Abby Girl
Just enjoyed a wonderful 10 days here! The hotel is lovely with bright clean rooms, sunny pools, a great restaurant serving lovely traditional Greek recipes and well stocked bars! The staff are all lovely and friendly, but Maria in particular is an absolute credit to the hotel! Nothing was ever too much trouble and her recommendations throughout our stay elevated our experiences 10 fold!!
Ana Maria Irod
I asked the lady at the bar if there is a children's park with a swing and slide and she said there is not such thing. On the last day of holiday I discovered a park in a hidden corner. I was very disappointed. My baby could have used it every single day.
The hotel has elevator but no ramp for the stroller to get to the elevator.
The food was very poor.
Jacqueline Mackay
Beautiful hotel, second time being here, about a 15-minute walk into town. We had family rooms with two bedrooms. Food was not loads of choice, but it was fresh and hot, and you could find something every night. The only thing that would put me off going again is no none smoking area, and every night by the bar there was a couple that just chain-smoked, and I came home with an awful cough.But otherwise i would go again i adore Zante and the people are just so nice friendly 😀 ❤️
Hayley Hudson
From the moment we booked directly with the Filoxenia Hotel, the tone for a warm, personal holiday was set. Courtesy collection from the airport meant we skipped the stress and started relaxing straight away. When we arrived, Denis greeted us with a smile, helped with our luggage, and we opened the door to our room to find a welcome package of snacks and wine, the perfect start to a week of genuine hospitality.
We stayed in the older part of the hotel in a spacious two-bedroom apartment , something we truly appreciate as a family of four (with a 10-year-old and a nearly 18-year-old who both value their own space). Some might call this part “dated” , we call it traditional and charming. For us, tradition, cleanliness, and atmosphere always win over the latest décor trends.
What really makes the Filoxenia special is the people. Every single staff member works incredibly hard, always with a smile, and there’s a real sense of teamwork. Denis on reception and the lovely smiley lady whose name I sadly didn’t catch made us feel instantly welcome. Alec and Julien at the evening bar always had time for a chat, and the Day Barman (again, sorry I didn’t catch his name) was fantastic, keeping the bar spotless and sharing a running joke with our youngest, who finally found the confidence to speak to him on the last day.
Evenings here are just as much about connection as entertainment. Greek night had everyone involved, the live band with saxophone and jazz singers had us singing along, and our balcony “lock-out” incident (thanks to our eldest!) was rescued by Alec with good humour. Around the pool and bar, families played Uno, kids made friends, and there was that unspoken holiday camaraderie where people smile, say hello, and respect each other’s space.
Food was another highlight, traditional home cooking, BBQ nights you could watch from your sunbed, and something new to try every day. The restaurant staff were absolutely wonderful. Warm, attentive, and working seamlessly together to make every meal feel special. They always had time for a friendly word or a smile, even when the restaurant was busy, and their care made the dining experience feel personal as well as delicious. The mysterious and delicious “milk pudding” became a firm favourite (still need to find a recipe for it), and the kids grew braver in trying new dishes while always having something familiar to enjoy.
The walk into town is lovely, especially if you can manage the 6am stroll to catch the sunrise with a chorus of cockerels for company. There’s a shuttle bus if you want it, but timing the walk outside of the midday heat made it a pleasure. The guy who runs the shuttle, maintenance and seems to always be around looking after the place is super friendly and always has a smile.
If you’re looking for a laid-back holiday where you can connect with your family, meet kind-hearted people, and let life slow down just enough to notice the important moments, the Filoxenia Hotel is perfect. You’ll leave feeling exactly as we did: family, relaxed, and connected.
Fiona rrecaj
We didn’t expect much, but this hotel really surprised us in the best way.
The hotel was very clean, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.
They even gave us tips on the best places to visit. There was plenty of parking available, which was great.
Other than that, we had all-inclusive (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), and there were always plenty of choices: pasta, salads, tzatziki which was delicious.
One day, the chef made gyros with pork, and when we mentioned we don’t eat it, he kindly made a special version for us without meat ,filled with fries and salad inside. It was honestly very tasty.
The rooms were very clean, and the staff kept everything tidy.
The balcony was quite spacious and comfortable, and the TV had channels in both English and German.
What I didn’t like was the bed situation, the double bed is actually two singles pushed together.
You have to be careful at night not to fall between them.
Still, the bed itself was comfortable overall.
The location is a bit far from the town around 10 minutes by car to the center and some touristy beach spots were even further.
But to be fair, in general, most tourist destinations in the area are quite spread out from each other, so that’s something to keep in mind.
I also believe there was also transport available to get to town or the beach if needed from the hotel.
The pool was really nice, but one thing that bothered me was how people ,not just from the other side of the hotel, but even from our side would come early in the morning, leave their towels on sunbeds to “reserve” them, and then disappear for hours.
Some wouldn’t even use the pool at all until much later in the day, which felt a bit disrespectful to other guests.
I think it would help if the hotel had a policy to remove towels from unused sunbeds after a certain time, and also add more sunbeds overall.
For what we paid, it was totally worth it and with a couple of small fixes, I’d be excited to come back.
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