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Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel with spa

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Honeymoon Suite, Sea View | Balcony
Suite, Sea View (Panoramic) | Living room | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Exterior
Honeymoon Suite, Sea View | Balcony
Suite, Sea View (Panoramic) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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Skafidia. Pyrgos, Pyrgos, Peloponnese, 27100
  • Skafidia Monastery
    18 min walk
  • Skafidia Beach
    18 min walk
  • Mercouri Estate
    5 min drive
  • Zakynthos (ZTH-Zakynthos Intl.)
    131 min drive

Room options

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Executive Suite, Sea View | View from room

Executive Suite, Sea View

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Private Pool) | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (with Private Pool)

  • 1130 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, Sea View | Balcony

Honeymoon Suite, Sea View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Sea View (Panoramic) | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Suite, Sea View (Panoramic)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, Sea View (Panoramic) | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Junior Suite, Sea View (Panoramic)

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Exterior

Antique Olympia & long sandy beaches are within easy reach at your door. WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (5)
The price is $167
per night
$190 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Antique Olympia & long sandy beaches are within easy reach at your door. WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS

About the neighborhood

Pyrgos

Beachside getaway.With a stay at this Pyrgos hotel, you'll be steps from Paralía Leventochoríou and a 5-minute walk from Ionian Sea. Skafidia Monastery and Skafidia Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Skafidia Monastery - 18 min walk
  • Skafidia Beach - 18 min walk
  • Port of Katakolo - 10 min drive
  • Agia Marina Beach - 25 min drive
  • Kourouta Beach - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Kalamata (KLX-Kalamata Intl.) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olympia - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Del Mar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Azzurro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Porto Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Φώτης ο Άγριος - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort

4-star beachfront hotel with spa
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. This beach hotel also offers a spa tub, a steam room, and a fitness center.

This 4-star Pyrgos hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 969 sq ft of conference space
  • 90 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2011
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and slippers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Pyrgos hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Russian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 27 and May 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 - 29 February, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 7.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort to the airport?

Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort is 47.7 mi (131-min drive) away from the Zakynthos (ZTH-Zakynthos Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort.

How close is Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort offer free breakfast?

Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort have a pool?

Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, facials, and mani/pedis.

How close is Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort to downtown Pyrgos?

Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort is 0.7 mi away from Leventochori.

Mare Dei Suite Hotel Ionian Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a great resort, so peaceful and quiet , we really enjoyed there
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For the cost it’s not worth it.
While the hotel looks okay there are many faults we found during our stay. We actually reported these to the hotel and was told - thank for these - no apology- no offered to correct in a way. I normally don’t put up reviews but for the price we paid for one night I was so disappointed. The welcome at reception felt very cold- no music in the lobby receptionist made it feel like we had kept here there to check in (we checked in around 5pm). 2. Room is lacking any 4 star touches - you provide a kettle and cups but no coffee station. According to 4star standards this is a basic inclusion. 3. Shower had only luke warm water - 4. The back of our bedroom door is so warped it looks terrible. 5. The toilet seat is loose and when you sit on it your slide to the side so you have to hold on almost. 6. The beach lounges there is no care loungers scattered everywhere so many broken ones etc. 7. The general feel of the hotel is there is little care - in the railings all the ropes are loose or missing. 8. Door to the patio needs oil or something it scrapes so loudly when you open it. 9. Hairdryer is old, it has almost no power so it takes forever to dry your hair.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, beautiful view, very clean, modern and upscale, great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Anne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property!
Beautiful property on the sea near Ancient Olympia. Rooms are very large, restaurant and pool bar have excellent service and food. There are mature, stunning flowers all around the property. Really lovely, peaceful environment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and it has a private beach. The views from the room, amazing. The staff is excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Art

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our 3 day stay at Marr Dei Suites. Initially we booked for 2 days but decided to stay an extra day. The hotel was extremely clean and the staff very attentive. From the time we checked in with Tsia. The interactions with the staff at breakfast , to the staff at the pool our stay was perfect. We looked for something quiet and with a private beach so we could relax as a family and spend more quality time together - for us this was perfect We enjoyed snacks and meals at the pool bar /restaurant and enjoyed driving through the olive fields to Amalias for some other dinner options Other larger towns are near as well Special thanks to : Panagotis and his coworker The very polite lady working at the pool bar. I’d recommend highly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgia, Las Vegas

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely clean modern beautiful property. All of the staff is so friendly. We loved it so much that every time I come to Greece from now on to visit my family I will make sure that we stay a few days again at Mare Dei :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel - great position next to a little bay which was very private. Room was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

