Magic Hotel

We have just returned from a truly memorable stay at Magic Hotel. We have never experienced such a warm and welcoming reception from a hotel before. The whole team is lovely and it feels like a family. They are led by Monica, who was outstanding—we chatted with her a lot, and her passion for the hotel and the island is so clear. The small, friendly team goes out of their way to ensure that every guest has a relaxing and enjoyable stay. They not only recommended fantastic restaurants but also helped us make reservations, securing great tables for us. The lady at the pool bar (whose name we never got) deserves a special mention as well—she takes such care in her work, and nothing was ever too much trouble. During our visit, it was my daughter’s birthday, and the whole team made her feel incredibly special. She had an extra-large chocolate milk at breakfast from Jimmy that morning, and in the evening when we dined in the restaurant, we were greeted with balloons, a banner, and a thoughtful present from the team. We were also given an upgrade to what I would describe as a mini villa (without a kitchen), and it was amazing—so clean, comfortable, and spacious, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, and a utility room with a washing machine, which was incredibly helpful. The huge balcony with lovely views and a jacuzzi was such a treat for all of us, and something my now 12-year-old will always remember. She was absolutely blown away by the team’s kindness toward her birthday. The area is also fantastic—very easy access to buses that take you into town and to the beaches. There are local supermarkets and plenty of restaurants nearby if you don’t want to head further afield every night. Jimmy and Julian deserve a special mention—they were fantastic throughout our stay, always attentive and ready to help with anything we needed. Monica also went above and beyond for my mum, who had an injured foot—she encouraged her to visit the medical centre, and she was so right to do so, even giving us “evil eyes” to warn of danger! Magic Hotel is truly exceptional, with a wonderful team led by Monica. We cannot recommend it highly enough, and we are sure we will return in the future.

The hotel is situated near one of the larger beaches on Skiathos with views of the hills and sea. There are rooms and junior suites from ground level rising up the side of the hillside. The higher rooms have the best views with balconies looking out to sea. The beach is a 2 minute walk that takes you past half a dozen restaurants and a small shop. The beach has water sports, parasol rentals and a couple of beach bars. The Hotel is very friendly, easy to be at with attentive but not invasive staff. The restaurant is excellent and has amazing sea view, excellent staff and a broad menu of local dishes. The hotel pool is very clean and has a children's pool and whirlpool. There is a pool bar as well for drinks and ice creams.

The hotel met expectations in the sense that it is just as depicted in their pictures and descriptions online. A very standard hotel. Definitely nothing fancy or extraordinary. Clean and tidy. Slightly dated rooms. Dull and somewhat outdated design. Friendly and helpful staff. Standard breakfast buffet. So if you’re looking for a standard hotel that is certainly child-friendly, close to good beaches, and don’t mind a style that has a distinct package holiday vibe, you can definitely have a good time at the hotel.