Kalamos, Lefkada hotel rooms at the Independent

"Very clean,very all the furniture was update. Very comfortable mattress. Nice balcony with chairs and table where you can have a coffee or a glass of wine . Nice and modern kitchen, nice living room . Two tv with all apps. Also you can enjoy a bottle of wine and two bottles of waters. The staff very friendly and helpful."

"Breakfast was great. Pool was clean and nice pool furniture"

"We loved the place,hosts were very nice and accommodating. Breakfast was amazing and was always fresh. Georgina and her husband were extremely friendly and accommodating. View from the pool area is amazing."

"Great breakfast choice even for those on restricted diets. Really great sized room for a family of four. Gave mum and dad privacy and kids space. Will book again. "

"This is an amazing family run hotel and quirky. The rooms are small, very dated in their design and dark but always perfectly clean. We would go back at the drop of a hat but see if we can get a modern room "

"Have just had a lovely stay at this hotel. The staff are fantastic, a particular call outs for Athena on reception, who politely helped us with so many queries and always had a smile. Also Dimitri on the restaurant/bar, was so hardworking and pleasant. The staff are all very friendly and hard working. The food menu was limited, but adequate for a light lunch, the Lefkas lentil salad was amazing. As a general comment some external parts of the hotel might need to be looked at as bits are tired and the pool water could be clearer. It was quiet for our week until the end when a larger party arrived and then there was a struggle to get a sun bed/umbrella. Also the beach isnt that accessible and is small, however there are so many amazing beaches youll be spoilt for choice (beach shoes are a must). Finally if you have mobility issues this might be a challenge as there are lots of steps. The hotel is well located between Nikiana and Nidri, with lots of options to eat, shop and go on sightseeing trips. We hired a car and this was helpful as the bus is intermittent. A lovely, quiet, small hotel with friendly staff for a peaceful holiday. Enjoy"

"We saw Ionian Blue on a drive to Vasiliki and it looked so beautiful I did usual research on booking platforms only to find that it rated very poorly, eg. 6.5. Not to be deterred that evening as I was very keen to stay at Ionian Blue we popped in just as 100’s of wedding guests filed in for the reception. We had a look around the beautiful foyer/bar/view and were blown away. We decided to book for two nights and loved every minute. Firstly, Ionian Blue is a grand old dame. She is majestic. Sure some fittings could be refreshed, yes the gym has defunct equipment but the sheer beauty of this resort and the enthusiasm of the staff to help with every whim makes Ionian Blue the best stay we have had the pleasure of experiencing in the last two months of road tripping through Europe. If none of this has convinced you then lastly a dip in this clean area of Ionian Sea from the sun lounge platform or the huge immaculately clean pool after having the most superb grilled prawns and club sandwich. The food is sensational as is the service."

"Great view! Good Breakfast, Everyone was very nice and friendly and helpful. "

"An awesome place to stay, the staff were extremely helpful and the resort pools and dining options are amazing."