John, San Diego

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property. Best deal in Greece if you just need to relax by the sea. We were upgraded to a panoramic view room and that made all the difference! Had to force ourselves to move on and see other places.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was awesome. Loved the views. Everyone was so kind. The pool was amazing as was the beach. The food was also amazing. We didn't leave the property. We enjoyed the hotel so much that we ate every meal there. We also ordered the room service which was amazing. We loved everything about this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great views and beach! bad food and sketchy drive
The plus side: 1) The rooms are spacious, modern and clean. The beds are comfortable and the a/c is excellent (much better than the standard Greek hotel). 2) The hotel is in a beautiful location. 3) The beach is phenomenal. 4) the breakfast was amazing--huge variety of delicious food and decent coffee. The downside: 1) overpriced. 2) the road up the hotel is not well-marked, and driving with your own car is not advisable. The final stretch of the first access road is a steep dirt road covered in large stones. The second access road is perched on a cliff. If we had arrived after dark, I'm not sure we would have found the place. 3) we did not have a good experience with the staff. It felt like every interaction was a conflict-waiting-to-happen. It was not an good situation for a multi-generational family or families with young children. The stairs were difficult for my mother-in-law and my youngest child. The staff seemed very unsettled by the presence of children--they had odd rules about the pool (kids are allowed in the deep pool, but not in the "hot tub" (not hot and connected to the pool). They were super strict about towels--one per day, per person, NO EXCEPTIONS! 4) the restaurant was not very good and seriously overpriced. Over the course of four days, we tried just about every option on the menu, and all were sub-par. this is to be expected at a hotel restaurant. however, this is a real problem when there are no other options available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional views.private beach Friendly staff . Spacious rooms Too many stairs to access unit
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

henk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tash, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing sea views but one small disappointment
This hotel was for the most part incredible. The staff were very friendly and greeted us on arrival with a welcome drink of a refreshing glass of orange juice. We'd been driving for a while so it was very much appreciated. Our room was amazing with a mind blowing spa, and had an amazing front porch where we could sit and watch the sun set. We could also walk down to the beach which was great & had an amazing view. We hit the pool for a swim and cool down, unfortunately it was a windy day so we didn't stay long but the bartender at the pool bar was very pleasant & skilled. Dinner was fabulous and I highly recommend the food. The only downside was we needed to head off at 8am the following day to get to our next location, and although breakfast was supposed to be served at 7:30, by 8am no hot food had come out at all so we didn't have a good size breakfast & had to stop for something to eat on the way. Other than this we enjoyed our stay at the hotel and if we had more time in this region we would have stayed a few nights.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Antonia, Brantford,Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
VERY DISAPPOINTING !
On arrival we were charged an extra 450 euros due to a booking error . I had called the hotel and Expedia to make them aware of the booking error. Expedia had made notes on their booking and hotel staff had notes on the reservation too. We were to pay an additional fee that I was fully aware of and the fee was agreed to be 200 euros. Instead when we arrived it was an additional amount of 450 euros. There was no compromise on their part, no upgrade and no trying to please the customer. When asked to talk to the manager we were told we would need to make an appointment. When they offered to make an appointment, the manager was only available 3 hours later. Very unprofessional. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS HOTEL. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tim, S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic escape.
Second stay. Nice modern clean rooms in a small complex. Excellent pool, lovely attached beach, good restaurant and attentive staff. very tranquil and great place to recharge your batteries. Beautiful views of the Ionian sea and Zakynthos and Kefalonia in the distance. Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
3 days at Mare Dei
The problem with this hotel is the service. slow and failing at times. location is excellent, the rooms are big and the food good

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed my stay a lot.I wish I knew that "free Wifi" was of very limited time use.The TV connections was very bad for English speaking channels.

10/10 Excellent

Ioannis, Cupertino, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem with gorgeous views and private beach
This was my first time at this hotel, but it definitely won't be the last. This is an absolute gem of a boutique hotel; all the rooms are suites with sea view (remember, this is the Ionian Sea, not an ocean, so we can't call it ocean view), the beautiful pool is a very short walk away, and the wonderful private beach only a few meters further away. The rooms are super modern, super clean, and super comfortable, the huge balconies offer gorgeous views of the sea and amazing sunsets, and the kitchen whips up wonderful specialties made with fresh local ingredients. This hidden gem, tucked away in a remote spot, is perfect for a relaxing vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding
This hotel is located a bit out of the way on the coast of the Ionian sea near Pyrgos - as you drive down the increasingly rural roads, you wonder if there is really a hotel at the end, but in fact, there is, and it is a beautiful modern facility, with great service. We stayed one night on the way from Nafplio to Kefalonia and it made a great stopover. Room was modern and clean and the restaurant was also very good. The beach is beautifully set among the rocks and not at all crowded. Keep in mind that the nearest town is a bit of a drive, so I would not plan on walking from the hotel to any restaurant.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola, Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel right next to fabulous quiet beach
Fantastic quiet and small hotel in remote location. Beautiful quiet beach - possible to get an umbrella at any time of day. Lovely shallow water and nice sand, great for children. The hotel also has a fabulous good sized pool, jacuzzi and children's pool, which were also very quiet - an absolute pleasure to spend the whole day between there and the beach. The breakfast buffet was very good with a large selection and there is a nice restaurant as well as a bar by the pool. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The suites were a really good size, very nicely furnished and kept spotlessly clean. We cannot recommend this hotel highly enough and will be returning there ourselves.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel on a hill
Had a delightful stay here for two nights. The property is on a hill with a lovely view. The pool is clean, but in need of a bit of work and landscaping. The beach was clean and had plenty of chairs. The room was also clean and extremely quiet. The restaurant was great. Ancient Olympia was only 30 minutes away.