Oia Mare Villas

Magical! A magical time at Oia Mare Villas! To us, it was perfection - from the views and the suites to the staff and cleanliness of the whole place. We were fortunate to be staying here for a full week (with our son and daughter, in Caldera and sea view cave suites), and during this time we really did feel like part of the family, as the staff were all so lovely. We particularly loved the breakfast chef who produced local pastries and traditional fayre among other breakfast staples. On complimenting her one day, she admitted she had been up at 5am that morning, baking the pastries. You can’t get fresher than that! The cleaners, too, were up early ensuring the place was spotless; we didn’t see a single piece of rubbish during our week there. Thank you, George and team, for making us feel like VIPs, for giving us a holiday we shall always remember... and for making our daughter’s 21st birthday so very special!

The views at Oia Mare Villas were truly stunning and the sunsets magnificent - the best on the island. Watching a sunset while in a private hot tub was a very memorable experience. Getting into the Villa was a bit of a challenge due to steepness of the mountain side. The staff made that a snap - a call out to Lazurus and Abu who went above and beyond in carrying our luggage, bringing us food, and helping us when lost. Our room was beautiful, the food was superb- room service excellent.

We had a wonderful time in this lovely, unique boutique hotel with spectacular views ( you have to work to get there and are basically hanging off of the rocks). The vibe is chillax, all of the employees we met are kind and attentive, we had two different rooms both very clean and comfortable. Excellent buffet breakfast including many kinds of pittes made by the morning cook. Aside from breakfast, a limited number of snacks available including very good pizza, Greek salad and toasts. Great airport and ferry transport service. The reception team very helpful in organizing excursions.

Just checked out yesterday from Oía Mare Villa and wanted to share about this wonderful gem of a hotel in the heart of old Oía. Everything about this hotel is absolutely superb! From the moment we were picked up by the transfer at the ferry, everything was spectacular. Our driver was pleasant and drove us the 40 minutes to our hotel, explaining the sites and giving us tips on beaches and restaurants to enjoy during our stay. He dropped us off in the heart of Oía where we were met with a porter who took our luggage’s all the way to our hotel (NOTE: this is not an easy job! Taking our three luggages up and down the stairs all the way to our hotel room is not for the faint of heart!). The staff at the front desk were very helpful and patient, and they brought us delicious, refreshing iced tea which were so welcomed after the long walk up the famous Oía stairs! The hotel shared space was wonderful! A spacious patio with a nice pool that is partially in the shade, just large enough for dipping for a nice refreshing swim. And last but not least, our room was fantastic! We had the sea view cave suite and it was wonderful! Very spacious, cool and bright with all of the amenities. Large enough that the three of us that the room still felt spacious even with a third bed set up for our daughter. I would highly recommend Oía Mare Villa without reservation, and I STRONGLY suggest you opt for the transfer offered by the hotel to get you from ferry or airport to the hotel, as it would be quite a challenge finding it yourself and lugging your suitcase without their expert help and exerience. To the wonderful staff at Oía Mare, We will be back to see you one day!!

We arrived on Aug 22 and left Aug 25. This place is absolutely beautiful. Such a great place to call home and the views are breathtaking. Thank you so much for your hospitality. You made our stay in Santorini unforgettable.

We spent 3 nights in a Cave Superior Studio with Caldera & Sea View and were absolutely thrilled! Our first time to Santorini and it did not disappoint. The room and view were sensational, loved that we had 2 verandahs to try and catch shade during the heat of the day. Room was large and stays naturally cool but does have air con. Great design and feels unique. We loved that the pool is partially in a cave to have shade in middle of the day. There are a lot of steps to get here and anywhere around Oia, so you need to be fairly mobile, but it is in a fantastic spot with amazing sunset views and views of the caldera. Breakfast was amazing with delicious house made treats, and all staff are very friendly and accomodating. Great service. Highly recommend for an iconic Santorini stay!

Loved the experience. The hotel was amazing with great views and a beautiful terrace for the sunset. We booked some great activities through the hotel. The breakfast was purely delicious and the best part was the chef ‘Kinda’. She was extremely kind and generous. My mother cannot eat eggs but she made sure that my mother has some great eggless vegetarian options. She baked special breads and eggless cakes to made her feel included and provided her with fruits when she couldn’t eat much. She was making sure that everyone has their food criteria met by keeping in mind allergies and food intolerances. Overall the staff was quite hospitable and made sure our stay was lovely.

The property location is fabulous and well maintained The staff were attentive and very helpful especially Katherine readily available to make recommendations and assist with reservations. Breakfast was decent although wished There was from fresh fruit. My only complaint is I had an 11 am flight out of JTR and I asked to leave my room at 8:30 so we could grab a quick breakfast since the airport was close we were flying domestically. Was told had to leave at 8am they provided us the night before with toast crackers with jelly and butter which was not something we wanted to eat. After be before forced out at 8 to be picked up at 830 we winding up waiting until 850 for the driver to arrive we could of easily took our time grabbed a real breakfast and walked up for our transfer it was disappointing to be rushed out to wait.. would recommend despite being disappointed.

A magical oasis. The views are unbelievable. The perfect place to stay to relax, see the sunset from your own patio or the pool/bar, and serve as home base in Oia. These cave rooms are amazing. The staff is amazing, particularly Nikoletta who serves as a wonderful concierge. She is the most helpful person we worked with throughout our trip. Her recommendations for a catamaran cruise, dinner reservations, and a guided tour of Minoan ruins, were top notch. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The pool is lovely. There are bar snacks and drinks available by the pool. There is a rooftop area to sit, if you grow tired of the amazing view from your patio. Small hotel - only 17 rooms. About Oia — Fair warning for those who haven’t been to Oia - there are many, many, many steps to get anywhere, including to this hotel. They have people to bring your luggage up and down the steps on the hill (tip them well, they are working very hard). But I cannot warn you enough about the steps, which are uneven, winding, etc. Do your research - as this applies to every restaurant, bar and hotel in Oia. If you have mobility issues due to health or age, this may not be the city for you. For everyone else - that is the price you pay for the amazing, paradise view and the awe-inspiring sunsets.