Located near the beautiful Ionian Sea, Makis Hotel Skala offers a peaceful escape. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, relax at the poolside bar or garden, and access spa services, high-speed WiFi, and laundry facilities. Staff receive positive reviews from visitors.
Located in Kefalonia, Makis Hotel Skala is on the beach. Archaic Temple of Skala is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ionian Sea and Skala Beach. Kato Kateleios Beach and Katelios Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Argostoli travel guide
280 86, Kefalonia, Kefalonia, Skala
What's nearby
Lourdas Beach
26 min drive - 22.9 km
Skala Beach
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Spithi beach
3 min drive - 1.9 km
Katelios Beach
9 min drive - 8.3 km
Port of Argostoli
46 min drive - 42.4 km
Getting around
Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.)
57 min drive
Restaurants
Sunrise Fish Restaurant
9 min walk
taverna Apostolis
7 min walk
Milos Beach Bar
6 min walk
Jerry's Elliniko
8 min drive
Restaurant Scandinavia
5 min walk
About this property
Makis Hotel Skala
Hotel near Skala Beach
Located close to Archaic Temple of Skala and Kato Kateleios Beach, Makis Hotel Skala provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
Free self parking
An area shuttle, tour/ticket assistance, and outdoor furniture
A front-desk safe, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A poolside bar
Things to do
Boat tours
Library
Private wine tours
Seasonal outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Wine tours
Family friendly
Baby bath
Fenced pool
High chair
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Lifeguards on site
Pool toys
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
On the beach
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Spa
In-room massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Lifeguards
Mosquito nets
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - noon
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed during January, February, March, April, November, and December.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 5.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60.00 per room (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 0458Κ012A0031801
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Makis Hotel Skala Hotel
Makis Hotel Skala Kefalonia
Makis Hotel Skala Hotel Kefalonia
Frequently asked questions
Does Makis Hotel Skala have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
Is Makis Hotel Skala pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Makis Hotel Skala?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Makis Hotel Skala?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Makis Hotel Skala located?
Nestled on the beach, this Kefalonia hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ionian Sea and Skala Beach. Archaic Temple of Skala and Kato Kateleios Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Makis Hotel Skala Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Great location, friendly staff, comfortable rooms. Only downside is that hotel guests don’t get free use, or discount on beach sunbeds. Would come back to the hotel again.
David
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
Jul 1, 2025
The hotel was immaculate & modern every member of staff were amazing & couldn't do enough they a
We had a lovely time at Makis Hotwl and would definitely recommend. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The facilities are nicely laid out and well maintained. We attended with a group and it worked so.well for all of us - late nights swims, great breakfast, rooms were nice, nice pool and pool bar. The whole package. Only reason we didn’t get be 5 stars across the board was that is is not a five star hotel - but an excellent choice regardless.
Having been to the Makis as a child with my family, returning nearly 20 years later having been largely to the Anassa (Klonis) hotel in Skala for many years, the Makis was a lovely stay.
The room was clean and modern with a good bathroom. The staff were fantastic, The breakfast was great every morning (choice of cooked items which not many places do included), Atmosphere was relaxed and lovely.
Skala is and always will be a fantastic place to visit for a holiday and refresh but it’s the local people who complete it.
Thank you to everyone at the Makis :)
Great Skala hotel. Nice beach area with loungers that require a fee but are serviced by hotel staff with access to a full bar and menu. Quality of drinks and food including breakfast were perfectly adequate but not the best to be found in the area. But staff, location, & ambiance were all excellent. Room was nice with a comfortable bed, subtle decor, and a lovely porch area that we left alone so the birds (house martins) could feed their babies. Great pool and bar area for relaxing.
We stayed at the Makis Hotel for 5 nights. We loved the fact that it is right next to the beach and also a short walk from the centre of Skala. The room was stylish and clean and breakfast was plentiful and varied. There is plenty of parking.
