Conveniently located in the center of Oia Village, at the lowest point of the cliff
Traditional cave-style architecture with Cycladic decor
Modern and stylishly designed guest rooms with private terraces
Some rooms include hot tubs and kitchenettes
Sun terrace with swimming pool and gorgeous sea views
Free buffet breakfast -- including wide selection of local foods served on sun terrace
Free water, tea, and coffee in the lobby throughout the day
Airport transfer available -- recommended to assist with finding the hotel
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Quite a few steep, often slippery, stairs to get to the hotel
No bar or restaurant available -- only breakfast is served
Weak Wi-Fi signal in guest rooms
The pool is small
Caldera Villas is a three-pearl boutique hotel, conveniently located in the center of Oia Village. The modern, cave-style rooms, suites, and studios all have private terraces with beautiful views over the Caldera and Aegaen Sea, along with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and refrigerators; some rooms have hot tubs and kitchenettes. While there is free Wi-Fi available throughout, guests have complained of weak signal in the rooms. Free buffet breakfast is served on the sun terrace -- including a wide selection of local foods. Free water, tea, and coffee are available in the lobby throughout the day. There's a small swimming pool on the terrace, surrounded by sun lounges and umbrellas. Though a bit pricier, Oia Mare Villas is another romantic boutique hotel to consider in Oia.
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Traditional Cycladic hotel with Caldera and sea views
Caldera Villas is about as Santorini as it gets -- with its whitewashed exterior, Cycladic decor, and breathtaking Caldera and Aegean Sea views. There's not too much in terms of common areas around the hotel, besides the sun terrace and pool area -- decked out with sun lounges and umbrellas. The relaxing atmosphere at Caldera Villas allows guests to completely unwind, mostly chilling out on their private terrace or by the swimming pool, or heading out for the day. The hotel is geared towards couples, and while some rooms can accommodate families, the strenuous and slightly dangerous stairs leading to and at the hotel aren't ideal for young children.
Location
Located in the center of Oia Village, overlooking the Aegean Sea
Caldera Villas is centrally located in the middle of the Oia Village. The hotel is situated at the bottom of the cliff, which means lots of stairs to get to the hotel, though on the plus side it's a quieter location with less crowds passing through. It's about a two-minute walk into Oia Village (back up the steep, often slippery, steps), where there is the bus stop, shops, bank, bars, and restaurants. Armeni Beach, a small beach suitable for swimming, is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. For those looking to explore outside of Oia, the Sigalas Winery is a seven-minute drive, and Fira's Old Port is a 22-minute drive. It's a 30-minute drive to the Santorini Airport -- it's recommended to ask the hotel to organize the airport transfer to pick you up, as trying to find the hotel can be a bit tricky.
Rooms
Modern and stylish rooms with Caldera and Aegean Sea views -- with air-conditioning and private terraces
The 25 rooms, studios, and suites at Caldera Villas include a mix of traditional and modern elements with cave-style architecture and stylish modern furniture. The traditional Cycladic decor includes white furniture and neutral colors throughout -- with a few wood-inspired furniture pieces and simple artwork on the walls. All rooms come equipped with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, refrigerator, free Wi-Fi, and private terrace. Private terraces include outdoor seating areas overlooking the Caldera and Aegean Sea. The suites have an additional living area and kitchenette; some include a hot tub on the terrace. The bathrooms are moderately sized with stall showers (covered by a shower curtain), hairdryer, and free toiletries.
Features
Free buffet breakfast served on sun terrace and small swimming pool overlooking the Aegean Sea
As with many Santorini hotels, Caldera Villas doesn't offer too much in the way of additional features -- apart from the stunning views. There is no on-site bar or restaurant, the only meal available is the free buffet breakfast served on the sun terrace each morning -- offering a selection of local foods like Greek yogurt, cold meats, and fruit. There's a small swimming pool on the sun terrace, surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas. The hotel can arrange airport transfers and provide porters to help carry luggage up and down the stairs to guest rooms. There is free Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel, however guests have complained about a weak signal in the rooms.
