Olive Garden

just got back and all i can say is dont let the hill put you off ,absolutely fantastic thanks to everybody there

We found the apartments to be basic with all the amedities that are needed, but did not like the ants although they were manageable.
The Bar area was lovely with seating area and wonderful views of the sea and lower down in Lassi. The hill was a killer though, I managed to climb it three times we also took a walk to Agostoli which was lovely, the town itself was busy and full of tourist not quiet like Lassi.
The restaurants in Lassi were nice but the best was the Blue Sky restaurant,we found the staff very friendly and nothing was too much trouble.
The bar staff at the Olive Garden were also friendly and welcoming,lots of knowledge and very helpful. My husband and I would definately come here again.

Just back from two wonderful weeks in olive gardens Lassi had a great time The appartment are usual Greek Style ( 4 wall and the usual kitchen stuff ) you could sit outside and have breakfast. It was also majic siiting having lunch looking down watching all the boat go by into Argostoli The only slight problem you have is you have to come up the hill after visiting a few tavernas If you get a taxi up then it is 5Euros
Fantastic time was had by us
Alan /Linda July 2010

The complex is very clean,smart,and well laid out when you first arrive theres this amazing view over the whole area,Then you realise you are on the top of a mountain and its greta being up there but you have to go down at some stage to visit the restuarants and beaches.
Be prepared for the walk if you do go for it be very prepared for the walk back up, its gonna tell in the morning if your fit or not??
My advise is to hire a car and let the engine have the heart attack rather than you ruining your holiday with the pain from the walking up the Hill (mountain) road.
its definately not for the faint hearted!!
Unfortunately this did put a bad bit in the holiday because once you have done the walk a few times you dont want to do it again and we travelled by cab back up on most nights.

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10 readers found this review helpful

We have just come back from a 2 week holiday at the Olive Garden Apartments in Lassi. The apartment complex was lovely, laid out in pretty gardens with stunning views from the pool and bar area over the bay. The view does come at a price though - the apartments are situated on a VERY steep hill, which when tackled in the heat of the day is not nice. Once the sun went down it was fine though and helped burn off those extra ice creams!! Plus it was nice to be in a peaceful location away from the main strip of bars and restaurants. The apartments are mostly 3 storey maisonettes, the bottom floor being the studios and the top 2 floors were 2 storey apartments. The other studios were underneath the pool/bar area and did not seem to be as nice/private as the maisonette studios (we were in room 8 which had lovely sea views and a private terrace area).
The rooms were basic but very clean, kitchen included fridge/freezer, oven, hobs, toaster and kettle. Plenty of cutlery/plates/pots and pans were provided too. The apartments are run by an English family who were very friendly and helpful.
The beaches in Lassi are the best we've been to outside of the Caribbean, crystal clear water, beautiful sandy beaches, little fish swimming around your ankles!!
The strip of bars and restaurants in Lassi do not over look the sea which I was disappointed about as we like to walk around a harbour area at night time, the walk into Argostoli is not too long though and it has a bustling harbourside atmosphere and some really good restaurants - we really enjoyed 'The Captains Table' on the sea front. When eating in Lassi we stuck to the recomendations in the guide book and had some fantastic meals. Eating out is not expensive, its the drinks which really bump the price up!
We hired a car from the rep for 100 Euros for 3 days and visited Skala, Fiscardo, Assos, Sami and Myrtos beach. Myrtos is STUNNING from the top but not so good at the bottom, the sea is very rough here and the beach very pebbley. Assos was beautiful, we had an evening meal here by the harbour. Fiscardo was very pretty too and great for wandering around.
A must is a visit to the Melisani Lake which is unbelievable, the Drogaratti Caves were worth a look too.
Overall a lovely relaxing holiday, great if you just want to chill out by the pool/beach and not do much. Not so good if you like sightseeing.

