Liostasi Retreat

This was the perfect retreat for our 10-day vacation in Kefalonia. It offers a great view of the Argostoli Bay - and a very relaxing terrace with olive trees where to enjoy breakfast or a delicious dinner. The restaurant is open until late at night, but its operation does not interfere in any way with one's desire for a good night sleep. The marina, the shopping street, the bridge and the restaurants are all in short walking distance (15-30 mins). The villa has it's one private parking (enough for 6-7 cars), with more parking spaces available on the street nearby (with low traffic). We spent 7 nights in a 2-room apartment (40 sqm) and 3 nights in a "maisonette" (85 sqm, basically a 2-level apartment, that can easily accomodate 6 people) - both facing the bay - and both very clean, cosy and practical at the same time. The owners and the staff were very kind, helpful and understanding with our need for a couple of breakfasts to-go. The food packs they provided us with (with sandwiches, jam, fruits and orange juice) came in very handy during our explorations of the island. We really felt welcome and cared for. Liostasi is a genuine retreat, part of what makes Kefalonia so charming - and it will definitely be our first choice when returning to the island.

Liostasi Retreat I want to mention from the start that this was our third consecutive year visiting this wonderful island, but it was our first time choosing the capital, Argostoli. We spent 9 wonderful days at Liostasi with my wife and our two children. We booked the apartment back in January, as it seemed ideal for us: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a large hallway with a fully equipped open-space kitchen, and an enormous balcony. The retreat’s rooms are named after famous beaches on the island, and ours was named Myrtos. The rooms are very beautiful, cleaning is done daily with great care, and our hosts were constantly attentive to anything that could improve the guests’ stay. From the very first day, we were warmly welcomed by our hosts, Giannis and Vassiliky. The location is very close to the airport, about a 20-minute drive, and also very near the lively city center, approximately a 10-minute walk to the first shopping stores and the impressive waterfront. Although we initially thought we knew the island well, our host provided us with a map and circled a multitude of new places worth visiting and exploring. Back to Liostasi. We wanted accommodation with breakfast included from the start, and we didn’t regret it at all. The breakfast was hearty, healthy, and typically Mediterranean, including, among other things: fresh fruits, Greek yogurt, honey, cereals, coffee, chocolate pastries, delicious bread, various jams, cheese, orange juice, and other items that, honestly, you can probably see in the photos. There’s also the option to have dinner here, but unfortunately, I can’t provide details since we didn’t have time for it. We would return late in the evening from the city, spend some time on the balcony terrace, and plan the next day. We felt amazing, the kids were thrilled with all the amenities provided by our hosts, and we left reluctantly but promised to return with joy to these wonderful and welcoming people. George, Mirabela, Dave, and Rareș

We loved our 1 night stay on our first night in Kefalonia. I chose the apartment due to the views and wasn’t disappointed. We expected that we would walk down into Argostoli town for dinner but decided to eat at the onsite restaurant and we were so glad we did as the food was superb. We particularly loved the ceviche and the burrata and peach salad. Definitely recommend. Breakfast on the terrace the following morning was lovely too. Would definitely come again and would love to stay longer

After a lifetime of travelling, rarely in life do you find a place that you'd like to call home. Hosts Nia and Nikos and their amazing team couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. After walking Argostoli's hills, Liostasi was a truly lovely place to come back to.

Such a lovely family run hotel! Everyone could not have been nicer and more helpful when something came up and they went above and beyond to help me and my family! The breakfast was great with lots of different choices and the view from the restaurant is incredible! A hilly but nice 15/20 minute walk into Argostoli and the beach front. Would highly recommend!

We had a wonderful stay at Liostasi, nice room with a private patio leading onto beautiful tranquil gardens and with outdoor tables overlooking the sea and Drapano Bridge. Perfect buffet breakfast and evening meal with plenty of vegetarian choice. Owners and staff very helpful. Good location up above the town to keep us fit and walked to Finari beach one way, the Botanic Gardens and along the lagoon to climb up to the Cyclopean walls the other way.

Worn, outdated rooms, hard beds, and generally not center to most of the restaurants or attractions in the area. Service reminded me of an old soviet era motel, not at all what I've come to expect from the great hospitality found across Greece. Views and gardens are beautiful and their is ample private parking.

We stayed in July with my family- 2 teenage girls. The owners of the hotel are a wonderful and gracious family that also own a restaurant on the property. The hotel was clean and had a incredible view but needed updating for the price. The restaurant was wonderful and had an upscale vibe and it just did not make sense to be on the same grounds. A little TLC and this would be a gem!

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