Alykanas Beach Grand Hotel by Zante Plaza

🏖️ Excellent beachfront location on soft golden sand
🌳 Spacious grounds with lawns and plenty of room to play
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Two Bedroom apartments ideal for families and friends
🧸 Great for families with kids’ club, pool with slides and playground
🤝 Warm, friendly atmosphere and relaxed Greek-village feel
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Board options: All Inclusive

Child age: up to 11 years (for typical pricing/discounts)
Blocks: 3 | Floors: 3 | Lifts: 1
Rooms: 135
Certified Sustainable Hotel

Alykanas Beach Grand Hotel by Zante Plaza occupies an enviable spot right on Alykanas’ fine, golden-sand beach on Zante’s north-east coast. The water here is typically calm and shallow, making it especially good for children and paddling. Behind the beach you’ll find a backdrop of olive groves and vineyards, giving the resort a laid-back, village feel.

Stroll around 500m to reach the heart of Alykanas, where traditional tavernas, relaxed bars and small shops cluster along the streets. For a change of scene, Alykes is just along the coast, and boat trips to the Blue Caves or Shipwreck Beach can usually be arranged locally.

• Beachfront – direct access from hotel gardens
• 500m to Alykanas resort centre (bars, tavernas, shops)

Approx. transfer time from airport: 1 hour 5 minutes
(from Zante International Airport – ZTH)

Alykanas, Zante, Greece

All Inclusive at Alykanas Beach Grand Hotel by Zante Plaza is about keeping everyone fuelled without thinking about the bill.

The main buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a mix of Greek and international dishes, live show-cooking stations and a separate kids’ buffet. There are highchairs for little ones and a relaxed terrace setting for sunny meals.

The pool bar keeps the snacks and drinks coming between meals, with local wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks and hot drinks served for at least 12 hours a day. A smart-casual dress code may apply in the restaurant (no beachwear), and opening times or inclusions can vary slightly by season and board details.

What All Inclusive typically includes.

Life here naturally centres on the water. Outside, you’ll find:

• A large outdoor freshwater pool with surrounding sun terrace, loungers and parasols
• A separate children’s pool with fun slides
• Fresh pool towels available (local charge/deposit may apply)

Inflatables are generally permitted in the main pool, adding to the playful holiday vibe. Just a few steps further and you’re on Alykanas’ sandy beach, where the gently shelving shoreline is perfect for paddling and sandcastle-building. Local providers on the beach typically offer watersports such as banana boats and windsurfing (payable locally, availability can vary by season).

When you’re ready for a break from the sunlounger, there’s a simple line-up of activities and downtime options:

• Aqua aerobics and yoga sessions
• Small spa area with steam room and massage treatments (min. age 15yrs, charges apply, typically open 10:00–18:00)
• Regular and occasional evening entertainment between May and October – think karaoke, live DJ sets and live music nights

Practical touches include a reception with concierge-style assistance and luggage storage, plus free Wi‑Fi so you can keep everyone updated back home.

Standard Room (Venus Block)
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2
These simple, comfortable rooms are located in the Venus Block, approximately 90m from the main hotel building – handy if you prefer a slightly quieter base while staying close to the facilities.

Room facilities include:
• Flat screen television
• Wi‑Fi
• Safety deposit box*
• Balcony or terrace
• Hairdryer
• Kettle
• Fridge
• Bathroom with shower
• Air conditioning (typically between 01 May and 31 Oct)
• Daily room cleaning service

Superior Double or Twin Room
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4
Great for small families or friends sharing, these upgraded rooms offer extra space and a brighter, more modern feel than standard rooms.

Facilities:
• Flat screen television
• Wi‑Fi
• Safety deposit box*
• Balcony or terrace
• Hairdryer
• Kettle
• Fridge
• Bathroom with shower
• Air conditioning
• Daily room cleaning service

Superior Double or Twin Room with Side Sea View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 3
As per the Superior Double or Twin Room, but with the bonus of a side sea view from your balcony or terrace – ideal if you enjoy glimpses of the Ionian at sunrise or sunset.

