Makis Hotel

We were lucky to stay 3 weeks this year in this lovely hotel. Lia and staff are amazing and nothing is too much trouble, unfortunately we lost a few days due to the storm that hit Greece but it did not deter in any way our enjoyment as the hotel pulled down wind Procters and stayed upbeat and professional and always with a smile. Food was great at breakfast and lunch plus the Greek night was great fun. We love it so much here that I am already booked for May with my daughter and 2 grandchildren and again with my husband in August, this hotel is perfectly situated across the road from the beach and a 5 minute walk to bars shops and lots of lovely tavernas, this hotel is a must if staying in Skala.

We’ve just returned from 9:days with Jet 2 at the Makis Hotel in Skala. By Greek standards, what a delightful hotel. A great team of enthusiastic and friendly staff, the hotel is really clean and has a great pool area. Compared to some Greek hotels, the room was a good size. The only criticism would be the lack of storage particularly in the bathroom. Location wise this was excellent, literally right opposite the beach ( sun beds 15 euroflr 2 ) and only a short stroll into Skala and the local shops and restaurants

I will preface my remarks by saying that I have never before felt the need to write a review such as this and have always attempted to see through minor deficiencies and not present myself as a grumpy old man. We have just returned from a 9 night stay at The Makis Hotel in Skala. We arrived close to midnight and were shown to our room (403) and were stunned to see the basic nature of our accommodation. Even at that late hour I felt it impossible to ignore, such was my wife's anguish at seeing where we were expected to spend our holiday. I was told that there were no other rooms available to switch to. Briefly what followed the next day was our discovery of a leaking toilet, non functioning air conditioning system, broken mosquito net covering for the window and dirty floors under and around the beds. With no senior management available to pursue these matters with during our 9 days we had no choice but to make the most of an extremely limited space with no shelving in the shower/toilet areas to place even basic toiletries. The view from our tiny outside space was of a huge brick wall and this further matched our impression of a prison cell block rather than a set of holiday rooms. The young staff were friendly and helpful where they could be but seemed unable to address our issues. I had neither the inclination, will, or personality to go into raving anger mode and so we made the best of an appalling situation. The pictures of the refurbished rooms elsewhere in the hotel only served to heighten our gloom at the comparison between these and our shabby circumstances. We travelled on a Jet2 holiday and if they actually inspect and approve rooms such as ours before selling them to their clients as part of a package they did us a terrible disservice. Final thing to mention and it matters not to me what people may make of my review but when the "hot" elements of a buffet cooked breakfast are left uncovered and barely luke warm you know you are not staying in quality accommodation.

Booked this for 10 days in September. Lovely clean and comfortable hotel. Great Bar and lovely Pool but most of all the fantastic friendly Staff. Very professional and friendly. Would come again in a heart beat. The Beach is also very good, clean and safe.

Have just stayed at the Makis Hotel and can not recommend it enough, our room was modern, minimalist and spotlessly clean. The pool area and bar were also well set out, spotless and clean, all the staff were really friendly and couldn't help enough. Breakfast was buffet style with the most gorgeous view over the beach and sea beyond. We want to know where mattresses are from as had the most comfortable night sleep.ever. The locaction of the hotel is just perfect, overlooking the sea, five minutes walk to main area of tavernas and shops we couldn't have been happier, would highly recommend Makis and we will definitely visit you again. Thank you for a wonderful honeymoon

This is our 6th 2 week visit. A lovely friendly clean hotel. Small and stylish but not pretentious. We visit late May/June and again late August/September. Breakfast is buffet style and always plentiful. Swimming pool is lovely and immediately across the road is Skala beach. We eat out in the many good restaurants in Skala village. Lia manages the hotel and is a great hostess. We always book direct and Lia books our taxi’s from and to the airport.

99%of the bad reviews on here are from before the change of ownership. It is now a modern, comfortable and beautiful hotel. Virtually every surface in the whole building has been replaced and updated. The staff are friendly. The food offering for a small bar is tremendous.It’s a Greek beach front place. You won’t get British Hilton Standards so people need to temper their expectations. It is also a fair bit more expensive than the Tui place next door where we’ve also stayed this year, so you pay your price and take your choice but it should be condemned in comparison to the Makis and I have photos to prove it

Great hotel. I have been 5 times and it has changed hands for the most recent trip. The rooms have been updated to a lovely standard. Swimming pool is lovely and the beach is literally just over the road. I want to mention a couple of names of staff who have made the holiday extra special. I’m the evenings Happy and Jerry work then at and reception and these two are both so lovely, helpful and made our evenings. We also had issues with a cancelled flight in which the hotel couldn’t do more to help. Jet 2 reps Stefanie and Chris, were so helpful and there within an hour when we needed them. Overall a fabulous holiday. Would definitely recommend.