Just returned from a brilliant two weeks at the Pela Hotel. We stayed in a self catering apartment which had everything that we needed. The apartment was spotlessly clean on arrival and over the course of the holiday that standard was maintained and the towels and sheets were regularly changed.
This was our first visit to the Pela Hotel and I hope not my last. Thekla and Pela were friendly and helpful to all guests wether first timers or had been many times previously. Nothing was too much trouble for them and Pela was particularly helpful when I needed a denist.
Skala Kalloni itseft is a lovely resort, just what you need for a relaxed holiday, and the Pelicans on the beach are priceless.
All in all I would recommend the Pela Hotel to anyone, we had a great time there and hope to return.

Having visited Skala Kalloni for over eighteen years and also travelling to many other interesting places across the world, without fear of contradiction the Pela Hotel maintains a standard of service that many larger four and five star establishments would struggle to deliver. This year another guest described the hotel to me like a large luxury private villa that's been opened to its guests who come from many corners of Europe. Quite so, with sufficient individual touches to set it above other hotels nearby. First timers and regular visitors, couples, families and lone travellers are all welcomed by Panigiotis and his daughters Thekla and Pela who ensure that they do anything so you have a great stay at their hotel. Next year is, I'm told, a very special year for the Pela Hotel with a "special" tariff to match and flights are available directly and indirectly to Mitilini airport.

First time to this hotel and the island although frequent visitors to many other Greek islands and the mainland.

Pela, Thekla and Angeliki really looked after us. Some rooms need a little tlc but overall a fantastic place to say. Good mix of people in the hotel - different nationalities but everone spoke/smiled and we used Pela or Thekla to translate if we needed help!! Cleaners spoke less English than we do Greek but a smile and kalimera was all that was needed. Cannot fault the hotel re cleanliness, friendliness etc. 10/10. Would give 4.1/2 rating if possible - only reason for 4 rating was the fact that we had one of the older rooms which needed a little tlc.

Brill situation - easy 5 min stroll to the beach and another 5min after that to the square.
Skala Kalloni is how a Greek hoilday should be (and used to be) - no sports bars or really loud bars, tourists vastly outnumbered by locals so again we tried our pigeon Greek, hand signals etc. to much amusement at times!!
Hired a car for 4 days midway during our holiday-, and covered perhaps 1/3rd of the island - after that just relaxed on the beach - my hubby even said he could manage a third week here!! Normally after 10 days he is ready to come home.
Thomson no longer doing Lesvos next year - so really hoping that Olympic, Thomas Cook do take up this hotel - it is a gem.

Wish we were sat at the bar now having our ouzos and chilling!!!

By the way Ulysses now has a two legged friend - arrived 16/17th July!!! Both very obliging when it comes to taking photos.

When we pulled into the Pela Thekla and Pela were there to greet us - even though it was raining(!); that didn't last and the sun soon returned. This was our first time, both to the island and to Pela and I am happy to say we hope it won't be the last. We were allocated a room in the old block, which was basic Greek, but certainly adequate for our needs. I agree these rooms could benefit from a bit of a refurb but as we only used ours to sleep and shower we were quite satisfied.
Scala Kalloni is a lovely little village with plenty of tavernas, a couple of bars, a couple of shops and NO 'Banging Bars' - BLISS. The working harbour is a delight - look out for Ulysses, the one-legged pelican who is a permanent fixture. There ARE dogs roaming, which can be a bit of a trial at mealtimes in some tavernas, but most owners shoo them away and, where they don't, the dogs a well-mannered, friendly and patient. They are are also, for the most part, healthy.
Kalloni village is a good hour's stroll away, but you walk through three lovely villages on the way and, as long as you make the journey part of the experience the trip is worhwhile. Also a taxi back - along the main roads - costs 5 Euros, so is a welcome treat.
Favourite eateries? Iliotropio - the Italian restaurant - was fabulous; with fine Italian and Greek cuisine and Theo's bar in the village square for chilling and people watching can't be beat.
All in all, as with everywhere, there will be people who cannot be pleased - there were a few while we were there and, quite honestly, I thought they were simply complaining because that is their nature. The majority of people staying at the Pela had a wonderful, relaxing and happy time.
If you are looking for rest and recuperation, you will find it here. If you want lively, nightclubs and 18-30's style entertainment - you WON'T!