Golden Coast Hotel & Bungalows

🏊 Choice of four outdoor pools, including kids’ options
🏖️ Directly on a long sandy beach on the Athens Coast
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Spacious family rooms and bungalows for up to 4 guests
🍹 All Inclusive as standard – meals, snacks and drinks included
🎭 Daily activities and regular evening entertainment in season
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 527 | Blocks: 2 | Floors: 5 | Lifts: 2

Board options: All Inclusive

Child age: up to 11 years (for typical child pricing)

Golden Coast Hotel & Bungalows sits on the east coast of Attica in Marathon, a town wrapped in pine forests and coastal scenery and famed for its role in ancient Greek history. The resort itself is right on the beachfront, so you can wander straight from breakfast to the sand.

You’re just 500m from the nearest shops, bars and restaurants, and around 8km from Marathon resort centre for a wider choice. Day trips to Athens and its iconic sights are easy to arrange, while nearby Schinias Beach and its pine-backed bay are perfect for a change of scene.

Beach: beachfront
Nearest shops, bars & restaurants: approx. 500m
Marathon resort centre: approx. 8km

Approx. transfer time from airport: 1 hour 20 minutes (Athens International Airport, ATH)

Marathon, Athens Coast, Greece

With All Inclusive as standard, mealtimes at Golden Coast Hotel & Bungalows are refreshingly easy.

The main Olimpia Restaurant sits by the pool and serves buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner with show cooking and a handy kids’ corner with highchairs and microwaves. Down by the water, Thalassa Restaurant opens seasonally on the beach for buffet lunch and dinner with live cooking stations – ideal if you don’t want to stray far from your lounger.

For drinks, you’ve got three bars: a beach bar open from morning until around midnight (hours may vary by occupancy), a lively pool bar and a comfy main lounge bar for pre- or post-dinner cocktails. A smart-casual dress code usually applies for dinner (no beachwear in the restaurants).

The All Inclusive package typically includes:
– Buffet breakfast in the main restaurant
– Choice of main restaurant or Thalassa for lunch and dinner
– Snacks for around 8 hours per day
– Local wine, beer, spirits, hot drinks and soft drinks available until about 00:00

Details can change by season, so you’ll get the latest information on arrival.

Water babies are very well catered for here, with a choice of four outdoor freshwater pools:

– Two main outdoor pools with sunbathing terraces, loungers and parasols – inflatables and water toys are permitted, keeping younger guests happy.
– A dedicated children’s pool, plus a separate pool with children’s section, perfect for supervised splashing.
– A beachfront pool area so you can swap between sand and sunlounger with ease.

Beach towels are available with a refundable deposit, and facilities may vary slightly by pool.

On the beach itself, soft sand meets shallow water and there’s water sports on offer, including canoeing, giant inflatables and motorised options run by an external provider (local charges, age restrictions and seasonality apply).

There’s plenty to keep active guests entertained between sea swims and sunlounger sessions. The resort offers:

– Aerobics and aqua aerobics
– Basketball and volleyball
– Mini-golf and petanque
– Table tennis and tennis courts
– Cycling facilities with bike hire available locally

Children get their own schedule of fun with a kids’ club for 4–12 years, typically running six days a week between mid-April and mid-October with arts and crafts, small team games, sports, water-based activities and story time. A playground with swings, slides, climbing frames and a shaded area adds more ways to burn off energy (age/height restrictions may apply).

In the evenings, expect regular entertainment from mid-April to mid-October, including live music and shows.

Extra conveniences include a 24-hour reception with concierge-style assistance, luggage storage, an on-site mini-market for beach essentials and snacks, and wheelchair hire (local charge).

Double or Twin Room with Garden View – Bungalow Section
Sleeps 2–3. Located in the village-style bungalows nestled among the gardens. Each room has a balcony or terrace, flat-screen TV, free Wi‑Fi, safety deposit box, fridge, hairdryer, air conditioning and a bathroom with a bath. Daily cleaning service included.

Double or Twin Room with Sea View – Main Building
Sleeps 2–3. Found in the main hotel building with lift access and a balcony or terrace looking out to the Aegean. Facilities include flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safe, fridge, hairdryer, air conditioning and a bathroom with shower, plus daily housekeeping.

Quadruple Room with Bunk Bed and Garden View – Bungalow Section
Sleeps 2–4. Great for families, these garden-view bungalows feature a double or twin beds plus bunk beds. All come with balcony/terrace, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safe, fridge, hairdryer, air conditioning and a bathroom with bath or shower.

Triple Room with Garden View – Bungalow Section
Sleeps 1–3. Extra space for small families or friends sharing, set among the greenery. Amenities as per other bungalow rooms, with a bath in the bathroom.

Family Room
Sleeps 1–4. Flexible set-up for families, offering sleeping space for up to four guests and all standard amenities: flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safe, fridge, balcony or terrace, hairdryer, air conditioning and bathroom with bath or shower.

