Best Hotels near Fortress Metaxa Gouves, Istiaia-Aidipsos

Το Thermae Sylla είναι το απόλυτο ξενοδοχείο ευεξίας και χαλάρωσης. Σε ένα ειδυλιακό περιβάλλον με τις ανέσεις και τις μοναδικές υπηρεσίες σπα παρέχει ακριβώς αυτό που υπόσχεται… την ευεργετική επίδραση των ιαματικών νερών μέσα στο περιβάλλον της λουτρόπολης της Αιδηψού!

It was the second time we went to that hotel, and we also ate at their restaurant, the Pharos rooms were clean. But what we appreciated both times was the kindness, the smile and the service of not only the owners but also the staff. The rooms at reasonable prices, the decent breakfast, although not having booked because of the catastrophic phenomena, and the food in the restaurant is honest, and we recommend it unreservedly.

Second time at this hotel and unusually for these days I thought it had improved. The staff were really good and friendly. The cleanliness was always top class and constantly been attended to. Unfortunately the hotel is over six floors with no lifts. They do ask people to inform them of any mobility issues but as the pool and reception are on different levels it could be challenging. We had no issues but others may have. The pool area is really nice. Great bar serving food and drink and no issues getting a sun bed. The view from the pool deck and bar is absolutely stunning. The trade off for the excellent views is the beach is down a steep hill and very tricky steps. There is a curtesy bus to and from a beach however which is free from the hotel. The beach is one of the best on the island and was the main reason we returned to this hotel. There are some bars and restaurants within walking distance but it’s quite a way and up hill on the way back. It’s a struggle if not impossible to get a taxi for short trips around the hotel as they are all based in Skiathos town. There is a local bus that runs from the beach passed the hotel to Skiathos town. It’s two euros each way and runs about every 30 minutes. Great for visiting town and runs up to midnight. If later it’s about 18 euros in a taxi which takes about 15 minutes. The hotel runs a free bus to town but need to book in advance as it gets busy. We had a few meals in the hotel. Breakfast was usual buffet fare and was ok. Three evening meals in the buffet restaurant were all very good. As we like to eat at different venues we didn’t eat much in the hotel but we had no complaints with any meal we had there. There is a restaurant above the bar that costs extra and requires booking but we didn’t use it on this visit. Rooms were nice and cleaned daily with fresh towels if required. We paid a bit extra for a sea view which was nice but spent more time at the bar than sat on the balcony. I think there is a range of rooms so not sure if they are all the same but ours were good and never heard any complaints from other guests. Fresh pool towels available every day from the small hotel shop. Some good walks in the local pine woods if you get bored on the beach. Skiathos is a stunning island and this hotel is great. Hope I haven’t put anyone off as I just wanted to post an honest review.