Planning a stay at Big Blue Hotel in Amaliapoli? This guide covers everything you need to know before you book, from the rooms and facilities to the location, the beach and how to get the best rate.
Big Blue Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the village of Amaliapoli, Magnesia, in central Greece. It is the only hotel in the area with a private heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi, and one of the most complete accommodation options on the Pagasitic Gulf.
Here is everything you need to know.
1. Private Heated Pool
Big Blue Hotel is the only accommodation in the Amaliapoli with a private heated outdoor pool. The pool is not shared with other properties, it is exclusively for hotel guests. Sunbeds are available around the pool, set in a garden with shade and outdoor seating.
The pool is heated, which means it is comfortable to use even in the shoulder season, May, early June and September, when the sea temperature may still be cool.
2. Private Jacuzzi
In addition to the pool, Big Blue Hotel has a private jacuzzi, again, the only one available at any accommodation in the area. The jacuzzi is particularly popular with couples and is available to all guests throughout their stay.
3. Breakfast Included Every Morning
One of the most practical advantages of staying at Big Blue Hotel is that breakfast is included in every room rate. You do not need to find a cafe, stock a kitchen or factor in extra costs for your morning meal. Breakfast is served every morning as part of your stay.
4. The Hotel is 150m from the Beach
Big Blue Hotel is located just 150 metres from the beach. The Pagasitic Gulf coastline in Amaliapoli is calm, clean and uncrowded, very different from the busy beaches of the Aegean islands. The water is warm, sheltered and ideal for swimming, snorkelling and water sports.
5. There are 4 Rooms
Big Blue Hotel has 4 rooms. This is intentional, the hotel is designed to offer a quiet, personal experience rather than the atmosphere of a large tourist complex. With only 4 rooms, the hotel never feels busy or impersonal.
This also means availability is limited, particularly in summer. If you are planning a trip in June, July or August, booking as early as possible is strongly recommended.
6. Every Room has plenty of Amenities
Every Room at Big Blue Hotel includes:
- Private Balcony
- TV & WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Kitchenette & Refrigerator
- Electric Kettle, Toaster & Microwave
- Espresso Coffee Machine
- Fresh towels and linen
- Safe - Deposit Box
- And More
The rooms are suitable for couples and families. The kitchenette means you have the option to prepare light meals if you prefer, though breakfast is already included every morning.
7. Free Parking
If you are travelling by car, which most guests do, arriving from Athens, Thessaloniki or the Balkans, parking is available on the street directly outside the hotel at no extra cost.
8. The Location: Amaliapoli, Magnesia
Amaliapoli is a small, authentic fishing village on the western shore of the Pagasitic Gulf in Magnesia, central Greece. It is not a mass-tourism destination, there are no large resort complexes, no souvenir shops and no overcrowded beaches. What you find instead is genuine Greek village life, fresh seafood, warm locals and some of the calmest, clearest water in Greece.
Big Blue Hotel is located on Trion Ierarxon Street, within walking distance of the beach, the harbour and the village square.
9. How Far is Amaliapoli from Major Cities?
Amaliapoli is easily reachable by car from across Greece and the Balkans:
- From Athens: approximately 280km, around 3 hours
- From Thessaloniki: approximately 240km, around 2.5 to 3 hours
- From Volos: approximately 60km, under 1 hour
- From Sofia, Bulgaria: approximately 450km, around 5 hours
- From Belgrade, Serbia: approximately 650km, around 7 hours
📍Plan your route to Big Blue Hotel using Google Maps.
Planning the drive from Thessaloniki? Read our guide: Weekend Escape from Thessaloniki in 3 Hours
10. What to Do in Amaliapoli?
Amaliapoli has more to offer than most visitors expect. The village itself is charming and walkable, with a harbour, a beach, waterfront taverns and a relaxed pace of life that makes it immediately easy to unwind.
Beyond the village, the wider area offers:
- 4 underwater museums in the Pagasitic Gulf, one of the only diving parks in Greece
- Day trip to Volos, 60km away, one of Greece's most underrated cities
- Mount Pelion villages, within easy driving distance
- Daily Cruises to Sporades Islands
- Fresh seafood at the waterfront taverns in Amaliapoli
For the full list: 8 Best Things to Do in Amaliapoli
Diving the underwater museums: 4 Amazing Underwater Museums Near Amaliapoli
11. Staff Speak Greek and English
The team at Big Blue Hotel Amaliapoli speaks Greek and English, making the hotel welcoming for both Greek travellers and international guests arriving from across Europe and the Balkans.
12. How to Book and Why you Should Book Direct?
Big Blue Hotel is available to book directly at bigbluehotel.gr. Booking direct always gives you the best available rate, there are no commission fees passed on to you and no middlemen involved.
The hotel can also be reached by:
- Phone: +30 6972407403
- Email: hotel.amaliapolis@gmail.com
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