“What can I say other than “long live the Orama!” Honestly this hotel was a joy from start to end. It completely made our holiday. Gorgeous breakfast with the Greek yoghurt of dreams and the only negative is they teased us with an amazing apple strudel on our first morning and we were gutted it never returned 😂. Pool area gorgeous, great service, comfy loungers and never, ever busy even though hotel was clearly full. I even felt the drinks and food prices, considering where we were and the times we’re in, were pretty good. Location-wise you’re right next to Fira town but it’s so quiet in resort you’d never know it.
If I ever come back to Santorini I wouldn’t stay anywhere else.”
“At first I was hesitant to book Elysian Retreat, since it was not view appropriate, like all the other hotels in Oia or Fira facing the Caldera. Hotels with view of the caldera are with no doubt exceptionally unique, but in our times their prices have gone way up. At Elysian Retreat you get a spacious villa with a private pool right in front, at a reasonable price. With only 10 villas (no children allowed), at this Retreat you'll get the chance to unwind and enjoy this serene place to its maximum. I also enjoyed the option of having our quality breakfast or lunch served in our balcony, which felt like being pampered each day. If you want to leave your room there is also another bigger pool to visit, where all the guests hang out. Lovely add to that setting, is their vintage canteen truck that serves drinks, coffees & snacks at any time.
The Highlight of our stay were Eleni & Panos! Both always at your disposal, communicating with them even through WhatsApp, they were eager to serve you at any time or even give you suggestions of things to visit or even book.
Panos suggested us an amazing taverna at Messaria (Ta Postalia tou Aigaiou), only mainly known to the island's locals. We had an amazing lunch there and I would definitely recommend. Another good suggestion of Panos, was Hassapiko (MaryKay's Bar) in Oia. We had the most Fabulous Cocktail's there.
Another Day we also followed Eleni's suggestion to book a semi-private luxury (Sunset boat tour-Lucky8), in order to experience the Caldera at its finest hour. It was Totally Worth it!
If I had to visit Santorini again, this would be the place to stay once again!”
“Super clean, very friendly hosts Artemis and daughter Helena, cleaning staff very polite too. Made to feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Coffee was beautiful, lovely pool that looks over the sea, very spacious and very clean. I had breakfast delivered to my room the first morning and it was lovely. Room was very spacious and clean. There was a bus to oia right outside the property for only 2 euros which is great value for money. Staff helpful in arranging transfers from airport and then to the port. Was given a map and outlined places of interest and what time is best to see which was very helpful. Young girl Helena is still learning how to make cocktails and drinks and was very enthusiastic and honest, a lovely girl. Their dog Luna was very cute too. A pleasant place for a solo traveller felt very safe and welcome.”
“Everything from the amazing staff, to the food, the view, the cleanliness …. It will be very hard for our other stays to live up to this expectation.”
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