in Skiathos, Greece
Skiathos Palace Hotel
Updated 1 July 2026
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Perched on a pine-covered hill at the western tip of the island, the Skiathos Palace looks out over Koukounaries, the most famous sandy beach on Skiathos. It is a big, long-established hotel with a good-sized pool and a free shuttle down to Maratha and Koukounaries beaches, so it suits families who want a reliable, well-located base near the island's best sand without a luxury price tag.
Our verdict
The Skiathos Palace trades designer interiors for one of the best locations on the island: a pine hilltop above Koukounaries with a free shuttle to the sand. For families who care more about the beach and the view than the latest finishes, it is dependable value and the setting is hard to beat.
The rooms
A large hotel of around 258 rooms and suites, with family rooms and a family suite option that take four comfortably. Rooms are straightforward rather than designer, but many have balconies with sweeping views over the pines to Koukounaries bay, and cots are available on request, so the appeal here is the setting and the pool rather than cutting-edge interiors.
At a glance
- Beach
- Koukounaries, by free shuttle
- Pool
- Large pool and terrace
- Size
- Around 258 rooms and suites
- Airport transfer
- About 25 min
- From
- ~220 EUR/night
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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
- Commanding hilltop views over Koukounaries, the island's signature beach
- Free shuttle down to Maratha and Koukounaries beaches for guests
- Large pool and terrace, the heart of the day for most families
- Family rooms and a family suite that take four without feeling cramped
- A reliable, long-running big hotel at a sensible mid-range price
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Parents also ask
How do we get down to the beach?
The hotel runs a free shuttle for guests down to Maratha and Koukounaries beaches, which are a few hundred metres below. You can walk, but with small children and beach gear most families use the shuttle, especially in the midday heat.
Is it suitable for toddlers?
Yes, with a few caveats: the pool and family rooms work well, and Koukounaries is soft, shallow sand, but the hilltop setting means more to-and-fro with a buggy. Cots are available on request, so confirm one when you book.
Is the hotel modern inside?
It is a large, long-established hotel, so interiors are comfortable and practical rather than cutting-edge. If you want the newest finishes you will pay more elsewhere; the Palace earns its keep on location, views and the pool.
Can we manage without a car here?
You can, as the beach shuttle and the south-coast bus cover the basics, but the far-west location makes a car handy for evenings in Skiathos Town and for reaching the quieter beaches along the coast.
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