Evaluation: Lesante Blu, Zakynthos (Greece)

August 30, 2023

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Final month (July 2023), I loved a beautiful vacation the place I stayed at two five-star resorts managed by the Lesante Assortment: family-friendly Lesante Cape Resort & Villas and adults-only Lesante Blue.

At the moment: Evaluation of Lesante Blu, Zakynthos (Greece)

True to its title, Lesante Blu – a member of The Main Lodges of the World – is surrounded by spectacular views of the Ionian Sea providing privateness and peace of thoughts to the discerning traveler. At Lesante Blu, the defining premise is, “it’s all about you.” This attentive and caring strategy is manifested by means of the adults-only idea, as a lot as it’s by means of non-public swimming pools and the state-of-the-art suites. Tremendous eating eating places with Mediterranean flavors ready by the Govt Chef Ispiroudis Nikos improve the culinary choices. Among the many different memorable experiences and premium facilities to be savored: full tranquility and rejuvenating moments within the Essence Spa with Germaine de Cappucini remedies and personal yacht cruises to the Blue Caves and the world well-known seashores of Zakynthos.

Lesante Blu options in my high 10 checklist of the finest resorts & resorts in Zakynthos.

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On this overview (extra data and images beneath my YouTube video):

PROS & THINGS I LIKE

Along with its sister resort, family-friendly Lesante Cape Resort & Villas, adults-only Lesante Blu is likely one of the finest 5-star resorts on the gorgeous island of Zakynthos, often known as Zante. Sunshine all day lengthy, picturesque seashores, vibrant turquoise waters and Zakynthos’ spirited coronary heart supply vacationers a conventional Greek summer time vacation. Insanely stunning Navagio Seashore (Shipwrech Seashore) on the northwest coast and the endangered Loggerhead sea turtles that inhabit the waters on the southeast coast are the island’s most well-known points of interest. And Lesante Blu locations you in the midst of the motion, because the resort is located on the sting of the buzzing space of Tsivili. Providing one of the best of two worlds, you possibly can search to turn into part of Tsivili’s party-vibe or retreat into the resort’s tranquil serenity.

Lesante Blu incorporates a trendy design, created by the structure and design workplace “Dedalo Progetti” and Yiannis Kiratsos. The property is comprised of 5 hillside buildings, that are topped by the lodge’s light-flooded foyer and positioned proper above the pool space and the non-public seashore. The lodge pavilions are laid out on parallel strains and blurred corners to guard privateness and supply unobstructed views of the ocean. The structure is impressed by the luxurious of crusing boats with dynamic strains, white partitions, delicate wooden touches and enormous aluminum glazed home windows. The crusing theme continues on the within, with brilliant, white interiors that distinction with the azure blue of the ocean and the luxurious inexperienced of the grass lawns in entrance of the lodge, whereas the wealthy use of wooden on flooring and partitions presents discreet luxurious.

Lesante Blu options 92 suites, which all boast sea views throughout Kefalonia from spacious balconies and terraces, a few of which characteristic non-public swimming pools or Jacuzzis. The suites are available six classes, starting from double suites with sea view to the Royal Grand suite with sea view and personal pool (Lesante Blu’s most proud creation). Throughout my vacation, I stayed in deluxe suite sea view with non-public pool on the resort’s floor ground. The spacious suite featured a sublime bed room and sitting space in open plan fashion, a lavish marble-lined toilet with standalone spa bathtub and bathe cabin, in addition to a non-public terrace with swimming pool dealing with the resort’s garden and the Ionian Sea. The suite’s minimalist esthetic was offset by a impartial shade palette, trendy furnishings and a few regionally impressed design touches.

Should you dream of stress-free underneath limitless blue skies all day lengthy whereas tasting scrumptious summery cocktails, you’ll love Lesante Blue’s infinity pool and personal seashore. Overlooking the blue waters of the Ionian Sea with the silhouette of Kefalonia island on the horizon, the magnificent infinity pool is formed within the type of a letter L, with one leg of the L being shallow whereas the opposite leg is sort of deep. The pool is ideal for each taking a refreshing dip or swimming laps, and is surrounded by dozens of solar loungers, together with a number of entrance row floating solar loungers that are fashionable amongst lodge’s goodlooking company. A staircase descends from the pool space to the a small, non-public seashore, the place you’ll discover a number of solar loungers, a wood sundeck on stilts (with cabanas) and a jetty stretching far out to sea.

Lesante Blu presents three wonderful idea eating places: by the pool, the à la carte and the primary restaurant. That includes elegant environment, overlooking the beautiful gardens, the Ionian sea and the majestic pool, every idea restaurant presents a novel tasting expertise:
- Situated subsequent to the foyer, Gaia Restaurant serves breakfast every morning (till 11 am). Breakfast is comprised of a terrific buffet (together with dozens of pastries, desserts and tarts) and scorching dishes which could be ordered from a menu (eggs, waffles, pancakes). At evening, Gaia Restaurant can be open for dinner with a rotating 5-course menu (company on the halfboard plan could have their dinners right here, though they’ll additionally dine on the different eating places for a complement).
- Awarded with one FNL star and named as ‘Greatest Tremendous Eating Luxurious Distinctive Expertise in Southern Europe 2020′, Melia Tremendous Eating is the resort’s signature restaurant and one of the best positive restaurant on Zakynthos. The poolside venue, immediately fronting the Ionian Sea, presents a gastronimc journey created by Govt Chef Nikos Ispiroudis with a menu impressed by the multicultural character of Zakynthos’ historical past and the native cooking custom.
- Additionally positioned subsequent to the pool is Ostria All Day Restaurant. The à la carte restaurant serves contemporary fish from the catch of the day, quite a lot of cuts and Greek conventional dishes. For lunch, the venues presents snacks, gentle meals and scrumptious suhi.

