Skiathos Palace

Greece , Skiathos
KOUKOUNARIES, SKIATHOS, Koukounaries Bay
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8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2025

Vasiliki

Pros: very friendly staff (felt almost at home), good dining options (buffet, restaurant, bar), free transport to the local beaches (Koukounaries and Maratha)

Cons: no lifts. It was difficult to get the pram 3 stairs up and down at least 2-3 times a day. No inclusivity for disabled as well (I've done a reservation for my parents in law, which i had to cancel - received a full refund for this- because there was other means of disabled people to get to different levels. I was disappointed for a 5star hotel, not to have a provision for disabled. Not recommended for families with small kids that have got prams or people with moving difficulties.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

07 Aug 2025

Georgia

Run down hotel . Rooms in dire need of renovation . No elevator ! Only positive was the friendly staff . Would not recommend this hotel the pictures are deceiving. We rented 3 rooms -2 where on the 5 th floor and where very dated . 1 on ground floor was a little more renovated but not up to a good standard . The shuttle bus they have stops at 9 pm . Greek summer nights don’t start till 9 or 10 pm for dinner .

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2025

Angela

The building & rooms are a little dated. Some maintenance is definitely required. Our room was spacious, but had a badly scratched floor & missing panel on the vanity in the bathroom. The staff were wonderful & always helpful. A nice bonus to have a complimentary bus into town that you booked the night before. No lifts, but the staff helped with our cases so it wasn’t a problem.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

02 Jul 2025

Tasos L.

The property was in poor condition. Air conditioner stunk like sewage, and entire 6th floor. Could not use! Maid service was horrible. Lacked cleaniness in rooms. Poor or lacked amenities. Staff was outright poor and not friendly. Buffet was crowded and service was not extended to other available area. There were holes in bathroom doors and prices for bar drinks were extremely expensive. I would avoid this place!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2024

Karin

Wonderful stay

Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Aug 2024

Pavlos

Excellent view, Great stuff, Old facilities!!!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2024

Wes

Service was excellent. Very friendly and accommodating.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Not impressed

Difficult to get to the hotel without a car - especially with luggage. The bus stop, while \"nearby\", requires a steep climb either via stairs or their long driveway. The hotel does not have lifts and it requires another trek to get to the rooms. The beach is down the same steps, and even further down. The hotel should have shouldered the cost of the beach lounger given their rates are not cheap. Mediocre breakfast, which they did not make an effort for - but guess what? You have no choice as you need to trek to get to a place to eat. No free shuttle to town during the day - only at night. The rooms are beautiful, but this does not compensate for all the other issues.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2024

Michael

We had a bad start with a no show transfer but the staff were amazing by generously making up for the mistake with complimentary dinner and wine - this turned a negative into a positive and we were very appreciative.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Jun 2024

Craig

We were extremely disappointed The property , I am sure , in iits day , was stunning. However it is now ready for a complete revamp
1) No elevator ?? We were on the 6 th floor We found this bizarre Travellers arriving with luggage after a gruelling trip to get to Skiathos, have to schlep from the parking lot to the room. We were told by a stafff member that the elevators were removed in order to make more rooms to increase revenue. - enough said !
2) Atmosphere as you walk in to lobby is very dark and dull and the front desk staff are too Not very welcoming or accommodating
3) Air Conditioning - In a warm environment , this was the only property I found in the area that had no air conditioning in the entrance , halls and common areas. Very unpleasant
4) Rooms. Tiny rooms / shower was broken and took a full day to repair a small part after we reported it at 8 am - Air condition in the room was very weak
5 ) Service. - The room beside us had a used partially eaten tray of room service food lying outside their door , on two occasions , for at least eight hours , attracting flies and smelling the already musky corridor out Not good to look at either
6) Corridors and common areas were sprayed every day with a very pungent air deodorizer , I assume to mask other odours. Very unpleasant
7) Breakfast - We could not eat breakfast at all as the dining area was infested with flies covering the exposed food inside the dining buffet area as well as at the tables.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2024

April

Best view on the island! Staff very very focused on hospitality. Was such a welcome relief to stay here for r n r after a few weeks of traveling n feeling very tired. If elderly or mobility problem just be aware many stairs and no lift

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

30 May 2024

Lkai

It’s okay. Reception’s staff are not helpful, awful breakfast, food in the restaurant is not that great. I enjoyed renting a jeep to explore the beautiful island and the great food down town. Definitely come back here again but not stay in Skiathos palace hotel

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2023

Gretchen

Lovely hotel, friendly staff and beautiful grounds, in a great location.
Room was a bit basic, but clean and tidy.
Food was very good and the free bus to town a nice touch, although late both times (must be Greek time) we booked this.
Also hired a couple of quads from Aegean near Reception.
All in all everything was good.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2023

Harold

The property was beautiful, quiet and very accommodating to my wife and I. Anything needed or requested was handled by the staff quickly and appropriately. Definitely 5 star hotel with all amenities needed. The staff were the nicest people in Athens who made us feel special. If you are thinking about staying here, book your room now you will not be disappointed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2023

Keren Weinstein

We spent a week here in August 2023 for our family summer holiday. The hotel is lovely and staff were really helpful. It is a short walk to two beaches (2 minutes and 5 minutes) and they also have a free daily shuttle to and from both the beaches and Skiathos town. It is a 25 minute bus ride to the town, which has lots of lovely restaurants, especially along the port. If you get off at bus stop 4 (the hotel is bus stop 22) and walk down to the port, you get to see the lovely back streets.

Just be aware that the hotel doesn’t have a lift and there are also lots of stairs down to the bus stop and to the beach, so if you have mobility issues the hotel maybe tricky. All in all it was a lovely stay and I recommended booking the Mama Mia boat tour at the hotel, even if you aren’t a fan of the movie, it’s a lovely day out (adults cost €40 each and €25 for a child).

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2023

Gemma

Staff are very friendly and hospitable, Hotel’s free shuttle service to drop off and pick up from and to the port is very convenient. I love Greek people. The clear turquoise water of the many beaches around is stunningly beautiful. I would definitely would like to come back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2022

Constantine

Exceptional value, fantastic service and spectacular views! I will definitely revisit this hotel and won’t even consider another option in Skiathos.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2022

Geogios

Everything was perfect

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2022

Maria

Location was amazing beautiful pool ! I love the rooftop restsurant

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2022

lynda

Great hotel, beautiful setting next to the beach. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

29 Jul 2022

Jeremy

Room poor condition

Room was very tired. Bath was very chipped and the air-conditioning smelt and wasn't effective

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2022

Jenny

Luxurious hotel

An incredible hotel, very plush and beautiful surroundings. The views are to die for. Right next to 2 beaches and on the bus route to skiathos town. We would love to stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2022

Callum

Lovely Week and Would Go Again!

Our stay at the Skiathos palace hotel was lovely and would definitely go again. We had organised transfers to and from the airport which was very easy to do over a couple of emails. After being checked in we were pleased to find out that we’d be given a free upgrade! We were able to have some food and made our way to the room.

The room was tidy and the view was great looking over the bay.

Food wise you can expect a traditional buffet style with choices of salad/starters and deserts.
There is a pool bar throughout the day, where you can order salads, sandwiches, burgers etc. Unfortunately the other restaurant was being renovated at the time so didn’t get to try that.

The hotel is located right outside the number 22 bus stop, was very easy to catch the bus into town or back to the hotel (there’s only one route) as well as the shuttle that runs in-between their sister hotel on the harbour.

The pool area was a good size although probably a little more cramped I imagine come peak summer season. So would advice getting in early. The sun is available all day from up there so I wouldn’t worry too much about what spot you get. Towels can be got from the gift shop each day, which was a nice bonus.

Only downside was the lack of fitness facilities and entertainment in the evening. Would have been nice to have used the great big and lovely lounge more for people to watch a band or something.

If you are planning on going to the beach as well it’s €20 per umbrella.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2021

philip

Good hotel.... Nice rooms.... Nice pool.... Reception and porters LOVELY.... But let down by surly waiting staff at breakfast. Very grumpy. Shame.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2020

Tash

I would have liked a tea/coffee making facility in the room. However there was a fridge for cold drinks. The hotel was very good. Clean, wonderful views. Very attentive staff and 2 excellent beaches nearby. The hotel pool was good with the bonus of a friendly lifeguard

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

This is a good quality hotel in an excellent location overlooking Kookanaries Bay , the rooms and pool area are very good.
The reception staff were all excellent , very friendly and helpful.
The pool bar and restaurant staff were however neither friendly or helpful which seemed to be the view of most people staying there and this is a negative factor.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

We spent only one night in this hotel, as we landed in Skyathos too late to catch the ferry for Skopelos. We decided to stay there because it is literally on the top of the most famous beach of Skyathos. Even if the hotel is too big and with too many guests for my taste, we had a very good experience

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

15 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Very poor

Hotel has amazing views and a nice pool area however in general run down and the rooms were dirty. After complaining about state of rooms the cleaning service got worse some days no cleaned rooms and had to ask for clean sheets after several days and then they were left on bed for us to change ourselves and they were the wrong size.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2019

CHRISTOS

Good location but very expensive with poor service

The hotel is in an excellent location and in the most beautiful area of the island but there are a lot of improvements in the service of the hotel. They squeeze my family in a very small room, not changing the towels everyday, no shampoo/shower gels everyday, no power plugs for everyone etc... all the amenities were very expensive and nothing free from the hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2019

Kyriacos

Excellent hotel and service. Loved the view from the pool and the hotel room

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The hotel is very nice and has great views the only down side of the great view is the numerous steps. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the service was second to none .

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2019

Resulj

Perfect location, friendly staffs.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing stay in Skiathos at Skiathos Palace hotel. Feels like in Laguna Beach - California with great services and room upgrade. We are having vacations in Skiathos since 2007 (not every year) and this was best place in Skiathos. When we will came back in Skiathos, for sure we will stay here. Special thanks to Irini for wine and fruits.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2019

Rhoma

FANTASTIC

Excellent will stay there again and again , food excellent , seafacing , beautiful roooms and service with a smilw

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2019

neanie

Stunning location, beautiful pool area, great food and drinks (although quite pricey) and the whole place smells divine thanks to the herbs and flowers around the gardens

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2018

Jill

Nice hotel but loads of steps!

Nice hotel and location but no lifts and by end of one week steps and stairs became a bit tiresome. Not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. Hotel staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. Excellent courtesy room to use after you have checked out and need to freshen up before travelling home. Maratha beach is beautiful and beach bar staff very polite, nothing too much trouble.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2018

waddah

Very Nice hotel, walking distance to the beach, amazing view

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

The location is amazing and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The facilities are semi-renovated and that gives an overall lukewarm impression, considering the relatively high price range for rooms.

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Nice hotel needs some renovation

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

We've stayed at this hotel before which was why we returned for a second year. The location is great and the complimentary bus trips into town are definitely a bonus. The food portions sizes served at the pool bar are quite large and could maybe revamped each year but overall we were happy with accommodation, staff and facilities.

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Common areas were beautiful and modern, such as the pool, bars and restaurant.
The rooms were dated and the amenities were minimal quality within the rooms.
I’d happily stay again once the rooms are updated.

2/10

Poor

24 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Very old, overpriced with rust and mould

Very old overpriced hotel. The rooms are full with rust and mould. No elevator! For family with 2 kids and 4 cases 25kg each?! The waiters start to take everything from the table at dinner and breakfast 20 minutes before ending, because the want to go home. We are 21 century and for this money for one night, we can rent a 5 star hotel, not a 2 star from 1970!? Nice nature and position, but terrible rooms and waiters!

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2024

Pedro Pablo

È un 4 stelle.
Un po' \"provato\" dagli anni, forse gli servirebbe un piccolo restyling. Per quanto riguarda comodità, piscina, cibo e confort niente da dire. Forse un po' caro il bar del hotel.
Do 4 stelle perché su Expedia me lo dava come 5 stelle, arrivati lì ci siamo resi conto che non lo era. Poco male per quanto scritto sopra, ma se pago per un 5 stelle voglio soggiornare in un 5 stelle.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

18 Jul 2024

Davi

I do not recommend

Horrible experience, I don't recommend it. Hotel with zero accessibility and does not offer help with luggage. I booked a room with a king bed and we were placed in a room with two single beds. There's no point in complaining that they didn't solve it, they said it was just a matter of putting the beds together. Weak breakfast and restaurant with non-Chinese food. I placed an order at the restaurant and there was no specific accompaniment and they exchanged it for another without consulting me and even charged an extra difference. My wife had a massage at the hotel and I was forced to go to reception to pay, all the services you put on the room bill to pay at checkout and the massage was not. They say there is a beach structure with transport, but when I asked, they told me to walk and it was only 10 minutes away. And when I get there I can't get a table, since they have to be paid for and have to be reserved with plenty of time on the app, being open to the public so they are hardly available. And finally, I booked a transfer to the airport and at the time I didn't have a car and they explained that I was 10 minutes late, even though there was no warning. I had to order a taxi and almost missed my flight. Worst experience.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2023

Philippe

Skiathos ja, Palace eher nicht (nur für 70er Nosta

für diese Preisklasse in Griechenland, bedeutend zu wenig
Keine Liegestühle am Strand für das Hotel, das Frühstück sehr basic, nur mit upgrade, sind die zimmer schön (superior war nicht sehr gut geputzt und dunkel, alte durchgeliegene Betten), executive war ok (aber nicht für diesen Preis)
scheinbar, gemäss taxifahrer, ein bekanntes Problem
zudem: man muss « gut » zu Fuss sein, denn ohne Treppensteigen geht gar nichts (man kommt nicht mal ins Zimmer oder zum Frühstück)

Skiathos und der Strand sind jedoch toll:) gerade für Familien
ÖV gut organisiert, ebenso mit den Taxis.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2022

rocco

mancanza ascensore

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2022

Alberto

…

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2022

danilo

Struttura di gran classe. Vicino alle spiagge più cool. Stanza deluxe di nome ma non di fatto. Assenza ascensori in tutta la struttura grandissima pecca. Panorama mozzafiato. Personale in struttura disponibile ma quello in spiaggia pessimo.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2022

Martine

Surtout ne rien avoir à demander !

Surtout, ne rien avoir à demander !

Ça s’annonçait bien : Chambre exécutive (320
€ la nuit) un peu vieillotte et salle de bain vétuste, mais agréable avec belle terrasse et superbe vue mer.
Et puis, le grain de sable : La climatisation ne fonctionne pas, les ennuis commencent : Personnel à l’accueil sans écoute et complètement inefficace (ne parlons même pas d’empathie !). Toute la matinée perdue en discussions stériles pour aboutir finalement à notre décision, en désespoir de cause, de prendre une chambre de catégorie supérieure pour 30€ supplémentaires par nuit (le petit geste commercial qui coûte peu à l’hôtel mais compte beaucoup pour le client, ici on ne connaît pas !).
Dans tout ça, à nos questions et demandes, des réponses robotisées (« je fais le maximum… je ne peux pas vous dire… dès que possible…”)
Pour information par ailleurs, la plage publique (pas de plage privée) a laquelle on accède à pied en traversant la route (bruyante) ou par navette est surpeuplée
Ajoutons que le personnel (sauf quelques exceptions), ne sourit pas et n’a pas l’air tres heureux dans son travail. Exemple : On demande des glaçons au bar de la piscine que l’on obtient … de mauvaise grâce (sans un mot, sans un regard, sans un sourire)
Enfin, la dernière nuit, des bruits de rangement au dessus de notre chambre (semblant venir du restaurant) nous ont réveillés a partir de 5h du matin
Bref, hôtel-usine pour tourisme de masse avec très belle situation géographique mais dépersonnali

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2022

Verified traveler

Delusione

Pulizia scarsa . Lavandino del bagno intasato . Richiesta di accappatoio arrivato dopo 2 giorni . Il personale al bar della piscina scortese è maleducato.

Partner