Panorama Fanari Studios and Apartments

We've just returned from our Kefalonia holiday. We stayed at Panorama Fanari and had a brilliant time. The place is located in a pleasant remote area away from any hustle and bustle. The room we had, had a balcony at each end so we could get the sunrise and sunset. Also if we opened both sets of sliding doors we could get a pleasant airflow through the room. The room itself, was spacious and had everything we needed. It also had a small kitchenette with helpful items left in the cupboards. The shower room was a bit small but adequate and had a decent walk in shower with a sliding door. The main balcony view was superb with the hotel gardens immediate, over the road and down the hill was land with olive trees. We could see the whole area across to the sea and nearby lighthouse in the distance. The best bit was the view across the bay where all the ferries were constantly crossing and the odd cruise ship passing through. The sunset view every evening was the best I've experienced anywhere. The carpark had plenty of spaces and many in the shade. I noticed an electrical charging point. The pool area was lovely with plenty of sunbeds and a pleasant shower area. There was also a bar and seating area nearby which was staffed during daylight hours. The breakfast buffet was continental with plenty of variety. The staff were all friendly, helpful and spoke English. If there was anything we needed, they obliged. Also they were able to assist with car hire with a car arriving in the car park shortly after we enquired. The grounds were well kept and pleasant to walk around. There was a patio area with a large garden table and chairs and two comfortable swing seats in the shade of a large pear tree. We could have sat here all day watching the bay and all the bees and butterflies on the surrounding plants. There were several friendly cats who came to see us when we were walking in the grounds. The location was a little remote but not overly so. There are a few cove beaches within walking distance and the campsite Taverna. Argostoli was a pleasant 3km walk one way but shorter if you walk to the top of the hill, past the Italian memorial and down the other side. With a car you can get to Argostoli or Lassi in a few minutes. We had a lovely stay from not quite knowing what to expect on arrival.

Our 5th time at this beautiful place - it's still as lovely as it was, the welcome and hospitality of everyone makes you feel like you're coming home. Thankyou to Dionissi, Tassoula, Eleftheria, Makis, Ria , Maki and not forgetting Dimitris and Armando from Ionian cars - you are special people and have a special place in our hearts......John and Judith xx

Our first visit to Kefalonia and we really enjoyed our holiday! The apartments were clean and equipped well, the views were incredible and everything was within walking distance for us (others might prefer hiring cars) the sandy beaches are about a 45 minute walk, but there are other hidden pebble beaches right on the doorstep, and the main harbour / strip is a 20 minute walk. The pool area is kept clean and tidy along with the bar area, however we unfortunately didn’t get to meet the famous Dionissi