Lesante Cape Resort & Villas

It’s sort of like time travel if you can export 5-star luxury into the past as well. You get the classic, Venetian-inspired Zakynthian architecture with its Italian arches, white stone building materials, rooms all decked out in earth tones, along with all the modern amenities you could wish for. If you desire a romantic getaway, or a fun-filled family vacation, this is the place for you.

Just three km northeast of Zakynthos town near the village of Akrotiri, Zakynthos, five- star Lesante Cape Resort and Villas is a new resort built in the same area as some of the most magnificent Italian-era villas on the northeast coast, with a view towards mainland Greece, and neighboring Kefalonia, during the era of Venetian rule from about 1500 to about 1800.

The resort is configured to mimic the organic structure of a typical Greek village which means there is a central plaza or square. However, no one will mistake the resort for a village in that there it has a lot of swimming pools, and excellent spa, and its own beach. Be that as it may, the square is the place to be, a hub of the entire resort’s social life.

Lesante Cape resorts' central square

It has a café and a tavern, some small shops in its perimeter, and even a church, and a folklore museum. You can enjoy a meal, a coffee, a snack, you can meet new people, and you can do a little shopping on the side. It’s sort of like time travel if you can export 5-star luxury into the past as well. You get the classic, Venetian-inspired Zakynthian architecture with its Italian arches, white stone building materials, rooms all decked out in earth tones, along with all the modern amenities you could wish for.

If you desire a romantic getaway, or a fun-filled family vacation, this is the place for you. There are three beautifully tiered infinity pools stair-stepping down the slope of the rise the resort is built on.

Guests loved the traditional Greek evenings, the food, and the dancing. The property has been described as “breathtakingly beautiful,” with gorgeous sunsets. Guests are given a courtesy tour of the resort via golf cart at the start of their stay to get them oriented.

Rooms

Lesante Cape has 85 suites and villas on offer, with spacious rooms and living areas. They present a perfect balance between the traditional island architecture of Zante, modern comfort and luxury.

Contemporary interiors with Zakynthian earth-toned décor, generous use of exposed, lightly stained wood, with rattan elements and stylish furnishings create a relaxing, inviting ambience. Stylish furniture include bedrooms with king size beds, spacious bathrooms with bathtubs and rain showers, all-natural linen and luxury bath amenities, spacious private balconies, terraces with private pools and outstanding views.

Deluxe Suites

Two categories: Garden or Sea view

The luxury of this suite is so under the surface that you feel it rather than see it, leading to a feeling of deep comfort and peace. The Deluxe Suites are bathed in light, illuminating the semi-rustic furnishings, many of which are made from island materials. Room flow directs your attention outward from the bedroom, into the living area, opening up to the spacious veranda which overlooks the plaza.

Warm, detailed and refined, with light-washed interiors, brightly illuminating furnishings, wooden ornamentation and natural materials, each Deluxe Suite creates an ambiance of luxury. Each suite features a master bedroom, spacious living area and quaint veranda overlooking the hotel plaza.

Honeymoon Suite Sea View with Outdoor Hot Tub

This is the place to go to open the new chapter of your lives. Two traditions unite in this uniquely luxurious suite: that of marriage, and that of culture. Zakynthian architectural elements fill the spacious interiors and exterior of this suite. The hot tub provides ultimate relaxation from a day of activities, cleansing deeply and soothing the muscles. Both of you can gaze out over the sea to the neighboring island of Cephalonia and the Greek mainland and share a glass of the local vintage while the magic moving waters do their work.

Signature Suites with Private Pool

Two categories: Garden or Sea view

These spacious suites offer views of water either way you look at it- the Garden View Suites look onto the sparking blue of your private swimming pool as well as the bougainvillea-decked rooftops and gardens of its exterior views. Once again we see the harmony of traditional Ionian architectural elements and furnishings with amenities of the 21^st century. The private pool is where you want to be when your body craves a quick cool down on those hot days so common in this part of the world. The Sea View Suites give you the added visual pleasure of the sparkling Ionian Sea basking in the afternoon Mediterranean sun.

