The Mediterranean Royal is a mid-range all-inclusive resort near Kamari village and Santorini Airport. This 65-room property shares facilities with its sister hotel down the road -- the Mediterranean Beach Palace -- including a private black-sand beach with a bar and restaurant, a massage pavilion, and sunbeds. The pool is the resort’s centerpiece, especially the swim-up bar, and there are a few other dining options, including a kids' restaurant with supervision. Rooms are spacious and bright, with mini-fridges and balconies, and some have private pools or hot tubs. However, decor can be dated and underwhelming, and plane noise from the nearby airport is occasionally an issue. For a more upscale family-friendly hotel with a full slate of amenities and a more peaceful location, guests should check out the Majestic Hotel in Fira, though rates are higher.
The Mediterranean Royal is a mid-range all-inclusive resort near Kamari village and Santorini Airport. This 65-room property shares facilities with its sister hotel down the road -- the Mediterranean Beach Palace -- including a private black-sand beach with a bar and restaurant, a massage pavilion, and sunbeds. The pool is the resort’s centerpiece, especially the swim-up bar, and there are a few other dining options, including a kids' restaurant with supervision. Rooms are spacious and bright, with mini-fridges and balconies, and some have private pools or hot tubs. However, decor can be dated and underwhelming, and plane noise from the nearby airport is occasionally an issue. For a more upscale family-friendly hotel with a full slate of amenities and a more peaceful location, guests should check out the Majestic Hotel in Fira, though rates are higher.
The two-pearl Alexandra Hotel is a solid, affordable choice in Kamari, a five-minute walk from black-sand Kamari Beach and the sea, though it's a 15-minute walk to the village center. Its 70 guest rooms are dated and have old tube TVs, but they're pleasant and all come with AC, mini-fridges, and balconies or patios, some of which have sea views. However, kettles aren't standard and bathrooms are in need of a refresh. Apartments with kitchen are available. There's a a seasonal outdoor pool and poolside bar on-site, a free continental breakfast, and Wi-Fi is free in the lobby though some units have access. Travelers looking for accommodations that are directly on the beach can consider the nearby Thalassa Sea Side Resort & Suites.
The two-pearl Alexandra Hotel is a solid, affordable choice in Kamari, a five-minute walk from black-sand Kamari Beach and the sea, though it's a 15-minute walk to the village center. Its 70 guest rooms are dated and have old tube TVs, but they're pleasant and all come with AC, mini-fridges, and balconies or patios, some of which have sea views. However, kettles aren't standard and bathrooms are in need of a refresh. Apartments with kitchen are available. There's a a seasonal outdoor pool and poolside bar on-site, a free continental breakfast, and Wi-Fi is free in the lobby though some units have access. Travelers looking for accommodations that are directly on the beach can consider the nearby Thalassa Sea Side Resort & Suites.
The Acqua Vatos is a mid-range, 32-room hotel in the center of the action in Kamari, a short walk to the area's black-sand beach and surrounded by shops and restaurants. Rooms have a striking modern design, but bathrooms are easily flooded by the walk-in showers. The large outdoor pool is surrounded by lounge chairs, and there's a pool bar nearby. A free buffet breakfast includes homemade Greek savory pastries. Overall, it’s a good value for a chic, child-friendly boutique hotel near the beach. For a property right on the beach, travelers could try the Kamari Beach Hotel, though its rooms are not as inviting.
The Acqua Vatos is a mid-range, 32-room hotel in the center of the action in Kamari, a short walk to the area's black-sand beach and surrounded by shops and restaurants. Rooms have a striking modern design, but bathrooms are easily flooded by the walk-in showers. The large outdoor pool is surrounded by lounge chairs, and there's a pool bar nearby. A free buffet breakfast includes homemade Greek savory pastries. Overall, it’s a good value for a chic, child-friendly boutique hotel near the beach. For a property right on the beach, travelers could try the Kamari Beach Hotel, though its rooms are not as inviting.
This three-pearl, 28-room boutique impresses guests with its over-the-top friendly staff and service. It's an adult-only hotel catering to couples with features such as daybeds for two by the lovely pool and cozy double rooms with minibars, furnished balconies, and iPod docking stations. Decor in rooms is simpler than the rest of the hotel’s elegant design and bathrooms are tiny, but they're still attractive and breezy. It's a short six-minute walk to the beach, and a 15-minute walk to a sister hotel gives guests access to free beach chairs and meal service. Those traveling with children might want to check out Acqua Vatos Hotel, with its stylish rooms and suites suited to extra guests.
