in Skiathos, Greece
Esperides Beach Resort
Updated 1 July 2026
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Esperides is a long-running, good-value hotel sitting right by the sandy bay of Achladies, a sheltered beach handy for the airport. It is a big, garden-set property with a pool and a playground, popular with families who want an affordable, easy base on the sand rather than designer rooms. Think relaxed Greek-island holiday: a short walk to the beach, a taverna or two, and a calm bay for the children.
Our verdict
Esperides is the sensible value choice near the airport: an affordable, garden-set hotel a minute from the calm Achladies sand, with a pool and a playground to round out the day. The rooms show their age, but for families who spend their time on the beach and by the pool, it is an easy, friendly and budget-kind base.
The rooms
A large hotel of around 180 rooms set in gardens just back from the beach, with family rooms among the categories. The building dates back decades and has been renovated over the years, so rooms are comfortable and practical rather than modern, but the generous gardens and the short stroll to the sand are what families remember.
At a glance
- Beach
- Achladies, sandy, a minute away
- Pool
- Outdoor pool and playground
- Grounds
- Large gardens, around 180 rooms
- Airport transfer
- About 10 min
- From
- ~140 EUR/night
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Right by the sandy, sheltered bay of Achladies, about a minute's walk
- Large gardens and a pool, with a playground the children enjoy
- Family rooms among the categories for parents with two children
- Very short transfer from the airport, easy on arrival day
- Affordable, relaxed base for a simple Greek-island beach week
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Parents also ask
Is the beach good for children?
Achladies is a sheltered, sandy bay with shallow water, a calm and easy beach for young children. It is about a minute's walk from the hotel, so beach mornings are simple even with a buggy and bags.
How modern are the rooms?
The hotel is long-established and has been renovated over the years, so rooms are comfortable and practical rather than new and designer. If you prioritise beach access and price over the latest interiors, it is a fair trade.
Is there a children's pool?
Listings show an outdoor pool but do not confirm a separate shallow children's pool, so keep younger swimmers close and bring armbands. The on-site playground gives children another spot to burn off energy away from the water.
Is it close to the airport?
Yes, Achladies is one of the closer resort areas to the airport, roughly ten minutes away, which makes arrival and departure days short and stress-free with children.
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