Ionian Blue Bungalows And Spa Resort

We saw Ionian Blue on a drive to Vasiliki and it looked so beautiful I did usual research on booking platforms only to find that it rated very poorly, eg. 6.5. Not to be deterred that evening as I was very keen to stay at Ionian Blue we popped in just as 100’s of wedding guests filed in for the reception. We had a look around the beautiful foyer/bar/view and were blown away. We decided to book for two nights and loved every minute. Firstly, Ionian Blue is a grand old dame. She is majestic. Sure some fittings could be refreshed, yes the gym has defunct equipment but the sheer beauty of this resort and the enthusiasm of the staff to help with every whim makes Ionian Blue the best stay we have had the pleasure of experiencing in the last two months of road tripping through Europe. If none of this has convinced you then lastly a dip in this clean area of Ionian Sea from the sun lounge platform or the huge immaculately clean pool after having the most superb grilled prawns and club sandwich. The food is sensational as is the service.

Actually booked a total of 7 rooms for 1 night. Our collective thoughts are that the first impressions were good. The rooms, all with sea view were spacious and clean. The facilities were pleasant, particularly the spa. Pool side food was good and served quickly. Not impressed by the restaurant, in fact several of our party left the hotel and walked 400m to the nearby Porto Gallini for dinner (which was superb). Front of house was rude and inconsistent in information. Had to keep phoning to get a response, when responses were promised 40 mins later nothing, had to phone again. On balance definitely not a 5 star, maybe 4 at a push. Wouldn’t stay here again was the unanimous view of our group.

We expected much more from the Ionian Blue. The location and outdoor areas are beautiful, but unfortunately the hotel was overcrowded and we couldn’t enjoy them. The room was rather dated, with worn-out linens and furniture in need of renovation. One of the mattresses was uncomfortable and the fridge had an unpleasant smell. Breakfast was tasty but extremely crowded around 10 a.m.

On the positive side, the cleaning staff were consistent and efficient, and reception did offer us a better price when we checked out earlier. Overall, however, the hotel would benefit greatly from a thorough renovation of the rooms, especially considering the high summer prices.

This is not a 5 star hotel but its price is. The hotel is unbelievably dirty. The room smelled tobacco (and imagine that I am a smoker). The sheets had yellow stains, the toilet seat was not cleaned and the minibar was empty. Not even water. Everything in the room and the public areas seems to to have had any care for at least 5 years.

Maybe the Greek Tourism Office should reconsider how they allocate 5* ratings.
This hotel is very tired and needs some serious renovation.

Room:
The room was in shambles when we got there and in no possible way a 5* hotel room.
The floor was so used and full of stains that created the impression it was dirty. There was a small bed-stool full of holes, as was the veranda sofa which was also rusty; the veranda chairs were both broken.

The bedsheets were yellow from use and were not pressed. When we complained about the pillow cases they said the colour was ‘just from use’. One of the extra beds wasn’t done, they had left the sheets for us to do. The room was extraordinarily plain and there were no sockets on either side of the double bed.

Bathroom:
The floor was full of dirt stains. There was a piece of brown dirt stuck on one wall which we don’t even want to know what it was.
The bathroom ceiling was full of mould and dirt which they admitted. There were no hand towels in the bathroom and the bath mat which was supposed to be grey, was full of yellow bleach stains. There was no bath curtain or bath glass.

The room had no water in the fridge; it only had one coke, one beer and one chocolate bar. The tap water isn’t drinkable so when we asked they said their policy has changed and they don’t offer water, even though the mini bar menu stated that the minibars is checked daily to ensure two bottles of water are always there. When we asked the receptionist for water, she told us to go and get some ourselves from the bar.

They eventually moved us up to a better room which was nicer and cleaner, however still it was by no means 5*.

Hotel grounds:
The only thing that is beautiful is the view. It is truly magnificent. The grounds are ok, but they look as if they could do with a bit of TLC

The lifts were filthy. They smelt horribly and had mats that’s I don’t think had been cleaned anywhere recently. The lift doors were shutting abruptly as the sensors were not working, they shut twice on my son.
The lift windows were full of bird poo and all sorts of stains. As the lifts had glass windows, going up and down all you could see was their filthy state.

Restaurant and service: Aside from the room, the hotel restaurant was extremely slow in service, the food was mediocre, and even their salmon ‘fillet’ was full of bones.

At breakfast there was no one to guide guests where to sit and as it gets very busy, especially around 10 when breakfast ends, it gets chaotic with guests having to scout around for tables and fight for them when they become available.

