We booked this as a last minute deal on Teletext holidays and after reading these reviews I was quite confident that The Marina Skorpios was going to be fine. I never expect too much from last minute deals but I was very pleasantly surpised when we arrived.

We arrived at about 5.30pm and were the only ones checking in at that time. It did seem to take abit longer than normal to get fully checked in, so I would agree with one of the other reviews that it would be manic if you arrived in a big group.

The place is spotlessly clean. Honestly...I saw a cleaner still working at 9.30pm! The maids were very sweet and didn't bother us when they wanted to come in and we were still in our room. Infact all the staff were mostly friendly and smiley.

The food was good, sort of varied but mostly made up of the same kind of things. There was a vegetarian and children's section as well as the main dishes and they have theme nights too. There was always something for everyone's taste and the breakfasts were excellent!

The room's were fine, a good size although beware of the bath water...it's so salty that it could be coming straight from the sea!

The only thing that I found disapponting was the pool and sun terrace. Considering the number of people staying at the Skorpios and the Corfu there just wasn't enough space. The pool was half the size it should be and the terrace was too small and there were never enough sun beds. It really is dog eat dog with the sun beds so be prepared to get up early to bag a decent spot. Still though...not enough to really bother you, and there's always the beach. The beach is situated between the two hotels and is lovely. It does get busy down there too but you would never have trouble getting a spot.

The entertainment was good, there's always something going on for kids, and me and my boyfriend (we're both 25) LOVED the kids mini disco in the evenings!!

Cala Egos was very surprising too..I knew it was a small resort and thought when we ventured out it would probably be to Cala D'or, but that wasn't the case at all. There are several English bars (Sparkles, Bar KO, Yates', Bar Bogart) and loads of restaurants/pizzerias/take-aways etc. A Farmacia, couple of Spar's, endless sounvenir shops and a couple of perfumerias. I loved Cala Egos. But if you do get fed up with it Cala D'or is only a 5 minute tax ride away and it's a fixed tarif of 5 Euros so you'd never be stuck there.

I really really enjoyed my holiday to The Marina Skorpios and would honestly recommend a visit.

Have fun!

We have just returned from the Marina Skorpios Hotel in Cala Egos .
I Must say that Palma airport is huge !!!! Lots of escalators to help you walking along the route. The duty free shops are up stairs, and the Spanish staff were very helpful and give you clear directions to get to departure lounge, the Luggage collection was very quick.
We arrived after midnight, no welcoming food or drink, only one man on reception , we got to our room fast as we were only people arriving that night. could take longer if more people arrive at same time. Hire a safe key, 3 euros refundable.

The hotel accommodation was excellent it was extremely clean and fully air con. (Controllable in your room)
We had a room overlooking the beach and sea great view, evening entertainment from Corfu Hotel meant it was noisy until after 11.00 p.m. but use ear plugs no problems then.
The maids changed towels every day and made the room up,
The beds were comfortable and sheets soft, very thin long pillows. A complementary kettle was useful for making a drink, be warned the tap water is salty so use only bottled water only, tea coffee does not taste like ours, have the peppermint tea, refreshing.

If you ask in reception they have an adaptor for electrical appliances if you don't bring one with you. TV has sky sport ITV and BBC1 + others not English
We found out on last day you could up-graded from half board to all inclusive for 8 euros a day PP at the Corfu Hotel which is all inclusive.

There was a choice of food for both meals breakfast cereal, fruit yoghurt bread, cheese, and evening meal soup, salad and meat, fish, different potatoes veg etc. A children's menu some vegetarian choice more in the Corfu Hotel , We struggled some days for main meal, try the orange juice and chocolate custard! mmm

The staff were all friendly and some spoke good English, like Natalie in the restaurant and the Polish bar girl and at reception.
The beach was cleaned every day sea was turquoise, clear and warm slightly salty, Some jelly fish activity in deeper waters so watch out for them. Plenty of fish to look at so buy a snorkel ! and a lilo its worth it to paddle out and lie on .
Look up "Floating hammock" pop up minimal inflation and fits easily into luggage .

The pool areas are nice, larger one has snack bar and loos, smaller pool is the warmest and has a better shower. They were both busy and people put towels down early morning to reserving loungers even though it is stated in Hotel RULES not to do so.
Hire loungers on the beach 4 euros, a spanish man comes round the beach selling fresh melon pineapple and coconuts, a bit expensive, though refreshing. Watch out for girls selling sarongs and skirts and tops 15 euros, cheaper at boutique I mention in Cala Egos.
Have your hair braided 10 euros for half head,

The hotel was quiet during our stay and most of the entertainment and children's activities were over at the sister hotel The Marina Corfu. This did not bother much with it, as we went into Cala Egos to the many bars and restaurant . The bar in hotel is a little expensive and on half board you do not get a drink of any kind with your meal unless you buy it.

A mention for Skooby -Doos cheap booze big screen TV english run.
Smugglers Bar in the Marina , the interior was done out like a smugglers cave, air con. terrace highly recommended bar staff very friendly.
Best gift shop Terra Bona Comercos directions from hotel, as you are walking to the shops after roundabout , it is 1st left on the corner. The best prices for wrap around Sarongs etc.-small gifts , beach towels very good choice and prices.

There are many excursions available from caves to markets, I would recommend a boat trip 18 euros 10 for kids book either at reception or as you go on board, use the slide and swim from the boat. leaves from the bay at various times. Well worth the money.

The Cala D'or express train costs 3 euros return giving you a small local tour , it can get full especially on cloudy days !! alternative local bus service or taxi hotel reception will book one for you very quickly !
Cala Egos is great to walk around you feel quite safe, not many night club bars like
in Cala D'or.
I recommend Cala Esmeralda beach, and Cala Ferrera as well as the Natural park de Mondrago beach. Watch out sea is VERY SALTY here water warm and clear.

The reps have different days to visit so look in tourist folders in reception also the weeks weather forecast is in folder on reception desk.
We did not book a late check out as the hotel has a luggage room and a room is available to shower and freshen up in before your late flight home.
We were lucky staying 21-27th June a week before high season starts it was not over run with people about a quarter full may be at a guess,
I can imagine the hotel could become busy like the Marina Corfu later on in the Season. and every thing would change but for us everything was just right a fantastic holiday and all in all I would give it 10 out of 10 a good family and couples younger couples may want better night life though.

We booked this holiday as a first holiday abroad with my 6 year old little girl, she thoroughly enjoyed herself, and so did we.
the staff made us feel very welcome and the Entertainment team were great, there was always something to do....especially water polo!!!
We have booked this resort again but we are going to use the sister hotel (marina corfu)
The rooms were clean, food was great and we all enjoyed ourselves.

booked this last minute as allocation on arrival have to say we were very pleased as we wanted a quiet location. hotel lovely and clean and nice location can't comment on the evening entertainment we went out as we found the drinks very expensive. food was good, as much as you can expect in a hotel catering for large numbers,the breakfast was excellent could have full english or cereal cold meats etc.staff very friendly.rooms cleaned daily .would definately go back there again