La SkalaVista

I cannot fault this venue. As a new mum I really needed an easy, relaxing holiday with my 10 month old son. We booked not knowing what to expect as previous reviews (from last year with different owners) were terrible! However, we took the risk and I’m so glad we did. We were made to feel so welcome by Costas the owner and his team (Kay, Tatiana and Georgia). Costas has put his heart and soul into the place and it shows. It’s so clean, everything is new and the staff are kind, caring and so welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble. The actual hotel location is perfect as it’s a really short walk to the beach and also the main town where there are lots of lovely places to eat. Despite being in the thick of it it’s so quiet and tranquil. If you want to feel totally at ease, relaxed and as though you have landed in authentic, beautiful Greece then this is the perfect place for you to stay. We will definitely be back

WARNING! WARNING! Do not book a room through the hotel's website. The hotel has canceled our room reservations without any reason or compensation, only to take customers through other booking sites. We needed to quickly book another accommodation in Skala. Fortunately, there were still some options open. Although we lost 600 euros because prices had already risen, we were really disappointed.

This has now been rebranded and is now "La Skala Vista" hotel. The pool has been thoroughly cleaned and the surrounding apartments have been repainted. It is much tidier and looks to be very exclusive once finishing touches have been made. The gentleman in charge told us he spent "one million Euro!" On upgrading it and added that "It needed it!". I cannot comment on the rooms inside as we were only using the pool and pool bar (which is in the process of being restocked). The prices behind the bar are a bit steep. Eventually, the proprietor aims to have an open buffet style BBQ on the upper terrace (which will be very romantic when furnished). Hopes to be ready on the 1st July.

Arrived just before on 25th Sept. Greeted by young lady who checked us in . No checking of passports booking ref nothing given key details (verbally ) of we where would be having breakfast . Given safe key controls fir air con and the charges they were Told where room was . Went up to room walked first impression was very dated looked tidy . Bathroom basic . Noticed shower head wasn't atta to anything only a hook we would fir towel in kitchen . So ended up tying that up with plastic sandwich bag . Sovmcket coming away fro. Wall by one side of the bed . Used the shower the following day screens difficult to move and one handed isn't the best way to wash hair or shower . Breakfast consisted of slices of ham and cheese under a cover no chilling for it. srkection of bread and sandwich toaster for toasting ! array of crockery tea coffee cereal yoghurt . . No staff seen all day once breakfast gad finished Numbers fir emergency on door . Pool good size but needs a clean and shrubbery tidying up . Sback bar closed fur last couple of days prob due to time of year No crockery left in room just cups glasses and solitary teaspoon Then on departure day went dwn our taxi arrived but the manager wasn't there so we were goin to leave a note but she was called and turned up eventually. Such a shame yhus place gas been neglected ideal spot fur shop car hire restaurant. Give 2/3 out 10

The good points. The bread is nice at breakfast and the pool is a good size! The not so good points… Everyone who turns up mostly asks for a room change within minutes of entering their dungeons. There are a few rooms that face the pool but if like ours it will be basement level, dark, poorly maintained and dirty. You get a bedding, bin and towel change every 2 days but not once in our 10 day visit was the bathroom cleared or the room floors mopped. The shower cubicle was rusty and the the bedroom furniture dated. We found someone else’s clothing in our wardrobe. Safe fee is €3 a night and air con €5 The pool itself is ok, clean but once again we never see anyone cleaning around the pool so expect dirty feet. The pool bar was only open for around 3 hours but glasses are not collected (we saw the glasses we used left for 2 days) There is a shower under the pool but it’s filthy and many bottles of shampoo etc have been left and not cleared away. Breakfast is of a very poor standard. A flask of coffee, a few bits of bread and some warm cheese and meat. A little yogurt and some dry croissants. The lighting down to the dungeons in the evening is really bad, in fact it’s non existent, this is actually a safety hazard. Overall not the best

Arrived late afternoon and shown to our room which overlooked the small garden and pool area. The room was large and clean. All I would say on a negative the room was a little “tired” and could do with a spruce up. Small details like a new curtain for the patio and a few little touch ups here and there. The pool was a nice size and never crowded. Breakfast was ok a selection of bread, ham cheese coffee and juice. Maybe some fresh fruit would have been good. The location is good a 5 minute walk to the beach and Skalas Main Street. I would say though if you want 5 star plus pay for it, don’t expect 5 star accommodation when you’re paying 2 star prices. If your after a base in Skala then the big village is ok.