Louis Apostolata Island Resort

I fully agree with many of the previous comments, the hotel is not a 5* experience compared to many others I’ve visited in Greece. Set in a stunning location, the beautiful views and huge pool are definitely the main selling points. Yes it is isolated but perfect for a relaxing holiday. Special shout out to Roubini and Penelope who were very friendly and worked so hard at the pool restaurant and bar. The entertainment boys were enthusiastic and clearly enjoyed their jobs. However there are a few negatives that could easily be fixed. The main issue was the buffet restaurant. The food was never hot, average in quality, rarely saw dishes being replaced, no show cooking as advertised and the juice at breakfast was undrinkable. On the whole the staff were unwelcoming, no one to greet or show you to a table, slow at serving drinks and clearing away plus didn’t make any effort to chat to guests. Service at the upstairs bar was also slow and staff failed to engage in conversation. The rooms were dated and some of the communal spaces inside and outside needed painting. The cleanliness could be improved especially the tiles on the edge of the pool which were covered in slippery green algae.

Everything was great. A week of relaxation with great food and views from every part of the hotel. The staff is always happy to help you, doing everything to make you satisfied. Great variety of food and drinks. Everything was amazing, we will come back again at the first opportunity.

Just returned from our holiday..unusually for me it has taken a few days to write my review. Did I enjoy my holiday, yes I did however there are flaws at the hotel that could be very easily rectified. Firstly it doesn't compare to a 5 star hotel but first I will start with some positive comments. Beautiful,quiet and unspoilt location, a car would be preferable if you are wanting to explore the island, there is a shuttle bus that runs in to Skala but this finishes at 17.30 which is disappointing. The hotel is set in the hillside and no beach but there are some steps in to the sea should you wish to do so, however the walk down to the sea is quite steep and if you had mobility problems this would prove problematical. On arrival we were greeted with a very warm welcome and a smile from Glykeria on reception, very thorough explanation regarding the hotel. The room wasnt ready and no welcome drink on arrival.. Our room. A lovely view with the sea in the distance, good size balcony but very uncomfortable chairs so sitting on the balcony wasnt a pleasant experience, some nice chairs or loungers would have been perfect. The main room was a good size, with plenty of storage space. There was a table area with a mirror above which could be used as a dressing table however whoever put the mirror on the wall must have been extremely tall, once seated on the stool you could just about see your head and im over 5'7 so anyone shorter then myself would not have been able to use this facility..a simple oversight that again needs to be rectified. The bathroom was not good, looked as though it needed replacing and to be honest really let the room down..on the first night when using the shower which I might add has the toilet located in it..the bathroom flooded and this seeped out and flooded the main room. We mentioned this to reception and they got the maintenance guy in to inspect and advised us that he had rectified.. well he hadn't and the same thing happened again..so the shower cubicle just couldn't be used and we had to use the shower head over the bath..not ideal. Those little hotel extras like shower cap, sewing kit etc were not included, only very cheap shower gel and shampoo. No iron but hairdryer provided. No pool towels were available on arrival or the next day, there clearly are not enough towels to go around if the washing is sent to the laundry and we had to wait two days for our towels..thankfully we had taken a couple ourselves from home. Again Glykeria on reception was extremely helpful when trying to deal with our enquiries,and she is a credit to this hotel. Reception area is very tired looking and not what you would expect..no welcome drinks and the chairs are really quite shabby with coverings on them that are ill fitting. Simple things that could easily be put right and unfortunately first impressions do count. The staff are what make this hotel, special thanks must go to Roubeni in the resturant who always had a welcoming smile and a

Just returned from a week’s holiday staying at the Apostolata hotel, Skala. What can I say … we didn’t want to leave. The hotel is a bit remote, although the hotel offers a shuttle bus to/from Skala centre during the day (apart from Sunday). Taxis to Skala can cost between €8 - €10. The staff are amazing, very friendly and nothing is too much for them. They work very hard and always with a smile on their face. The room we stayed in was central to the restaurant and the pool, although there was a bit of a hill and steps to navigate each way. The rooms are cleaned daily with sheets and towels changed on a three day basis. Each room has a kettle with tea and coffee, fridge and hairdryer with soap, shampoo and body wash available too. A complimentary bottle of water was also available on our arrival. The snack bar has a limited menu but the food is lovely. Again, the waitress, I can’t remember her name, was very nice and friendly. The buffet restaurant is what you would expect for a buffet offering various salad options and each day a different theme i.e. Italian night, Greek night etc. I can be a fussy eater but I was certainly full after each meal. On the last day of the holiday I booked in for a massage at the spa. OMG it was amazing 🤩 During our stay, I was bitten by a horse-fly which needed medical attention. The manager, Mr Perikleous, went out of his way to take me to the local doctor, which we are very grateful for. The medical treatment from Dr Ioannis Kachrilas was fantastic and now I’m on the mend. Overall it was a great holiday and we will definitely be back. Thank you for a great holiday 😊

I really don't understand the negative reviews about this resort everything is good all the staff reception, bars, restaurant, cleaners and especially the animation boys are all a credit to the place. Food was great all the drinks were very good. There are a lot of steps and hills if you aren't sufficiently fit enough to walk up 8 flights of stairs a few times a day (there are lifts and golf buggies too) don't go but what I would say is if you didn't have the climbs you wouldn't have the views that you get from your room the restaurant and even the pool. As I said at the start it is very difficult to find something that won't want to make you go back.