Family Suite Sea View with Private Pool

There are 140m² to roam around in this suite. Enjoy family play time in the two 20m² pools. This is a two-suite configuration with a connecting door, two bathrooms with bath tubs, and a private terrace with two swimming pools. This is the ideal place for a fun-filled family getaway.

Sea View Villas with Private Pool

These suites fall into four “size” categories: One-bedroom (3 guests), Premium One-bedroom (3 guests), Two-bedroom (5 guests), and Three-bedroom (7 guests) villas.

Villas feature open plan country-style villas blending traditional design, and resemble the traditional aristocratic Venetian past of Zakynthos, but with modern amenities and accoutrements old-style Zakynthians of centuries past could only dream about. Vilas are architected to resemble Zakynthian summer homes and make abundant use of natural fieldstone, pre-shrunk sapwood paneling (lighter in color than heartwood) room dividers, king-sized beds, jetted bath tubs, large living rooms with walk-in closets, full kitchen, a large terrace with outdoor dining area and a Jacuzzi, and wonderful, panoramic views of the lovely Ionian Sea.

Cape Villa

This villa mimics, with a modern twist, an old Italian-style Zakynthian country manor, with statuary in wall niches, an elegant square, deep marble sink in the kitchen for meal prep, beaten gold plumbing fixtures, cobblestone exteriors, elegant archway combinations and slotted wooden awnings.

Up to 7 people can take advantage of this villas 400 m², with plenty of space for privacy for those in the group needing a little “me” time. There’s an outdoor dining area for evening dinner parties, a furnished sun terrace, a luxurious garden and a 200m² swimming pool.

The crown jewel of Lesante Cape, gives a feeling of the timelessness of a quintessential Mediterranean summer in the exclusivity of your own private home.

Food and Drink

Lesante Cape offers something for everyone in its four restaurants, two bars and traditional Greek cafeneio (called appropriately, “Kafeneio.”). Your waiter will bring you delicious, beautifully plated meals, some of which are made of locally-sourced and locally caught products. Fulsome breakfasts, Greek cuisine with a unique spin, fine open-air dining on terraces with panoramic sea views, live music nights, and even cooking lessons, are some of food-related experiences you’ll enjoy at Lesante Cape.

Gastronomy at Lesante Cape

Elea Restaurant serves excellent buffet-style breakfast, with traditional Greek breakfast options and international classics, sweet and savory options, egg variations, crepes, pancakes, fresh fruits and jams, omelets, toasts and many other. Artisanal Greek cuisine with a twist for a dinner.

Offering midday to late night dining, Novita All Day Restaurant & Bar is a love letter to Ionian gastronomic tradition. Serving provincial dishes, locally-sourced farm products and freshly-caught seafood, Novita is an emblematic Mediterranean dining experience. Discover authentic Greek gastronomy in a serene al fresco environment, with the gentle lap of the Lesante Cape pool forming a pleasant and relaxing aural counterpoint to your dining experience.

Discover the culinary culture of Greece at Taverna, an authentic recreation of a traditional village restaurant. A showcase of Greek taverna classics, guests can enjoy freshly-caught seafood, high-grade meat and an amazing palette of flavours. The atmosphere is exquisitely Hellenic, and as a bonus, guests are often treated to live local music groups and dancing.

Fiore Fine Dining serves high-end cuisine with delicious creations by Executive Chef Aggelos Bakopoulos. Internationally renowned classics meet local produce and the refined techniques of this highly-trained chef. The result is a unique gastronomic experience augmented by a mellow ambience and inspiring panoramic views of the surrounding sea and landscape.

Bars

Tucked away in the lobby of Lesante Cape, The Noble Lounge Bar is the hotel’s welcoming bar and lounge, open from early in the morning until late at night. With its beige tiles, light brown marble bar and rust-colored fieldstone walls and glass balcony railings on the exterior, and its magnificent floor to ceiling divided windows, the focus is on the natural and organic in its décor.

