With it being a relatively small complex everything was less than a minute walk. The central pool location was great as the younger kids could go to splash pool while the older kids could go back to the room with out any worries.

Stayed in August 2025

Hotel Marelen is absolutely amazing. The spaces are beautiful and very clean. I especially loved the adults-only pool, which also had a jacuzzi, perfect for relaxing. The staff is incredible, the waiters are very friendly, the housekeeping team is great, and the receptionists are extremely kind. The food was phenomenal. Breakfast had an enormous selection, the best scrambled eggs I’ve ever had, plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit, and fresh orange juice, all kept spotless and well-maintained. :)) Dinners were equally excellent, and the desserts were fantastic,authentic cheesecakes, sweet mousses, something different every day, all incredibly tasty. The hotel is conveniently locatedabout an hour on foot or just 8 minutes by car from the airport. A taxi costs around €15–20, which is a bit pricey for such a short ride, but very convenient. The island of Zakynthos itself is stunning and definitely worth exploring. Boat trips are unforgettable,turquoise waters, breathtaking views. We wouldn’t just stay at the hotel, even though it’s amazing.. the island offers so much, and our vacation was truly wonderful. :) thank you Marelen

Stayed in August 2025

The staff, the food, the cleanliness

Stayed in August 2025

We really did love everything, but if there was anything to change it would be to make all the areas at breakfast and lunch non-smoking, and maybe one extra night of entertainment as we loved it! The Greek night dinner was the best - we loved the local cuisine so to do more of that would make it exceptional!

This was a lovely hotel with great staff and facilities. The rooms are of a high standard as are all the facilities around. We were half board. The food was very good and we the staff at breakfast and dinner were fantastic - very friendly and engaged with our children making them feel comfortable. There is so much food choice, you won’t be disappointed. The cocktail bar was a nice place to sit after dinner with 3 nights of entertainment, all of whom were excellent. I would highly recommend a stay here - you won’t be disappointed and it is within walking distance to a beautiful beach, as well as the local town centre.

Stayed in July 2025

The property is conveniently located near the airport, which can result in some noise from air traffic during the day; however, flights typically stop around 11 PM, allowing for a quieter night. One drawback is that the rooms do not have locking mechanisms, so housekeeping may enter unexpectedly. Additionally, while the location is suitable for beachside relaxation, it may not be ideal for those looking to explore the entire island, as it takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour to reach the eastern, western, or northern regions.

The property offers a variety of child-friendly facilities, making it an excellent choice for families. It's within walking distance of Kalamaki Beach, a safe and enjoyable spot for kids. The evening entertainment was a highlight, featuring talented dancers and singers. The breakfast buffet was plentiful and delicious, and the staff were exceptionally warm and welcoming.

Stayed in July 2025

Beds would have been more comfortable

Facilities and staff were great

Stayed in June 2025

Breakfast was great, but the coffee was awful.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Staff exceptional, very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in June 2025

The AC could be colder, and internet connection was poor, but not too much to complain about, there was a fire alarm very late at night at one of the buildings, but otherwise, nothing to complain about.

Breakfast was amazing, the location couldn't be better, great relaxing pool and restaurant, delicious cocktails, great value for money, comfortable, clean and spacious rooms, bathroom and shower was very good too, its a great choice

Stayed in June 2025

Pool bar prices were high.

Spotless. Staff friendly.

Stayed in June 2025

If I had to be really picky the beds that are put together come apart when you sleep on them, but I don’t know a hotel that doesn’t do that. And it never caused an issue .

Property was super clean and the staff were amazing, especially the staff at the pool bar. Would definitely recommend staying here if you’re in Greece, perfectly located between laganas and Tsilivi.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing to add

Location facilities and staff

Stayed in June 2025

The AC had a little issue, but it was promptly fixed

I LOVED the breakfast! So many options: from fresh fruits to gluten free options and so much more.

Stayed in June 2025

Good position close to the beach,good breakfast

Stayed in May 2025

Only reason I have rated it 9 is that it would of been better to have at least 1 drink included for dinner, approx €15 each evening for a family of 4 on non alcoholic drinks alone soon adds up

Amazing friendly and helpful staff everyone from reception to cleaners to bar staff always said hello Room cleanliness was perfect couldn't ask for better Facilities were perfect never seen pool toilets as clean, pool was perfect size for the hotel Food was lovely good amount of choice and fresh everyday

Stayed in May 2025

The staff was very polite and helpful. Food was very good with plenty different options for breakfast and dinner. The room was spacious and comfortable. There was a tiny mishap with a tour booking but it wasn’t hotel’s fault. Everything was just perfect! Shoutout to the waiting staff, especially Stavros at the restaurant and Nikos at the cocktail bar!

