We stayed here in 2007. Everything was fine, though some neighbours were very noisy and the sound insulation between the studios was poor - not an issue the owner could really have dealt with. We were going back this year, but found better accommodation in Skala - I'm not telling you where, otherwise you'll all book it!

 We have just returned from kefalonia where we stopped at the Marietta Studios.

Whilst we liked Skala I wont be returning to the Marietta Studios, I thought the owners were unfriendly and unreasonable. Abruptly shown to our room on arrival, no 'hello how was your journey?' Despite the pool being empty much of the time we were not allowed to use lilos, the rep had told us that two or three would be ok but that was not the case. The pool area was nice but very crowded and the toilet block by the pool was very dirty. The rooms were adequate, bed was hard and the self catering facilites did not include kettle, only two ring hob and fridge. Often kept awake at night with the sound of barking dogs and people coming in late. Skala is full of Britsh tourists and it felt quite commercialised. The tavernas bring the courses out fast so not quite the place for drawn out meals. Only one ATM luckily for us it worked fine.

I stayed at the Marietta in june 05 and found it very warm and freindly.The pool was clean although i never swam in it but was a nice setting for a pint or two before heading to town for a meal .The rooms were basic and mine was on the bottom floor at the side of the path everyone uses to get to their rooms but  it didnt bother me as sitting outside was a good chance to have a natter with folks , and adopt the resident cats . The staff are local and as most greeks very nice people . One point to remember is you can buy a fan in town cheaper than it is to hire one . The pool side bar closes at about 12pm if its quiet . The location is about a five min walk down the main road which has no path , but the road is never busy . Overall Good

We have just returned from Skala, what a beautiful Island, the Marietta was a very nice hotel, quite clean and in a good location.  the only downside is that it was full of British Tourists, first time ever that I've not heard another language around the pool.    

This is our second time in skala and would deffinatley go again.  The Marietta is a friendly place to stay and tucked away from the main road its only a 5 minute walk to where all the bars and resturants are if that.  It is very clean and the facilites are very good, although we ourselves did not use the pool area there was always towels on the sunbeds for reserve, we used the pool at the eleanna just across the road which is owned by the same family.  The pool here is lovely and there is always plenty of sunbeds and sharon will see that you are well looked after, as for being pricey as read for a comment for the eleanna 3 euros for a large beer is not all that pricey. I would deffinalty stay at the marietta again but maybe hire a fan as it was so hot at night.  There is a reception for those who are enquiring and if i remember right the do hire safety deposit boxes, and also look after the cases before the coach picks you up.  Overall i think the Marietta is good value for money.