Marelen Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9 (57 reviews)
Unnamed Rd, Kalamaki, Zakynthos, Zakynthos Island, 29100 , Zakynthos , GR

Pets allowed

Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Fitness facilities
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location near the beach
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Some noise from planes due to proximity to the airport
Bathroom size could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Specific sentiment from text: The hotel facilities were very clean and tidy, which is reflective of a high standard.
Service
9.93
Specific sentiment from text: The staff was absolutely wonderful and very friendly.
Location
9.47
Specific sentiment from text: The hotel is just 3-5 minutes from the beach and is conveniently located near shops and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.42
Specific sentiment from text: Rooms were nice, but there were minor issues with the bathroom size and shower leak.
Amenities
8.95
Specific sentiment from text: The hotel offered a lovely pool area, cocktail bar, and daily room cleaning.
Value for Money
7.91
Specific sentiment from text: Considered pricey for the quality but offers good amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.46
Specific sentiment from text: Breakfast and dinner buffets were very good with a variety of options.
Overall Experience
9.43
Specific sentiment from text: Overall a great vacation, highly recommended.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:41

Property Description

Recreational Opportunities
Indulge in a complimentary water park, fitness center, and seasonal outdoor pool for endless fun and relaxation.

Dining and Entertainment
Savor delectable meals at Poolside snackbar or enjoy the convenience of room service. Unwind with a drink from the poolside bar or stylish bars/lounges.

Convenience and Comfort
Experience a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and secure luggage storage. Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, a safe deposit box, and free onsite parking.

Book your stay at Marelen Hotel in Zakynthos, steps away from Laganas Beach, and a short drive from Kalamaki Beach. Live the upscale experience near top attractions and the serene Ionian Sea.

Important information:

  • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will be open from May to October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ZTH

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 10

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 57 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.93
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 8.42
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 9.46
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Marc-André
4
Pros:

It was close to the hotel, but other than that, it’s not worth it. Too pricey for the quality of the room and amenities.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Jens family
10
Pros:

Das Marelen Hotel war für uns die perfekte Unterkunft auf Zakynthos. Eine sehr schöne Hotelanlage, super saubere Zimmer, ein tolles, abwechslungsreiches Buffet morgens und abends, schöne Poolanlagen mit Poolbar (sehr empfehlenswerte kleine Snack-Karte) und extrem freundliches, unaufdringliches Personal. Außerdem tägliche Zimmerreinigung inkl. Handtuchtausch sowie ein Set Poolhandtücher, die jeden zweiten Tag getauscht werden konnten. Die Touristenmeile von Kalamaki mit Shops und Restaurants ist fußläufig. Der Strand war nur 3-5 Gehminuten entfernt (kein Zutritt nach Sonnenuntergang).

Die Lage des Hotels ist unweit des Flughafens, wer sehr geräuschempfindlich ist, kann sich von den landenden und startenden Flugzeugen gestört fühlen. Für uns war das kein Problem. Das Publikum war sehr international, leicht britisch dominiert. Mit Englisch kommt man super durch.

Wir hatten ein Familienzimmer mit zwei Schlafzimmern, einem großen Balkon und einer kleinen Pantry. Die Klimaanlagen waren einfach zu bedienen und kaum zu hören. Einziger Kritikpunkt: Das Bad war doch arg klein und die Dusche nicht ganz dicht. Aber das ist echt Meckern auf hohem Niveau.

Abends konnte man es sich an der Cocktailbar gemütlich machen, der Barkeeper hatte eine exzellente Playlist am Start. Die unvermeidlichen Live-Gesangs- und Tanzauftritte 2-3x pro Woche hätten wir nicht gebraucht.

Alles in allem ein toller Urlaub im Marelen - auf jeden Fall eine Empfehlung wert.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Robin Andrew family_with_children
10
Pros:

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2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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Robin friends
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel room was nice had a fridge and a lovely balcony, pool are was also really nice not to crowded also had an adults only pool and kids, staff were very friendly and helpful. Location is prefect 2 minutes away from the beach and 5-15 minutes away from shops and restaurants

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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Sabrina
8
Pros:

It‘s a great hotel but it’s at the extension of the airport, so lots of planes overhead. The breakfast and dinner buffet was very good, with gluten-free options. The staff was absolutely wonderful. The only negativ point is the smoking. Nowadays there should be smoke free areas. It was very disgusting to be constantly enveloped in smoke at the pool.

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
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Andrea friends
10
Pros:

Sehr Gut Super Aufenth
alt Viele Dank Fūr Die Gast Freundschaft

2025-06-21 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline
8
Pros:

The hotel is in a good location. Lovely setting and close to beach. Very laid back .

2025-06-10 via Nuitee
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Romana partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, super friendly staff, good variety of food.

2024-10-11 via Nuitee
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Victoria partner
10
Pros:

The Marelen was perfect for us, the breakfast had many options, the pool bar was top notch service, its location is perfectly between the beach and main road for shops etc.

