Elivi Skiathos

Hotel und Villas liegen wunderschön ganz im Westen der Insel, die Anlage ist sehr weitläufig und gepflegt und erstreckt sich über 4 Strände (Club Cars verfügbar); gute Anbindung mit dem Bus (direkt vor dem Hotelareal) Liegen an den Stränden sind für Hotelgäste inkludiert und komfortabel (freundlicher Strandservice), allerdings wenig Liegen an den Pools, umfangreiches Frühstück, vier Restaurants in der Anlage (nicht genutzt), die Zimmerausstattung war in Ordnung, leider ein etwas strenger Abfluss-Geruch im Badezimmer und wenig Ablagefläche; Enttäuschend war, dass die Einrichtungen des Nest-Bereichs (Pool & Frühstück) aufgrund einer exklusiven Veranstaltung 4 Tage nicht zur Verfügung standen und dies erst bei der Ankunft kommuniziert wurde (obwohl sicher lange im Vorfeld bekannt). Wir hatten bewusst ein Zimmer im Nest-Bereich gebucht, was leider zu vielen zusätzlichen Wegen und Einschränkungen geführt hat. Von der Rezeption erhielten wir nur ein lapidares "We are sorry". Es wäre eigentlich die Aufgabe des Hotels gewesen, die betroffenen Gäste schon vorab zu informieren. Eher eine 4*Superior als ein 5* Hotel In Gehdistanz zum Hotel gibt es mehrere gute Tavernen und Restaurants.

The Elivi hotel is simply fantastic...Placed on the hill above 4 beaches it has spectacular view from every part of hotel. We were at Xenia part, rooms are very clean and comfortable, they have one little minus thing - for 5 star hotel bathroom could be more luxurious, that sink vanity seemed plastic, very plain and outdated, maybe some stone or tile vanity would look so better. Rooms are partly modernised with touchscreen console besides bed for light, electric movement of curtains and AC. Also the whole room looks kind of basic, it lacks a little bit of design touch. Hotel itself has 3 parts: Xenia (with main recepcion) and Grace who is very near reception and Nest area on the other side of the hill where you can come in no time by buggies that you wait up to 5 minutes, they were truly organized about transportation through hotel property. Just ask any of employee to call a buggy for you or you can call it from your room (no matter where your going - from entrance up to reception, or to Nest and Banana beach from Xenia area or if you need ride from Nest to entrance etc.). You can get your breakfast in two places - in Xenia part or in Nest part, and it doesn't matter if you for example stay in Xenia, you can go and have your breakfast in Nest area, and than maybe go directly to Banana beach which is right there. Breakfast in Xenia is served on beautiful terrace above sea with one of the best view on the island. Breakfast was in 3 best that I ever had in my life with lots of savory food, fresh salads, pitas, eggs made in numerous ways but sweet part of breakfast on big round table was something really special - so many different and delicious things, pancakes, fresh fruits, and all so tasty. Hotel took seriously some critics about non-free coffee from previous years and this year besides free espresso and tea, there are also 2 coffee machines in Xenia breakfast part (I believe there's ones in Nest area too) and you can also order free coffe, cappuccino, fredo cappuccino etc. from bar and the first one is free, if anyone wants more, second cappuccino for example is around 3€. Besides Banana beach you can also go to Koukounaries beach or to Ampelakia beach (which was my favorite). There are free beach towels and sunbeds for hotel guests. All beaches are sandy with beach bar, good food at reasonably prices and really really fantastic stuff. The main thing of this hotel is their stuff - they are all so polite, helpful, communicative, cheerful, very well trained for interactions with hotel guests. Stuff at reception are really good, always ready to solve any problem that you have, very smiley and nice. The stuff from breakfast are also good but one person really stood out - great, communicative Roula with her warm big smile, working on few places (we also sow her in hotel boutique), very friendly, helpful girl with excellent communication skills, very confident in conversation and in solving problems, you just feel safer and calmer when she is arou

We came to the island and this hotel for a family/friends wedding! The facilities and location were superb and the choice of nearby beaches with amazingly luxurious sunbeds was a highlight. The boat taxi to Skiathos Town was a very relaxing way to see the bustling streets with loads of bars and restaurants. The wedding itself was fantastic with the food, drink and entertainment just perfect. The icing on the cake at this hotel was the quality and friendliness of all of the staff we encountered. Particular mention should go to Roula who always had time to chat and really went above and beyond… Would thoroughly recommend this hotel!