Ikastikies Suites

Great location with very nice caldera views, but be aware that there are a lot of steep stairs to climb. Service was the minimum you would expect, particularly on arrival, very friendly hotel manager who did an impressive job carrying luggage up and down all the stairs, and the accommodation was clean and nicely decorated. The umbrellas are not strong enough to left open if its a little breezy since the owner will come and close them. The hotel-arranged airport transfer was nearly £50 and the driver was extremely unfriendly, non-communicative and quite frankly not someone you would want giving your guests a first impression of Santorini and your hotel. This driver exchanged no greeting and rushed off to her car making us struggle to keep up, made us walk in intense hot sun along a busy unsafe road that was hard to wheel luggage over and then weave through numerous parked cars with heavy luggage instead of bringing the car to us, unbeleivable. Once we were inside the car she turned her music up for the journey. Given that this was part of the service facilitated by the hotel, I have reflected this in the overall service rating. Santorini has more affordably priced accommodation than this hotel, Ikastikies is priced higher that you need to pay. Breakfasts were pleasant enough but somewhat repetitive with some items and they don't ask you what you would like )i.e. if you want eggs and how you would like them done). It isn't a buffet breakfast so you pretty much get what you're given, bearing in mind the high price you pay per night this aspect should be better. The pool is very deep with no shallow end, this wasn't mentioned in the listing and quite unusual for a pool. It is not ideal for a lot of people and certainly not suitable if you have young children.

A superb choice on all fronts, especially for a first visit to Santorini. Perfect location. Far enough from Thira to feel a distance and quiet on an evening yet only a 10-15 minute walk back down into the centre of it all. The views were stunning, sunsets spectacular all with your own private viewing. The suite was beautiful, with lovely rustic furniture and a modern style, fresh and cool inside without any air conditioning, the caves keep you cool. My bed was just perfect, soft and easy to sleep in, we stayed in the Spilia Suite with two bedrooms. Only one bedroom has a standing shower, the other has a hot tub with shower hose. George, the owner was the perfect host, always asking us to let him help us with anything we needed, and he seemed to genuinely want to do things to help which was heartfelt and appreciated. You will sample some of his own wine from a vineyard where he has a section for himself....the wine was high quality, pure and organic. The housekeeping staff were lovely too, always smiling and welcoming. George can arrange for an airport pick up for you, just message the hotel to let them know, we were charged 50 euros for this transfer. The pool in this suite is very deep, definitely not ideal if you're not a confident swimmer though I think George said has had taught someone to swim in it. Breakfasts are delivered to you before 10am at a time to suite you, the staff are quite flexible with this, including eggs.ham.cheese/pastries/bread/ very small pieces of chopped fruit/juices. If you want tea/coffee, these are in your room with a kettle. There are lots of plug sockets, a speaker system in the lounge area, cutlery/plates/glasses etc

Absolutely wonderful stay for 7 nights. Giorgos made us feel so welcome and we felt very well looked after by him and the whole team. We had mentioned that we were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary year when we booked and we were very kindly given an upgrade to Suite Rozaki. It was stunning and felt like having our own apartment, the decor is beautiful, especially considering it is a 300 year old cave house. The breakfasts on the terrace were so relaxed and very generous - most days they kept us going all day until dinner. Giorgos also gave us some very good restaurant recommendations, we had some lovely meals out. Santorini is a beautiful place & Ikastikies Suites is in a great location inbetween Fira and Imerovigli, both with easy walking distance. There are lots of steps of course, but don’t holiday on the caldera if you can’t manage steps, there is no getting away from them! I can definitely recommend Ikastikies Suites if you are looking for a quiet, relaxed stay in a stunning location with friendly personal service.

The most amazing hotel to stay in Santorini. Location, service and top of all hospitality. George the owner makes everything happen, just ask for it. Friendly, professional and has knowledge of all the gems in the islands. We will definitely come back!

The place is simple, elegant and has everything you need and more. The outside, private balcony with a pool and spectacular view, facing the sunset. Not exactly in town but a very short distance walk, along the coastal path. George is a wonderful host, anticipating your needs and always ready to help!

I doubt you will find a more perfect suite in Santorini. We spent our honeymoon in Greece with Santorini as the highlight, and our stay at Ikastikies Suites was flawless. These cave house-style suites are spacious, well-appointed, and very comfortable. Ours had a large private pool (perfect after a day of hiking or walking around Fira), kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and breakfast served every morning. The suites are in an ideal location, tucked into the quieter area of Firostefani, steps away from two of the best restaurants on the island, but only a short walk to the action in Fira. Every sunset in Santorini is an event. Nobody can adequately explain it, and pictures fall short; it’s just something you have to experience. These suites are so ideally situated that there is no need to travel to Oia or search for that perfect spot in the evening. As you relax on your outdoor patio, the sun sets right in front of you! It is nothing short of spectacular. The accommodations are superb, but what really sets this place apart from the hundreds of choices in Santorini is the staff. The owner, Giorgos, is an enthusiastic supporter of the island, its history, and Greek traditions, even making and sharing wine from local grapes (delicious, by the way!), and is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He welcomed us with open arms and made sure our stay was perfect in every way. The manager, Nikoleta, was equally accommodating and always available to help us in any way possible. She was the ideal host, adding to our experience each time we spoke with her. The right staff can make or break a vacation, but when people you don’t know can make you feel like part of their family in only a few days, you know you’ve found something special. We have already started planning a return trip to Greece and will stay with our new friends at Ikastikies Suites.