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Zest @ Xi Beach

3-star beach guest house with 2 outdoor pools

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building with a balcony.
A living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, and a lamp.
A bedroom with a brick wall, a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, and a window with curtains.
A two-story house with a balcony, stone patio, and a stone wall with plants.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a bowl of green apples.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Lixouri, Kefalonia, Kefalonia Island, 282 00
  • Place, Port of Argostoli
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Makris Yalos Beach
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Place, Ammes Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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A dining area with a table, chairs, and a bowl of green apples.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A two-story house with a balcony, stone patio, and a stone wall with plants.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a view of the outside.

Studio

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a brick wall, a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, and a window with curtains.

Villa, Private Pool

  • 110 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT THREE BEDS

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Lixouri

In Kefalonia .Within a 10-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Ionian Sea and Megas Lakkos Beach. Vrachinari Beach and Vatsa Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Xi Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of Argostoli - 42 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Makris Yalos Beach - 54 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Ammes Beach - 57 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Avithos Beach - 58 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Καφέ - Ουζερί "Η Γέφυρα - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alaya Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Koukos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kefalos - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Zefki - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Zest @ Xi Beach

3-star beach guest house with 2 outdoor pools
Zest @ Xi Beach offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at Zest @ Xi Beach. Self parking is free.
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2007
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Zest @ Xi Beach offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star guesthouse have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during May, December, January, February, March, and April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 5.0 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 8.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 1)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 5.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Zest Xi
Zest Xi Beach
Zest Xi Beach Apartment
Zest Xi Beach Apartment Kefalonia
Zest Xi Beach Kefalonia
Zest @ Xi Beach Apartment Kefalonia
Zest @ Xi Beach Apartment
Zest @ Xi Beach Kefalonia
Zest @ Xi Beach Kefalonia
Zest @ Xi Beach Guesthouse
Zest @ Xi Beach Guesthouse Kefalonia

Frequently asked questions

How close is Zest @ Xi Beach to the airport?

Zest @ Xi Beach is 12.9 mi (55-min drive) away from the Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Zest @ Xi Beach have an airport shuttle?

Zest @ Xi Beach offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 15 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Zest @ Xi Beach to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 7-minute walk from Megas Lakkos Beach and 16.9 mi (66-min drive) from Trapezaki Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Zest @ Xi Beach offer free breakfast?

Zest @ Xi Beach does not offer free breakfast. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Zest @ Xi Beach?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Zest @ Xi Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Zest @ Xi Beach?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Zest @ Xi Beach have a pool?

Zest @ Xi Beach features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Zest @ Xi Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Zest @ Xi Beach to downtown Kefalonia?

Zest @ Xi Beach is 0.3 mi away from Xi.

Zest @ Xi Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pedros was a fantastic host, who made our stay very enjoyable. The property is very conveniently situated for the beach (5min walk) and the various bars and restaurants in the area. We would definitely come again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Petros and family made us incredibly welcome, going out of their way to make my birthday special. We had a large apartment with lounge and balcony. This was well equipped and very clean, with regular visits from the cleaner. The breakfasts we really good value with continental, hot options as well as sweat treats and drinks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Stay

We had a fantastic stay at Zest at Xi beach. We stayed in a studio which was perfectly adequate in size foralways a couple. The studio was immaculately clean and smelt lovely and fresh. It contains everything required for a self catering holiday, although, we ate out all the time except breakfast. A very nice free breakfast was provided in a lovely setting around the pool. It was a great way to start the day. Petros, the owner, was exceptionally friendly and helpful. He spoke great English and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you Petros. We would highly recommend Zest and have already booked to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Amenities
Da consigliare. Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo. Gestore della struttura 5 stelle
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Geweldige eigenaar met passie. Gewoon leuk om te verblijven
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

