Metaxatos Apartments

This is place is a gem in Greece. My wife and I (and kids) have travelled a lot of places in Greece and we have never been the same place twice. There are so many lovely places, but for the first time we have decided to visit the samle place again, Metaxatos Apartmens. It is a little bit of heaven on earth. Christina, Paul and Katie are the most friendly hosts we have ever encountered and as they say "You come as a guest and leave as a friend". This is absolutely true. You really feel it as a second home. The hotel and the surroundings a spectacular. Wonderful pool. Beatiful sunset view from the bar/pool and the apartments. Argostoli is just a little walk from the hotel and have fantastic restaurants. The beach below the hotel is great for snorkeling and while doing this we have seen turtles every second time. Amazing. We cant really recommend this place enough. Must visit and experience. We are so much looking forward to visit them again in 2025 Happy holidays everybody Nick and Sofie

We flew for Gatwick with Easyjet and the flight was 2hr and 50 mins we had pre booked a private transfer with Easyjet and got us to the apartments in 10 mins after leaving the airport and the pickup for the return was on time. One point here with hindsight is that if you are thinking of hiring a car is to book it and collect it from the airport as it is much cheaper than in the resort i.e. for 3 days with full insurance was 120 Euro with Lemon Cars for a Kia Picanto. We arrived at the Metaxatos apartments and was met by Christina who showed us to our 2 bedroom apartment which was above the pool area with nice views across the sea to Lixouri. The apartment was bright, Free safe and Aircon worked well. I found the shower in the bathroom to be a bit Bijou and cramped and I’m only 13 stone. Although the towels and bed linen were changed every 3 days and bins emptied daily Beds were never made up just the bottom sheet fitted and the top sheet and blanket placed on top, maybe this is common place in Kefalonia. There is a nice relaxed bar and pool area , no loud music reasonable sunbeds and comfy chairs overlooking the sea. Katie at the bar is the real star of the apartments serving nice snacks and cocktails although I was disappointed that they did not have any Mamos or Alfa beers in the 500 ml size, all bottled beer was 330 ml sizes. Because it was the first week of October things were obviously winding down, no entertainment provided apart from the TV but it wasn’t really an issue. Sitting on the balcony in the evening there are lovely sunsets but while we were there there was someone in the valley with a grinding machine sharpening tools? that went on for a couple of hours around the time the sun was setting , even the Sto Psito restaurant seemed to turn their music up to block out the sound for the diners. What was an issue for us was the location of the apartments which are right at the end of the strip going out of Lassi to Argostoli. To get to Argostoli you can either walk up some steep steps and paths within the apartment complex or the longer route back to the Dolphin Supermarket then back up the hill to go down to Argostoli, or if you are really fit take the long route which is 5km turning right as you leave the hotel. My wife found the steep paths and walkways difficult as she is asthmatic. To get back to the hotel in the evening when its dark you will need a torch (phone?) as the 100yds from the dolphin supermarket is badly lit and you are walking in the road with no footpath. From the apartments to Makris Gialos beach around a 1 mile walk then steep steps down to the beach, 20-25 mins. The beach is lovely but unless you have deep pockets avoid Costa Costa who in the summer were charging 60 euro for the front 2 rows. We turned right and went straight to the other end where 2 beds and parasol were 20 euro. If you are going down to Gradika Beach on the road down from the Dolphin Supermarket which is about 400yds and quite steep, then go

The apartments, pool and pool bar are just wonderful. We stayed in Apartment Ena and it was perfect. Fantastic sea view. Apartment had beds in living space and a separate bedroom. Had all you need especially a fridge (with Freezer compartment) and fantastic air con. Pool was lovely and no sun bed wars here. Plenty of loungers all with a parasol. Pool was open until sunset which was a great bonus. Pool bar serves great food and cocktails, all at a reasonable price. Closet beach was Kalamia Beach which we thought was best. Lovely and quiet with calm sea. Great for rock pooling and snorkeling Walk into Argostoli took about 15 mins down very steep hill. Definitely take the bus or taxi back! Dolphin Supermarket nearby has everything you need and more