As you plan your stay in Akrotiri, Santorini, a crucial element of your trip is deciding where to book overnight accommodations. Learn the best guesthouses and hotels in Akrotiri based on reviews and recommendations.
The Best Guesthouses and Hotels in Akrotiri Based on Reviews
Where you stay can make all the difference when it comes to how enjoyable your trip is. Akrotiri is an ideal place to stay when visiting Santorini because it is away from the tourist areas and quieter. Plus, you’re close to some great beaches that are also not as packed with tourists.
Read up on these great hotels and guesthouses available in Akrotiri village as you prepare for your relaxing island escape.
1. The Fisherman’s House
Google Rating: 4.8/5 out of 144 reviews
While The Fisherman’s House is technically a guesthouse, it has many of the amenities that hotels also boast, such as free breakfast every morning, front desk access throughout the day and incredibly clean rooms.
But you’ll also get a quieter setting thanks to there being fewer rooms, which means fewer guests. The private pool features a poolside bar to help you unwind and relax.
The property is family-owned, and the family takes pride in welcoming travelers to their homes. Located just 1.4 km from the Red Beach, it’s also an ideal location for enjoying the seaside.
Key Amenities
- Continental breakfast is delivered to your room each morning
- Concierge service
- Daily housekeeping
- Pets permitted, though charges may apply
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Free private parking
- Hotel owners speak both Greek and English
- Hotel shuttle service
- Optional on-site bicycle rentals (for a fee)
- Various room options available to meet your needs
2. Apanemo Hotel & Suites
Google Rating: 4.9/5 out of 353 reviews
The views from this hotel are breathtaking and you can enjoy them morning, noon and night. Start the day with a fresh-made breakfast, including homemade cakes, tarts and local fruit.
Choose a room that matches your needs, even if that means a pool just for you and your guests to relax and overlook the seaside. Enjoy peaceful sunsets from your private terrace.
Enjoy the on-site restaurant where you can sit inside or outside with incredible views of the wide-open landscapes the island offers. The restaurant menu is vegetarian-friendly and there is truly something for everyone.
Key Amenities
- Rooms with panoramic views of the volcano and caldera
- Traditional Santorini architecture and room décor
- Breakfast with an extensive buffet selection
- Many room styles to choose from
- Indoor and outdoor dining spaces
- Daily housekeeping
3. Goulielmos Hotel
Google Rating: 4.8/5 out of 241 reviews
The island’s hospitality comes out at Goulielmos Hotel. With 27 rooms, it’s a smaller hotel to offer a little more tranquility during your stay.
Enjoy the unique Greek and Mediterranean flavors at the on-site restaurant with an extensive menu from a leading chef.
Relax in the sun beds available free of charge at the swimming pool. Enjoy breakfast every morning from 7:30-11 a.m. to meet your travel and exploration needs.
Key Amenities
- On-site restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Swimming pool
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry service
- Shuttle service
- 3-hour breakfast service
4. Acroterra Rosa Luxury Suites and Spa
Google Rating: 4.8/5 out of 195 reviews
Spend relaxing moments at the on-site spa and gym caring for your whole body. The full spa menu offers relaxation and treatment for various parts of the body, including massage, facials and full body treatments. The gym is complete with every piece of equipment you could possibly need to care for your wellness.
The pool overlooks the caldera and beckons you from just about every location in the hotel. Sit at one of the bars to enjoy a cocktail as you look out at the stunning views.
With many room styles to choose from, you can enjoy a deluxe room with a jacuzzi veranda. Rooms face the sea, offering spectacular views, even as you awake in the morning. The honeymoon suite includes a plunge pool for exclusive privacy.
As a luxury overnight accommodation, you’ll pay more to stay here, but you’ll also enjoy a unique experience many say is worth the price.
Key Amenities
- Infinity pool with poolside bar
- On-site spa
- On-site gym
- Restaurant
- Rooms with incredible views
5. Cape 9 Exclusive Villas and Suites
Google Rating: 4.8/5 out of 108 reviews
Enjoy the exclusivity this hotel offers alongside many outstanding facilities and services. From honeymooners to families, the hotel is ideal for everyone. Some rooms feature a private pool where you can enjoy the views in quiet luxury.
Each morning, relax on your private patio with a Mediterranean breakfast served in your room. Or you can choose to enjoy your breakfast poolside as you sip one of the island’s signature wines.
Key Amenities
- Wellness center
- The front desk is available until 10 p.m. daily
- Breakfast is served on your private patio daily
- 2 hotel swimming pools with additional private pools available in suite
- Free on-site parking
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Transport services available upon request
- Concierge for help booking excursions and other services
6. Ambassador Aegean Luxury Hotel & Suites
Google Rating: 4.6/5 out of 349 reviews
Situated on the edge of a cliff overlooking the caldera, Ambassador Aegean offers one of the premier experiences in Akrotiri. The views will take your breath away and the staff will make your stay unforgettable.
Enjoy the rare experience of staying where there is a private helipad and golf carts available to help you navigate the property with ease.
Spend some time at the on-site spa as you relax. Indulge each morning in an incredible fresh breakfast, complete with fresh-baked delicacies. And in the evenings, return for a delicious dinner from the broad menu options.
Spend the day at the pool complete with a pool bar. Some chairs have parasols to protect you from the heat of the sun. The bar doesn’t just serve cocktails. You can also order coffee or fresh-squeezed juice during your relaxing day.
With all these incredible features, you’ll pay far more per night than the average hotel on the island. But it is one of the more premier experiences.
Key Amenities
- Rooms with panoramic views of the caldera
- Traditional Santorini architecture and room décor
- Many room styles to choose from
- Daily housekeeping
- On-site spa
- Breakfast served daily
- On-site restaurant
7. Astarte Suites
Google Rating: 4.6/5 out of 147 reviews
With only 13 suites, this exclusive hotel offers a quiet setting that overlooks the Aegean Sea and the caldera. Alali Restaurant offers incredible experiences that you can enjoy while looking out over the water. The contemporary Mediterranean menu is unique and comes from a well-known chef. Pair that food with one of the local wines and relax in luxury.
Enjoy swimming, sunbathing or snorkeling in private bays when you take one of the excursions direct from your hotel. On board the boat excursion, you can enjoy seafood or steaks as you enjoy a quiet sunset on the water. Or engage in a local wine tour that your hotel concierge helps you book.
Key Amenities
- On-site restaurant
- Infinity pool
- Local wines available on-site
- Wedding and honeymoon packages
- Optional massage add-ons
Book Your Santorini Escape in the Village of Akrotiri
The Fisherman’s House offers one of the most affordable stays on the island but with all the Greek amenities and services you can hope for. Book your stay now for the best availability and prices.
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