Elix

Style

See sea everywhere

Setting

Clifftop Ionian coast

Overlooking the Ionian Sea on Greece’s lesser-known (and rather enticing) Epirus Coast, Elix is a striking stack of contemporary rooms and suites – many with private pools, all with sea views. A photoshoot-worthy infinity pool and prime patch of sand on Karavostasi beach are catnip to sun lovers in search of somewhere new. Between days reclined by the pool, return to vertical with walks in the Epirus hills or out on the Ionian, courtesy of paddleboards or sailing dinghies. This is a resort in the truest sense, with fine and casual dining, bars beside the beach and pool, and pretty nearby towns – in this case shipwreck-strewn Sivota and picturesque Parga – a short drive away.

Facilities

Rooms

146, including 59 suites.

Checkout

11am. Earliest check-in, 3pm.

More Details

Rates include breakfast. and dinner at the main buffet restaurant.

Also

The hotel can whip up a day cruise on a private yacht to the idyllic coves of Antipaxos and the Blue Caves at Paxos. Beyond the Room Service menu, breakfast in bed, cakes baked to order, cocktail gatherings and small dinner parties can all be arranged.

Hotel Closed

Annually between November and March.

Fitness Center

Free Internet Access

Laundry

Pool

On-Site Restaurant

Room Service

Spa

At the Hotel

Pool, spa, gym, fitness studio, tennis court, choice of restaurants and bars, boutique, deli market, beach section, beach-to-hotel funicular, watersports. In rooms: private or sharing swim-up pool (depending on room type), flatscreen TV with music channels, free WiFi, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, minibar (at extra cost), free bottled water and Gilchrist & Soames products.

Our Favourite Rooms

Its sizeable pool and terrace and gorgeously grand bedroom make the Deluxe Suite Private Pool a winning choice, with special commendation going to the terraced Junior Suite Panorama Sea View. Prize for the biggest pool goes to the Junior Suite Panorama Private Pool.

Poolside

The freshwater infinity pool has incredible sea views and is open 10am–6pm daily. There’s a pool bar team to ferry drinks and snacks to your parasol-shaded lounger. Alongside the main pool, there’s also a Jacuzzi and a covered shallow pool for children. There's a lifeguard at each of the pools, though of course, little Smiths need supervision.

Spa

A relaxing retreat of cool tiles and calming aromas, Elixir Spa has a sauna, steam room and three treatment rooms with a menu that includes couple’s massages and uses Ariadne Athens' organic, natural oils.

Packing Tips

Rotating selection of swimwear, smartish options for dinner and shades, shades, shades (you can never pack too many sunglasses for a stay on the sparkling Ionian coast).

Also

Laundry and ironing services available (extra cost). Inaccessible communal areas and the stepped layout of this clifftop hotel make it impractical for wheelchair users.

Children

Very welcome. Extra beds and cots are available in all but standard rooms; there are menu options for children at Saffron, Indigo and Azure Beach Bar; and the hotel has a kids’ club, crèche and babysitting service.

Gallery

Food & Drink

Top Table

Indigo’s cushion-scattered benches, facing the pool but shaded from the Ionian sunshine, are a picturesque spot to linger. Any table on the terrace at Pearl feels special, particularly if you’re there in time for sunset.

Dress Code

Trousers and shirt for Mr Smith, a chance to flaunt a fine dress or top and skirt for Mrs Smith. Sports or swimwear, flip-flops included, all mean you risk being turned away at both Saffron and Pearl.

Hotel Restaurant

For fine dining, Pearl has tables indoors and out. The menu pairs modern Greek and Mediterranean influences with palate-pleasing results. Enjoy regional specialities such as Batsaria goats’ cheese and spinach pastries, grilled octopus and wine-braised Paramythia beef cheeks at lamp-lit dark-wooden tables. Saffron is the hotel’s casual all-day dining option: it’s here you’ll find breakfast, family-friendly buffet spreads and a choice of cooking stations. Cuisine-themed nights ensure the menu stays brilliantly varied. Shaded poolside eatery Indigo reserves its à la carte breakfast for grown ups, with light all-ages lunches and Greek favourites such as souvlaki and beef kebabs alongside burgers, pizzas, sandwiches and salads, before serving Italian dinners as its carb-filled closing act. In similar style, Azure beach bar serves drinks, salads, sandwiches and hot lunchtime staples, for refreshment by the sea.

Hotel Bar

The high-ceilinged lobby, with its floor-to-roof windows and tabled terrace, is home to Ruby, an all-day lounge bar. As idyllic for sunset drinks as it is for escaping the midday sun, poolside Indigo has a comprehensive Greek wine list alongside more familiar European fizz and signature pink gin cocktails. At the beach, Azure serves surfside coffees and soft drinks, as well as classic cocktails and cold, cold beer.

Last Orders

Dine at Pearl between 7pm and 10pm. Saffron is open 7am–10am for breakfast. Lunch is served 1pm–3pm and dinner between 7pm and 10pm. At Indigo, drinks and snacks are served all day; for lunch, it’s 12.30pm till 4.30pm, dinner is served 7pm–10pm.

Room Service

Available round the clock for an additional charge, with a selection of choices from any of the hotel's restaurants.

Planes

Preveza International Airport (also called Aktion) has direct flights from across Europe and is an 80-minute drive from the hotel. Corfu International Airport is less than three hours away by car and ferry. Airfield Margariti, 40 minutes away, is the nearest private runway.

Trains

Cars and ferries tend to dominate in this mountainous country: the limits of Greek rail infrastructure mean taking the train makes little sense.

Automobiles

This is a mountain region with dramatic cliffs and rugged coastline – all of which means driving is breathtaking but not easy, with hairpin bends and sheer roadside drops fairly standard. The hotel has on-site parking and valet parking.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

There’s so much to do without wandering far at Elix, from stand-up paddleboarding to kayaking, learning to sail, mountain biking to hiking. Charter a yacht for the day to see Paxos and Antipaxos, or book a private transfer to Corfu to explore the largest Ionian isle. The delights of seaside resorts Sivota and Parga warrant an excursion or two. Back at the hotel, don your Tennis whites for a few serves under the sun, at the property's free to use court, and for little ones, a children's playground is in the works. The hotel also offers entertainment nights at the amphitheatre for all guests.

Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt

This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .