With charming whitewashed Cycladic architecture and lovely grounds peppered with trees and plants, this mid-range boutique hotel offers a tranquil stay in a lovely setting that's a seven-minute walk to the rarely used Baxedes Beach. Features include an attractive outdoor pool and kids' pool, plus a poolside bar and restaurant that serves traditional Greek fare with organic ingredients from its own garden. There's also a covered outdoor yoga space that hosts retreats. Rooms are clean and simple in style, many with lovely outdoor spaces, but amenities are a bit dated and bathrooms are tiny and in need of revamps. Travelers who prefer to be in central Oia might want to check out the centrally located Residence Suites instead, but it lacks on-site dining.
With charming whitewashed Cycladic architecture and lovely grounds peppered with trees and plants, this mid-range boutique hotel offers a tranquil stay in a lovely setting that's a seven-minute walk to the rarely used Baxedes Beach. Features include an attractive outdoor pool and kids' pool, plus a poolside bar and restaurant that serves traditional Greek fare with organic ingredients from its own garden. There's also a covered outdoor yoga space that hosts retreats. Rooms are clean and simple in style, many with lovely outdoor spaces, but amenities are a bit dated and bathrooms are tiny and in need of revamps. Travelers who prefer to be in central Oia might want to check out the centrally located Residence Suites instead, but it lacks on-site dining.
While most Santorini hotels are upscale with a price tag to match, the 15-room Oia's Sunset provides friendly, low-frills, self-catering accommodation in a convenient location. Set in Oia town center, the famous sea views are only visible from some apartments (and nothing like the panoramas you get on the hillside) but public transportation for exploring the island is close by. Rooms and apartments are clean and cozy, with kitchens and private balconies. The deep pool is relatively large for the area, and if budget's an issue, you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere offering this kind of value.
While most Santorini hotels are upscale with a price tag to match, the 15-room Oia's Sunset provides friendly, low-frills, self-catering accommodation in a convenient location. Set in Oia town center, the famous sea views are only visible from some apartments (and nothing like the panoramas you get on the hillside) but public transportation for exploring the island is close by. Rooms and apartments are clean and cozy, with kitchens and private balconies. The deep pool is relatively large for the area, and if budget's an issue, you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere offering this kind of value.
Armeni Village Rooms & Suites is a three-pearl boutique hotel on the cliffs, a five-minute walk from the center of Oia. Given its setting, it's no surprise that the hotel offers beautiful panoramic views of the caldera and Aegean Sea -- sunset views are particularly stunning. The 15 guest rooms and suites are Aegean-inspired, with soft furnishings and traditional cave style architecture. Standard in-room features include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. The swimming pool is reasonably sized and overlooks the Aegean Sea, but otherwise features are few. There's no restaurant, though the in-room breakfast delights many past guests. Rates are a bit higher here, given its prime location. Travelers might check out Caldera Villas as an alternative, which has similar features, equally beautiful views, and lower rates.
Armeni Village Rooms & Suites is a three-pearl boutique hotel on the cliffs, a five-minute walk from the center of Oia. Given its setting, it's no surprise that the hotel offers beautiful panoramic views of the caldera and Aegean Sea -- sunset views are particularly stunning. The 15 guest rooms and suites are Aegean-inspired, with soft furnishings and traditional cave style architecture. Standard in-room features include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. The swimming pool is reasonably sized and overlooks the Aegean Sea, but otherwise features are few. There's no restaurant, though the in-room breakfast delights many past guests. Rates are a bit higher here, given its prime location. Travelers might check out Caldera Villas as an alternative, which has similar features, equally beautiful views, and lower rates.
This mid-range family-run hotel in Oia has 14 apartments with caldera views from patios as well as kitchenettes. The atmosphere is charming and the cave-style rooms are filled with antique furniture, plus some rooms have patios with hot tubs. Free breakfast is served in guest rooms and there's free wine on arrival, not to mention free Wi-Fi. While there's no on-site pool, guests are allowed to use the pool and poolside bar at a neighboring hotel, though it doesn’t have a caldera view. Travelers wanting an on-site pool with caldera views could try Remezzo Villas in Imervigli, about 15 minutes south of Alexander's by road.
This mid-range family-run hotel in Oia has 14 apartments with caldera views from patios as well as kitchenettes. The atmosphere is charming and the cave-style rooms are filled with antique furniture, plus some rooms have patios with hot tubs. Free breakfast is served in guest rooms and there's free wine on arrival, not to mention free Wi-Fi. While there's no on-site pool, guests are allowed to use the pool and poolside bar at a neighboring hotel, though it doesn’t have a caldera view. Travelers wanting an on-site pool with caldera views could try Remezzo Villas in Imervigli, about 15 minutes south of Alexander's by road.
Costa Marina Villas is a charming, family-run budget property set in a relatively peaceful street just minutes from the center of Fira town. Its 20 spotlessly clean rooms are spread over three floors and, although lacking the area's famous sea views, most have balconies or terraces. While facilities are in short supply -- there's no pool or restaurant -- super-friendly hosts and a homey ambience make for a great base from which to explore the surrounds. All in all, in a destination known for its pricey accommodation, Costa Marina Villas is one of the best values on the island.
Costa Marina Villas is a charming, family-run budget property set in a relatively peaceful street just minutes from the center of Fira town. Its 20 spotlessly clean rooms are spread over three floors and, although lacking the area's famous sea views, most have balconies or terraces. While facilities are in short supply -- there's no pool or restaurant -- super-friendly hosts and a homey ambience make for a great base from which to explore the surrounds. All in all, in a destination known for its pricey accommodation, Costa Marina Villas is one of the best values on the island.
Hotel Keti is a three-pearl boutique option overlooking the Caldera in Fira and within easy (via steps) walking distance to Greek restaurants and boutique shops. Nothing here breaks the Santorini mold, but that's not a bad thing. Like so many of it's neighbors, Hotel Keti is built into the cliffs for incredible Aegean Sea and Caldera views. It requires steps to reach and there's little in the way of features apart from a small outdoor whirlpool/plunge pool and a free continental breakfast. Nine cave-style guest rooms feature a neutral color scheme, Caldera views, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning. The King Suite has an outdoor whirlpool. For those who prefer to be in Oia, Caldera Villas has similar views, features, room types, and a bigger outdoor pool.
Hotel Keti is a three-pearl boutique option overlooking the Caldera in Fira and within easy (via steps) walking distance to Greek restaurants and boutique shops. Nothing here breaks the Santorini mold, but that's not a bad thing. Like so many of it's neighbors, Hotel Keti is built into the cliffs for incredible Aegean Sea and Caldera views. It requires steps to reach and there's little in the way of features apart from a small outdoor whirlpool/plunge pool and a free continental breakfast. Nine cave-style guest rooms feature a neutral color scheme, Caldera views, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning. The King Suite has an outdoor whirlpool. For those who prefer to be in Oia, Caldera Villas has similar views, features, room types, and a bigger outdoor pool.
The Aria Lito Mansion is a refined and elegant upscale boutique hotel in the heart of (but still removed from) Fira's shopping and restaurant scene. It's an excellent choice for anyone who doesn't mind giving up Caldera views for more space. Most of the 16 spacious guest rooms are inside the historical pink mansion main building and include flat-screen TVs and minibars. Lovely features include an outdoor pool, free breakfast, all-day snack menu, and small spa with a sauna and steam room. For travelers who want to wake up overlooking the Caldera, check rates at the nearby Lava Suites & Lounge.