Facilities mirror the standard Superior rooms: TV, Wi‑Fi, safety deposit box*, balcony or terrace, hairdryer, kettle, fridge, shower bathroom, air conditioning and daily cleaning.

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4
These are the pick of the bunch for families wanting extra space. Two separate bedrooms mean you can put the kids to bed and still have your own room to relax in.

Facilities include:
• Flat screen television
• Wi‑Fi
• Safety deposit box*
• Balcony or terrace
• Hairdryer
• Kettle
• Fridge
• Bathroom with shower
• Air conditioning
• Daily room cleaning service

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

💦 Aqua aerobics sessions in the main pool
🧘 Yoga classes for gentle stretching and relaxation
🎵 Regular evening entertainment (May–Oct) including karaoke, live DJ sets and live music
🎭 Occasional themed entertainment nights (seasonal, programme may vary)
🏖️ Easy access to local watersports on the beach (independent providers, extra charge)

🛎️ Reception with concierge-style assistance and luggage storage
🧳 Luggage storage for early arrivals/late departures
🧴 Spa with steam room and massage treatments* (min. age 15yrs)
🍼 Restaurant highchairs and kids’ buffet corner
🌐 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel
♻️ Certified Sustainable Hotel practices in place

*Some services and spa treatments incur a local charge.

Alykanas is a small, typically Greek village on Zante’s north-eastern coast, framed by bright-blue seas, olive groves and vineyards. Days revolve around the long sandy beach and waterfront cafés, while evenings bring family-friendly bars, karaoke spots and welcoming tavernas serving Greek favourites alongside Italian and British comfort food.

• Language: Greek
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Time difference: GMT +2 hours
• Average flight time from UK: around 4 hours

Local price guide (approximate and subject to change):
• Local beer: ~£3.00
• Meal for two in a local taverna: ~£42.70

Hotel information and facilities are based on previous seasons and may change; some services are seasonal or weather dependent. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Greece advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Alykanas Beach Grand Hotel by Zante Plaza suitable for families?
Yes. The hotel is very family‑friendly, with a beachfront location on a gently shelving sandy bay, a children’s pool with slides, a kids’ club for 4–12‑year‑olds, a playground, highchairs and a kids’ buffet in the restaurant, plus spacious Superior rooms and Two Bedroom apartments.

2. How far is Alykanas Beach Grand Hotel by Zante Plaza from the beach and resort centre?
The property is directly on the beachfront, so you can walk from the gardens straight onto the sand in moments. Alykanas resort centre, with its selection of bars, shops and tavernas, is around 500m away.

3. What does All Inclusive include at Alykanas Beach Grand Hotel by Zante Plaza?
All Inclusive typically covers buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, plus snacks at the pool bar between meals for at least three hours per day. Local wine, beer, spirits and soft and hot drinks are usually available for a minimum of 12 hours daily. Exact times and inclusions can vary by season and are confirmed on arrival.

4. What are the transfer times from Zante airport to Alykanas Beach Grand Hotel by Zante Plaza?
The approximate coach transfer time from Zante (Zakynthos) International Airport (ZTH) to Alykanas Beach Grand Hotel by Zante Plaza is around 1 hour 5 minutes, depending on traffic and routing. Private transfers may be a little quicker.

5. Does Alykanas Beach Grand Hotel by Zante Plaza have entertainment in the evening?
Yes. From roughly May to October, the hotel offers a programme of regular and occasional evening entertainment, which can include karaoke, live DJ sets and live music. The schedule and frequency may change between seasons.

6. Are there spa facilities at Alykanas Beach Grand Hotel by Zante Plaza?
There is a small spa area with a steam room and a selection of massage treatments, generally open from 10:00 until 18:00. A minimum age of 15 years applies and services are charged locally.

7. What room options are best for larger families or groups?
For families or small groups who want more space, the Superior Two Bedroom apartments are ideal. They sleep up to four guests across two separate bedrooms, giving a bit more privacy and flexibility than a single open-plan room.

8. Is Wi‑Fi available at Alykanas Beach Grand Hotel by Zante Plaza?
Yes. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the hotel, including in rooms and public areas, so you can stay connected or stream content on your own devices.