The Bay Hotel & Suites in Vasilikos (Zakynthos)

The 5-star The Bay Hotel & Suites sits on its private sandy beach in Vassilikos, offering guests free beach sun beds and a 250-square-metre pool. Two tennis courts, a hot tub, and sauna facilities are among the active and relaxing options on site. A children's pool and a kids' club keep younger guests entertained.

Guest rooms and suites are air-conditioned and include a satellite TV, a fridge, and a coffee machine, with some offering a separate living area and balcony views of the Ionian Sea, or the mountains and gardens. Room categories include Superior Double or Twin Rooms with Garden or Sea View, Senior Suites, Junior Suites with Sea View, and Family Rooms with Garden View. All 67 units have private bathrooms and daily housekeeping with towel replacement.

The hotel operates both an indoor and an outdoor restaurant, where guests can take a buffet-style breakfast each morning. The bar serves drinks and coffee throughout the day, and the lobby lounge provides a space to relax and watch television. Evening entertainment and live music are available on certain nights at the property.

The on-site spa offers a relaxation lounge, body treatments, facial treatments, and a range of massage therapies. A fully equipped fitness centre is available for guests wishing to maintain their routine. Guests can reserve spa and wellness packages directly through the hotel's 24-hour front desk.

The property is located 14 km from Zante town, 16 km from the airport, and 10 km from the busy Argasi resort. Plaka Beach is just 40 yards from the hotel, while the sandy shores of Banana Beach and Agios Nikolaos Beach are within a few minutes' walk. The hotel has free on-site parking, and an airport shuttle and car hire services can be arranged.

Amenities: Private beach, 250m2 pool, 2 tennis courts, kids' club

Rooms: 67 rooms with sea or garden views

Dining: Indoor & outdoor restaurants, buffet breakfast

Wellness: On-site spa, sauna, hot tub, fitness centre

Location: 40 yards from Plaka Beach in secluded Vasilikos