Imerovigli 84700 Greece, Imerovigli, Greece
Adult-only boutique is quiet and relaxing
Imerovigli location, walkable to restaurants, shops, and pedestrian promenade
Outdoor pool with Caldera views and pool service
Cycladic-style rooms and suites with indoor whirlpools and ocean views
Some rooms feature outdoor whirlpools
Free breakfast delivered to rooms every morning
Family-owned property with helpful and hands-on owners
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Massages, sailing tours, and excursions available (at a fee)
Not well-signed and difficult to find (common in the area)
No kids allowed (pro for some)
No full restaurant and pool is small
Aeolos Studios & Suites is a three-pearl boutique hotel perched Caldera cliffside in the picturesque and walkable village of Imerovigli. Due to the many steps and cliff drops, kids aren't allowed at the property, which mostly consists of nine guest rooms and a small outdoor pool. Cycladic-style rooms are individually decorated and both views and layouts vary, but all units include an indoor whirlpool tub. Some rooms feature an outdoor whirlpool as well. Perks include a free breakfast with Greek pastries, free Wi-Fi, and hands-on staff. The nearby Astra Suites is a similar property but it has the added benefit of a heated infinity-edge pool.
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Cycladic-style boutique hotel overlooking the Caldera
Aeolos Studios & Suites is built in the island's traditional Cycladic style, into sheer cliffs that drop down into Aegean Sea. The whitewashed buildings and many steps leading to rooms and the pool are typical of the area. This is a smaller property and there isn't space for a traditional reception area or public areas apart from the pool. Instead, guests are greeted on an outdoor terrace area (with dramatic ocean views) under an awning. Due to the no kids allowed policy and lack of on-site features, the boutique hotel is peaceful and quiet. Most guests, lots of international honeymooners, spend their days exploring Santorini.
Location
Walkable location in Imerovigli
Aeolos Studios & Suites can be confusing to find, mostly because the sign in front of the steps leading down to the hotel is labeled Aeolos Villas and once down the steps, there isn't a traditional lobby or reception area. Still, the location in the village of Imerovigli means walkable access to restaurants, shops, and ATM machines, without the huge crush of crowds found in nearby Oia and Fira. Fira is the closer of the two villages, at about a 12-minute drive. Oia is farther north, at about a 20-minute drive. It's about a 15-minute drive to Santorini's airport.
Rooms
Mix of cave-style studios and suites with indoor whirlpool tubs and amazing Aegean Sea views
There are nine different units here and each one is distinctly different. The common denominators are an indoor whirlpool tub and some type of Aegean Sea view. Otherwise, size, layout, and amenities vary dramatically. For instance, the Calypso is a narrow suite with a lofted area for the bed that's reachable by ladder while the Meltemi Suite has a private furnished balcony and outdoor whirlpool tub. Some rooms have faux fireplaces. The color palette is usually white with a few neutral accents, and sweet touches like candles and seashells. Each of the rooms has a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms have a burner and a sink for guests that want to do some cooking. Note that some of the bathrooms don't have affixed showerheads, just the large whirlpool tub and a shower wand.
Features
Free delivered breakfast and a small outdoor pool
Features at Aeolos Studios & Suites are minimal due to space constraints and the hotel's location within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants. Guests get a free breakfast that includes fresh fruit, coffee, Greek pastries, and eggs, delivered to their rooms every morning. Drinks can be ordered by the small pool, which provides gorgeous ocean views and a handful of white sun loungers and towels. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property and staff can provide assistance with booking on-site massages, tours, and excursions.