Irinna Hotel

From the moment you step off the plane the air is filled with the smell of warm pine that follows you around the island. The Irinna Hotel is a short drive from the airport and is set in a quiet corner of the island surrounded by some beautiful beaches and hidden coves with the most crystal clear water. Although the hotel is in the flight path for the airport, its less of a disturbance and more of an exciting occurrence as the jets fly overhead. But the airport closes at night so don't worry about being kept up all night. The rooms are clean and simple as you'd expect in a warm country. And housekeeping are very friendly and thorough. The continental breakfast is light and everything you'd need to start your day. There is food available from the pool bar with a menu of delicious Greek cuisine. I am currently sat writing this review whilst enjoying the best greek salad that I have ever eaten! Dinner is also available at the hotel, however, you are within walking distance of numerous restaurants boasting fresh local produce and always service with a smile. Which leads me on to the staff at the Hotel Irinna. I have never encountered hotel staff that have made me feel so welcome and almost a member of their big Greek family. You are greeted by everyone you meet and they will bend over backwards to make your stay as relaxed as possible. I will definitely be returning. Hands down the best holiday of my life!

It is our last night at the Irinna Hotel. We really have enjoyed our stay, the location is a great base to venture around the island. Being close to the airport there are a number of planes that fly over the pool area which you soon get used to. The staff are very very welcoming and very professional and friendly. The pool area is very relaxing. The bedrooms are big and cleaned every day. A number of restaurants close by as well as shops which are both walkable. I really like the Irinna, it’s vintage in ways and reminds me when I used to go away with my parents. I really couldn’t fault anything about the place.

We love svoronata and have often passed this hotel and when we saw a cheap break here decided to give it a try. The hotel is dated but in a great location and the rooms are cleaned daily beds and towels changed . Breakfast is basic but fine , staff are lovely very helpful and cheerful , great big pool and they serve great lunches poolside at very reasonable prices. This is a hotel that lots of people return to over and over again because it’s great value . And I would return here just because of the lovely staff and great location hopefully be back in September .

I booked a weeks stay at the Irinna Hotel as the 3* hotel I wanted to book was full, so I booked this hotel as it was also showing as a 3* hotel on the booking site I used and very near to Ammes Beach. When I arrived my gut feeling was that it looked very worn out and in desperate need of renovating. The path leading up to the entrance was broken up and I would have struggled had I brought a suitcase instead of a rucksack. At check-in I was given my room key which was a Big Old style key on a big, heavy metal fob with the room number on it. As I made my way to my room I looked around at the decor which looked 1980's style. The only way I could describe the room door as it was like a prison cell door, which made me understand why the key was so big. The room was a decent size with 2 single beds which were very comfortable, but no blankets, just the sheet to cover you. I was shocked at the TV, which again looked like it had been there since the 1980's and needless to say didn't give a good enough of a picture to watch tv. The fridge was good for me as I only had Coca Colas or Beer in it. The bathroom was not good, with cracks in the Sink, Toilet and Bath. The shower hose did not reach the wall bracket so any shower had to be whilst holding the shower head in my hand and the shower curtain looked like a big piece of blue plastic that had been cut to size. I had booked on a Full-Board basis, but had arrived after 10pm so had missed dinner that night, so I asked the times of the breakfast and evening meals for the next day. The receptionist informed me of the times, but stated that if I wanted an evening meal, I would have to inform reception after breakfast, which I did the next day and had to give my room number. When I had my evening meal, I started to leave the dining area and was chased by a member of staff shouting to me asking me if I was going to pay for my meal, which was very embarrassing in front of all the other guests in the dining room, to which I said that I had paid. Of course he didn't understand me (How can someone ask if you are going to pay, but cannot understand when you say you have paid?) He understood when I said I was going to get my paperwork and go to reception and I made a point of speaking to him every day to check his English and his English was good. I got my paperwork and went to reception with it (Same receptionist as when I checked in the night before) and she made some feeble excuse of their printer not working, but it would have been sent to them on an email from the booking agent and if the printer is not working they could use their hands and a pen. I informed her how embarrassing it was to be shouted to and accused of not not paying in front of all the other guests and her reply was "Then why did you come to reception this morning and tell me that you wanted a meal tonight?" I told her "Because you told me to when I checked in last night" I could not get the Air-con working for 3 nights, each of which the mosqui

