Skiathos Avaton Hotel, Philian Hotels & Resorts

Stayed at the Avaton for 2 weeks in the main building. I had done my research before booking, so I'm surprised my view differs so much from others. That may be because my room was in the main building & not a suite. The description in the brochure said the room was deluxe, but there was nothing deluxe about it. Very small, no storage & the bathroom & shower cubicle were tiny and flooded every time you showered. The complimentary toiletries were a nice touch. The bed was huge but too hard for me. Location wasn't the best & the 20-minute walk (uphill) into Skiathos Town became tedious rather than pleasurable, but I was aware of the location & walk before I booked, just hadn't taken on board the terrain. It was good to have the beach & some choice of restaurants 5 minutes walk away for the days we couldn't manage the walk into town. Rooms are all located down one corridor & as the walls are so thin, noise from other guests could be heard which impacted on sleep quality, so not the most restful holiday. The cleaners & restaurant staff all worked hard & daily towel changes were appreciated but not always necessary. The pool area & gardens were clean & and maintained, but the cushions on the loungers were wet (left out all the time) dirty & threadbare. The photos on the website showing this area are not true reflections. Breakfast was ok. Fruit, yoghurt & cakes every day along with juices, but the 'hot' food option, which included eggs, sausage beans, etc, was tepid at best. Food wasn't covered. The hotel is definitely not 4* & I would not recommend or return. Skiathos is lovely, plenty to do & see, & getting around on the bus is cheap & easy, but I would choose a different hotel more central to the main town on my next visit.

The pillows are very fluffy, best night sleep at this hotel, the breakfast was lovely and they catered for everybody as there was loads of choice . Staff are friendly and welcoming , nothing was too much trouble . The only thing was that i was hoping for some greek dancing, or live music that was disappointing.