Irida Aegean View, Philian Hotels and Resorts

Quiet location, stunning views,great room fridge,air con,spacious, kept very clean,lovely breakfast,friendly staff great poolside area,close to the beach,bus route,short walk to town perfect for us,the only negative was it's a steep walk to get to but we're in our 60,s and managed

Amazing Hotel. The staff are so helpful and friendly. They could not do enough for us. Great breakfast. Rooms were very comfortable and clean. The views are stunning. Bus stop is just down the hill as is the beach. You can walk to town in approx 20min or €10 for a taxi.

Overall the Irida Aegean View is a decent little hotel, although could do with a little bit of attention in a couple of areas. We were only staying for one night on our return from 2 weeks on Skopelos, with a flight back to the UK in the morning. We wanted our last day to be relaxing b the pool, and this turned out to be the perfect hotel for that. With regards to location, yes it's a little bit further from town which means 5 min taxi (or bus) but both are readily available. During busy periods the buses back into town can be hard to get on, as people are returning from the beaches (usually towards the end of the day) and there is a bit of a steep hill to climb from the main road (but you are rewarded with a nice view at the top.) The staff were fantastic, friendly and helpful. We arrived early in the day and were allowed into our room before the standard check-in time - which was very much appreciated. The breakfast was pretty good - eggs a few ways, pastries, fruits & yoghurt - lots of choice. The pool area is lovely, with nice loungers, seating & bar area (although the pool towels are getting a little threadbare!) The snackbar served the usual menu, but wasn't overpriced & was well made. My only gripes relate to the family room/suite we were in. The pictures online make the room look a little more bright & upmarket with some well positioned props/plants & toiletries in the bathroom. In reality the room was quite dark, with no toiletries in the bathroom. The bathroom furniture is quite dated and looking a little bit tired. The pillows were also quite hard & heavy. For the price we paid I think this could be improved on. But overall a positive experience, and a nice place to spend our last night in the Sporades.