Emelisse Nature Resort

Hotels
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Independent
9.2 (151 reviews)
Emblissi Bay, Fiskardo, Kefalonia, Kefalonia Island, 28084 , Kefalonia , GR
30-26740-41200

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Facilities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Free bicycles on site
Arcade/game room
Boat tours on site
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Nice location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Poor management
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.91
Multiple references to broken and untidy details indicate cleanliness issues.
Service
9.38
Restaurant and housekeeping staff were pleasant; however, management was rude.
Location
9.92
The hotel is ideally located for a seaside experience.
Room Quality
8.37
Rooms have nice features but poorly described views and some issues.
Amenities
9.9
Bar, pool, and restaurant facilities were highlighted as excellent.
Value for Money
8.86
Paid for half board but missed a meal, causing a loss in perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.41
Dining options were good, but management's handling of meal allowances was disappointing.
Overall Experience
9.88
Overall a good experience tarnished by management issues on the last day.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 10:43

Property Description

Discover the tranquil elegance of Emelisse Nature Resort, a stunning retreat nestled by the crystal-clear Ionian Sea.

Indulge in Relaxation
Unwind in our full-service spa, offering rejuvenating massages, pampering body treatments, and refreshing facials. After a day of pampering, dive into one of our two outdoor swimming pools, or challenge your friends to a match on our outdoor tennis court.

Culinary Delights
Savor Mediterranean cuisine at Votsalo, one of our two exquisite restaurants. Prefer to dine in? Enjoy our room service available during limited hours, or mingle with fellow guests during our daily complimentary reception.

Comfort & Convenience
With 66 air-conditioned rooms featuring private balconies, iPod docking stations, and plasma televisions, your stay promises the ultimate comfort. Complimentary wireless internet access and a concierge service ensure you'll have everything you need at your fingertips.

Book your getaway today and experience the beauty and relaxation that Emelisse Nature Resort has to offer!

Important information:

  • 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.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EFL

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 151 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.91
Service: 9.38
Location: 9.92
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 9.9
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 9.41
Overall Experience: 9.88
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James • couple • gb
10
Five star, just praise to all the team
Pros:

Excellent, a huge variety, hot & cold & for all European tastes. Excellent coffee , offering all types. Delicious cakes. Breakfast served on two large terraces., from 8-11am

Cons:

Nothing, superb friendly & very efficient staff

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • couple • gb
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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mike • couple • gb
10
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Tsitouris • couple • us
10
An absolutely exceptional stay from start to finish. The entire team went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, alwa
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
10
Our stay at the Emelisse Hotel was amazing. We loved every minute of it and will definitely be back. The hotel was beaut
Pros:

Very relaxing and quiet!

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Maple • couple • gb
10
Really amazing place, lovely staff, breakfasts are exceptional. Highly recommend
Pros:

Really amazing place, lovely staff, breakfasts are exceptional. Highly recommend

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • couple • ch
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
10
The staff are outstanding and made sure you enjoyed this wonderful place
Pros:

Everything from start to end was excellent, from the amazing staff to its outstanding location. The breakfast was delicious as was the view.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Mckenzie • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful property and a great location. The rooms and service were wonderful

Cons:

The food at the resort restaurant isn’t the best, but the resort offers a free shuttle into town where there are plenty of restaurants. There are also a couple restaurants up the road, within walking distance.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • extended_group • gb
10
A very memorable stay at a wonderful, family run hotel in a great location, with a fantastic team.
Pros:

We liked everything about this hotel. Our room was a mainsonette with two bedrooms, outside space, a shared pool, a living room area and a kitchenette. It was clean, nicely furnished and spacious. Breakfast was excellent - a great location with a fantastic view, plenty of friendly staff, lots of food and drink options. The lunchtime and evening restaurant by the pool was excellent - and all the team (especially Christina) were wonderful. The food and drink were great too. The pool area is clean, a nice size with plenty of sunbeds, and it was easy to get food or drink if you needed it. And the view - it's exceptional.

Cons:

We didn't think there was enough fresh fruit at breakfast, specifically melon, so we mentioned this. The next day, and all subsequent days, there was fresh melon at breakfast - a fantastic response from the hotel team.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • de
9
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Staff were all so friendly and helpful. The setting and scenery is beautiful, would highly recommend.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • couple • gb
9
Beautiful resort with stunning rooms and views. Would love to stay again.
Pros:

Excellent facilities. Really relaxing atmosphere. Felt very private with lovely room with sea view.

Cons:

Some of the food at the restaurant was slightly disappointing. However, breakfast was fantastic.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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KIRSTY • extended_group • gb
10
Glorious and memorable - we will definitely be back.
Pros:

The location was exceptional and worked across all the generations in our party. the hotel provide a shuttle bus (5 mins) to Fiskardo regularly (or a 10 min walk) there were golf buggies on hand to transport my 84yr old mother to the beach and all over the resort.
Unlike many other hotels, they did not take advantage of guests when providing one-off evenings (eg pizza night, greek night) - everything was priced individually and cooked to order vs a huge overpriced buffet. The outdoor screening of movies was lovely.
My itchy feet were kept occupied moving from the enormous pool with plenty of beds to the rocks in front of the hotel to swim and snorkel in the beautiful clear water to the beach for a sunset cocktail to Fiskardo for amazing dinners.
I can honestly say this is one of the only hotels in the world I've been to that I would definitely return - most of the guests we met had been going for at least 5 years and kept going back.
The hotel is totally family run and this shone through.
I don't usually write reviews, but the Emmelise deserves one above and beyond.
They also upgraded both my mum's room so that she had less stairs and then ours too so we could be close to her for NO extra charge - AMAZING.

Cons:

I have ONE criticism which is that the boat was not available to book during our stay - this was apparently due to the weather as the route was to the far side of Ithaca where it was more windy - but we would have appreciated some flexibility here to change the route to accommodate the weather which was glorious and like a millpond on the side we were on.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Sian • couple • gb
10
Beautiful property in the best spot - excellent facilities, fantastic view, lovely little beach 5 mins walk, and so easy
Pros:

Beautiful property in the best spot - excellent facilities, fantastic view, lovely little beach 5 mins walk, and so easy to get into Fiskardo. We absolutely love it!

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Stuart Cooke • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very nice hotel
Pros:

Nice layout on the hill. Great facilities such as a gym, tennis courts, pool table, free yoga sessions.

Cons:

Mattress was a bit soft. Windows wouldn't lock closed. The room wasn't blackout.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • gb
10
A few days in paradise!
Pros:

The staff are wonderful and make you feel at home from the second you arrive. It's a family-run resort and that's the feeling you get when you spend even just a few days here. The pool areas and restaurant are beautiful. The proximity to Fiskardo is perfect, allowing you to soak up everything the little fishing village has to offer, but also retreating back to the peace and quiet of the resort. The views of Lefkada from the main pool area are hard to beat!

Cons:

Some of the fixtures and fittings are a little worn in the rooms, but it's a nature resort, not a glitzy chandelier-and-marble kind of place, so it's nothing that bothers us!

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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xanthe • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Keely • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything, staff did everything to make us feel comfortable, breakfast was all home made and exceptional and views were amazing

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
Relaxing, attentive staff and delicious homemade cakes for breakfast.
Pros:

Beautiful natural surroundings , close to beach.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee