Santorini Island, Greece Hotel Rooms at the Independent

Great location close to the beach & great restaurants. The family were all very friendly & made our stay most enjoyable.

This is a lovely hotel run by a mum and son who are very friendly and welcoming. This hotel has a nice pool and views of the ocean. The hotel is a ten minute walk from Fira town and is uphill however we rented a 4 wheeler and so getting into town and visiting the rest of the island was easy for us. As the hotel is slightly out of town it is peaceful and was perfect for us. The breakfast is fine and included juice tea coffee bread honey jam fruit and cake. We were able to bring food from the supermarket into the hotel and were even supplied with a plate and knife by the mum. Also the bathroom was small but we expected that as big bathrooms are not common in greece - there was a shower curtain though which was good. We would recommend this hotel to those who hire a car or bike and want a peaceful relaxed stay.

We stayed for three nights and were very satisfied with this hotel. It is family run and the owners are very friendly, helpful and caring. The rooms are a bit basic, but for the money we paid had everything we needed including free wi-fi. The bathroom was a bit small and there was not shower curtain (which I didn't like so much), but for the short stay it was alright. Our room was facing the street (almost zero traffic and quiet at night) with a small balcony overlooking the bay and the volcano. The area around the hotel is a bit deserted. There is one (very good) restaurant next door, but that's about it. However, if you want to explore Santorini you need to rent a form of transportation anyway. We had a car (rented through the hotel) and it was very convenient. The hospitality of the family owners would make me return there in a heartbeat. Great hotel and value for money.

We stayed at Smaragdi for five days, and what a wonderful stay it was! The staff were so welcoming and friendly, introducing themselves by name, and taking the time to get to know us. The location is a two minute walk from the beach. The staff were so helpful in organizing trips and helping us plan our vacation. I would recommend renting a car to get the most out of the island. The pool area is beautiful, and the service is amazing. Thanks for a relaxing stay!

This hotel is beautiful...The rooms were spacious and having a basic kitchenette was a definite plus! There were beautiful flowers everywhere and we had an amazing view of the sunrise from our balcony. The famous Santorini sunsets and the shopping along the caldera are a quick 5 minute walk away. The owner was eager to please and bent over backwards to make our stay enjoyable and memorable. He gave us tips on the best wineries on the island as well as directions and recommendations on what to do and where to go. All this for some of the lowest prices in Fira...you can't beat the value!

I would highly recommend Artemis Village. It really is like being looked after by a loving aunt and uncle. They both work extremely hard to make sure your stay is as comfortable as possible. You can rent scooters/4 wheelers, book tickets for tours, get rides to and from the airport or town, get iced coffee (which is pretty hard to find on the island), get advice, check your email, etc all on the property. It also a great pool to relax at when your tired of the sand. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a hotel a little off the beaten path, who wants to experience Greek culture.

Had a great experience. Would recommend.

Hotel Nemesis was about a 10-minute walk to the town center, the bus stop and a supermarket. We met a couple at the hotel who had stayed there for 33 days. Irini, the owner, couldn't have been nicer. It's the best deal in town. Our room was spacious and it faces the caldera, we didn't have to go to Oia to watch the sunset, we can view it right from our balcony. I should note that the shower facility is a bit small if you need a bigger space although it was totally adequate for me. All in all, it is the best deal in town!

I really enjoyed staying at Golden Star! If you are seeking for a relaxing resort vacation without spending a lot of money, you should stay at this hotel! Thank you for giving me a free ride to the airport at 4 in the morning! The driver was super nice!!

We spent 9 days at Anna's and we enjoyed every minute. The apartments are ideally situated near the beach, close to useful amenities and some tavernas with Kamari being only a 5 minute drive away; we walked on several occasions which was easy enough to do. Anna and her staff are so friendly, generous and helpful, but mindful of the fact that the clients may want privacy. They were extremely keen to assist all guests with discovering the island. Each apartment had enough outside space to spend quality time in, eating, reading, sleeping etc plus there is ample space in the garden too. The pool was fabulous, in mint condition, with comfortable loungers with very few guests using it. I would highly recommend Anna's and would definitely return.