Makis Hotel

"Good location and furnished modern After research in January of this year this looked like a great hotel to stay in -5 nights minimum at the end of our island hopping I thought this would be a nice final relaxing stay. I booked a triple room for 3 adults as our daughter of 13 is classed as an adult it advises to book direct for best rates and offered a discount for paying immediately which I did right at the beginning of January. I emailed requesting a good sized room. On arrival the room was really dissatisfying. The size didn’t seem ample for 3 with the bed in the walk way. The balcony was small for 2 on and only mugs - towels for 2. I called reception straight away to say the room which was 307 was not what I expected and requested a room change. I was told no rooms available. They brought extra stuff up to the room and an extra chair for the balcony but then you couldn’t close the shutters or move around. You’re also so close to your neighbours you’re practically touching them of all of you are on the balcony. We love to spend time on the balcony as a family playing cards etc but that didn’t happen at all. No other rooms available apparently not for any of our stay. But most of the other rooms have larger balconies and a lot were only accommodating 2 people. Totally not worth paying direct so many months in advance. You have to pay for sunbeds on the beach which is a bit frustrating as there aren’t always enough round the pool €15 for 2 with 2 small bottles of water included. We still enjoyed our stay in skala bur would never book makis again as a family. They gave us a bottle of wine and an apology on a card but really not worth it at all. - I would advise not to book direct or stay as a family in room 307. Breakfast is on the first floor and is far too crammed for the amount of people and also very warm! They really should have it in the bar area which is one of the nicest parts of the hotel"

"The Makis is in a great location with the beach across the road and the village just 5mins walk away. This was our4th visit and although it has always been a lovely hotel it has had a great upgrade with very tasteful decor throughout. The breakfast has a great selection and the breakfast room lovely views across to the mainland? The staff, as always are welcoming and friendly and are happy to chat to you. Would recommend this hotel and resort."

"The 5 star rating is for the hotel, based on it being a 3 star hotel. The resort would receive a different rating. Less and less I like big hotels. Makis Hotel hits the right note in terms of big enough to offer all you need, but not too big as to be too busy. Our room was of standard size, overlooking the water and offered all that was necessary. Breakfast offered enough choice for the star rating. Staff were very friendly. The pool and bar area were comfortable and bar food was very enjoyable. You can hire pool towels for a 10€ cash deposit and they can be changed on alternate days. My only disappointment is the usual nonsense of people reserving sun beds before breakfast. The hotel signage advises people that it’s not allowed and that towels will be removed. Unfortunately this isn’t adhered to, as we had many people reserve the same Cabana/sunbeds every day and for extended periods, not always use them. Like many, I find this performance very annoying, but in the end the hotel advised that they didn’t want to Police it and so despite being willing to follow the rules, we had no choice but to adopt the same reservation system. I’m sure the hotel would find alternative beds should none be available, but that’s not the point. The hotel is less than 5mins. walk to the small centre of Skala. Having travelled extensively throughout Greece/the world, we found the resort underwhelming. Whilst there were enough restaurants to choose from, the menus were usually very similar. We can recommend Oinos Wine Bar, for both simple, quality food and wine (knowledge as well) selection and Mikelatos Restaurant, for great quality and well presented food. The main street is quite short, offering limited and repetitive retail options and whilst pretty enough by night, didn’t greatly excite if staying for more than a few nights. At the time of our visit, the resort appeared largely populated by Brits and a few Eastern Europeans. All in all, we enjoyed our stay, (were very happy with the hotel), though pleased we took a days car hire to find something more authentically Greece, as Skala could be anywhere!"