Princess Resort, Santikos Collection

Positives: Fantastic staff. Amazing breakfast. Best beach & loungers. Very good pool & loungers. Great bus service into Skiathos town. Good local tavernas & supermarkets. Negatives: No buffet restaurant (despite being advertised). A la carte restaurants have limited (not international) menus. Atrocious shower (over bath). Severe lack of power points in room. Absolutely no night life, restaurant (not bar) shuts at 10! Very poor selection of TV channels. Noisy AC (imagine sleeping with a jumbo jet in the room?).

We found this hotel a very place to stay during our time on Skiathos. It seems to be very popular with Brits and we found was popular with some tour companies. Our room was available even though we arrived three hours early but was very comfortable and quiet. Pity there was a shortage of electrical sockets in the room although we managed by unplugging table lights and the TV when necessary. What surprise us was there were no bars open even at the weekend after 10pm although there were plenty of tavernas very close by. The bus service for Skiathos town stopped just outside the hotel which we used a lot more than expected. This service was frequent, cheap and very popular.

I had booked 5 nights in September 2025 at the Princess Hotel but had to leave after the first night, shocked at the state of the rooms. The room I was given was extremely unhygienic. As someone with a mold allergy, I could feel the mold the moment I walked in. The bathroom in particular had a strong mould stench that gave me a severe headache and brain fog for the entire next day. When I raised this with staff, they came to inspect the room. Although they admitted they could smell something, they insisted there was “no mold.” Although I could not visibly see any mould, I could feel its effects strongly, so I believe it may have been painted over. They then offered to move me to another room, but that room had been heavily cleaned to mask the odor, and the chemical smell was so overpowering I couldn’t stay there either. Meanwhile the people I was travelling with had a Signature Room on the top floor, which was newly renovated and completely fine. I requested one of these rooms, but they were fully booked. Despite the health risks associated with mould exposure, the hotel offered no compensation. They said that if I provided medical proof of my allergy to their reservations team they “might” consider doing something, but gave no guarantee. I sent a letter from my General Practitioner doctor but I received no reply. I lost thousands of dollars. Most places in the world have hotel health standards, The Princess Hotel non renovated rooms are a health hazard. In the end, I had to find and pay for another hotel. It was so stressful and ruined my holiday. I ended up finding a little hotel exactly opposite and the staff were so kind and understanding. They mentioned that they have heard of other guests complaining about mold. Given how unsafe and unhygienic the standard rooms are, I would not recommend staying at this hotel unless you book a Signature Room. The older rooms should be completely renovated, as they smell badly, feel damp, and are not fit for guests. It was terrible that they did not offer me any compensation for an illegal room in most countries.

Had a fantastic 11 days. Stayed half board. Food was fantastic but too repetitive for 11 days. I would suggest staying b & b as there were plenty of restaurants close or in town a 2 euro bus ride away. Plenty of comfortable loungers on the beach or by the pool. Fully recommended..

This hotel offers everything you could ever want out of a holiday ! Firstly The location is amazing !! The cast of mamma Mia stayed here whilst filming so that should tell you everything! The bus route starts at zero (which is the main Skiathos town) and runs all the way up to 24 which is the end of the island, the buses are superb and run every 15 minutes. The princess is situated at bus stop 16 and has numerous superb Tavernas and bars if you go b&b at the Princess and don’t fancy going into town. The hotel itself is warm, welcoming, clean and has the most fabulous Buffett breakfast. The pool area is spot on with mattress type sunbeds!!! The pool is just 50 steps away from the most beautiful beach which again offers the same sunbeds free of charge to hotel residents along with a beautiful bar and restaurant. The rooms are spacious and modern. All in all you will not be disappointed!!

At best 3* plus it really needs updating ,step over bath to a shower which is tight when you close the glass screen. The curtains and drapes need a good wash they were bad. Breakfast was plentiful but hot food was cold, one toast machine which was pathetic. There are some good points for one the beach beds are great as is the pool area but there is something lacking about this hotel,and don't forget the room tax for 14 nights we paid 210 euros as soon as you check in !! Ouch based on its 5star status won't be back till its had a full revamp which will probably never happen, such a shame....