We booked this for our first time trip to Kefalonia. The hotel is small, just 28 suites, located in perfectly manicured gardens. Unfortunately for us the purpose made 'resort' of Lassi had already started shutting down for the season, many of the restaurants had already closed (first week of October). It was like we were staying in a wild west tumbleweed town. The hotel reception staff were very friendly but did not know what the bus service or timetable was!!
We stayed in a one bedroom side sea view suite on the first floor. It was a pleasant suite, very clean, but not luxurious by any stretch of the imagination. Our double bed was actually two single beds pushed together. We had six coat-hangers between us and three small drawers in which to put all our clothes. The lounge was open to the kitchen area. Basic dinnerware was provided, but this did not include any wine glasses. It was nice to have a large fridge though. The bathroom was very small. There was only a hand-held shower and the bath screen did little to prevent water
drenching the floor. The water was not that hot, you certainly did not need to add any cold water!
I know that you don't go on holiday to watch t.v. but I do think that it being 2013 you should expect to be able to view more than Sky News or CNN!! Also, the wi-fi that was advertised was only available if you sat in the reception, and it was sketchy at best. We did venture to the basement of the hotel to seek out the sauna and gym, but it appeared to be shut up, screens were erected around the gym equipment and the sauna was not switched on.
Breakfast was always buffet style which comprised greek yoghurt, honey, a selection of cereals, cold ham, cheese, cake, a selection of hot food which generally included eggs, small frankfurters, bacon, baked beans, scrambled or poached eggs. Nice crusty bread to top it all off. This was available between 8 - 10am and could be taken in the main reception/lounge area or outside where wasps were abundant.
There were only three other couples staying at the same time and at times it felt like there were more staff than guests.
The weather wasn't great, we had three days of dry weather and then four days of heavy rain, which wasn't great.
There are some lovely beaches nearby and the hotel swimming pool had fabulous sea views. Unfortunately the water was too cold to go in for a swim.
The hotel is only a short walk from the main road through Lassi where all the bars and restaurants are, but remember to take a torch at night.
We did walk over to Argostoli, which is about 3kms away, up a steep hill. Taxi fare each way from the hotel is €6 and well worth it.
I do think that Lassi would be great in the summer but I wouldn't choose to go back again. I don't think that this holiday provided good value for money.
