I've just returned from The Marelen Hotel after a weeks stay with my parents and sisters. The hotel was very clean and tidy, the rooms comfortable and cleaned daily, with plenty of towels, (pool towels picked up from the pool bar was a real bonus). The buffet breakfast was very good, plenty of choice and all very tasty. We also had the buffet dinner on a couple of nights which was equally good. The pool areas were all clean and tidy and there were plenty of sunbeds available. The cocktail bar with Nico was great for a pre/post dinner drink. All the staff from the people who cleaned the rooms, pool and surrounding areas, restaurant and bar staff and reception team, were all so friendly, kind and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. I cannot recommend this hotel enough for a stay in Kalamaki, Zante. Also for information the sandy beach is just a short walk away with clear water and is shallow for a good way out making it suitable for all ages and there's a good beach bar there too. The strip is also a short walk away with plenty of choices of restaurants and bars and the bus stop to take you to other resorts and Zante town is also very close.