Marelen Hotel Zakynthos

Hotels
8.6 (361 reviews)
Box 6, Kalamaki , Kalamaki , gr

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Unpleasant odors in the room
Overpriced for quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.24
Significant concerns about unpleasant odors in the room.
Service
9.21
Some reports of below-standard service, but generally friendly staff.
Location
9.75
Proximity to the beach cited positively, although noise from airplanes noted.
Room Quality
8.2
Concerns about room size and mattress quality, with mixed reviews on renovation.
Amenities
8.73
Good pool facilities but some concerns about outdated outdoor games.
Value for Money
7.69
Perceived as overpriced for the experience offered.
Food and Beverage
7.74
Buffet food quality not meeting 4-star expectations.
Overall Experience
9.21
Mixed feelings due to some issues, but overall decent experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 05:18

Property Description

Garden Oasis and Rooftop Dining
Nestled in beautiful gardens, Marelen Hotel Zakynthos offers a tranquil escape with a lounge bar and a rooftop terrace restaurant.

Relax by the Pools
Enjoy the Mediterranean sun by one of the three outdoor pools or sip a refreshing drink at the poolside bar.

Comfortable Rooms and Convenient Amenities
Each room features modern comforts like a flat-screen TV, kettle, and a private bathroom. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and indulge in buffet meals at the main restaurant.

Experience a serene stay at Marelen Hotel Zakynthos, where relaxation and convenience meet seamlessly. Book now for an unforgettable holiday experience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, Nov 4, 2025 until Fri, May 1, 2026

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 361 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.24
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 7.74
Overall Experience: 9.21
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Ben family_with_children gb
10
Great location, clean accommodation and friendly staff! Would highly recommend to other families
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Lorena couple ch
8
Wir können das Hotel weiterempfehlen.
Pros:

Frühstück war sehr gut! Personal war sehr freundlich. Obwohl der Flughafen sehr nah ist und die Flugzeuge über das Hotel fliegt, hört man den Lärm nicht gut.

Cons:

Das Fitnessstudio ist sehr klein - es wäre besser, wenn es mehr Fotos auf der Website hätte.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Alin family_with_children ro
9
Pros:

Personalul foarte amabil, mâncarea foarte bună , camerele curate. De asemenea piscinele au fost impecabile!

Cons:

Locația este destul de aproape de aeroport iar zgomotul produs de avioane este destul de deranjant!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Peter family_with_children nl
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Elisa Paola family_with_children it
10
Pros:

Ottima posizione, personale gentile e cortese, unica pecca nessuno parla italiano!!! Ma la struttura è ottima

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Brigitte extended_group de
9
Alles in allem gut
Pros:

Sehr abwechslungsreich

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Elisabetta family_with_children it
9
Soggiorno
Pros:

La posizione vicino alla spiaggia, la professionalità dei camerieri di sala

Cons:

L’odore di fogna che pervadeva la stanza e che non si è risolto nonostante le segnalazioni allo staff
La troppa vicinanza all’aeroporto e il conseguente rumore e inquinamento da aeromobili

2025-11-04 via Nuitee
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Piljek couple us
1
Definitely not worth the money
Pros:

close to the beach

Cons:

I was really disappointed with this hotel. Although part of it has been renovated — including our room — it’s definitely not worth the money. We paid a 4-star price for what felt like a 2- or 3-star experience. The mattress was already sunken in, and we couldn’t get a proper night’s sleep. On top of that, there was constant noise from the hotel terrace with music playing way too loud.

The staff and service were also below 4-star standards. When we called to ask for some water to be brought to the room, they told us to come down to reception ourselves — even though it was pouring rain. So apparently, there’s no room service.

The room itself was tiny and even felt a bit claustrophobic. Also, the photos on Booking are heavily filtered and edited to make the hotel look much more luxurious than it really is — the reality in person is very different.

Overall, a very disappointing and overpriced stay. If you’re a couple in your 30s just looking for a relaxing getaway, avoid this hotel.

2025-10-20 via Nuitee
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Joe Walter couple at
7
Erste Nacht auf Zakynthos
Pros:

Die Nähe zum Kalamaki Strand...nur 5 Minuten zu Fuß. Und die Auswahl an Restaurants alle in Fußentfernung in der Nähe.