This property should have a higher star rating. It is close to the beach and several good restaurants. The staff at the hotel were so accommodating and just wonderful. I will definitely go back!
Hotel had a boutique feel with beautifully appointed rooms. We were lucky enough to get upgrade so super spacious & with partial sea views. Directly opposite beach with comfortable sunbeds (would be nice if staying in hotel that there was a discount for hiring).
Super friendly staff and happy to help with anything.
Very convenient to walk into main Skala restaurant & bar area. Great parking facilities if hiring a car.
Nicola
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Mark
Sep 24, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is very well maintained and the superior sea view room was spacious (shower is very small)
The location is excellent and just a short walk to many restaurant options
The staff is less than helpful though - from our first day when I ordered a beer at the bar and was told to go get it myself from the cooler, to never being asked for our order four straight days around the pool deck (they were serving others)
They charge a deposit for pool towels and charge extra for chairs at the beach
Our stay was at the end of September and they also were “out of” many items at the pool bar - and it was obvious they didn’t care - the bartender even said “they are trying to save money since it was the end of the season”
If they upgraded their service it could easily be a 5 star stay
I was very impressed by this lovely hotel, and its pleasant and helpful staff. Although the price is at the top end of what I would ever spend, the high price is accompanied by high standards.
It was very nice to be able to sit in comfort, protected by some sun umbrella shade on the beach; and a lazy luxury to order and to be brought drinks and food from the hotel to one's sun lounger, by the hotel staff.
Some commenters have remarked that they think that the 1 day rental fee of 15 Euros at the beach, for a sun umbrella and 2 very comfortable sun loungers should be waived for hotel guests, by the hotel management.
Speaking personally, I am very happy to pay, to lessen potential overcrowding, and to remove the awful practice of people bagging free sun loungers at 6am with their towels (often then not actually sitting on the sun loungers for most of the day!).
In any event, free sun loungers, sun umbrellas, and comfortable shady areas are available adjacent to the hotel's swimming pool, which is just the other side of the (unbusy) road, and the sandy beach.
No welcome drink on arrival. Its a very clean hotel, opposite the beach and 5 mins walk to the village shops and restaurants etc. Kettle in the room but you only get 2 coffee satchets and 2 teabags on the first day. No refills! Apparently if you get a room with a coffee maker the refills are 2 euro per cup! A good choice of cold food at breakfast and a mediocre cooked buffet but the buffet food is sometimes cold, mostly barely warm and NEVER hot. Take your earplugs as the fridge makes a racket when it kicks in or turns off on the thermostat and if it's windy the room door rattles. I stayed in this hotel last year and had the same room with the same broken toilet flush and dodgy rotating towel hook! The weird bathtap in the shower cubicle cuts down the useable space by about 20%, impossible to bend and wash your feet. Now sporting 3 stars, up from 2 last year, so the tourist tax is 5 euro per night. Would I stay again? Maybe.
Highly recommend this hotel. Right across from the beach, pool is lovely, staff could not be more friendly and helpful, clean, modern, water in room on arrival. Super close to restaurants, bars and shops. I would definitely return.
Rebecca
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
John
Oct 4, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Bad bedroom scam
We had to pay £60 euro extra for a room with a double bed. Feels like this is a way to get extra money out of you. We were only there for two nights as part of a touring holiday.
John
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Jacklin
Aug 19, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom way too small, could hardly move in the shower. Pool very dated. Breakfast room infested with wasps. People reserving sunbeds
Ottima posizione con vista mare e accesso diretto alla spiaggia attrezzata. Struttura recente nel complesso ordinata e pulita. Buona colazione. Piscina non tanto grande collocata in un bel contesto con sdraio, lettini ed ombrelloni ed ottimo servizio bar.
A pochi passi da ristoranti bar e negozi di vario genere. Ampio parcheggio a disposizione dei clienti. Carina la stanza con terrazzo loggiato con comode poltroncine.