They are frying the eggs in the same surface as the pancakes and when we asked for fried eggs cooked elsewhere because of gluten intolerance, the lady responded she couldn’t do that and we should just take boiled eggs. When I responded this is a 5* hotel she mumbled something and said she would fry them in the kitchen.
The same lady was turning the pancakes which her hands; she was wearing gloves but it was the same gloves she was wearing to carry food containers and empty their contents.
We ordered two cokes to the room and they brought us the bottles only, without glasses…

Parking:
If you make the mistake of parking in the underground parking be very careful. This is not a parking, it is a storage area full of all sorts of stuff, with cables connected to mains and then placed over an old sunbed to avoid water leaks on the floor. Health and safety out of the window, alongside 5*…

The staff were apologetic and admitted the hotel was tired and needed renovation. Most -but not all-of the staff were kind.

Avoid this hotel unless you want to pay 5* prices for quality of day use/hourly hotels

Hi, turned up at this hotel with my husband looking to book a room, immediately, for anywhere up to 9 days (we had an issue with the hotel we had booked months prior). We were greeted at reception by a woman (blond hair, bob cut), I didn’t get her name given the terrible interaction and my shock. She was incredibly rude right from the start - commenting on my face and why it had such a ‘weird look on it’. It was an incredibly insensitive interaction at a moment where we were quite stressed and comments she KEPT on repeating to me, almost wanting a rise from me i felt and staring at me. I tried to move the conversation on but she kept going. It was very very odd. All this whilst also being unbelievably unhelpful. She eventually said she had a room (the type of room was completely unclear and not one she cared to share with us). She disappeared to check something with her manager and returned saying it wasn’t available - no reasoning. It was a really horrible interaction during a difficult time and no compassion was shown at all. We ended up going to Porto Galini Hotel, who were brilliant. We actually looked at staying at this hotel and I’m so glad we didn’t the first impression with this lady was really unpleasant. Having stayed in 5 star hotels around the world this was by far the rudest interaction I have ever experienced. I should have raised it with her manager at the time, but it was a difficult situation (trying to find another hotel during peak season) and I just couldn’t get my head around it. Anyway, would strongly not recommend this hotel, but would strongly recommend Porto Galini, just up the road who were just polite and accommodating. Exactly what you would expect.

Our daughter booked a four night stay here for us. It was fantastic. The views from every part of the outside area and our room are incredible.
The sea is accessed via a jetty/ dock and to complement that our room had its own pool and there was a large outdoor pool as well.
The food is of excellent quality too. Breakfast was included and we bought lunch and dinner there too.
Finally the staff were absolutely lovely and exceptionally helpful.

Normally we live on our boat at the marina. We decided to spend several nights here with extended family. So glad we did. Such a friendly comfortable place with great facilities. The food was excellent and good value as was the bar. The hotel staff couldn’t do enough for us. Vasiliki at reception was especially helpful. We will definitely regulate in future .

Vi hade rum med egen pool vilket var bra. Men väggarna vid uteområdet borde tvättas av, det var ganska smutsigt. Rummen skulle behöva en uppdaterings. Vi hade en dusch som inte fungerade.
Sista kvällen vi var där hade någon bokat hotellet för ett bröllop men vi som gäster fick ingen information.det var hög musik till långt ut på natten vilket gjorde det svårt för barnen att sova.
Vi blev också skickat ut från baren eftersom mottagningen skulle vara där, så vi fick åka iväg någon annan stans för dryck och mat.

Annars var de i receptionen väldigt vänliga och hjälpsamma. Fina badområden, både i havet och pool 🙂 frukosten och all annan mat var också väldigt bra.

We just returned from our best vacation ever, thanks to this amazing hotel. The location is perfect, and the view from our room offered a breathtaking, uninterrupted panorama of the Ionian Sea. Every request we had was accommodated promptly and with a smile by the exceptionally friendly and professional staff—especially Vasiliky.

The swimming pool is large and overlooks the sea, but we hardly spent any time there. Why? Because we didn’t want to miss a moment on the hotel’s stunning private beach area, which features a beautifully designed deck system that makes relaxing by the water unforgettable.

Although we usually explore a new Greek island each time we visit, this hotel might just bring us back to Lefkada.

Eyal Lavi

Really enjoyed our stay, rooms were very good and comfortable, pool and beach area lovely.
Food … breakfast and evening meal poor.

This is NOT a 5 star hotel. Maybe once but now it’s in need of updating. We left after 2 nights having booked for 5 .
Good points-rooms large, great views, plenty of sunbeds.
Bad points- virtually no air conditioning ,it’s set at 29.5 throughout the hotel and can’t be changed, food limited and of cheap quality, no starters, no choice of bread , poor choice of hot food and dessert was something bright sugary pink piped into a small ice cream wafer or melon. Nothing cooked by a chef .
Hard to sit outside for your meal due to the large number of wasps.
No water in room fridge even though it’s been 38deg . Fridge struggled to get cold due to hot room.
No coffee or tea making facilities.
Pool constantly cloudy, children’s pool dirty.
Difficult to sit on your balcony on an evening ( as there is nothing else to do) as only 1 chair per double room and light too dim.
No entertainment and the hotel is isolated so a car is necessary if you want to get out as it’s too far from anywhere to walk.
I rarely review hotels unless really good or very bad but since you have to also pay €15 per night hotel tax for 5* hotels this hotel is not worth it .

