Porto Zante Villas and Spa Greece
Porto Zante Villas and Spa
Tragaki, Zakynthos
Greece
www.portozante.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
2003
Hotel General Manager
John Sotirakos
Hotel Positioning
5-star Luxury Boutique Hotel, member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Porto Zante Villas and Spa
History & Story
Standing majestically on a private sandy beach of a secluded bay, on the island of Zakynthos, just west of Greece’s mainland and famous for its turquoise waters and Venetian villages, Porto Zante Villas & Spa is a boutique ultraluxe hotel comprising world-class luxury villas on the beach, all with private pools, exquisite Greek, Mediterranean & Asian cuisine in the restaurants, Live music at night, In-Villa Dining on a Romantic setting, a fabulous waterfront Spa, Kids Club & Entertainment, Watersports, Private Yacht Excursions, Gym by Technogym & Outdoor Meditation, 24-hour five-star hotel services, and an array of unique activities & experiences for families and couples.
World Class Villas
The beachfront luxury villas at Porto Zante are nestled between lush gardens, decorated and furnished with selected pieces of Armani Casa& Gervasoni, paintings of prominent Greek artists and are equipped with some of the best exclusive amenities including Bang & Olufsen Entertainment systems, Christofle Paris cutlery & glasses, Bernardaud design porcelain & BVLGARI guest amenities.
Date Renewal
Last fully renovated in 2025
Date added extensions
2025
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• Award Wining World Class Villas:The most private beach resort in Europe
• Private Sandy Beach:Dedicated space for each villa & taste delicious cocktails with the enchanting melodies of a live pianist and singer
• 2 Outdoor Restaurants & Bars:Featuring Mediterranean & Asian cuisine
• In-Villa Dining & Butler Service:Our famous cuisine at the privacy of your villa
• Outdoor Waterfront Spa:Breath the sea and rejuvenate at our Waterfront Spa
• Kids Club & Playground:Outdoor games & activities for our little guests
• Watersports:At the resort’s private sandy beach
• Private Gym by Technogym:Reserved by appointment
• Beach Yoga & Pilates:A wellness retreat in front of the Ionian Sea
• Private Yacht Excursions:Experience the magical attractions of Zakynthos
Location
Tragaki area, on Zakynthos Island
Key sites/activities in the area
• Watersports
• Beachfront Yoga & Pilates
• Gym by Technogym
• Personal Training
• Scuba Diving
• Stand-up Baddle Boarding / SUP
• Sea Cycle
• Electric Jet Ski
• Canoe
• Seabob, sea-doos
• Horse / Pony riding, cycling
• Tennis, Ping Pong
• Billiards, Table Tennis
• Waterpark
• Mini Golf
• Playground
• The famous Shipwreck beach, Blue Caves, Marathonisi (Turtle) Island
• Excursions, Cruises
• Winery Visits
Fun Facts
Our Guest Relations team is happy to arrange a private speedboat or yacht cruise for our guests to the world famous Navagio beach (Shipwreck) Marathonisi (Turtle Island), home of the Caretta-Caretta turtles or nearby islands like Kefalonia, Ithaca, Lefkada and Ancient Olympia.
Children’s Corner
Porto Zante Villas and Spa is awarded as One of the World’s Best Family Hotels for 2024 by the Condé Nast Traveller UK.
The Kids’ Club caters to a variety of ages, with daily entertainment sessions including cooking classes, face-painting, tennis, crafting, a dedicated play area and achance to engage with nature via sea cycling, canoeing,SUP, electrically motorizedjet ski,seaboband snorkeling. At the end of a day of adventure,theyoffer a host ofoptions to ease children from day to night, including movies, board games andbabysitting services. Villas are equipped with baby cots, whileourmenus can betailored to suittiny taste buds.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of Villas: 9.
All villas are beachfront, have private heated swimming pools, Bvlgari bathroom amenities, Sat TV iMac Desktop, B&O entertainment system, iPod/iPad docking stations, Nespresso coffee centre with complimentary capsules, Wi-Fi, SONY PS4, cutlery & glasses by Christofle Paris, Bernardaud porcelain, Gervasoni outdoor lounge, kitchen or kitchenette.
• Deluxe Spa Villa:
Up to 2 adults & 2 children, 1 master bedroom with king-sized bed, open plan living area with kitchenette, separate living room with sofa bed. Antique marble bathroom, Jacuzzi, separate hydro-jet shower.
Indoors: 85 m2. Living space: 180 m2.
• One Royal Spa Villa:
Up to 2 adults & 2 children, private beach area, 1 master bedroom with king-sized bed, 2 marble bathrooms, Jacuzzi, living and dining area. kitchen.
