Margado
Hilltop pool over Kamares bay, panoramic views included
About this hotel
Margado is built up the hillside above Kamares rather than down at sea level, which is exactly the point: the outdoor pool and the rooms both look out over the full sweep of the port bay, 300 metres below. The complex mixes accommodation types around the pool, from simple rooms to larger units, with a snack bar and pool bar covering most of the day without a walk into the village. The barbecue area and lounge with satellite TV round out a stay that is closer to a small resort than a simple pension. The village's restaurants, bars, shops and bus stop are all a short walk down the hill. Guests rate the stay 9.7 out of 10 here, and it is earned on a genuine sea view rather than a glimpse, the sort of detail that matters more on a small island than a long amenities list.
- Hilltop pool
- Panoramic bay view
- Barbecue area
- Near bus stop
Our take
Margado works best for travellers who want a pool with a genuine view and do not mind a short uphill walk back from the harbour front in the evenings. It suits groups wanting the barbecue and lounge facilities; anyone who wants to step directly from their room onto sand should book one of the beachfront options in Kamares instead.
- ✓Time your pool sessions for late afternoon, the bay view is best as the light softens
- ✓Use the bus stop at the bottom of the hill for day trips rather than driving
- ✓Book a barbecue evening if travelling as a group, the area is a genuine perk here
Why we love it
- Panoramic pool view over Kamares bay
- Snack bar and pool bar on site
- Barbecue area for groups
- Short walk to the village and bus stop
Why guests love itMargado stands on a hill above Kamares bay on Sifnos, about 300 metres from the beach, and its pool with a panoramic view of the bay is the main reason to pick it. A barbecue area, a snack bar and a lounge with satellite TV give families shared space beyond the rooms, and the village restaurants and bus stop are close. Parents should expect an uphill walk back from the beach. I would choose it for the view; a 9.7 score from 296 reviews is excellent.