Stayed in May 2025

The staff were friendly and very helpful indeed. The breakfast was superb - particularly the Greek dishes.

Stayed in October 2024

The ground level rooms tend to be humid The water from the splash pool for kids was always cold.

The pools were clean the grounds of the hotel were well kept, the food at the restaurant was good, but more vegetarian/ vegan options as main dishes would have been nice The pool bar serving lunch was very useful and affordable The proximity to the airport was not an issue for us Overall a good stay

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing. I can not find any minor issue.

I chose this hotel based on recommendations in a Zakynthos Travel FB group. But reality was much above the reviews ! This hotel is really a secret diamond in Zakynthos! A quiet place for relax with full of friendship. The hotel is in Kalamaki, just right next to the nicest beach in Zakynthos (nesting beach, if you're lucky, you can see baby turtles), and 10 minutes on foot to the local shops and restaurants. There is 1 more little shop in the street (open between 10-17), where you can buy necessary things. The neighbourhood is extremely quiet, great for relax. Airport is 5 minutes by car, so you can see airplanes landing and taking off - for me it was great experience because I love them. Airplanes noise did not bother at all, because in the night there is no airplane traffic. Our room was big, comfortable and spotless clean (a nice lady refreshed it every day), with very good aircon and wifi, and with a big terrace. The hotel has 3 pools (one for only adults!), with lots of sunbeds. We paid HB and enjoyed 5* breakfast and dinner every day. Dinner is different every night (includes specialities e.g. Mediterrean, Asian, Italian, Greek), and it was so delicious that we gained extra kilos during this week. We also tried the pool bar for lunch, the food was really fine for reasonable price. And at the end the most important thing : this hotel is so great because great people works there. I could rarely meet so nice and helpful staff, who did their best to make the guests' holiday beautiful. I would like to thank them for all their efforts! Our holiday could not have been better. I hope I can come back one day. Just following the hotel's slogan : I arrived as guest, left as friend and come back as family member.

Stayed in August 2024

Bathroom was very small.

The staff were so polite happy and helpful especially a man who worked in the snack bar by the pool with a beard he worked so hard and nothing was too much trouble for him. Breakfast was really nice and there was plenty of choice. Pools were good no fighting over sunbeds at all.

Stayed in September 2024

The rooms were clean, and were cleaned daily, but it felt like some areas were missed - and there were long hairs in the bathroom. It’s very close to the airport (great for a short journey) - the planes are loud but thankfully not too regular. Whilst a great selection of food, the quality of some of it could be better (however, good value for money).

From the moment we walked through the door we were welcomed by very friendly and helpful staff, and that continued throughout the stay. The photos on tripadvisor are pretty much what we experienced. The rooms are clean and the grounds are well kept. There was plenty of choice of food, both at breakfast and evening, with the added bonus of free juices and coffees at breakfast. The food was a good standard for what we paid. Pool-side snack bar for lunches had a really good menu and quality of food was better. A highlight was the Eden cocktail bar in the evenings, which had a lovely finish and vibe. Even after walking up and down the main strip, this place still stood out and lured us back each night - and the price were very reasonable. We never felt a reason to need to leave the hotel. We visited at the start of September - the main pool had plenty of beds and never seemed overcrowded. But a bonus for us was the adult-only pool. Calm and tranquil, and again never a shortage of beds to choose from. Overall a great four-night stay and we would look to return for a similar break in the future. A huge thanks to the hotel and staff for making it so enjoyable and relaxing.

Stayed in September 2024

The pool unfortunately closed too early.

Super super friendly staff! Nectaria and all of the reception team were exceptional. Since we were to leave super early on the last day, they anticipated the corresponding breakfast to the day we arrived, which was a pleasant surprise. They also managed to get us into a boat tour which we had not booked in advance, and it was amazing. Trust their recommendations and enjoy Zakynthos, which is beautiful! The hotel was very well taken care of. Our room was spacious and even included a nice balcony.

Stayed in July 2024

Just size of the room , little small

Great place to stay with the family, my kids were happy, eat well and had fun in the different pools ! I

Stayed in August 2024

The staff stood out for us. They were so friendly and helpful, it really made our stay. The hotel is lovely. The pool was perfect and a sanctuary from the heat. We loved how close to the beach it was and walking distance to everything we needed. We would definitely stay again. The breakfast buffet was epic!

Stayed in July 2024

Everything was spot on

Lovely place, nice and clean. Our children loved it

Stayed in August 2024