Astra Apartments

We've been to the Astra 2 times now and you can't do anything but love it! The most beautiful and peaceful view in the world. George, the manager, is amazing and can accomadate almost everything. I'll shall return, Santorini is heaven!

This place was simply wonderful! The location on the island has the most magnificent view. We really had no need to travel to Oia to see the sunset. The one from the balcony of our suite was perfect! George was extremely nice and helpful. All the restaurants and attractions he recommended were on the money! He was just one of many ppl we met in Greece that were more than accomodating to us. When I booked a Senior suite, I didn't expect a HUGE 2 bedroom apartment! But, that is what we got. It's 3 times the size of our old aprtment in NYC! Highly recommend staying here for lovely Grecian holiday.

You will think you died and went to heaven it is sooo gorgeous,and George,the manager is great.

Simply put, if you travel to Santorini do not stay anywhere else but the Astra! The staff are extremely attentive and pleasant with no request too great...the location could not be better...the suites are superb! A quick phone call to request cream and 30 seconds later a staff member comes bounding down the stairs to your private room with cream in hand. We stayed there for a week and did not come away with a single complaint...except that we could not stay longer! I would definitely recommend staying in the suite with the Jacuzzi or the suite with the private infinity pool (there are 2 of each available). We stayed in both and each are spectacular. We did not stay in any of the smaller rooms but they did not look nearly as appealing - so our review may be tainted by the superior rooms that we were able to reside in. But the fact that we did not hear another person (and we were there in July) except our staff when called made it incredibly special. Believe me, there cannot be a better hotel on this island!

What an incredible Hotel. I can't say enough nice things about it. The location is ideal, Santorini is the most amazing island, don't waste your time staying in Fira, Imerovigli isn't far. It is serene and peaceful away from the boat-loads of cruise ship tourists. The rooms are great, but trust me you'll be outside enjoying the amazing view most of the time. The staff is so kind and helpful. I can't wait to go back. Our stay at the Astra was one of the highlights of our honeymoon! If you go in May bring a sweater.

The view, the accommodations, the service -- wow! Breakfast on your private veranda, delivered with a call in advance -- how thoughtful. We went elsewhere to see the sunset two other nights, before we realized we were already at the best place to see it. It's an "I can't believe I'm really here" kind of place.

My husband and I went to Greece in August 2003. This place was my favorite one. The staff is great, the views are amazingly beautiful, it is just super ROMANTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

we have traveled extensively and enjoyed the astra apartments. the view was second to none. the apt. was cozy. we enjoyed a great breakfast from our 'patio' followed by a hike. sunset was just as beautiful from the hotel as it was in Ia.

What a fabulous place. We could not have asked for anything better. George was helpful beyond belief with local restaurants, taxis, car rental, etc, and he seems to work 24 hours a day. The view can't be beat - the best location in the village with the best view. Imerovigli is in the middle of the caldera with the most ideal view of the volcano and the sunset. Definitely resist the temptation and numerous hotels in Fira (too crowded and busy) and Oia (too far from all the island attractions). Imerovigli is a beautiful 15 minute walk to Fira along the cliffside or a 4 euro taxi. Oia can be reached for about 10 euro in a taxi. We took a two week vacation to Europe (Athens, Santorini, Naxos, Scotland and Ireland). This was easily the best place we stayed. It had everything you would want from the view, staff, complimentary bottle of wine on arrival, cliffside pool, fantastic room service, beautiful rooms. Can't recommend this enough. This should be the #1 place on Santorini!

My wife and I went to Greece for our honeymoon in the fall of 2002, and stayed at Astra for 4 nights. No doubt that Santorini is one of the most beautiful places around...but the Astra Apartments make it even better. Given its central location high up along the caldera right in the middle of the Island's West side, you get a 180 panaramic view of the Aegean Sea, along with Oia on your right, Fira on your left, and Thirasia in the distance. What else can you ask for when you can have breakfast with this breathtaking view right in front of you every morning? Believe me, once you have watched the sunset here, you would not want to leave this island. George, the manager, provided us the best service, from car rental, boat trips, to restaurant recommendations. For example, we asked for a Smart Car from George the night before, we got the car keys delivered right at my door steps the next morning with the car waiting at the parking lot! We wanted to go for a boat trip, he hooked us up with a fabulous operator and a beautiful boat. Everything was perfectly arranged without ANY effort on our part. Situated in Imeroviglia, the Astra Apartments is a short scenic walk to and from Fira, or a quick bus ride to/from Oia but much quieter and less touristy than both. We highly recommend this place and we will definitely come back again.