We were visiting for a few days for a wedding so staying in different hotels and multiple people mentioned how they really liked our hotel compared to others in the area - we are hoping to be back for a proper holiday next year!

2024-09-29 via Nuitee
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Joanne partner
10
Pros:

Hotel is recommended. The hotel staff were all really friendly, rooms were clean and the facilities good. Food options were great with the added bonus of traditional greek dancing at the Eden Cocktail bar. Close to bars and restaurants, and short walk to the beach.

2024-09-22 via Nuitee
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Beate
10
Pros:

Es war alles sehr sauber und gepflegt, das Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, einziges Mängel, die Flugzeuge fliegen tief, der Fluglärm ist beträchtlich, mich persönlich hat es aber nicht gestört.

2024-09-20 via Nuitee
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Marc Peter partner
8
Pros:

Unterkunft insgesamt gut. Das Zimmer spartanisch praktisch, keine Besonderheit. Die Einrichtung hatte die besten Zeiten hinter sich. Trotzdem gute und tägliche Reinigung. Die Anlage insgesamt gut. Lediglich der laute lärm landender und startender Flugzeuge vom sehr nahen Flughafen haben den morgendlichen Schlaf gestört. Das Personal sehr freundlichen, höflich und hilfsbereit an allen Stellen.

2024-09-12 via Nuitee
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Iwamoto friends
10
Pros:

I stayed in the middle of August.
In conclusion, I'm very satisfied with the very nice staff and the very kind service.
The three women at the reception desk were very kind and gave us unreasonable requests and advice. Thanks to them, we were able to rent a car and go to see the nicer scenery. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Also, the facilities are clean, and I think it is a very nice place with a short walk to the beach. Is the shower seawater? I was a little surprised by that, but I was able to adjust the temperature without any problems, and I had a comfortable time.
I had a great time with someone singing at the poolside at night.

Anyway, everything was perfect.
I would definitely like to recommend this hotel.

2024-09-02 via Nuitee
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Annabel family
10
Pros:

The breakfast was incredible and the rooms are newly renovated, beautiful place to stay!

2024-08-18 via Nuitee
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Jack Rowan family
10
Pros:

Absolutely stunning hotel - from the second we arrived, we were treated like family. You honestly couldn’t ask for kinder staff. The facilities are excellent and you’re 3 minutes from the beach - what more could you want?!

2024-06-23 via Nuitee
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Kevin partner
8
Pros:

Goed hotel weinig op aan te merken.
Ruime keuze bij het ontbijt.
Vlakbij het strand en het vliegveld.
Dit laatste hebben wij niet als negatief ervaren.

2024-06-01 via Nuitee
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Paul David partner
10
Pros:

We've just returned home from an absolutely wonderful 10 night stay at this hotel. All of the friendly staff work very hard and nothing was too much trouble. Our room was spacious and very clean and comfortable. There was a great variety of hot and cold food at breakfast, which we enjoyed every day. The hotel grounds and gardens are beautifully well maintained. We also loved the separate pool for adults only, which offered a peaceful retreat. The hotel's location is perfect for access to the nearby beach and the main Kalamaki 'strip', with a great choice of restaurants, bars and supermarkets. We will definitely be back to the Merelen Hotel!

2023-09-10 via Nuitee
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Emilie family
10
Pros:

Property had everything we needed. Breakfast was a buffet with 8 large stations (all type of options). 5 minute walk from the beach (no rocks at all and the beach was so shallow you could swing out quite a distance). Cabs were pretty accessible with short wait times, 10 min walk from one of the strips with plenty of restaurant and shopping options. 10 minute cab ride to the airport

2023-08-22 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Entspannte angenehme Atmosphäre
Pros:

Ankunft verspätet abend, man hat uns Essen im Zimmer bereitgestellt, was wir phenomenal fanden. Zimmer etwas klein und teils renoviert aber ausreichend für einen entspannten urlaub. Von der Rezeption bis zum Jeden Angestellten waren alle sehr aufmerksam und nett. Man spürt in diesem Hotel die Familiäre ausgelassenheit. Die ganze Hotelanlage wird regelmässig gepflegt und es ist sauber. Das Essen ist zu jeden Zeitpunkt frisch und sehr gut. Einziges Manko ist, dass man ob Handtücher oder Strsndtücher alle zwei Tage ausgewechselt bekommt.

2023-08-07 via Nuitee
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sungjae
8
Situated nice calm location
Pros:

Situated nice quiet location with only 2-3 walk from the Kalamaki beach. Hotel was nice and clean and facilities were good. And breakfast and dinner was great.

Only thing is that the cocktail bar opens in the evening the cocktail drink were NOT good at all and expensive compared to other places. Think they should just sell alcohols apart from cocktails...

But overall I had goodd experience withvthis resort

2023-07-30 via Nuitee