You can indulge in signature cocktails and refreshments created by an in-house team of mixologists and baristas. This is a great spot for morning coffees and twilight drinks.

The Novita Pool Bar is a poolside refuge where you can spend long, languid afternoons and starlit evenings in Zakynthos. Select from an array of signature cocktails and unique fruit blends, each a perfect accompaniment to an environment built for relaxation and pleasant memories. During the day, take a dip in the pool to cool off; during the evening, watch the stars wink on one by one in the clear, dry Greek evening. Hours: 10:00-18:00.

A tribute to a traditional Greek café, Kafeneio is an all-day destination for coffee, tea and sweet snacks. The stone building with its fluted lintels between its five doors lend an aspect of age to the building. Potted grape vines climb up to the overhead trellis above the entryway. You get a taste of the authentic culture of Zakynthos in this architectural gem. Sip traditional coffee, hand-picked and foraged mountain tea and indulge in home-made cakes, preserves and spoon sweets– a time-honored way to begin the day.

Wellness and Spa

Since antiquity, wellness practices and therapies have been an indispensible foundation stone of Mediterranean culture. Drawing from the land, native herbs were dried, mixed or cooked into miracle-working all-natural elixirs. At Lesante Cape, this history of healing is continued through its spa and wellness services.

Lesante Cape’s Armonia Wellness & Spa

With design inspired by ancient architecture which takes advantage of Greece’s abundant sun and glorious light, the Lesante Cape’s Armonia Wellness & Spa is a regal retreat for restoration. From full-body massages and beauty treatments to authentic hammam experiences and sauna sessions, take the first step on your journey towards health and happiness. Facilities include and indoor pool, four massage treatment rooms, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi and fitness center. A highly-trained team of spa specialists will help you to choose the ideal treatment, according to your every need and desire. Open daily from 10:00-19:00.

Activities

The three beautifully tiered infinity pools of Lesante Cape offer magnificent, sweeping views of the Ionian Sea, Kefalonia island and the Greek mainland. The pool area, with comfy sun beds and hammocks suspended over the water, is a great place to lounge in a beautiful setting, enjoy refreshing drinks from the pool bar and work on that vacation tan.

The small private pebbly beach in front of the resort is accessible by stairs and has a limited number of sunbeds.

You can stay active and fit with the premium sports facilities of Lesante Cape; the build quality that will inspire you to continue your exercise regime right on through your vacation. There are paddle tennis, a large fully equipped gym, on-site personal training sessions, yoga classes and, for the little ones, a colorful children’s playground.

Sports facilities of Lesante Cape

Every day brings something new and exciting at the Lesante Cape. Extraordinary culinary experiences where you get to taste new, delicious flavours, wine-tasting gatherings to tickle your palate, Greek nights with live music and dancing, as well as on-site shopping adventures beckon at the Lesante Cape Agora with boutiques introducing the best of the local products as well as selected items from world known fashion brands.

In the area

Lesante Cape has an ideal location - a peaceful countryside, but just 2km from the Tsilivi village and 5km from Zakynthos town center. Tsilivi offers a wide range of fun activities: amusement parks, mini golf, bowling, bars and restaurants. The famous Tsilivi beach is 3km long, with a beautiful small port, plenty of beach bars, and shallow waters ideal for children.

Zakynthos town, the island’s capital, features its large port, several museums and lots of dining options. The Bochali district, on top of the hill above Zakynthos town, features the Venetian fortress built around 1480, and is a popular spot for excursions, with bars and cafes abuzz with people relaxing and taking in the stunning views of the city, especially at night. About 2km from the city lies Lofos Strani, a beautiful hill famous for the fact that on this hill Dionysios Solomos, one of Greece’s greatest modern poets and a native Zakynthian, got the inspiration to write the Greek national anthem.

Premium sightseeing tours with luxury cars, or private boat tours can be arranged by the hotel’s concierge team. Explore stunning secluded beaches, dive into the waters of famous caves or have dinner on the boat admiring the beautiful sunset. The extraordinary beauty of Zante’s island awaits you.