Greece, Kalamaki 29100 Greece, Kalamaki, Greece | (888) 399-9863
Lovely modern hotel close to beach, town, and airport
Large pool and adults-only whirlpool with surrounding patio and sun loungers
Small water park with slides and fountains
On-site restaurant serves Greek cuisine
Evening entertainment includes games, singers, and poolside barbecues
Game area and tennis court
Kids club with entertainment and activities
Massages and beauty treatments available
Free parking
Fee for Wi-Fi
Fee for air-conditioning
Some rooms are noisy
Rooms are simple and a bit worn
With a great location near the beach, and a wide variety of activities and entertainment options for kids and adults, the Marelen Hotel is a geared toward families. The mid-range property is fairly large and offers standard rooms, as well as half-board options for guests that prefer to dine on-site. The large pool area has an adults-only whirlpool and separate kids pool. There's also a small water park with slides and fountains, and various sports and games. Rooms are fairly basic and a bit worn, but clean; rooms situated away from the pool area and water park are quieter. There are an on-site restaurant, bar, and poolside cafe. There is a fee for Wi-Fi use in both public areas and guest rooms, as well as a fee for air-conditioning use in guest rooms.
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Scene
Bright and welcoming with lush grounds
The typical Zakynthian architecture (cream buildings with terra cotta tile roofs) and lushly gardened grounds set the stage for a lovely, welcoming holiday. Decorated in clean white and warm neutrals, the lobby is bright and inviting, with a table offering travel information, a pool table, and four computers for guest use. Guests stroll the manicured outdoor walkways, which wind through beautiful gardens and lead to the pool area with sun loungers, guest rooms, and game centers. The hotel bar is an elegant space with lots of natural light, cream-colored walls, dark wood chairs, and plenty of white couches. The restaurant is a bright and basic room with simple wood tables, and seating that spills onto the poolside patio.
Location
In a quiet, scenic area a five-minute walk from the beach
One of the best features of the Marelen Hotel is the convenient location, located a 10-minute drive from the Zante Airport, a five-minute walk from the beach, and a short stroll from a bustling shopping and dining street. The property is tucked off of the main road in Kalamaki, and while convenient to local activities, the area itself is fairly quiet and scenic, with rolling countryside and the sea beyond.
Rooms
Simple and clean, but a bit worn, with family options
Guests can choose between a variety of room and board types, such as bed-and-breakfast, self-catering rooms, and half-board options including dinner. The rooms are very basic and some feel a bit worn, but all are bright and clean. Rooms are decorated in bright white and soft neutral tones; all have balconies or terraces, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and tea kettles. Two-bedroom apartments are available, with bunk beds and space for four adults and two kids. There are additional fees for Wi-Fi and air-conditioning use, and guests that prefer more quiet should request rooms away from the pool and water park area.
Features
Plenty of activities for children and adults, including a water park
There is a large pool, adults-only whirlpool surrounded by a rocky cove, children's pool, and water park with slides. A game room has billiards and table tennis, and there is a hard-court tennis court. Evening entertainment for families includes live singers, trivia, karaoke, and other games -- although the enthusiastic style of the young hosts is not for everyone. The lobby offers TVs, video game consoles, and public computers. The on-site restaurant serves Greek dishes as well as continental offerings. Guests who want to venture off the property are close to the beach (with protected turtle area), as well as many local restaurants and shops. Free parking and local buses make it fairly easy for travelers to explore. There are also massages and beauty services available for booking through the front desk.
