Amalia Apartments

Had a fantastic week, the 3 brothers couldn’t do enough for you, so friendly and welcoming. Yes the rooms are basic but had everything we needed for a self catering holiday. The rooms were clean and beds comfortable. (typically Greek as you would expect for 2 star accommodation ) You only had to ask if you needed anything else. Our 1st holiday in Skiathos, it’s a beautiful island with beautiful people. We met some lovely people who return year after year and we can see why. Will definitely be back next year.

For what it is, these apartments are very expensive and overpriced by Jet2. I’ve stayed on other Greek Islands in similar accommodation for virtually half what Jet2 are charging to stay here. Having arrived in the dark and given a map at the airport as to how to find the apartments it was a challenge having been dropped off on the main road to find my way down a partially lit track. It would have been nice if either the Jet2 Rep or someone from the apartments would meet the late flight on the main road and walk them down the track. I guess during the day its OK but at night it’s a bit daunting. Got a welcome drink on arrival from the Barman which was lovely. The room was OK of sorts but very dated, in fact the whole place was in a bit of a “1960’s time warp” and could do with a bit of TLC. The fridge was rusty, some of the cutlery was rusty, the door was a poor fit and the small shower was open on one side so you had to be careful not to flood the place. There was a hefty charge to either use the room safe or the rusty air-conditioning. Room was at the back and didn’t get any sun, but at least there wasn’t any noise from the bar in the evenings. Its apparently run by 3 brothers, and they do try hard to please. It was a bit unprofessional for the barman to sometimes have a blazing row with one of the other brothers in full view of the guests, and it was a bit off putting to have a cat living in a cardboard box on the bar and what was worse was being fed on the rear where the drinks were kept. The cat would wander over the top of the bar and sometimes knock over glasses. Very odd and unhygienic. The glasses were sometimes not cleaned very well. The bottled beer is quite cheap here, but spirits were about normal. If the Jet2 cost were more reasonable I probably wouldn’t have been so critical. Many of the guests appeared to know the owners well having returned several times, so they must be doing something right. The Island and people are lovely, and transport is cheap and reliable too. There’s a couple of bars in the resort with the Agustera being the stand out one, although more expensive than the bar here. This is 1 or 2 star Greek basic. At the current Jet2 cost I don’t think I’d return. If it were more reasonably priced-its possible that I would.

I love this place. Have been there 3 times now and wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Skiathos. The staff are wonderful and apartments are clean and comfortable. If you need anything, staff bend over backwards for you. Beautiful walk through the woods brings you to Amalia, about 5 minutes from drop off point. 10 minute walk to beautiful koukounaries beach. Close to bus stop 23 so easy to get around. Lovely pool area, so peaceful and serene. Plenty of bars and restaurants close by. All in all a wonderful place to relax .

Fantastic time at Amalia So pretty and peaceful the walk along the path adds to the seclusion and the setting The rooms are basic but extremely clean bins emptied every day bedding changed every couple of days towels every day Everything you need is in the kitchen we stayed in a studio so 2 of everything If you need anything else you only have to ask there are bug screens on doors and windows which make a fantastic difference to unwelcome guests The pool is beautiful and cleaned at least once a day sometimes twice The bar is in a beautiful shaded area if you need a cold drink and a break from the sun Very relaxing music all day George Fotis and Dimitri are perfect hosts and look after you very well and are always willing to help with any information or anything you need Thank you guys for a perfect idilic holiday and see you next year