3 Best Hotels in Zakynthos, Greece

Zante Maris is among a wave of luxury small boutique stays that have taken over Tsilivi—its slick neutral-tone swim-up suites set the bar high, leading to stylish sundeck balconies from which shared infinity pools gaze out to the coast. Holistic treatments are rustled up from the herb garden; the pool bar dishes up bespoke cocktails; there's natural wood surfaces and white beams everywhere; and children are nowhere to be found. Like most of these kinds of hotels, this is adults-only, but (again, like most others) it also has a sister venue a few streets away that trades one star and a dash of glam for a family-friendly pool area.

The Diana chain has four luxury hotels on the island, with this being their most functional. It's a city hotel with good facilities and a pool in a bustling location just off the lively square of Agios Markos—that puts it streets ahead of most offerings in the town. The island reserves its glamour stays for resort areas and few visitors stay within the city despite the convenience. The rooftop pool isn't much for swimming, but the chance to soak above the humid streets, cocktail in hand, and gaze across the rooftops is a unique one here. Rooms are business-like but cozy enough. A Jacuzzi, sauna, gym, and pool table round off the perks.