Hotel Meganisi

The reviews were good but our experience was definitely not. We like the starters as they were tasty and plentiful but the main courses we had were bland even though they were recommended as the dish of the day. Slow service particularly with drinks orders.

I think this is what I had always imagined a hotel on a small Greek island would be like. But feared that mass tourism, hotel chains and so called development had killed them years ago. Not so Hotel Meganissi is that small family run hotel. However it comes with all the mod cons you could wish for, air conditioning, a swimming pool and good wifi. George with his family made our stay very comfortable. The restaurant serves authentic Greek food and it is great value for money. Breakfast is a self service buffet but you can ask for anything you like from the wonderful kitchen staff. The hotel runs a mini bus to and from Fanari beach in the morning and afternoon, although you can walk there if you prefer and can stand the heat. It is a 15 minute stroll down to Varthi where you can walk round the harbour admiring the boats and eat and drink in the many tavernas. Be warned it is uphill on the way back but there is a proper footpath and it is well lit. A lot of the hotel's clientele were returners which I think says a lot about the hotel and we will definitely be returning.

Had a superior room with large balcony which was great with a lovely view but the main asset of this hotel is the superb hospitality which we received in the week from George and his staff. The food was exceptional and the service was top class. We could not recommend this hotel enough 11/10

We have eaten at this hotel meany times in the pass but unfortunately this year the food was not good. Very bland salty and uninteresting. Chewy lamb chops heavily over seasoned fish to which you can only taste salt and that applies to most of the food we had there. We gave up after a few nights and had food elsewhere which was very good. The hotel has a new cook and waiting staff who all need to be give a make over on there choice of clothes very unprofessional looking the worst been the cook who constantly chain smokes in between service. One of the female members of staff was moody and not very interested in her guests. The hotel has a very loyal following who seem to just go whit the flow which is fine and good luck to them however we refuse to follow blindly and put up whit average food. It is a shame to have to write such a negative review about the food as it was once a great place to eat but no longer.

Loved this hotel. We stayed in a superior room which was large and well equipped with a good bathroom and nice little balcony with lovely views. The food (breakfast and dinner) is excellent. The pool area is lovely. I am gluten intolerant and George had gf bread for me at breakfast and also gf rolls for dinner. He went through the menu telling me what was suitable and even cooked whitebait and saganaki specially for me without flour!! That was such a treat. It is a 15 min walk down into the harbour if you want more options for evening meal (and a 20min walk back uphill). All the staff are very friendly and efficient. Couldn't ask for anything more. I would recommend to anyone.

Fabulous family run hotel we have been going for 12 years and this hotel never disappoints! Very clean, fab pool, good food and staff are excellent. George (the owners Son) always goes the extra mile to make his guests feel welcome!