Aliv Stone Suites & Spa

We only used the beach part. We were generally treated rudely. It was generally expensive but not of good quality. Margarita pizza was the most expensive and the worst. We told them about pizza but their behaviour was really rude. I never come again 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻 if you want to pay the highest price for worst you can choose

The place is very nice but unfotunatly not paceful just because of the strong music allday long at the private beach. It is not understandable that there is not just a quiet moment (may be just 2 hours ?) during the afternoon without music just not to have an headache because of the sound. To be clear I’m not against having music during lunch or aperitiv time but to hear David Guetta all the afternoon youd’better go to Ibiza instaed of beautiful greek island !

Nice and very well positioned hotel with direct access to the beach. Unfortunatley the management is not in line with the perception you receive visiting the web site of the hotel. The staff is not prepared and understaffed for the standard that the hotel should provide. The family owner is continuesly interfering with the work of the staff generating confusion and discussions that customers clearly noticed. Il the hotel would be managed by horeca managers and staff it would surely a great experience to their customers

What a gorgeous hotel! Boutique with only 20 rooms. Really well appointed & beautifully designed. The view from our balcony we could have looked at forever. Super rooms, amazing bed linen. Loved the bathroom products. We often had the pool to ourselves. The beach area is gorgeous too, but the trek to get into the sea to cool down was a bit too long, so we stuck to the pool. Breakfast is very bijoux. Brilliant coffee machine. We enjoyed a dinner there too. The chef is the star of the show, and has a huge caeer ahead of him. THE OLD WINDMILL nearby is a must if dining out, and LA STORIA taverna at the nearby harbour is Greek perfection. On the downside, it's expensive. 2 beers costs €20. It's on a steep hill, although the staff are always available with the buggy to make that easier. And some of the female staff need to warm up - there's too much surly aloof ice maiden going on, which is never necessary.

Our Signature suite was stylish and spacious with very comfortable bed and pillows - also two sofas fine to sleep on. Large terrace and 5mx4m plunge pool was private with wonderful sea views. Excellent pool (20/25m?), very comfortable sunbeds here and at the lovely beach bar. The only sea access is via pontoon as rocks pretty sharp and steep but during the course of a week we only had a few hours one morning when access to sea was closed due to choppy waves. Beautiful clear water. Any negatives? Nothing major. Loud music from 1100 at beach bar - when we just wanted to appreciate the serenity of the environment....staff turned down the volume a little when asked which was nice but I think it's a decision for management....maybe louder music from late afternoon/evening vibe? That is a personal opinion of course, could be an age issue! The staff are an absolute credit to Aliv Suites. Kostas was wonderful from the time he met us at the airport to our goodbyes, Zoe in reception, Ira in the restaurant, Marius and the delightful girls at the beach bar all made us feel at home. Not pushy/fake just charming and friendly. Excellent food on the evening restaurant menu. We would highly recommend a holiday here and hope to return!

We just came back from an amazing stay at Aliv Stone Suites & Spa. We loved that it is a family run business, and that the owners are hands on. The location is perfect, with a private beach and crystal clear water. It is at the north end of the island, away from the busy tourist areas around Zante. The staff are friendly and helpful and share their suggestions on places of interest that are "must see". The buffet breakfast is included and was excellent, as well the meals offered for lunch and dinner were also very good. Our room was spacious, clean and modern with an incredible view of the ocean and Kefalonia in the distance. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and well-maintained. All in all, it was a perfect stay for us!

Aliv is simply amazing. We just returned from a 10-day trip on three of the islands (Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos) and the absolute highlight was our stay at Aliv (the last five days of our trip). The hotel itself is full of interesting and beautiful design decisions. Our room was spacious - two adults, and two teens (18, 16) could stay comfortably and still get along! The outdoor room space and private pool were KEY - it got beautiful sunlight all morning which is where we spent our time before transitioning to the beach in the afternoon. The food was absolutely incredible. Chef Mario deserves his own 5 stars -- from the delicious breakfast (custom omelette orders that he remembered every day), to "snacks" (literally the best pizza any of us have ever had), to the dinner (the arancini balls are to die for and the mushroom risotto was top notch). The Beach Bar was such a great vibe -- we wish it was open a little later - but we spent a lot of time there as it is. The service, chairs/umbrellas, drinks, food, and access to the ocean were perfect. There were great spots to swim and snorkel, a private little beach cove two min away, and Port Nikolaos just a 20 min walk (including a *slight* uphill) with multiple restaurants along the way if looking for variety. The real reason to go to Aliv is the staff - they are beyond helpful, kind, knowledgeable, and good-humored. A special nod to Irinya who was our server every day and was so attentive and kind; Kostas, who gave us a ride to the airport and shared so much knowledge about the island on our way; and most of all - Sakis, who despite working 17-18 hour days always had a smile, an offer to help, a suggestion for food or drinks - he literally wore every hat at the resort and was so reliable and responsive that he absolutely made our stay. I'm normally not one to write a review, especially a long one - but this place is worth it. We miss our time there and are ready to plan a return trip!