Indoors: 120 m2. Living Space: 380m2
• Presidential Spa Villa:
Maximum 4 adults & 3 children, 2 master bedrooms, king-sized beds, 3 marble bathrooms, 2 Jacuzzis, dressing rooms, 2 living areas.
Indoors: 170 m2. Living Space: 350 m2.
• Grand Presidential Spa Villa:
Maximum 4 adults & 3 children, private heated pool, 2 master bedrooms, king-sized beds, 3 marble bathrooms, 2 Jacuzzis.
Indoors: 200 m2. Living Space: 500 m2.
• The Royal Infinity Villa:
Maximum 4 adults & 3 children, private heated pool, 2 master bedrooms, king-sized beds, dressing rooms, 3 marble bathrooms, 2 Jacuzzis.
Indoors: 200 m2. Living Space: 400 m2.
• Royal Spa Villa:
Maximum 6 adults & 2 children, private heated pool, 3 master bedrooms, king-sized beds, 3 marble bathrooms, 3 Jacuzzis.
Indoors: 270 m2. Living Space: 1.070 m2.
• Grand Residence:
Maximum 8 adults & 6 children, private beach area, 2 private pools, 4 master bedrooms, king-sized beds, 6 marble bathrooms, 4 Jacuzzis, dressing rooms.
Indoors: 370 m2. Living Space: 900 m2.
• Imperial Spa Villa:
Maximum 8 adults & 6 children, plus staff. Private beach area, 2 private pools, 4 master bedrooms, 5 marble bathrooms, 3 Jacuzzis, 2 living areas, 2 staff quarters with en-suite bathrooms.
Indoors: 550 m2. Living Space: 1450 m2.
Restaurants & Bars
Porto Zante invites you to an exquisite dining experience of sensational Greek and Mediterranean flavors at the Club House Restaurant and contemporary Asian Fusion cuisine at Maya Restaurant, in a spectacular beachfront setting. The Club House & Maya Bar serves signature cocktails, champagnes, vintage rum, spirits and refreshments with live entertainment by piano and singer.
Wellness
• The private Waterfront Spa offers a selection of over 20 signature therapies with products by Bulgari and Apivita.
• With cutting-edge fitness equipment by Technogym®, personal training programs to suit special requirements and outdoor hiking, the resort is an ideal wellness retreat.
Extra Notable Features
• Beachfront Yoga and Pilates sessions
• Water-sports (canoe, paddling, sea cycling, snorkeling, electrical jet ski for kids, sea scooter, electric jet ski,seabob, sea-doos, padi scuba-diving center).
• Horse or Pony riding by the beach or the mountain.
• Hotel’s Private Yacht Excursions
• 24 hours Babysitting Service
Hotel and Restaurant Awards
• 2024
Worldʼs Best Hotels & Resorts for 2024 (The Gold List 2024 by Condé Nast Traveller US & UK)
One of the World’s Best Family Hotels for 2024–Condé Nast Traveller UK
Worldʼs Best Hotels & Resorts for 2024(Readers’ Choice Awards by Condé NastTraveller US & UK)
• 2023
1st Grand Serandipian Hotel Champion Gold,2023
• 2022
Europe’s Leading Luxury Villa Resort by the 2020 World Travel Awards
One of the World’s Best Family Hotels for 2022 – Condé Nast Traveller UK
Worldʼs Best Hotels & Resorts for 2022 (Readers’ Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveller US & UK)
One of the World’s Best Family Hotels for 2022 – Condé Nast Traveller UK
• 2021
Europe’s Leading Beach Hotel by the 2021 World Travel Awards
Europe’s Leading Beach Hotel, 2021 World Travel Awards
Greece’s Leading Villa Resort 2021, 2021 World Travel Awards
• 2020
Worldʼs Best Hotels & Resorts for 2020 (The Gold List 2020 by Condé Nast Traveler US & UK)
Europe’s Leading Villa Resort, 2020 World Travel Awards
Europe’s Leading Luxury Villa Resort, 2020 Hideaways
• 2018
20 Best Hotelsin Europe for 2018 – Readers’ Travel Awards, Condé Nast Traveller UK
14 World’s Best Family Hotels for 2018, Condé Nast Traveller UK
Best Hotels in Europe for 2018 – Readers’ Travel Awards, Condé Nast Traveller UK
Europe’s Leading Beach Hotel, 2018 World Travel Awards
• 2017
Europe’s Leading Beach Hotel, World Travel Awards
Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel & Villas, World Travel Awards
Top 100 Hotels of The World, Hideaways
• 2016
Europe’s Leading Villa Resort, World Travel Awards
Greece’s Leading Villa Resort, World Travel Awards
25 World’s Best Family Hotels, Condé Nast Traveller UK.
• 2015
Europe’s Leading Villa Resort
Number of employees
50