Regina Mare Hotel

My partner and I have just returned from a two week stay in the Regina Mare and as the title says I would describe it as dissapointing. Lazing around is important to both of us and based on the comments people had made about this hotel, we paid for a superior room with a terrace. Despite paying for a supeior room we were allocated room 9, which was no better than room 8 as per the previous persons comments and certainly not superior. We too were promised a room move, but this did not materialise and made a vey dissapointing impact on... more

This was our fourth trip to this hotel, and every trip just get's better and better, the staff who are now good friends of ours cannot be more helpful. The view has to be up there with the most spectacular anywhere in the world, everyone tells you to go to Oia for the sunset but you do not have to bother as the view from the balcony is even better and without the crowds. The hotel it's self is small and friendly, pool can be a bit chilly till the sun hits it, nice for cooling off though. We are already booked up for September... more

More than one hundred steps lead down to the cliffside setting of the Regina Mare in the small village of Imerovigli. Located on the 300+ metre cliff face of the caldera the location is not for the faint hearted. The hotel was 5 star view, but 2 star accomodation. The extremely small kitchen was minimal, but the Vegera Restaurant nearby offered a nice social feeling and our waiter, Vasilis, was most accomodating. Easily overlooked by our tour guide, because the RM is less traveled to by the Brits than the larger Kamari or Perissa resorts... more

We woke up to the most glorious view every morning. At this time of year (27th Sept for 7 nights)the sun does not really get onto the whole of the balcony until about 11am and then it just shines. In the evening's it is advisable to bring a sweater as the wind picks up. You can walk over to Oia in just under 2 hours, or about 15-20 mins down into Fira. Food is pretty good in the hotel, generous portions. Basically we had a wonderfully relaxing time :-)

We stayed 8 days at the Regina Mare. The first night we ask to change room because it had not the promised terrasse. Reception sayed tomorrow. And every day was tomorrow. We had a small place called terrasse of 2 sqm with two AC blowing hot air on us and the water deposit of the hotel, which accidently exploded during our stay with the subsequent desaster for our books, watch, clothes, etc. Not one single word of apologize from the reception. By the way, our beautiful view was to the staircase. The employees were all arrogant and sufficient.... more

We stayed at the Regina Mare in July 2005 and it was just magical. We travelled all over Santorini and can honestly say that there is no better location on the island which combines the fantastic view over the caldera with the gorgeous sunsets. Everyone raves about Oia and it certainly is a gorgeous town worthy of a visit but most hotels either have the sunset view OR the caldera view unlike the Regina Mare. Same goes for hotels in Fira - even though the RM is only 30 mins walk from the capital, the extra distance improves the view... more

We knew before we left that we needed a holiday, as soon as we walked into the hotel office we knew we were on holiday. The view from the pool area is simply breathtaking and the eerie quiet of Imerovigli just relaxed us in minutes after the flight and taxi ride. Imerovigli just doesn't seem to have all the other usual Greek noises - mopeds, scooters, loud music, cockerels... weird. Anyway, back to the hotel. We stayed in Room 5, one of their Honeymmon Studios. The room was smallish, typically Greek furniture, hard matress,... more

First went to Santorini in 2002 on a day trip from Crete, returned August 2003 for a week. Stayed at Regina Mare apartments in Imerovigli. The first shock of the holiday was the steps. Our apartment was at the very edge of the cliff face. I do not think I have seen so many steps, at such a steep angle but "hey ho" by the end of the week I found I had calve's. I had so much admiration for the porter that carried everyone's luggage up and down then steps, not 1 suitcase but three. Once down the views were probably one of the best on the... more

My parnter and I stayed at Regina Mare in Imerovigli, Santorini in Sept 04. We stayed in the Honeymoon suite (room 4 or 5 from memory) with a large private terrace, which had INCREDIBLE views of the Caldera. Important to note that every room in the complex has the same ocean views. Our room & terrace was very private, it was big enough for two sunlounges and a table and chairs for meals. Most other rooms had only a table and two chairs and you had to use the communal sun lounges by the pool. Imerovigli is about a 20 minute walk... more

The Regina Mare is a wonderful treasure; it sits perched on the volcanic cliffs in the center of the Caldera in Imerovigli. When we first arrived at the hotel we were shocked to find an edge of a cliff and a staircase. When we were escorted down these stairs - to the hotel office we were amazed to find the most breathtaking view in the world. It seemed like the pool and deck sit on the edge of the world. The hotel staff was wonderful and accomodating, and always had smiles on their faces. Our room was charming, with the most beautiful... more