We had our wedding in August 2024, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! The food was delicious, the staff were so professional and kind, and even when unexpected rain came through, they handled everything quickly and made sure our celebration could continue smoothly. A special thank you to Mr. Fountas for going above and beyond — we were even gifted a beautiful suite for after the party. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful venue and team!

Overall, we were very pleased with our stay at the Ionian Blue Bungalows & Spa Resort in the autumn of 2024. It is an impressive establishment, outstandingly constructed, boasting certain rare (in our times) architectural elements (e.g. bois massif, marble etc.). Its position on a slope offers views to die for, and its magnificent gardens envelop you with a sense of bliss.
Most staff members were polite and affable, especially Mrs Vassiliki at the reception. We deem that there is room for improvement in the food department, but this is just a suggestion on our part.
We love the Ionian islands because of their splendid nature, architecture, and culture. As they tend to be overcrowded in the summer months, we prefer visiting off-season. Leukás (or Lefkáda in modern Greek) is a paradisiacal place. Apart from the town and the beaches, make sure to visit its splendid "alpine" villages (Karyá, Eglouví etc.).
We are really looking forward to revisiting this idyllic island and the Ionian Blue in the near future.
Best wishes!

The location made it easy to explore Lefkada and enjoy its beaches, but also to retreat to a peaceful atmosphere at the hotel. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a blend of relaxation, luxury, and unforgettable views in Lefkada!!!!

A very pleasant surprise!
Having had a delayed flight from Heathrow due to operational difficulties (hydraulic failure) and the 40 minute drive to the hotel, received a very welcoming greeting from Spiros (in was late evening).
He allocated a room on the floor below reception.
I couldn’t see much from the room as it was very dark that night, although I could hear the sea.
The following morning woke up to a wonderful sunrise over the mountains on the mainland.
So, that was a great start to the day ….. and then breakfast, hosted by the wonderful Katerina, who made it clear where everything was.
Breakfast was plentiful and varied – I did try to stick to the healthy fruits and salads, but was also tempted by the hot offerings. It was great to be able to sit on the verandah and feel the peace.
Buffet evening meal was available on the first night as there was a group of German tourists staying there (their last night) and provided a varied buffet style cuisine – very filling and most enjoyable.
For the remaining nights, there were no more than 20 people staying in the hotel, so a short drive to Nidri offered plenty of variety of restaurants for everyone’s taste.
All the housekeeping staff worked hard to keep the hotel clean and tidy and were friendly.
The property/maintenance team kept the gardens well maintained etc.
During the course of the stay, it was evident that some of the staff had been there for many years and this is a good reflection on the hotel.

All the staff I came into contact with were very friendly and helpful including Vasiliki, Elefteria, Katerina, Vaso, Aphrodite and Thanos. Apologies if I have left anyone out.
The view from the room was fabulous – every morning a spectacular sunrise and in the evening, the full moon (towards the end of the stay) lighting up the Ionian Sea.
Walking down the 203 steps (not 1000 as had been reported!!!) to the broad walk was not a problem at all – the paths and steps are in very good condition and each flight has handrails.
The wooden broad walk was equipped with sunbeds and parasols (if needed) and was an ideal place to sit/stand and relax, watching the world (mostly sailing boats and yachts) go by.
There are also transparent lifts that follow the same route for those either unwilling or able to manage the steps. So, you can witness the view from the lifts whilst descending/ascending.
The only downside was that the outer pool had been recently emptied in preparation for the closed season, but there were still sunbeds there if you wanted to admire the view from that level.
The indoor pool was available in any case.
In summary, the hotel was a good find, excellent staff, wonderful views from so many levels (bar, restaurant, room balcony, outdoor pool and broad walk) and ample, clean accommodation.

It should be noted that Tripadvisor indicates that this hotel is 3-star according to the Giata rating, and my expectation was exceeded in this case.
I hope to return again next year. Thank you.

Amazing hotel with an incredible view and beautiful beach! The staff were great, very accommodating and nice. The rooms were nice as well, and the breakfast was great. We will definitely be back next summer! Thank you Dimitri, Vasiliki and Ioanian Blue Team!!!

A very good hotel, the view is spectacular, the staff is very friendly and helping. The sea is wonderful. Inside and outside pools are large and well taken care of. Breakfast and dinner have a variety of delicious dishes. The best hotel in Lefkada.

This was a fine hotel years ago.
Today the tear and wear makes it feel bad. There was mold in the bathrooms of units 603 and 604. When asked to talk to the management, the reply at reception was that they are not available.
Poor guest service overall.

The AC needs to be stronger inside the rooms