Great value for money yes it is old but its very clean and the staff are lovely... the food in the restaurant in the eveinkng is traditional greek and to die for very very well cooked. Would a 100percent return. Recommend for a cheap budget break

Quiet area. AC worked great. Wifi was spotty. Pool was great as was food. Great place for the price. Was also nearby to some nice beaches. Close to airport.

The hotel was really big with a lot of space inside and outside. Nice good size pool, volleyball court and a lot of outdoor space. Friendly staff at reception, bar and restaurant.We were surprised with a bottle of local wine for our wedding anniversary. Spacious rooms with great sea view overlooking the pool. Very close to the airport with planes flying across at a very low height which seems scary initially.Lovely beaches within walking distance. A great selection of lovely delicious meals in the evening. Breakfast was repetitive. Mainly breads, boiled eggs, orange squash, ham, Olives, Greek yoghurt, tea and coffee ( every morning). Despite talks with the management and the chef, no changes were introduced for the whole week stay! No kettles ! Mattress and pillows really hard! For those who may have pet allergies! Or are not fans of cats, Beware! as there are a number of cats running between the tables at meal times!! The staff sometimes try getting them away but they return immediately!!! Spall shower space, shower curtains really short and nowhere to hold the shower head! Very old tv with bad reception and few unclear channels.

Just returned from another fabulous stay at the Irinna Hotel, Kefalonia. This is a traditional, Greek hotel and while the structure itself is dated, it is well looked after and you will be welcomed with love. Situated in a picuresque village location, there is a bus stop right outside to take you to Argostoli and beyond, should you wish. Also available in the village are hire cars, quad bikes, scooters and bicycles to cover your chosen sightseeing preferences. The village has several good tavernas within walking distance and 3 beaches - Ammes, Avithos and Al Helis. Al Helis would be my preference - and is approx 15 mins walk from the hotel. You can actually walk to the Irinna Hotel from the airport if you wished, it is about 25 mins walk away. Taxi is a set-rate 20 euros and there is also a regular, direct bus from the airport. Because of the proximity to the airport, you will see planes passing low overhead as they make their descent. This is fascinating to watch - there are only a handful of planes and is in no way intrusive on your holiday. Back to the hotel itself: Set in the hillside, overlooking the small harbour and seafront, it has some beautiful grounds with a restaurant (for breakfast, included in the price, or dinner at a reasonable price. I can tell you the food is well cooked and delicious - I had the best vine leaves ever). There is a large pool that is cleaned every day and there are always sunbeds or chairs available, even on the busiest days. There is a chilled out vibe at the pool - no setting alarm clocks to put towels on sunbeds here, thank goodness! There is a poolside taverna offering a fantastic choice of food, whether it is a light snack you want or a full meal - all cooked beautifully. Here you can also get light refreshments of alcohol or soft drinks and the service is second to none. There is also a bar with a stunning outside veranda - you can sit and enjoy the view, drink in hand, watching the sun set over the sea. The rooms are fairly basic, traditional - but a good size and cleaned daily by the hard-working cleaners. Fresh towels provided daily and also an excellent air con system - at no extra charge. Balcony views of the pool and sea or of the mountains. The balconies are a good size and are private - you can sit here and enjoy wonderful views. Finally, I want to thank Soula and her team for a wonderful time - all staff here are caring, helpful and kind. I first wrote a review in Sept 2017 and everything is as good today as it was back. I want to make a special mention to Leo, Panos and Marina who worked tirelessly, and I mean tirelessly pretty much around the clock to ensure guests were looked after and were happy. To them, a personal thank you from the bottom of my heart.