Keri Village & Spa by Zante Plaza (Adults Only)

We have just returned from 14 nights at this resort and I will give our honest review. Never having been to Greece I didn’t know what to expect. The resort is small, clean and ideal for adult couples. Food was fabulous, check out the show cooking section in the restaurant, plenty of choice for all tastes, meat fell apart, BBQ was a bit dry. Breakfast was a bit boring, could do with some pancakes, waffles or crepes as an alternative in the mornings. We ended up skipping breakfast after 4/5 days when the hash browns weren’t available but that was our choice, there were cereals, cold cuts and hot choices available. Catering team were lovely, helpful and friendly. Rooms were a bit dated, but very clean, cleaning team were lovely. I was ill whilst there and the cleaner for our room changed the bed when I had to visit the private clinic as she wanted to make the room nice and clean, not that it was dirty. Pool was very cold, didn’t venture in due to that, “hot” tub wasn’t hot. Pool bar manned and staff were great. The only draw back around the pool was the lifeguard, aptly nicknamed “Doris Gump”, from her dictatorial methods when on the beds near her, which she kept moving her chair towards, her weird stares, her food in a Tupperware container under her table in the heat for 5 hours from lunchtime, her incessant moving of beds and tying ropes to safety devices and beds, playing music and what sounded like chat radio all very irritating not to mention the staring and watching when you were chatting with others, was not relaxing at all when she was around. Oh and telling other guests when anyone said anything at reception which was highly unprofessional. So if you go do not be put off in that corner by her odd behaviour. Receptionists were very helpful and friendly. Entertainment was basic but broke up the week. Shuttle service was fabulous if you wanted to use it. We have booked again thoroughly enjoyed our two weeks, had a giggle.

Keri Village Hotel is situated on a hilltop and is very remote. If you are someone that likes to retreat into the countryside and like to be isolated, then this is the place for you for that escapism. The views are stunning, panoramic views of the mountainous regions, the neighbouring hilltop village and the sea. There isn't much to do at the hotel other than laze around the pool all day. There are no direct hiking trails if you are feeling adventurous to walk down to the beach. There are direct windy hairpin roads to the beach but I wouldn't say it would be safe to walk up and down it as no footpaths. Plus it would be a trek particularly walking back uphill and in the blazing heat. The hotel runs a courtesy shuttle mini bus however to and from Keri Beach 4 times a day. Hotel pickups are 10am, 1pm, 3pm and 5.30pm. (Return pickups are approx 10.10, 1.10, 3.10 and 5.40). It only seats 8 passengers BUT the accommodating driver will put on additional shuttle runs to and back if there are more passengers. This is a godsend as there are no public transport that goes to the hotel. At Keri Beach there are car, quadbike, bike rentals though so there are options if you are prepared to want to drive or ride. The hotel itself , the accommodation is in chalet type buildings. Our room was basic but spotless. The domestics cleaned rooms with fresh towel changes daily. I would say the room we had requires modernisation to make it like a 4 star. The bathroom was generous in size but the shower was small. The bar area in my opinion requires a total refurbishment . It was somewhat soul-less but has great potential for upgrade investment. There is adequate A/C in the bedrooms and in the bar and restaurant. Food was of relative variety. Breakfast a choice of hot and cold food. Lunch and dinner again a variety. Salad bar, always a meat dish, vegetarian and fish. Then a couple of show cooking selections each day during lunch and dinner. If you are a vegan though, you will struggle and they don't have dairy free milk either. Greek night was one of the best and the bbq night. I would say overall the food was of reasonable quality. As with most A/I, the alcohol is non branded. They serve a selection of cocktails at the pool bar during the day and the indoor bar in the evening. They have beer and wine dispensers but the quality was poor. I stuck with cocktails of which in my opinion some were quite strong. You are provided with plastic bottles in your room on arrival so you can simply fill them up with water in the restaurant or any selection of their soft drinks etc. The filter coffee from the machine wasn't too bad but they also had individual coffee sachets if preferred along with a small selection of teas including herbal. This hotel daily has continued departures and arrivals so there is constantly different guests arriving each day or leaving. We never had any issue of getting a sunbed regardless of time and we didn't see anyon