play mini golf or lounge by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. Connect to in-room WiFi and experience the perfect blend of relaxation and fun.
National Marine Park of Zakynthos - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
Zakynthos Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Agios Sostis Beach - 16 min drive - 13.5 km
Alykes Beach - 26 min drive - 20.3 km
Getting around
Zakynthos (ZTH-Zakynthos Intl.) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Waves Beach Bar - 5 min walk
Thomas Elena Beach Bar - 9 min walk
Apollo Pub - 5 min walk
Zorbas - 5 min walk
Skyfall pool beach bar - 7 min walk
About this property
Contessa
When you stay at Contessa, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Zakynthos Ferry Terminal and Laganas Beach. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a children's pool, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
92 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Mini golf
What to do
Mini golf
Pool table
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Beach sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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 1.50 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 5.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Also known as
Contessa Hotel Zakynthos
Contessa Zakynthos
Contessa Hotel Zakynthos/Argassi
Contessa Hotel Zakynthos
Contessa Zakynthos
Hotel Contessa Zakynthos
Zakynthos Contessa Hotel
Contessa Hotel
Hotel Contessa
Contessa Hotel
Contessa Zakynthos
Contessa Hotel Zakynthos
Frequently asked questions
Does Contessa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Contessa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Contessa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Contessa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Contessa?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Contessa.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Contessa?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Contessa and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like horseback riding and scuba diving, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Contessa also has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Contessa?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Contessa like?
Contessa is a short 1-minute walk from Ionian Sea and 8 minutes' walk from Argassi Beach.
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Reviews
Contessa Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
9.0
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Great hotel with lovely staff and good food
Neil James
Neil James, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2025
Perfect Stay
Awesome place to stay in the perfect area of town. Pictures don’t do it justice.
Roy
Roy, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 29, 2025
Bra hotell i mysiga Argassi
Överlag bra hotell med ganska lugnt läge en kort bit från huvudgatan. Mer av ett familjehotell med mycket barn och därmed konstant ljud. Åk inte hit om du vill ha lugn och ro. Det är ganska lyhört och poolområdet är underdimensionerat. Här jobbar dock fantastisk personal som erbjuder god service och är mycket hjälpsamma!
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Fijn kleinschalig hotel! Zeer vriendelijk personeel.
Zeker een aanrader!
Jacobus
Jacobus, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2015
This hotel is in a prime location with few mins walk to the city centre. Very lively location and the shops around are open till 1:00 am. Staff in the hotel is really nice and helpful. The bartender by the pool is very informative and will suggest good places to see around. Must visit restaurants Peppermint (15 mins walk) and Agnadi (cab ride from the hotel) if you are a foodie. Must do the boat tour around the island.
Griselda
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 30, 2015
Good hotel in its range but poor Wifi
Normal rooms are clean, little old, but good enough to not being disturbing.
Friendly staff, very good pool and childrens pool with enough sun beds and shade. Ok midday snacks at the pool side, reasanable cockails at good price 4€.
Breakfast is extensive but gets boring since it is the same every other day.
Overall a very good hotel but a big minus is the Wifi that is almost always unavailable in the room and around the pool and very unstable in the lobby and even then at low speed. This is not up to standard 2015 and is the main reason I just can not give more that 3/5, Wifi is nowadays a core basic need!
geert
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2015
Bell'albergo vicino al mare, ma poca spiaggia
Siamo stati dal 19 luglio al 31 luglio 2015 ad Argassi presso l’Hotel Contessa (in 5 persone/2 stanze). La struttura era molto bella con una stupenda vista mare (terrazza ristorante). Peccato la colazione che non era un granché (p.es. non vi era varietà di frutta fresca, mancavano i cornetti! e il personale potrebbe essere un po’ più cordiale…).
La piscina era bellissima e il bar di quest’ultima era ben servito da un personale simpaticissimo. Le stanze erano ampie e pulite, unica pecca è che ti consegnano solo una chiave (al momento che esci dalla stanza, il climatizzatore si spegne…). Ci complimentiamo con il personale della reception per la sua disponibilità.
Mimi
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2015
Lydia was beautiful. Made the stat for us thanks for the hospitality.
James
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2015
Hotelli oli erittäin siisti ja mukava,sijainti erinomainen.Hotellin henkilökunta todella mukavaa.Ruoka hyvää ja hinta-laatusuhde kohdallaan.Suosittelemme!!
Jari
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 18, 2015
Helt ok. Mye som ikke fungerte!!
Bodde her 3 netter når vi var på øyhopping i Hellas. Først og fremst vil jeg ikke anbefale området Argassi til noen som ønsker å oppleve autentisk gresk kultur, her snakker vi bademadrasser og neonlys overalt. Hotellet var midt på treet akkurat som vi hadde forventet ettersom det er rimelig og har lite stjerner, men noen ting forventer man. Blant annet var det ikke wifi på rommene, man kunne ha litt signaler om man var heldig, men i tillegg hadde man ikke mobildata heller, altså rommene sperret for datasignaler. Kjøleskapet var også en vits. Det fungerte ikke om du ikke var på rommet, og du får kun utdelt et nøkkelkort som gjør at det aldri er kaldt om du er mye vekk fra rommet. Dette kjøleskapet betaler man i tillegg for. Sist men ikke minst er de som jobber der totalt uvitende og kan ikke tipse om noe annet enn hva som er i umiddelbar nærhet og som står på alle reiseguider på nettet. Tips: ikke dra til Zakynthos over lengre tid og hvert fall ikke om du ønsker noen gode restaurantopplevelser!!
Verified traveler
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 12, 2015
Good for a short stay
We only stayed here one night and then changed hotels. All of the staff were friendly, polite and helpful. Pool bar prices were reasonable!
Unfortunately the beds were quite uncomfortable, hair dryer in the room was really weak and the breakfast didnt seem very fresh, like it had been sat there for quite some time!
For a short stay, on a budget. The contessa is okay!
Verified traveler
Verified
6/10 Good
May 25, 2015
Bien situé près de l'aéroport
Belle découverte de l'île de Zakynthos avec une météo excellente
Bernard
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 10, 2013
Attractive Hotel close to all the amenities
The outside area of the hotel is very attractive, with a nice pool area and landscaped gardens.
A reasonable selection of snacks and drinks were available from the pool bar which had very pleasant and obliging staff. Rooms, especially those overlooking the pool were more than adequate and of a reasonable size and standard. The breakfast which was included with room charge, was reasonable. The buffet dinner at 10 euros was good value. The hotel bar was disappointing, in that it was very poorly lit and not staffed. Drinks had to be ordered via reception or the pool bar.
Overall, for the amount paid, it was good value for money.
Stan
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2013
Recommended
We had a wonderful week in this hotel in mid May!
The hotel is situated close to all facilities - supermarkets, restaurants, bars etc., and only a short walk from the beach.
It is family run, the staff were very helpful and obliging.
Our room was large and comfortable with a balcony - even had a sea view but I think not all rooms do.
Dinners in the restaurant were not overpriced and were plentiful and varied.
We might even return - this is a high recommendation!
The only downside was that so many things were charged as extras - key safe, fridge, air conditioning, mattresses for the sun loungers by the pool (very uncomfortable without!).