Hotel Giore Di Mare

Small and well-presented option, right in the heart of the action on the main strip yet backing onto farmland. Minimal bar and snack facilities are on offer but many other choices are available on the street right outside. Half of the rooms have kitchenettes. The pool is well shielded from the noise of the main road. It is used exclusively by the youth programme of a major UK tour operator who will enjoy this hard-to-beat convenience for the nightlife and the beach. The pharmacy on the ground floor at the street could prove handy for these young guests for a variety of reasons! The name sounds more exotic than it actually is! It is in a handy location to take a boat trip from the beach to visit the turtles in the Marine Park. For those interested in shopping and an authentic Greek flavour, Zakynthos Town is the best bet.

Exterior

Pair of 2-storey buildings, one street side above shops and the other to the rear behind the pool. One is light blue with louvre shutters and balustrade balconies, the other has brick facade sections with metal-fronted balconies Entrance is to the side along a little driveway. All rooms have one or two balconies.

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: All rooms

Storeys: 2

Built Year: 1992

Refurbished Year: 2001

Exterior: Building

Interior

The only interior area is a marble lobby with a reception desk, a few plain chairs and tables and an unused indoor bar.

Rooms: 29

Grounds

A raised tiled pool terrace is between the accommodation with adequate sunbed space and all with canopy parasols. There is a corner brick snack bar and shop building with canopy-covered seating by the poolside. A brick arched wall separates the pool from the adjacent driveway to the side.

Location

Area Type: Right on the main commercial strip, in the heart of the resort with bars, clubs, shops and eateries along the road in both directions. A taxi rank and the bus stop are 150 yards away by the beach. Local buses and taxis can be obtained for the short cheap journey to Zakynthos Town or to the surrounding local area including neighbouring Kalamaki.

Nearest beach: 200 yds

Nearest Shops: immediate

Map Ref: 50