YES, the location is somewhat unique!

After having spent 3 nights in a Deluxe room with astonishing view over the Kanapitsa bay and Tzaneria beach I feel free to recommend this hotel to any traveler seeking a relaxed stay in Skiathos island.

The room was clean as it should be and offered ample space, not a common feature in most hotels worldwide. The bathroom was also spacious hosting both a bathtub and shower as well as two sinks (cool huh?!!). The balcony provides cool shade most of the day.

All in all, friendly service and staff. Fabulous breakfast terrace by the pool. Breakfast itself offers a wide selection of stuff although I personally felt it lacks a little bit of “character” maybe..? Can’t really define this – sorry - nonetheless it is still a rich breakfast that will keep you full. The utterly important fact is they offer excellent cappuccino freddo, an absolute rarity when it comes to hotel bars!
The surrounding area offers two – pretty quiet – sandy beaches, both in walking distance where also quality Greek food and water sports can be found. The scenery road following all the way round the coastal line of Kalamaki peninsula is an enjoyment to hike or just drive.

Most of the rest beaches of the island – except some of the northern ones – as well as the city of Skiathos and the airport are then a 5-15 min drive away.

If you are willing to pamper yourself with tranquility, killer views and easy access to a selection of wonderful beaches, either on foot or by car/motor, Cape Kanapitsa should definitely be lying amongst your favorite options. Going for a Deluxe room will offer you this extra dose of luxury and is well worth the extra cost.

Then walk yourself down the 5min path from the breakfast area to the Tzaneria beach for an early morning swim…!

I booked Kanapitsa cape over the phone and credit card.
i arrived late as i had informed the reception.

when i arrived there was no double room as per my reservation but only twin rooms.

reception apologised and advised there were double rooms available but at a higher rate. she then called the manager (and owner i understand) who without showing any sign of apology asked me to either take it or leave it, and if i didnt like the deal i could just leave the hotel.

I ended up leaving at 23:00 looking for a hotel in the night.

i resorted to the hotel next door Kanapitsa mare, who i found out afterwards is owned by the same person.

i was initially shown a room that in the next morning i was asked to vacate because it was of a higher rate than the one offered when i arrived.

the spa and massage advertised also didnt work and during the night water came in the room due to a leak in the corridor.

i left the area completely and stayed at atrium hotel down the road which was an oasis compared with the dodgy feel of these two hotels.

i wouldnt like anyone clueless as i was to end up in the same situation of having to choose integrity or looking for a hotel at night

Our holiday in Skiathos followed a week on Skopelos and it was a nice contrast from the quiet lazy time we’d spent at the Adrina Beach. I’m not saying that Cape Kanapitsa is a noisy or especially lively place; quite the opposite in fact, but Skiathos has somewhat more going on most of the time than Skopelos. That, and the fact that Cape Kanapitsa provided us with car hire at a special rate of only €15 per day meant we had lots of places to go if we wanted.
I was surprised to read a previous, rather damning review; alarmed, even – as I read it a week before we set off from the UK and it weighed on my mind a little while we were having such a nice time in Skopelos. However, I needn’t have worried as our room was wonderful and the Cape Kanapitsa staff incredibly helpful and welcoming. Maya was charming and businesslike: recommending restaurants and organising things for us. Eric the German receptionist/barman was a phenomenon of advice and direction: sorting out minor problems speedily and seeming to know our needs before we asked. Poor guy was doing 15-hour shifts and still managing to look fresh and keen.
I think the mixed reviews may be down to choice of room as there are regular hotel rooms and a small number of suites. I can’t speak for the former but we got a great end-of-season deal on the “presidential” suite and it was quite wonderful (see the website for pictures). We woke each morning and opened the curtains to gaze down at the bay 10 meters below lapping gently against the rocks with boats gently bobbing about; the Skiathos hillsides providing a picturesque backdrop. The suite had a lounge, balcony, bedroom (king sized), two bathrooms each with a shower and one with a double spa bath and view over the bay, so we were quite delighted with the accommodation. There was a small built-in kitchen (not yet plumbed in), a fully working fridge and two widescreen TVs. The balcony had shade all day long and was ideal for sitting, reading watching the boats pass by. We could swim and snorkel at the bottom of a short set of stairs down from near our door; some good fish to see but unfortunately spoiled by lots of builder’s rubble from the hotel’s construction.
Breakfasts were good with some great fruits and Greek yoghourt with honey. The fried eggs were a little crisp at first and the bacon a little anaemic; but things improved as the week went on.
There are two small saltwater pools which were refreshing and a sun patio/bar/lunch area that has views to die for, especially in the early morning. The panorama extends from the local bay across Skiathos town in the mid distance to the west coast of Skopelos in the far distance.
There are a handful of reasonably good tavernas in the vicinity and some excellent ones not too far down the road. Kanapitsa is also a good base for exploring the island, being roughly half way along the main island road.
The room cleaning wasn’t quite up to the standard of the accommodation, but it would only bother the most fastidious, I think. There was a little confusion over our pre-booked car hire but it was quickly sorted out; all the same, I’d advise re-confirming everything a week or two before you arrive.
Great value if you choose your room and time-of-year carefully and a wonderful place to relax. A smart little gecko was waiting for us in our room one night when we got back from eating; we named him Eric.

Not quite as plush as the website photos. Public areas, pool, bar, reception top class, standard rooms need a makeover.

Good points:
Excellent location
Good sized room
Friendly bar staff
Excellent air con
Good views from balcony & pool area
Good breakfast, even survived the egg & bacon
Quiet
Patio doors good including flyscreen
Ample storage space

Not so good points:
Decor in standard rooms needs upgrading
Sockets & lights poor, no shaver point, only one socket in room, no bedside light socket
Curtains & bedspread need replacing
Expensive
No English speaking TV
Room cleaning only average

Website offer of free car rental in September turned out to be not free. When booked pre holiday, a charge of 10 euros per day was requested for insurance. I agreed to this, but on arrival in resort was told the offer was withdrawn but they could arrange a compromise at 20 euros per day. For convenience I went along with this but on inspection on the island I found this was no real bargain. The original offer is still on the hotel website so I feel I have been bent over a bit.

Overall though we really enjoyed the laid back feel of the complex so I have to say that it is a good basic apartment with breakfast in an excellent location.

The island is very pretty & well worth a visit, locally the hourly boat to Skiathos is great, the Taverna Kanapitsa is the best restaurant in the nearby location, dont bother with the fish taverna on the main road, the service is very poor & the price expensive.

My rating would be about 3.5 out of 5.0 for the accomodation, so if possible go for the superior room if available.