The Aria Lito Mansion is a refined and elegant upscale boutique hotel in the heart of (but still removed from) Fira's shopping and restaurant scene. It's an excellent choice for anyone who doesn't mind giving up Caldera views for more space. Most of the 16 spacious guest rooms are inside the historical pink mansion main building and include flat-screen TVs and minibars. Lovely features include an outdoor pool, free breakfast, all-day snack menu, and small spa with a sauna and steam room. For travelers who want to wake up overlooking the Caldera, check rates at the nearby Lava Suites & Lounge.
The three-pearl Dahlia & Jasmine Collection by Angel Studios manages to hit the sweet spots of low rates, a convenient Fira Town location, and lovely rooms. The owners are cousins who live at the hotel and have obviously put their feminine touch in to decorating the 12 clean rooms (named after flowers) and whimsical courtyard garden. Features include a free hot breakfast buffet (with a fresh fruit plate served to your table), outdoor swimming pool, and free Wi-Fi and parking. Though there are excellent restaurants and a grocery store nearby, the major downside is that it takes about 15 minutes on a busy road to walk to the caldera in Fira. For something with caldera views and a boutique vibe, Hotel Keti offers cave-style rooms and much higher prices.
The three-pearl Dahlia & Jasmine Collection by Angel Studios manages to hit the sweet spots of low rates, a convenient Fira Town location, and lovely rooms. The owners are cousins who live at the hotel and have obviously put their feminine touch in to decorating the 12 clean rooms (named after flowers) and whimsical courtyard garden. Features include a free hot breakfast buffet (with a fresh fruit plate served to your table), outdoor swimming pool, and free Wi-Fi and parking. Though there are excellent restaurants and a grocery store nearby, the major downside is that it takes about 15 minutes on a busy road to walk to the caldera in Fira. For something with caldera views and a boutique vibe, Hotel Keti offers cave-style rooms and much higher prices.
High-perched for sensational Aegean and caldera views, the 16-room Aigialos Hotel is a small, upscale property, a short walk from downtown Fira. Cliff-pressed settings limit space here, but spectacular vistas are generous, as are free, room-delivered breakfasts. Masonry-restored local stone and stucco are traditional in attractively outfitted common spaces, while rooms take on Grecian marbles. All rooms have minibars, tables, and flat-screen TVs, but some share terraces, and the property requires steps throughout. The fine-dining restaurant is fabulous, although there's no full bar, and though charming, the courtyard pool is tiny. Travelers seeking a larger pool should check out The Santorini Palace.
High-perched for sensational Aegean and caldera views, the 16-room Aigialos Hotel is a small, upscale property, a short walk from downtown Fira. Cliff-pressed settings limit space here, but spectacular vistas are generous, as are free, room-delivered breakfasts. Masonry-restored local stone and stucco are traditional in attractively outfitted common spaces, while rooms take on Grecian marbles. All rooms have minibars, tables, and flat-screen TVs, but some share terraces, and the property requires steps throughout. The fine-dining restaurant is fabulous, although there's no full bar, and though charming, the courtyard pool is tiny. Travelers seeking a larger pool should check out The Santorini Palace.
Staying in Santorini is largely about the sea views, and Anteliz Suites has one of the finest you'll find -- a particularly spectacular and expansive panorama of the Aegean Sea. The hotel's pretty too, a reconstructed and renovated 19th-century villa, some it set into the hillside on which it's perched. The pool is a good size for this type of property, and rooms are modern and feature hand-crafted furnishings. This island's all quite pricey, and this is no exception, but if you fancy splashing for more luxury try the Andronis Boutique Hotel up the coast.
Staying in Santorini is largely about the sea views, and Anteliz Suites has one of the finest you'll find -- a particularly spectacular and expansive panorama of the Aegean Sea. The hotel's pretty too, a reconstructed and renovated 19th-century villa, some it set into the hillside on which it's perched. The pool is a good size for this type of property, and rooms are modern and feature hand-crafted furnishings. This island's all quite pricey, and this is no exception, but if you fancy splashing for more luxury try the Andronis Boutique Hotel up the coast.