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Luxury Villa Rentals in Zakynthos
Villas with private pools and sea views, from the hills above Zakynthos Town to the cliffs of Keri
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The flower of the Levant, with turtles on the beach
The Venetians held Zakynthos for around three centuries and called it Fiore di Levante, the flower of the East. The name still fits in spring, when the olive groves and hillsides fill with wild flowers. The island has two sides. The east coast is gentle and farmed, with soft sandy bays. The west is limestone cliff dropping sheer into very blue water. In the hill villages between them you may still hear kantades, the island's serenades, which owe a good deal to Italy.
Our Zakynthos collection runs to 120+ villas and apartments, most with private pools and many with sea views. There are hillside villas on Bochali above Zakynthos Town, family houses around Tsilivi and Planos, and quieter properties on the Vasilikos peninsula and the high ground near Keri.
Below we cover the island's corners, its turtles and the best months to come.
Zakynthos at a glance
- Villas
- 120+ villas and apartments, with up to 7 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,700 to £6,100 a week, from around £2,200
- Best areas
- Bochali and Zakynthos Town, Tsilivi and Planos, Vasilikos, Keri and Alykes
- Best time
- June to September for swimming; May and October for walking and quieter beaches
- Getting there
- Zakynthos airport sits just south of the town, a short drive from most villas
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Stranis Nikolaos: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Sea Views – Agios Nikolaos4 bedrooms
Villa Lithakia Zakynthos: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Zakynthos4 bedrooms
Villa Ostria Bochali Zakynthos Town: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool – Zakynthos4 bedrooms
Villa Zakynthosian Tsilivi: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Tsilivi3 bedroomsWhere to stay in Zakynthos
Bochali and Zakynthos Town for views and evening tavernas, Tsilivi, Planos and Alykes for easy family beaches, Vasilikos for the island's best sand, and Keri for cliffs and sunsets.
A rebuilt Venetian town and the hill above it
The 1953 earthquake flattened almost all of Zakynthos Town, and it was rebuilt with arcaded streets and broad squares that still feel faintly Venetian. Solomos Square is named after Dionysios Solomos, the island's poet, who wrote the Hymn to Liberty that became the Greek national anthem. The museum dedicated to him is close by, as is the Byzantine Museum.
Bochali is the hill directly above the town, crowned by the ruins of the Venetian castle. Its tavernas look down over the harbour and the lights of the Peloponnese coast beyond. Villas here put you a few minutes from town while keeping you above the summer traffic.
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Loggerheads, nesting beaches and a green peninsula
The great southern bay of Laganas is one of the most important nesting grounds for loggerhead turtles in the Mediterranean, and much of it falls within the National Marine Park of Zakynthos. Laganas itself is a lively resort strip. The Vasilikos peninsula to the east is greener and calmer, with Gerakas beach at its tip, which closes from dusk to dawn during the nesting season.
At the western end of the bay, Keri has a hill village, a lighthouse with long sunset views, and boats from Limni Keriou out to Marathonisi, the island locals call Turtle Island.
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Shallow bays, blue caves and a famous wreck
Tsilivi and its neighbour Planos have shallow, sandy water and an easy pace, which makes them a sensible family choice. Alykes, further up the coast, takes its name from the old salt pans behind its long beach.
From Agios Nikolaos in the far north, boats run to the Blue Caves at Cape Skinari, where the water glows an improbable colour. Navagio, the cove with the stranded ship, has been closed to landings because of rockfalls, so you see it from a boat offshore or from the clifftop platform above.
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Sofigadoura, Verdea and two feasts of the saint
The island's kitchen leans rich and slow. Sofigadoura is a spicy braise of meat in tomato, ladotyri is a sharp local cheese kept in olive oil, and mandolato, an almond nougat, makes the obvious present to take home. Verdea, the island's traditional white wine, is an acquired taste and worth acquiring.
Saint Dionysios, the patron saint, is honoured on 24 August and 17 December with processions through the town. June and September give warm seas without the August crowds. Our concierge can book boats, tables and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Zakynthos
Villa Zephyros Kampi Tsilivi: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Pool – Tsilivi Zakynthos3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £8,225 a week
Villa Navagio | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Kefalonia4 bedrooms · sleeps 9From £8,187 a week
Villa Pampas | 3-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Planos3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £8,144 a week
Villa Zephyros Lithakia Zakynthos: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool & Sea Views – Zakynthos4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £7,952 a week
Villa Keriotis Vasilikos: Luxury 2-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Vasilikos2 bedrooms · sleeps 5From £7,938 a week
Villa Kyanos Chalikas Agios Nikolaos: Spacious 4-Bedroom Apartment with Infinity Pool & Sea Views – Zakynthos4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £7,938 a week
Villa Strofili Vasilikos: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool & Sea Views – Vasilikos4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £7,910 a week
Villa Meltemi Argassi: Spacious 4-Bedroom Apartment with Sea Views & Pool – Argassi Zakynthos4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £7,882 a weekWhy book your Zakynthos villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Zakynthos changes a great deal from one coast to the other, and we know which villas are close to a quiet beach, which avoid the noise of Laganas, and which catch the sunset. With 120+ properties in Zakynthos, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Private boats to the Blue Caves and Navagio, turtle-watching trips from Keri, taverna reservations, car hire and transfers from Zakynthos airport or the Kyllini ferry. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Zakynthos?
Bochali, above Zakynthos Town, suits those who want views and an easy evening out. Tsilivi, Planos and Alykes have shallow beaches that suit families, Vasilikos has the best sand and a quieter feel, and Keri has cliffs and sunsets. Laganas is the liveliest resort.
When is the best time to visit Zakynthos?
June and September are the sweet spot, with warm seas and fewer people than July and August. May and October are good for walking and exploring the hill villages, though some boat trips run less often.
Can you still visit Navagio, the Shipwreck Beach?
You can see it, but you cannot land on it. The beach has been closed to visitors because of landslide risk, so boats view the wreck from offshore and the clifftop platform above the cove stays open. Going early in the morning avoids the worst of the crowds.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Zakynthos?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Zakynthos cost?
Across our 120+ villas in Zakynthos, weekly rates typically range from £2,700 to £6,100, with the most affordable from around £2,200 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Zakynthos?
Zakynthos airport lies just south of the island's capital, and in summer there are direct flights from several UK airports. You can also take a ferry from Kyllini on the Peloponnese coast to Zakynthos Town. Our concierge can arrange transfers.
Are there villas in Zakynthos for large groups?
Yes. Our Zakynthos collection includes properties with up to 7 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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