Lesante Blu incorporates a small, intimate spa, which is positioned one ground beneath the grand foyer. Referred to as the “Essence Wellness & Spa”, the ability presents a variety of remedies by Germaine de Capuccini which have been chosen to loosen up and recharge the physique and thoughts. Spa services embrace an indoor heated pool (which additionally has an out of doors part), three therapeutic massage remedy rooms, a sauna, hamam, chilly water splash and indoor heated Jacuzzi. Subsequent to the spa can be a hair & nail salon. If remaining energetic by doing sports activities is your thought of wellness, the resort additionally presents private coaching, a totally geared up health club (which is positioned proper subsequent to the spa) and a tennis court docket.

Identical to its sister resort Lesante Cape Resort & Villas, Lesante Blu is counted among the many portfolio of the Main Lodges of the World (LHW). The latter is an unique assortment of greater than 400 luxurious resorts and resorts in over 80 international locations. LHW doesn’t personal resorts; it slightly presents a reservation service for unbiased resorts and helps gross sales and advertising, promoting and public relations, monetary companies, high quality management, and lodge inspections for its member properties. LHW has many iconic properties in its portfolio, comparable to such because the 12 Apostles Lodge in Cape City, The Datai Langkawi in Malaysia, Lodge Adlon Kempinski in Berlin, Le Sirenuse in Positano (Italy), Il Sereno Lake Como (Italy), and the Gstaad Palace in Switzerland. LHW additionally has its personal loyalty program, which lets you accumulate factors at LHW properties and spend them free of charge nights at LHW resorts & resorts.

CONS & THINGS TO KNOW

The suites at Lesante Blu characteristic an open-plan structure as there isn’t a actual partition between the lavatory and bed room (and as well as, bathrooms are solely separated by a skinny glass door). In fact, Lesante Blu is an adults-only resort and primarily appeals to {couples} (for whom an open-plan structure might add an additional romantic contact). However for those who’re touring with a good friend or member of the family and never your beloved, simply needless to say the lavatory don’t supply a variety of privateness.

The seashore at Lesante Blu is a slender strip of sand (blended with pebbles) and just about filled with sunbeds and umbrellas. Additionally, in comparison with some pictures of the resort from a few years in the past, it seems like if the seashore has eroded a bit in some elements (particularly on the northern fringe of the resort), which could be the consequence of a pure course of in fact. However whereas the seashore may not be one of the best in Zakynthos, it’s utterly non-public, options crystal clear waters and feels very tranquil, therefore why I most popular it far more to loosen up right here as in comparison with the overcrowded public seashores on different elements of the island.

Though the pool space options loads of solar loungers (organized in a slightly uncommon rectangular structure round a small grassy subject), solely few of them supply unobstructed sea views (e.g. the solar beds within the first row in addition to the floating solar loungers within the pool). When the lodge is busy, some company are taking these solar beds early morning, solely to indicate up once more after a number of hours which is a bit annoying (though it’s arduous guilty the lodge for that). That stated, subsequent to the pool space is a phenomenal garden which isn’t utilized in any manner (apart from the uncommon touchdown of a helicopter); maybe the lodge administration may think about placing some further loungers on the sea-front fringe of this garden to supply extra company the likelihood to loosen up with an open view of the ocean.

Lesante Blu is positioned in a small village and apart from a number of bars, there’s nothing of actual curiosity inside strolling distance from the lodge. If you wish to go to Tsivili or Zakynthos City, you’ll want a taxi. Should you’re happening a tour on the island, you’ll be higher off reserving a switch or renting a automobile (each of which could be organized by means of the resort’s wonderful concierge group). Nonetheless, for mosts company, the secluded location of the lodge received’t be an issue in any respect since they hardly depart the lodge’s inviting resort grounds and its wonderful services throughout their vacation (besides maybe for a ship journey to Navagio Seashore)

MY VERDICT

Location: 7/10
Design: 8/10
Pool: 9/10
Rooms: 8/10
Meals: 9/10
Breakfast: 9/10
Spa: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Wow issue: 8/10
Worth for cash: 9/10
Total expertise: excellent – 8,4/10

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BEST TIME TO VISIT

June and September are one of the best months to go to Zakynthos: the climate is heat and sunny and touristy websites are much less crowded. July and August are excessive season and you’ll pay premium costs at resorts and in addition meet many different vacationers; the climate is scorching (too scorching for some) however you possibly can all the time cool off with a ship journey. April, Could and October are off-season months: the climate is generally sunny, however in April-Could the ocean remains to be fairly cool for swimming and occasional wet days might happen. Many resorts, eating places and bars are closed from November to April.

HOW TO GET THERE

Lesante Blu is a 20 min drive from Zakynthos Island’s worldwide airport. Click on right here for a repeatedly up to date checklist of airways that supply direct flights to Zakynthos.

PHOTOS

Under is a collection of my images of Lesante Blu in Zakynthos, Greece. To view extra lodge images (together with dinners & breakfast), click on right here.