Cons:

Ein Flieger nach dem anderen der unmittelbar über die Hotelanlage fliegt und man jedes Mal fast aus dem Bett fällt.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Elodie family_with_children fr
7
Pros:

L'emplacement : proche plage et centre ville
Piscine chaude car en plein soleil. Transats confortables et disponibles à toute heure, pas besoin de les réserver/faire la course.
Personnel du restaurant très sympa.

Cons:

La nourriture du buffet qui n'est pas au niveau d'un 4 étoiles....
L'eau qui sort des robinets est salée (gênant pour la douche ou quand on se lave les dents).
Piscine des enfants à l'ombre avec de l'eau très froide.
Jeux extérieurs vieillissant /cassés (coin ado).

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Ann-Christin couple ax
8
En bra vecka trots att inte vädret var på topp.
Pros:

Fanns allternativ för barn.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Anna family_with_children fi
8
Pros:

Personalen var ljuvlig. Välstädat och fint.

Cons:

Drycken ingick inte i matpacketet till middagen. De kunde haft en gräns på hur många glas som ingick.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Inès couple fr
8
Bon séjour
Pros:

L’hôtel possède plusieurs piscines et une plage est à proximité. Le petit déjeuner était bon et varié. Le personnel était sympathique.

Cons:

Nous avons séjourné dans d’autres logements bien moins cher que celui ci sur l’île pour un niveau de satisfaction équivalent voire supérieur ailleurs. Cela reste un bon séjour, mais je n’y retournerai pas

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Tina family_with_children ch
9
Pros:

Great location close to the beautiful beach, extraordinary breakfast and great dinner choices.
All areas of the hotel were clean and the staff super friendly.
Check in and out was smooth, friendly and welcoming.

Cons:

Be aware of the noise of the planes. It did not disturb us at all during the day or evening. In the morning it depends if you're a heavy or light sleeper and hear the first incoming planes around 6am.

There are renovated and not renovated rooms, I was lucky enough to have a newer one which was great - from what I have seen I would say the not-renovated rooms are a touch overpriced. Yet I think it also depends which category of room you book via which platform.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Dávid-PD family_with_children sk
10
Pros:

Celkovo hodnotim tento hotel za veľmi dobrý, je blízko krásnej pláže, polpenzia v hotely je najlepšie riešenie a bola naozaj fantastická. Do uvedeného hotela sa ešte určite vrátim.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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Gabriela family_with_children ro
9
2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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Eleonora family_with_children gb
9
Excellent week at a beautiful hotel
Pros:

The facilities were really clean, modern and the pool areas were lovely. The room was nice with a comfortable bed and it was cleaned daily. The breakfast was the highlight! Fresh, plentiful and with some new options every day. The second highlight was the staff, their hospitality was exceptional. We loved the proximity to the beach, it was close enough for us to pop up for lunch at the hotel pool bar midday, as the food and drinks there were far superior to the beach bar. We used the gym every day, and whilst small, it had everything we needed. The airplanes fly really near the hotel and beach, which we knew beforehand but it did wake one of us up in the morning. Overall would absolutely come back, we had such a good week!

Cons:

We had an issue with the AC and kettle the first few days, but someone came to look at it. The coffee in the room wasn’t replaced once used, but we also didn’t ask for more. Lastly we had looked forward to some yoga classes, but there were none the week we were there as the teacher was at a retreat. These were minor things for us though, our stay was overall great!

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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sophie extended_group at
10
2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Elizaveta couple nl
9
2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Antonino extended_group it
5
Inacettabile
Pros:

Posizione vicino all’aeroporto e alla città di Zante e colazione

Cons:

Le stanze sono collocate in vari blocchi e distribuite su due livelli con poca privacy, con il risultato che sia accanto che di fronte ci sono altri ospiti a distanza veramente ravvicinata. Il tasto dolente riguarda il livello di pulizia, non accettabile per un quattro stelle e veramente superficiale. Al nostro arrivo sembrava che fosse stato rifatto solo il letto e cambiati gli asciugamani, avendo trovato capelli di donna sia per terra in bagno che altrove. In generale la pulizia di tutta la stanza lasciava a desiderare, ma il bagno in modo particolare. Il secondo giorno a malapena ci è stato rifatto il letto (anche male) e sostituito gli asciugamani. I bicchieri usati sono rimasti dove li avevamo lasciati, la carta igienica non ci è stata sostituita, il tappetino per il bagno lasciato fuori ad asciugare. Si tratta di accortezze non accettabili per un quattro stelle, anche considerando il costo delle camere per notte.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee