Guest User
January 31, 2023
We've travelled around the world and this was a special break for our silver wedding anniversary. I was very very tempted to book a larger 5 star hotel with each villa having a private swim up pool at double the price and the other side of the island, but I chose Skiathos Club for the small Greek experience. Oh boy am I glad I did!!!! Our flight was delayed and we didn't arrive until 10.15pm straight away we were greeted by Anestis, Nicos and George all with great smiles, giving us information and showing us to our room 110. We needed a drink so I got a G&T, hubby got a draught beer and a ham & mushroom pizza, cost €18 at 11pm. Very spacious room, extremely clean, views over the Agean Sea with sunrise and mountains, our room did benefit both sceneries. You need to ask for a kettle in the room if required. They could do with being a little updated but everything was functional. Breakfast was traditional Greek, cheese, ham, breads, croissants,fruits, cereals, fresh Greek yoghurt, orange juice, blackcurrant, tea and coffee, jams and chocolate spread. The water you need to run for a while before it warms up. Pool area was never full so always a sunbed available. Anestis arranged for us to do wine tasting and dropped us there, we wanted to walk back €20 each which included lots of wine, nibbles and a tour. He also advised which boat tour was the best to go on to see the Mamma Mia Church, visit beaches and Skopelos at €20 and we were driven to the harbour for €15 or €25 return. We did get a taxi one evening and that cost €14 after bartering. Anestis arranged a quad bike to be delivered to the hotel for 24 hours for us only costing €40 we met people who paid €50. Great experience exploring the island,beaches and monastery. My husband and I do sports at home and did walk up and down the hilly road quite a few times during our week, there was also a couple in their 70's who did it, you do need some level of fitness, but can always take your time and call into another hotel for a beer on way up. Or just phone and get picked up free of charge from bus stop 8. We walked into town quite a bit, it takes approx 35 minutes walking down by the beach along the taverns from bus stop 5. Anestis did explain about handing your key in and to be honest I didn't mind as housekeeping have a job to do and with the costs rising around the world I wouldn't dream of leaving Air Con on all day (as earlier review). Use the free safe to keep your valuables secure. I did my research before booking and Jet2 rate it a 3 star plus, but the reviews did it for me, my first ever 3 star hotel and loved the customer service, nothing too much trouble. Even when George would pick us up at 11.30pm then Nicos would serve us a night cap and Anestis would give us his homemade medicine (that made me sleep) haha. I would recommend booking for the amazing customer service and helpfulness of all the staff 5 star 🌟 service