Santo Miramare Beach Resort

Clean and spacious room. Lovely hotel surroundings. Nice swimming pools and only a 30 seconds walk to the black stones beach. The water is so clear. Hotel staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is a buffet service. Freshly prepared breakfast to cater for all.

Had a lovely family holiday here this week, we very rarely had to ask anything from reception etc as everything was so well Organised. The staff are lovely all around the hotel. Hotel is lovely and clean. You can catch the sunrise from the hotel beach area - lovely clean beach with a fab lady running around cleaning the sand of the mattresses. The sunbeds round the pool are amazing, like lying in a big comfy bed! The hotel organised a day trip for us which was fantastic, and also taxis to Fira etc - we made a great choice in choosing this hotel as it is so relaxing compared to the hustle and bustle of the main touristy areas - even in October. I can understand why people have said here that they come back time and time again, we will be back! Thank you for a lovely stay!

Where to start with this review... What a lovely resort with exceptional staff. We were lucky enough to have a beautiful second floor room with pool and seaview. Upon arriving at 930pm we were greeted with a very friendly welcome and helped to our room. We ate at the pool bar serving food until 1030pm after arriving as we didn't want to search for alternative food at that point. There is a greek night and music night. The Greek night was excellent and if you are prepared to dance and get involved you'll love it and with the bar staff working their socks off to make sure the drinks flow you can't go wrong for a night. We found the prices good but it all depends on the prices you expect to pay when on holiday. There are a good number of restaurants/ bars/ pool venues within 2min walk to suit all tastes. The whole resort was spotlessly clean and our room was serviced everyday even the morning after our arrival. Breakfast is very good it can get busy but you will be able to find the best time for you there is always an adequate amount of tables and the food doesn't run out although there may be squabbles over teapots Option to buy half board per day is a good offer of €25pppn although with menus printed in reception each day. First week September we found no issues with beds as we were up at 8 for breakfast. There are obviously though who reserved all day but they were the minority. You may find it difficult to get a bed of where you want around 1030 but there are plenty of good quality beds on the beach and you can order food and drink there too. Pool/ beach towel change every 2 days is a really big bonus. The hotel helped arrange travel to Fira and Oia (highly recommend but check travel times in September to ensure you get there in time for sunset) and very reasonable prices and with really good transport services. The walk along from Perivilos to Perissa is very nice but would recommend it on a day with a breeze. The only disappointment is we couldn't get a 10day break because of flight availability as we would have stayed longer. Excellent resort with excellent. Highly recommend.

**Room** We stayed in room 206, a junior suite, with our two children, aged 10 and 12. The space was adequate, featuring a decent-sized double bed and what appeared to be another double bed that separated into two singles. The room included a balcony with a partial view of the pool and a large outdoor chess set. The bathroom was nice with a powerful shower. Additionally, the room was clean and tidy, equipped with a small sink area, a kettle, and a small fridge in the cupboard. It also had a safe and air conditioning, and daily housekeeping service. **Resort/Pool** The resort itself was lovely, offering two good-sized pools, a baby pool, and a spa-type pool. There is a bar open all day for ordering food and drinks, though be prepared for high prices typical of Santorini. Sunbeds with umbrellas are available around the pools, and the resort provides towels, which can be exchanged every 48 hours. Although reserving sunbeds is not allowed, it unfortunately happens frequently without much enforcement. Some people place towels on sunbeds early in the morning and are not seen all day, using up sunbeds unnecessarily. To secure a good spot, you need to be proactive, especially since it can get very hot in July and August. The resort also has toilets and a shower room near the pool. Just outside the gate, across a small road, is a private-ish beach with dark volcanic sand. **Food** We stayed on a half-board basis, which included breakfast and an evening meal, both served buffet-style. Breakfast was more enjoyable compared to the evening meals, which became repetitive over our 10-night stay. The menu lacked variety, with only slight changes each night. Improvement in this area would enhance the overall experience. **Verdict** Overall, Santo Mira Mare is a very nice resort and likely the best in the area. However, it is somewhat remote, so day trips are necessary to see the sights. The pools, rooms, and staff were excellent and contributed to a fantastic stay. Despite some minor issues, the resort is commendable overall.