Based on 97 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Free Wifi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 14, 2024
Jorgelina
United States of AmericaExcellent location and view. Beautiful property. Comfortable. Host very kind. Breakfast served on the terrace
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Ron
United States of AmericaEverything about White Ark is first class. The room is extremely clean, comfortable, and they include a world-class breakfast in the morning. The views are amazing and the hospitality is great.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 3, 2024
Mary
United States of AmericaPool could have been cleaner and warmer
Once we got in contact with the owner it was perfect. Clean and beautiful views. The breakfast was fabulous
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Christopher
United States of AmericaEverything was great
Views were amazing
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Ashley
United States of AmericaGorgeous building. Very modern and clean. The view is hard to beat. The pool is perfect. The sunset was amazing. The staff were wonderful and very accommodating.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: October 25, 2023
Pauly
AustraliaBreakfast and middle of the main town.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 19, 2023
Micki
AustraliaI have been lucky to visit Santorini 8 Times. I have stayed in different places all in Thira (Fira) with views of the Caldera. White Ark is just WOW! The Villa is Huge. With two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a very large terrace plus your own cave pool ,the view of Thira (Fira)Town, the Caldera View and the Aegean Sea with that famous SUNSET is just incredible. Its quiet but right next to all the action. The breakfast was great. Fanis and his staff are so accommodating. We received a complimentary bottle of wine on arrival, my partner doesn't drink wine so Fanis organized beer for him. They helped us with our luggage on arrival and unexpectedly to our next hotel (Which they did not have to do!) This Villa is worth every cent. We have and will be recommending White Ark to everyone. Thank you and we will defiantly be staying at White Ark again! ( May Have To Try The Private Infinity Pool Next Time)
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: October 17, 2023
Nancy
United States of AmericaModern and clean room with amazing views and a private infinity pool. We throughly enjoyed staying here. Wonderful breakfast brought to your patio. Excellent communication through WhatsApp and very responsive and friendly staff. I highly recommend the White Ark and would return!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 7, 2023
Amber
United States of AmericaNothing.
Everything was way better than I even expected. I’m honestly surprised a place this perfect even exists. I did over 50 hours of research on the best place to stay in Santorini to also have our intimate elopement ceremony on the terrace and choosing White Ark was hands down THE BEST DECISION! I had a spreadsheet a mile long with dozens of options to compare and over and over again, my heart kept going to The White Ark. This place is an absolute dream, just magical. Everyone who sees the villas as they pass by is in complete envy.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: October 3, 2023
Alison
United States of AmericaCheck-in was great and very simple. Communication was 10/10. Breakfast being delivered every morning was great! Came right on time when we'd request it. The place itself was extremely clean and felt very safe. Not a single complaint here!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 3, 2023
Tom
United States of AmericaNothing. Maybe too much food served at breakfast :-)
The location is amazing. We were in a two bedroom villa with another couple. It was very spacious, clean and well stocked bathrooms. In suite amazing breakfast service on our patio overlooking the caldera.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 20, 2023
Lisa
United States of AmericaAll was perfect. For all of Europe, and these Greek island, pack only roller hand luggage - yes there are stairs! We were prepared.
Breakfast was totally amazing in quantity, quality, and service from the manager. The accommodation is large in bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas. Views were to die for! If you want those spectacular Santorini views, then book this villa! Restaurants and shops are all in walking distance.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 14, 2023
Alan
IrelandWe had nothing to fault with the property itself. It is expensive but value for money if you compare it with other properties in the same bracket. I would recommend staying for more than one night if possible. We arrived at about 3 in the day from our ferry and when you factor going out to dinner and exploring the town at night, in reality we didn’t have much time in the villa to fully validate paying that price for one night only. You are paying more for the experience I guess though and that one core memory.
10/10. Choose no further when it comes to the best caldera view experience. The most exquisite property that dreams are made of.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 7, 2023
Louis
United KingdomThe apartment is overlooked but that is the style of Santorini apartments so not anything wrong with the accommodation!
The apartment location is in the centre of Fira and so close too all it has to offer. The apartment is stunning and beautiful! Having breakfast delivered to your room every morning and seeing that view is heaven! The infinity pool is spectacular. Such an incredible place to stay in Santorini if your budget can stretch.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 7, 2023
Harley
AustraliaThe White Ark is absolutely amazing! The accommodation is modern and beautiful, with a million dollar view and private pool. The location is convenient to all shops and restaurants. My favourite aspect was that from this position, you get your very own private view of the Santorini sunset each night without the crowds. The staff were so friendly and accommodating, and a delicious breakfast was provided each day.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 6, 2023
Alan
PolandEverything. The location is perfect; very close to the city yet far from the noise. The property is clean and has everything you’ll need, the staff is exceptional (very welcoming and helpful), and the really big private pool makes it an absolute value for money. We’ll definitely book this property again next time we’re on Santorini. I’m not even going to mention the spectacular view you get, because words can’t do justice.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 19, 2023
Angie
United States of AmericaNothing….loved it
Beautiful views and located to many shops and restaurants. Staff was so friendly and accomodating.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 19, 2023
Angie
United States of AmericaNothing!
The location was idea! The staff, Phanourios and Clyde went out of their way to make sure we had all we need. We ask for Banana’s one morning, and although they didn’t have any, Phanourios stopped at the market to bring us some the next morning! Thank you for gentleman for such a great experience in Santorini!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 13, 2023
Madalina
RomaniaEverything it was amazing! The view was stunning. The whole villa was super cozy and the personal was very friendly and helped us all the time with all the informations that we needed. I totally recommend this place!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 13, 2023
Claudia
United States of Americaeverything was perfect!
Breakfast was AMAZING! The location was awesome! The views and pool were over the top!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: July 6, 2023
Bassam
Saudi ArabiaPrivacy on the outside pool as most Santorini hotels like this.
The view, the room, the staff all amazing
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 2, 2023
Amy
United States of AmericaExcellent location! Excellent view!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 1, 2023
David
FranceNothing
The view is amazing, you get to see Fira on one side and the sunset on the other side, with in the middle the volcano. The manager is really nice and accommodating. Breakfast was huge and really good, serve in the morning to your villa when you need it. The king size bed was very confortable and the villa really clean. The mains avantages of this villa remain the view and the staff.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 25, 2023
Mingyang
United KingdomThe attitude of the managers and staff is very good! The hotel scenery and environment are really great!
Stayed in June 2023
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