Double or Twin Room with Garden View – Main Building
Sleeps 2–3. Garden-facing rooms in the main building, with balcony or terrace and a bathroom with shower. Includes TV, Wi‑Fi, safe, fridge, hairdryer, air conditioning and daily cleaning.

Double or Twin Room with Garden View for Sole Use – Main Building
Sleeps 1. A comfortable option for solo travellers, with garden views, balcony or terrace and shower bathroom, plus the full set of in-room amenities.

Triple Room with Garden View
Sleeps 1–3. Versatile triple rooms offering garden views, balcony or terrace and bathroom with bath or shower, along with TV, Wi‑Fi, safe, fridge and air conditioning.

Double Room with Sea View for Sole Use
Sleeps 1. Sea-facing single-occupancy rooms in the main building with shower bathroom and all core facilities – ideal if you want views without sharing.

Double Room with Garden View for Sole Use
Sleeps 1. Garden-view single-use rooms with bath or shower and the same amenities as standard doubles.

Triple Room with Sea View
Sleeps 1–3. Enjoy sweeping sea views from these triple rooms in the main building. Each offers balcony or terrace, shower bathroom and full in-room facilities.

Double or Twin Room with Garden View
Sleeps 2–3. Located around the complex with balcony or terrace and bathroom with bath or shower, plus TV, Wi‑Fi, safe, fridge, hairdryer, air conditioning and daily cleaning.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

🎯 Aerobics & aqua aerobics sessions
🏀 Basketball and volleyball courts
⛳ Mini-golf and petanque
🏓 Table tennis and tennis
🚴 Bike hire and cycling routes (local charge)
🌊 Water sports including canoeing, inflatables and motorised options (external provider, seasonal)
👧 Kids’ club (4–12yrs) with games, crafts and water fun (seasonal, 6 days a week)
🎵 Daily daytime activities and regular evening entertainment with live music (seasonal)

🛎️ 24-hour reception with concierge-style assistance
🧳 Luggage storage for early arrivals/late departures
🛒 On-site mini-market for snacks and essentials
♿ Wheelchair hire available (local charge)
👶 Highchairs and microwaves in restaurants for families
📶 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel
🧺 Pool/beach towels available with refundable deposit
🔐 In-room safes, daily housekeeping and air conditioning in all standard rooms

Destination essentials – Marathon & Athens Coast
Language: Greek
Currency: Euro (€)
Time difference: GMT +2 hours (GMT +3 in summer)
Average flight time from UK: approx. 3.5 hours to Athens (ATH)

Marathon is the birthplace of the legendary long-distance race, and today blends pine-fringed coastline with fascinating history and opportunities for hiking and running. Nearby Schinias Beach is a local favourite, backed by a 3.5km stretch of pine forest with plenty of natural shade.

Local price guide (approx.):
– Local beer: ~£4.20
– Three-course meal for two in a mid-range restaurant: ~£44.00

Some facilities and entertainment at Golden Coast Hotel & Bungalows are seasonal or weather-dependent and may change without notice. Local charges may apply for certain activities and services. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Greece advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Golden Coast Hotel & Bungalows suitable for families?
Yes. Golden Coast Hotel & Bungalows is very family-friendly, with family rooms and bungalows that sleep up to four, a children’s pool, kids’ club for ages 4–12, a playground, highchairs in the restaurants and a long sandy beach with shallow water just in front of the hotel.

2. What’s included in the All Inclusive at Golden Coast Hotel & Bungalows?
The All Inclusive package typically covers buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main or Thalassa buffet restaurants, snacks at selected times for around eight hours per day, and a selection of local wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks and hot drinks served until about midnight. Exact timings and inclusions can change seasonally, so please check the information provided on arrival.

3. How far is Golden Coast Hotel & Bungalows from Athens Airport and central Athens?
The approximate transfer time from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Golden Coast Hotel & Bungalows is about 1 hour 20 minutes by coach, depending on traffic. Central Athens can be reached by car or organised excursion for a day trip to the Acropolis, Plaka and other key sights.

4. Does Golden Coast Hotel & Bungalows have Wi‑Fi?
Yes, there is free Wi‑Fi available throughout the hotel, including in guest rooms and most public areas, so you can stay connected during your stay without additional charges.

5. Are there entertainment and sports facilities at Golden Coast Hotel & Bungalows?
The hotel offers a full programme of daytime and evening entertainment during the main season (typically mid-April to mid-October), including small team games, sports, live music and shows. Sports facilities include basketball, volleyball, mini-golf, petanque, table tennis, tennis and water sports such as canoeing and motorised activities run by an external company (extra charges may apply).

6. Is the beach at Golden Coast Hotel & Bungalows private?
The hotel sits directly on a long stretch of sand on the Athens Coast. As with most beaches in Greece, it is public, but the hotel typically provides sunbeds and parasols for guests in designated areas, subject to availability and sometimes a local charge or deposit policy.

7. What is the dress code in the restaurants?
A smart-casual dress code usually applies for dinner in the buffet restaurants. The hotel requests that guests do not wear beachwear such as swimwear or wet clothing in the restaurants, particularly during evening service. You can check the latest guidelines at reception on arrival.