The Magnolia Resort

I recently went with three other girlfriends, we were some of the first visitors for this season. We had two twin rooms which were very spacious with bottles of water and free safe. We had a lovely balcony with mountain views and it was all very peaceful. The pool area was very spacious and the bar staff excellent, bringing your drinks over to your sun bed. Easy walk into town for your evening meals. Bar snacks available at lunchtime at the hotel. Buffet breakfast really good and plentiful. Beach front easily accessible and beautiful. Trips across the island were fabulous and easily accessible from the hotel or nearby bus stop. Bus trips available from bus stop within easy walking distance from the hotel. Adults only which is great. Would highly recommend this hotel and would love to return but fully booked for this season!

Just spent a week at this beautiful family run hotel. What can I say? The owners are amazing... a very close knit family who take great care of the hotel and their guests. Nothing was ever too much trouble and we were always greeted with a warm, friendly smile and positive attitude. They are a truly beautiful family... 3 generations all working together. The hotel is immaculate... spotlessly clean and very stylish. Breakfast was fabulous, and although listed as a "continental" breakfast, did also offer bacon, sausages, eggs, beans. If u had to pick a star of the show, it would be a close call between "grandma" (who was always there working from first thing in the morning until late at night), and the charming Alex, who can turn his hand to anything. They have a small car rental business, which Alex deals with. He was helpful beyond words. It was our first time in Kefalonia and I would rate it as the best holiday experience I have ever experienced; partly due to the amazing location and friendly locals, and partly due to the wonderful hotel and it's staff. Anyone wanting a truly relaxing holiday, I highly recommend staying at The Magnolia Resort. P. S. Final word... On leaving all guests were given a small gift by the owner... A shell turtle as a reminder of this beautiful place. Very special indeed.

Adult only family run boutique resort. Very peaceful and private, but close enough to walk to vibrant restaurants for delicious local produce in the evenings. Always sun beds available at any time of the day. A varied bar lunch menu and a wide variety of drinks available at the bar. Breakfasts had a variety of fresh food, constantly being monitored and topped up by the chef. We found Magnolia perfect for our type of holiday, but would not suit anyone expecting lots of high octane Greek entertainment.

We stayed at the Magnolia Resort in the last week of September. Whilst the room was basic, it did need updating and the pool area is set out nicely, with plenty of sunbeds. However, as it was the hotel's last week, the breakfast choice was terrible. Each day, there was less and less to chose from. I asked when fresh eggs would be coming out and was advised, not until the other's had gone - which didn't look appealing. Although, the lady in charge of the restaurant, did bring some more out a bit later, but by that time, I had picked something else. Also, they run out of brown bread, thee bacon also started to be cut in half and the fruit selection ended up with just orange segments as a choice. I also asked for sugar for our room, to be told that as we were not premium customers, this is not replenished! This is meant to be a 4* hotel, and I would expect this to be a standard, as in many other 4* hotels we have stayed in. They also started to remove sun lounger cushions about 4 days before their last day, apparently they needed washing - you would have thought this could wait. Then sunbeds, outside breakfast tables and other seating around the hotel started to be packed away. Unfortunately, you definitely got the feeling that you were in the way, as all they wanted to do was pack up. As guests, we had paid a lot of money to stay here, which they accepted, so they should look to treat their guests better or not accept bookings if they don't want you there. They do give you a leaving gift as a reminder of your stay there, but to be honest, I would rather have had sugar, tea and coffee in my room.

This was our Honeymoon.... What a disappointment.. We paid good money and had read the reviews that rated the hotel 10/10. I speak for ourselves and other guests as we all spoke of the same views. On the day we arrived the staff who took us to our room kept saying how highly rated the hotel was(10/10) How different it was. The breakfast was getting less and less every day in the last week. Bacon was cut into 1 inch pieces and everything else was reducing down. We weren't allowed milk for our morning drinks in room and tea etcbecame random with some days not receiving anything. The snack bar was running out of food and drink and for other guests who had a later transfer on last day they were told the pool and snack bar would be closed. Sunbeds were being packed up and taken away whilst we sunbathed that week which made us all feel like we were an inconvenience to staff. Surely we should have been given the same standards ,service and enough food and drink till the end. One couple spent the last 5days trying to get a flight home as they were so disgusted. We were hoping for a truly memorable Honeymoon after a wonderful Wedding day.