fabien

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Cool

Cool séjour
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Very Good

Caught in the cyclone while we were there so no electricity and no water for a couple of days. Obviously nor their fault and Petros did all he was able to do to assist us. Lovely place, ideal for families, short walk to the beach and good, clean swimming pool.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous stay at Zest. Tina & Petros work so hard to create a home-from-home experience. We loved: - the pre-arranged airport collection & welcome drink - the breakfasts : tasty homemade veggie cakes & mini-wraps,waffles, biscuits & muffins,locally sourced brown bread & eggs. Tina uses their garden produce so well - the clean pool - beautiful & peaceful setting - with flowers around,the honesty bar, - the well equipped kitchen,: real oven, filter coffee machine, mini grill & good space. Zest also provided washing up liquid & cloths/ tea towel - unusual for an appartment. The coffee mugs, glasses nice & plentiful. - the free wi-fi worked well - the cleanliness throughout, regular changes of linen & daily bathroom replinishment. it's like a hotel but with advantages of an appartment -the good amount of space: two bedrooms,for three adults), the outdoor & indoor sofas were relaxing. The beds were confortable, air con in all the rooms& a clothes airer The appartments are 10 mins from Xi Beach and opposite a car rental company which made hiring a car easy. There are 4 buses a day which we caught outside the appartment. This helps - given that there is only one limited mini-market nearby. There are taxis - we took one late evening 10 Euro one back from Lixouri. We did frequent trips by regular ferry from Lixouri to Argostoli It was a joy to meet Tina & Petros, friendly, fun, and caring. Thank you for everything - we loved our visit to beautiful Kefallonia
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr gutes Preis Leistungs Verhältnis! Super nette Hotelleitung!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Precioso apartamento de verano en Cefalonia

Muy próximo a la bonita playa de Xi (10min andando). Es un apartamento espacioso con un precioso amplio y cómodo balcón. Todo muy limpio. Piscina grande. Se desayuna allí. Muy buen desayuno. Como hay pocos apartamentos, unos 10, está todo muy tranquilo. Y nuestra estancia ha sido muy agradable. Para repetir sin duda
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roberto N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for money, our favourite part was probably the breakfast which is based on quality and not quantity - just as we like it! Petros and Stamattina are such nice people and the location of their hotel is just wonderful! We stayed at another hotel during our stay but Zest is our favourite! We will definitely stay here again if we return to Kefalonia!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

antonino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vacanza da sogno con un'eccezionale ospitalità'. Luogo splendido a 2 passi dal mare piu' bello di Cefalonia
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nette Gastgeber, gepflegte Anlage, top Frühstückt

Sehr nette Gastgeber in sehr gepflegter Anlage. Tolles von den Gastgebern selbst hergestelltes Frühstück (homemade breakfast)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waren die ersten Gäste 2019 und somit lief es anfangs etwas schleppend. Wer im April zum Xi Beach reist muss sich im Klaren sein, dass im Ort ALLES noch zu ist und man nach Lixouri fahren muss(10min.) um essen zu gehen oder mal ein Eis zu essen. Das Hotel selber lebt von seiner familiären Atmosphäre und den Betreibern, und die sind absolut herzlich und hilfsbereit. Auch wenn wir mit dem ein oder anderen wasserproblemchen zu kämpfen hatten können wir (2erwachsene 2kinder) das Hotel uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen, gerade für Leute, die keine anonymen Hotelburgen suchen absolut das richtige. Wir werden wieder kommen!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All the facilities are brand new. The suite is very clean and spacious. The hosts were super nice and made our stay even more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfetto per relax

Gestione familiare accogliente e mai invadente. Pulizia quotidiana. Internet veloce. Pagamento possibile con carta di credito. Spiaggia (tra le più particolari dell'isola) con possibilità di affitto ombrelloni ma anche libera a 10 minuti a piedi.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay at Xi beach...

Great hospitality, clean room, close to beautiful XI beach. More than what was expected for the price. Will stay here again for sure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zinaida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Жили в студии ,есть все необходимое на кухне: кофеварка, гриль для горяч бутербродов, полный набор посуды,моющие средства и губки. Номера чистые, душевая кабина новая, все в хорошем состоянии.очень гостеприимные хозяева. На территории детская площадка, бассейн, напротив прокат машин. Район очень уединенный, рядом 2 5* отеля, пляж чистый, рядом супер ресторан с волшебным гиросом. До ближайшего города добираться только на машине или такси.море чистое, прозрачное,отлично для малышей.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Πολύ καλό

Πολύ καλό
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ottimo rapporto prezzo-qualita'

suites-miniappartamenti di impronta anglosassone, bene equipaggiati, confortevoli, moquette per terra purtroppo. La localita' e' un centro turistico organizzato intorno a una spiaggiona di sabbia rossa iperaffollata in agosto, frequentata da famiglie. L'hotel e' un po' rientrato, a ca. 3-400 metri dalla spiaggia, senza vista interessante. I gestori sono gentilissimi, premurosi e accoglienti. Abbiamo soggiornato solo una notte di passaggio ma mi sento di consigliare questa struttura senza riserve.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart McKinnon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Place

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Zest Apartments, from the warm welcome to the final goodbye. The Apartments are large, clean and have everything we needed, and the pool area and playgrounds were well used by our children. However, the best part of the Zest was the owners, who were friendly and helpful, and we felt like we were part of the family. Don't miss the BBQ dinner, it was awesome. We loved it and would love to come back one day.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bram

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Athanasios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019