This three-pearl, 28-room boutique impresses guests with its over-the-top friendly staff and service. It's an adult-only hotel catering to couples with features such as daybeds for two by the lovely pool and cozy double rooms with minibars, furnished balconies, and iPod docking stations. Decor in rooms is simpler than the rest of the hotel’s elegant design and bathrooms are tiny, but they're still attractive and breezy. It's a short six-minute walk to the beach, and a 15-minute walk to a sister hotel gives guests access to free beach chairs and meal service. Those traveling with children might want to check out Acqua Vatos Hotel, with its stylish rooms and suites suited to extra guests.
This Kamari value hotel sits along a pedestrian street, just in front of the town's black-sand beach -- bars, restaurants, and shops are all within an easy walk. The hotel's 106 rooms are clean and some have sea or garden views, but all are austere and bland. Lounge chairs and umbrellas on the beach are reserved for guests and the hotel also has a large outdoor pool that overlooks the sea. While Wi-Fi is free, the in-room access can be spotty and there are no elevators, which can make transporting luggage tricky. For boutique style rooms with more personality, travelers should check rates at Acqua Vatos Hotel.
This Kamari value hotel sits along a pedestrian street, just in front of the town's black-sand beach -- bars, restaurants, and shops are all within an easy walk. The hotel's 106 rooms are clean and some have sea or garden views, but all are austere and bland. Lounge chairs and umbrellas on the beach are reserved for guests and the hotel also has a large outdoor pool that overlooks the sea. While Wi-Fi is free, the in-room access can be spotty and there are no elevators, which can make transporting luggage tricky. For boutique style rooms with more personality, travelers should check rates at Acqua Vatos Hotel.
The Sea Side Beach Hotel is an excellent mid-range pick for families and couples who want fast proximity to Kamari Beach, as the hotel is built just across a pedestrian walkway from the black pebble beach lined with padded sun loungers and umbrellas that are free for guests to use. The 26 tastefully decorated rooms are a mix of Studios, Suites, and Apartments with kitchenettes and can include ocean views. The hotel's restaurant serves an excellent mix of Western and Greek favorites, on a covered deck located on the beach. Hot breakfast is included in all rates. The nice-sized pool is towards the back of the property, away from the ocean. Parking isn't available, and it's about a 40-minute drive to the tourist-friendly village of Oia. Finikia Memories is just outside of Oia, but the hotel has lots of steps and no beach proximity.
The Sea Side Beach Hotel is an excellent mid-range pick for families and couples who want fast proximity to Kamari Beach, as the hotel is built just across a pedestrian walkway from the black pebble beach lined with padded sun loungers and umbrellas that are free for guests to use. The 26 tastefully decorated rooms are a mix of Studios, Suites, and Apartments with kitchenettes and can include ocean views. The hotel's restaurant serves an excellent mix of Western and Greek favorites, on a covered deck located on the beach. Hot breakfast is included in all rates. The nice-sized pool is towards the back of the property, away from the ocean. Parking isn't available, and it's about a 40-minute drive to the tourist-friendly village of Oia. Finikia Memories is just outside of Oia, but the hotel has lots of steps and no beach proximity.
The five-pearl Cavo Bianco is a romantic luxury hotel in Kamari, on the eastern coast of Santorini. The 33 rooms and suites are bright and modern, and feel homey despite their bright-white color scheme; some also have private pools. Property amenities include a central swimming pool, a spa with a large treatment menu, a gym with cardio and weight-training equipment, and an elegant bar and restaurant with room service that operates late into the night. While Cavo Bianco does not offer direct beach access, it's only a four-minute walk to the sea. Travelers seeking a spot right on the beach might prefer La Mer Deluxe Hotel, Spa Resort & Conference Center instead, which despite the scope of its name has only 45 rooms.
The five-pearl Cavo Bianco is a romantic luxury hotel in Kamari, on the eastern coast of Santorini. The 33 rooms and suites are bright and modern, and feel homey despite their bright-white color scheme; some also have private pools. Property amenities include a central swimming pool, a spa with a large treatment menu, a gym with cardio and weight-training equipment, and an elegant bar and restaurant with room service that operates late into the night. While Cavo Bianco does not offer direct beach access, it's only a four-minute walk to the sea. Travelers seeking a spot right on the beach might prefer La Mer Deluxe Hotel, Spa Resort & Conference Center instead, which despite the scope of its name has only 45 rooms.
