Overview

Lesante Cape is presented as a distinctive cultural retreat on Zante that recreates the character of a traditional Greek village within a modern resort setting. The property has been built around a central square that functions as the social heart of the hotel, complete with a café, a taverna, small shops, a folklore museum and its own church, and it is framed by Zakynthian architecture — tall arches, white stonework and earthy tones that reference the island’s aristocratic past. Design details throughout the hotel draw from local craft traditions, with wooden furnishings and straw-made décor combined with contemporary amenities to meet current expectations of comfort. Public areas and accommodation types range from intimate suites to expansive multi-bedroom villas, offering a variety of layouts for couples, families and groups seeking a culturally-informed seaside escape.

Location

The hotel occupies a privileged position in Akrotiri village, a place with historic and cultural significance on Zante, and offers direct access to a small, private beach with rocky and pebbled shores and views across the Ionian Sea. The site’s construction deliberately echoes the manors and summer homes of the island’s former nobility, so guests experience both easy access to local heritage and a feeling of seclusion on a private stretch of coastline. The immediate surroundings include natural landscape and sea vistas, while the small village-style piazza at the resort’s core provides a compact, walkable area for dining, shopping and evening events without needing to leave the property.

Facilities

The resort provides a broad collection of facilities designed to support relaxation, wellbeing and practical needs. Armonia Wellness & Spa features treatment rooms, sauna, hammam, an indoor jacuzzi and an indoor pool, together with comprehensive beauty and body therapies informed by Mediterranean botanical traditions. For everyday fitness and movement, there is a contemporary gym with personal trainer services and organised yoga sessions in peaceful outdoor settings. Outdoor leisure is supported by several infinity pools that look out to the sea and a modest private beach accessed by stairs; there are professional padel courts for more energetic pursuits and dedicated family-oriented spaces and services. Additional practical amenities include on-site shops around the central square and dedicated spa provisions such as private lockers and robes.

Room

Accommodation is arranged as suites and villas that combine Zakynthian architectural flourishes with modern interiors and conveniences. Suites range from contemporary Deluxe and Sea View options — each with living areas that open onto verandas overlooking the plaza or sea — to speciality suites that incorporate private outdoor hot tubs. Villas are offered in one, two and three-bedroom configurations and reinterpret the island’s aristocratic summer houses with exposed stonework, wood panelling and pastoral textiles; many villas provide private terraces, furnished outdoor spaces and private pools for an enhanced level of privacy. Furnishings throughout the accommodation favour natural materials and artisanal details, while bathrooms and amenities are presented at a luxury level, and several room types are aimed specifically at families or groups requiring additional bedrooms and living space.

Sports & Entertainment

A varied programme of active and leisure options is available to guests, from watersports and scuba diving excursions to guided hikes and horseback riding in the surrounding countryside. The resort’s three infinity pools and private beach provide choices for swimmers and sunbathers, while the padel tennis courts and fitness centre meet the needs of more active visitors; private coaching is available for guests seeking instruction. Entertainment is woven into the hotel’s village-like square with social events and live local music at the taverna on selected evenings, and the property organises excursions such as boat trips where visitors may encounter local marine life. Family-oriented programming ensures children have supervised activities, and the hotel offers bespoke experiences such as culinary or wine-tasting events for those who prefer cultural pursuits.

Dining & Bars

Culinary offerings at the property are varied and place an emphasis on regional produce and traditional recipes presented across distinct venues. Elea Restaurant focuses on artisanal and Mediterranean dishes inspired by local ingredients, while Novita All Day Restaurant & Bar draws on provincial recipes and freshly-caught seafood, served by the pool in an open setting. Fiore Fine Dining presents a more formal menu that combines international techniques with local produce and panoramic sea views, and Bostani Farm to Table highlights produce from the hotel garden. The Taverna recreates the atmosphere of a village restaurant with live local bands and traditional Greek dishes, and several bars — including a pool bar, a beach bar and a lobby bar — provide lighter refreshments, cocktails, coffee and a wine cellar with guided tastings conducted by experienced sommeliers for those who wish to learn more about local and international wines.