Marelen Hotel Zakynthos

Hotels
8.6 (363 reviews)
Box 6, Kalamaki , Kalamaki , gr

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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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Good pool facilities but some concerns about outdated outdoor games.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.

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 363 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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Antonia • couple • de
8
Pros:

Es war alles sehr sauber und das Personal war sehr zuvorkommend.

Cons:

Das W-lan hat nicht bis in die Zimmer gereicht, dort war auch kein Empfang.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Monika • couple • ie
9
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Lindsay • couple • be
10
Une très belle expérience, je recommande vivement.
Pros:

J'ai beaucoup apprécié l'accueil chaleureux et le professionnalisme de l'équipe.

Cons:

Rien à signaler.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Christina • family_with_children • at
10
Trotz etwas kühlem und windigem Wetter hatten wir einen tollen Aufenthalt!
Pros:

Frühstück war sehr gut und bietet eine große Auswahl. Wir waren Anfang Mai dort, noch sehr wenig los und eher kalt und windig. Zum Strand waren es nur wenige Gehminuten, perfekt um Muscheln zu suchen und zum Spazieren. Unterkunft und Anlage sehr schön und gepflegt. Personal war super und immer hilfsbereit. Lärm vom Flughafen war für uns nicht schlimm, nachts war es eh ruhig - das Beobachten der Flugzeuge war auch für die Kinder interessant.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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MICHAIL • solo_traveller • gr
8
Good choice for short vacation
Pros:

Friendly, happy staff

Cons:

Issues with the WiFi

2026-05-05 • 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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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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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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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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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