Elivi Skiathos, set on the island’s southwest coast between Koukounaries and Banana Beach, stands out for its expansive footprint and three distinct accommodation zones spread across a large coastal site.

The property unfolds across a wide stretch of land that moves from forested hillside down towards the shoreline, with accommodation divided between the Elivi Xenia Hotel, Grace Suites and Nest Villas & Suites. Rather than operating as a single unified block, the hotel is experienced in sections, with each area holding its own identity while remaining connected through paths, gardens and open spaces.

This separation is key to how the hotel works, allowing guests to move between quieter residential pockets and more active shared areas without everything feeling concentrated in one place. The scale is noticeable, but the way it is broken up helps avoid the density often associated with larger resorts, with views and natural surroundings carrying through most of the site.

Staying

Accommodation ranges from hotel rooms through to suites and larger villas, with a clear progression in space and privacy as you move up the categories. Many options include private pools or outdoor hot tubs, shifting the experience away from shared spaces and towards a more self contained stay.

The Nest and Grace collections lean towards more private, villa style layouts, while the Xenia Hotel section offers a more traditional hotel format. Across all categories, outdoor areas play a central role, with terraces and balconies extending the living space and framing views of the forest, gardens or sea.

Dining is spread across multiple venues, with several restaurants and bars giving the hotel a broad but clearly structured offering. Leda & The Swan serves as the main restaurant for breakfast and international dining, while Nest Restaurant focuses on Greek and Mediterranean dishes, and Basilico introduces Italian cuisine.

Hagoromo adds an Asian influenced option, while additional venues such as Grace Restaurant expand the choice further. Six bars are positioned across the property, including Kohili Beach Bar and Elevate Bar, ensuring drinks and lighter options are available throughout the day without relying on a single central space.

Experience

The hotel revolves around a mix of pools and direct beach access, with several outdoor pools including an infinity pool positioned to face the sea. The private beach area sits alongside Koukounaries Beach and close to Banana Beach, allowing easy movement between different stretches of coastline without leaving the property.

Facilities extend into a more active offering, with tennis courts, an outdoor gym, basketball and water sports available, alongside walking routes through the surrounding grounds. The scale of the site means guests can shape the day differently, whether staying within one area or moving across the full property.

Wellness

The Elivi Spa brings together a more complete wellness setup, including an indoor pool, hammam and sauna, supported by treatment rooms offering massage and body therapies. A fitness centre and structured sessions such as yoga and personal training add to the overall mix.

The spa sits as a defined part of the hotel rather than an add on, with enough depth to support longer stays without needing to leave the property.

Where

The hotel is positioned between Koukounaries Beach and Banana Beach on Skiathos’ southwest coast, around 8 km from Skiathos Port and 9 km from Skiathos Airport, placing it within easy reach of the island’s main access points while being set apart from the centre.