Hotel Strada Marina

I live on the island and visited the roof top bar with my parents who were on holiday. I've previously had cocktails here which were amazing but this time we had food and wow I'm really impressed. Five star food for three star prices. The service was attentive and helpful. Not to be missed.

The hotel is perfectly located right in Zante’s harbour, offering stunning views from the rooms that face the water—especially at sunrise and sunset. While the surrounding area gets quite noisy during those times, the balcony doors do a surprisingly good job of keeping most of the noise out. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, but the bathrooms are clearly outdated. The small, oddly shaped bathtub serves little purpose and makes the bathroom layout awkward—the door can't even open fully, which is quite inconvenient. Housekeeping was adequate, and the air conditioning worked reliably throughout our stay. Check-in wasn’t ideal; we were initially met by an unhelpful and unfriendly staff member who failed to provide the necessary information. Fortunately, another receptionist stepped in and quickly resolved everything, ensuring we received the service we had paid for. Breakfast was acceptable, though underwhelming for a four-star hotel. The coffee was watered down and lacked flavor, and the selection remained the same every morning, with little variety. The rooftop is a definite highlight, featuring a small pool, bar, and restaurant with a breathtaking view over the city. The food served at the restaurant was a pleasant surprise—easily some of the best we had in town. Kudos to the chef! However, if you're staying on the top floor, be prepared for a lot of noise coming from the rooftop area above. It’s not loud music, but the constant scraping and dragging of metal chairs and tables across the floor can be quite disruptive.

Unfortunately, a disappointing experience. Although we had booked a room through a partner travel agency, we were initially given a room in terrible condition, old, dirty, no balcony, no view, and completely unsuitable for hosting guests. After complaining, we were told there were no other rooms available and that we had to stay there at least for one night. The next day, we were upgraded to a much better room, but even then we faced issues because the air-conditioner filters were filthy, which triggered an allergic reaction. The photos speak for themselves. (August 2024)