Aigialos Hotel

We just returned from several weeks in Greece and must comment on the Aigialos. The location and service are among the best in Santorini if not all of Greece. From the moment we pulled up, staff greeted us with a smile and we were coddled from that moment on! Our room (actually two connected rooms, to accomodate our family of five) was beautifully decorated with a combination of lovely antiques and modern amenities. It was spotlessly clean, large and very comfortable. Olga and her staff were just wonderful! Olga gave us many... more

A very magical place Santorini, and my stay was made all the better for the wonderful people at Aigialos. The island is a must see for anyone who wants to experience breath taking views, fantastic food and people. Aigialos provided the setting, and the staff were brilliant. Olga and her team manage to go that extra mile to make one feel at home. I can't say enough about the professional, friendly , helpful attitudes of all that work there. Always on hand to help with suggestions for a day outing , places to eat, answering questions of any... more

We were shown the Aigialos by our travel agent, and while the brochures of many hotels oversell the property, the brochures of this establishment do not do it justice. The view from our room, the deck just above our room was beyond description and truly fabulous, being about 1000' above the Aegean Sea. Even our teen aged sons were awed...and that says a lot. The staff(we dealt primarily with Olga and Dimitri)was as helpful as the view was beautiful. We didn't have any pre-set schedule, and Olga helped us plan fun filled days with... more

This year we spent our holidays in Greece, on the beautiful and unique island of Santorini. We stayed at the lovely "Aigialos Hotel", which was recommended by some friends, as being the nicest one there. Our experience has shown exactly that. The hotel is located in the Fira area and was really fantastic. The view from the hotel is unforgettable, as It is directly overlooking the sea and the dormant volcano opposite. The layout of the rooms and the service provided by the hotel staff made our stay in Greece a memorable one. We plan to... more

I have just spent the most wonderful holiday on Santorini Island. I did not think that hotels like the Aigialos existed in Greece. From the moment I and my friend arrived we were made to feel so welcome. The setting is ideal, small, original, traditional houses, each with their own individual style. They are decorated with antique furniture and original paintings, lamps etc. There is a small swiming pool in a quiet garden setting. This is a very intimate hotel with impeccable service. I was so impressed by this GEM of a hotel, that I felt... more

My wife and I recently stayed there for our honeymoon, and we were shocked at the utter lack of value in Aigialos. Coming from the Blue Palace in Crete (an outstanding hotel), we had expected something magnificent given that Aigialos was nearly 200 euros per night more. What we got was a tiny shower with no curtain, furniture that simply looked old rather than "antique," reusable shampoo and conditioner bottles, and a switch to flip 30 minutes before we wanted hot water. That said, the view is indeed spectacular, but for 575 euros per... more

I visited Aigialos with my fiancée last summer, in July 2005. We stayed for 10 days – 10 wonderful days! We very much believe in the first impressions: this one was extraordinary, and it was just the beginning! The hotel stands on the cliff and it has an extraordinary – breathtaking view to the volcano, we could not stop staring and gazing at this magical spectacle! Our room was spacious enough and comfortable, with shiny marbles all over. Its interior decoration was very stylish and luxurious, it seemed that all furniture was... more

Just returned from a very nice vacation, and had it not been for the hotel, it would have been magical... Aigialos offers the worst value ever - very expensive (I know santorini is very expensive, but still...) and a bathroom so small it is hard it is impossible to sit on the toilet with your legs in the room Sitting on the toilet must be with your legs out of the room (!). The shower is one big joke. One very small pool (the beach is a 30 minutes drive away). Luckily me and my wife was the only one staying at the hotel (the only one... more

We stayed here for our honeymoon. It was actually our second choice but once we got there, we couldn't believe how amazing it was. It is very small (only 17 rooms I think) which makes it feel like an exclusive resort. The staff make you feel like a movie star. We actually had the chef come out and ask us if we wanted him to make us a special meal and set up a table for just the two of us on the patio overlooking the caldera. Amazing! It's local enough but not in town so you don't hear all the noise (but you can easily walk to town). It's... more

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful balcony views of the volcano and caldera. Perfect location in terms of proximity to the best restaurants and shopping.