Carreta Beach Holiday Village

Decorated in clean white and rich green marble, the lobby at the Caretta Beach Hotel is large and bright, with plenty of space for families toting bags and children. The big reception desk is easy to spot and includes travel and tour information. The lobby has a small indoor seating area with a few white couches, and leads to a warm, welcoming outdoor patio with simple iron tables, chairs, and umbrellas. While the property is fairly expansive, the lobby is centrally located, giving guests easy access to rooms, pools, and other amenities. Guests gather at the main bar, with patio seating overlooking a pool, and an indoor area with white couches, and white and green marble. A pool bar, accessible via small bridges over the water, is another popular gathering place.

Located just off the main road in Kalamaki, this hotel is tucked into olive groves and surrounded by quiet countryside and mountains. The beach is located about a five-minute walk from the property, and guests can can take advantage of the free beach shuttle operated by the hotel. Both the Zakynthos International Airport and the resort village of Laganas, offering a variety of nightlife and restaurant options, are a 10-minute drive away. While the property is convenient to a number of nearby restaurants, shops, and tourist attractions, the resort itself is fairly quiet and set back from the main areas, giving it a feeling of privacy.

While not the most unique rooms available in the Ionian Islands, the accommodations at the Caretta Beach Hotel are clean, modern, and quite spacious. Decor is simple and minimal, with cherry-colored wood furniture and white bedding, and little else. Guests can choose between Studio Apartments, One Bedroom Apartments, and Two Bedroom Apartments, all of which are include air-conditioning; full kitchenettes with microwaves, mini-fridges, toasters, and ovens; furnished balconies overlooking the pools or garden; and in-room safes. Bathrooms are simple but clean, with beige tile and shower/tub combos. The price of the room includes three meals a day, plus snacks and afternoon tea, as well as free Wi-Fi in guest rooms and around the property. Guests that prefer more quiet and privacy should request rooms away from the pool areas or on higher floors, as the play areas can become noisy.

With a variety of convenient amenities and features designed for families and tourists, this resort property offers everything that guests need to enjoy a relaxing vacation. It is also located close to a number of attractions (such as Zakynthos town and the Blue Caves) and restaurants for travelers who want to easily explore the area. The main entertainment area includes five different swimming pools and a water park with waterslides, plus plenty of chairs and loungers for sunbathing. A large indoor restaurant includes the daily buffet meals (mainly regional and kid-friendly fare), but there are also several bars and snack bars near the pools. The gift shop offers treats and drinks, as well as travel conveniences and souvenirs. While the property is definitely designed with kids in mind -- offering a kids' club, large game room, and Fun Park with bouncy castles and race cars -- spa services and massages are available for adults, as well as a whirlpool, and cocktails by the pools.