4 readers found this review helpful

Olive gardens were lovely for our family holiday last summer. we had a 2 story 2 bedroom apartment witha fantastic view. facilities were fairly basic but more than adequate and we had a fantastic time. The pool area is lovely, great for kids and teenagers.
Although on a big hill we are a family of walkers so fairly fit and usded it as out twice daily exercise up and down, and an excuse to eat ice cream and drink the local wine. Once you've done it once it isn't bad at all. That said if you are there in the summer and walk up at the hottest part of the day, buy a bottle of water at the bottom first!
We can also recommend the long walk to Argostoli, round the country roads and past the lighthouse. Again, make sure you take water with you, and stop at the hotel by the lighthouse, they were very nice! Enjoy Kefalonia, it is a lovely place. This was our first visit and I would happily return, and happily return to the Olive Garden.

3 readers found this review helpful

My holiday was really fantastic! The rooms were so clean and i really relaxed! The views from the pool were magnificent! You couldn't get that view from anywhere else, as the olive garden is set on the corner of a huge hill you can see around to the island on your right which is Luxuri, and the island a bit further on was Zante! Absolutley breathtaking! Myself and my boyfriend spent most of the day by the pool, which is huge and its a real suntrap up there! Got a great tan! The bar we visited quite a few times!! Andy the owner, is very nice and made sure we had everything we needed, told us about great restaurants and places to visit, hes english and has been living here for 13 years. Also his daughter Sam works there during the day and i got on very well with her! Obviously as a girl in my early 20's i wanted to go out, and as she was the same age she showed me all the great bars and clubs! Had a fantastic time, didnt have to cook once, as Andy has a great menu, from traditional salads to toasties to chillie wraps to jacket potatoes and at a very reasonable price! Have booked to go there again next year and would reccommend the olive garden to everyone!!

3 readers found this review helpful

We have recently come back from a week in the Olive Garden Apartments in Lassi. We booked last minute and got a really good deal. We stayed in a studio apartment and although the room was a bit on the small side it had all the basics- kettle, toaster, fridge and 2 ring cooker and even a fan was supplied. We had clean towels and sheets 3 times in a week and the aparments were cleaned every day. The pool was lovely with fantastic views over the resort below. The gardens were very well kept and everywhere was spotlessly clean.
The spectacular views from the complex come with a price!! people had warned us about the steep hill but nothing can prepare you for it! It's a long winding country lane that just keeps going up and up and up. we managed it twice a day for the whole week and only really struggled in the afternoon when it was hot. There are taxi's that will take you up the hill for 5 euro's. Also i would recommend that you leave your supermarket shop to the evenings as it's easier to carry water etc.. when it' a bit cooler. Also the main Lassi Supermarket do offer a free delivery service on a Wednesday and Friday. If you spend over 20 euros they will deliver your shopping to the door for free.
Lassi has lovely beaches the main beach (long beach) is beautiful it is a long stretch of white sand which is split into about 3 swopping bays. beds cost about 8 euros for 2 beds and a parasol.
Restaurants in Lassi are great and we never had a bad meal in the entire week we were there. I would definately recommend Nefeli's restaurant, Sirtaki, Phaedra and Zorbas which is at the opposite end to all the other restaurants next to Lassi Supermarket. There a few bars aquarious, Simple and our favourite was Odyessy.
You can walk into Argostoli which is a lovely walk mainly down hill!! so we got a taxi back which only cost 6 euro but was worth it.
Overall it's a beautiful island and well worth a visit a week was long enough for us but if you like going trips or car hire then i'm sure there would be enough to do for 2 weeks. Just remember that everywhere is hilly but the views are certainly worth it.

2 readers found this review helpful

Fantastic place to stay, a beatiful setting ( make sure you ask for a sea veiw) the pool and bar area is a very pleasant place to relax. The apartments are at the top of a steep hill, but it does say that in the brochure so what are you complaining about!.
The resort is just the right size, not too busy, but also a good selection of bars and restaurants. Would definitely go back.

Hello, my name is Daniela, and I want more information about your appartaments. We are 4 adults and a child and would like to 1 double room and another double room with a bed more, from August 8 to August 17 .Therefore we want know the availability and cost of living. Thank you so much.
Daniela