Caldera Romantica

“Love this hotel”

Spent 3 nights here with my Husband and nothing is too much trouble. We have experienced excellent customer service before but this was next level. We were very well looked after. The hotel is small and ideal for a restful break. There was always room to sunbathe round the pool. There is an excell… more

Spent 3 nights here with my Husband and nothing is too much trouble. We have experienced excellent customer service before but this was next level. We were very well looked after. The hotel is small and ideal for a restful break. There was always room to sunbathe round the pool. There is an excellent drinks and food service by the pool, with a small indoor area by the bar should you wish to eat inside. The hotel also has a restaurant service in the evening with a small menu, but they prefer if you can book and order ahead. I recommend doing this as the food was excellent. The breakfast buffet is in the restaurant area. The food at breakfast varies and there is something for everyone. If you like a decent cuppa, I would recommend bringing your own teabags. The views at breakfast and at any of the nearby restaurants are stunning. We had a garden view room, which faces the road but you couldn’t hear it. It was a spacious room with its own balcony, sofa, tv, fridge, bathroom and hairdryer. It also had a small key safe. I found the fridge noisier than the air conditioner. The bathroom was small with a small shower but it did the job. The location was very remote, that’s why we chose it. There is a restaurant a few mins walk each side of the hotel and whichever restaurant you choose, the views and the sunsets are incredible. If you want to explore more of Santorini, taxis are expensive. It will cost €15 each way to get down the hill to the village, approximately 1.7 km away and €40 to get to Thira. There is a bus stop in the village. The bus leaves from the bus stop and goes to Thira every 30 mins for €1.80. We walked down to the village and caught the bus and got a taxi back up . Although it’s a down hill walk, it’s not easy as there are not many footpaths. The view makes it worth it though. Taxis and buses are cash only. There is an ATM in the village and lots of lovely restaurants. All restaurants we tried accepts card payments. The staff at the hotel made us feel incredibly welcome and at home. We were given their WhatsApp number so they could book us a taxi home when we were out, brought us wine for drinks on the balcony and the service by the pool was excellent. Plenty of food and drinks were provided with great conversation and a smile. I highly recommended this hotel if you want a quiet break.

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“Anniversary trip”

It seems odd to describe this as a hotel, it is more akin to being in family home. Nothing was too much trouble, everyone was warm & kind. It is hard to do justice to the way in which each guest is treated. I suppose I should cover the negatives.... the bed was too soft for me, and not being able… more

It seems odd to describe this as a hotel, it is more akin to being in family home. Nothing was too much trouble, everyone was warm & kind. It is hard to do justice to the way in which each guest is treated. I suppose I should cover the negatives.... the bed was too soft for me, and not being able to leave the air con on was a pain. The hotel is a little isolated, top of a hill with no real transport & the paths leave something to be desired. I would list this as a negative but we went for a break so this was just what we wanted. Food wise the breakfast is good, reasonably varied in range & different everyday. The resturant is booking only in the evening which is a shame as the food was excellent. Lunch menus are available until 5 & offer the option to eat by the pool. The room itself was spacious & aside from the HC noise quiet enough. The showers & bathroom in general are a little small but unless you plan on doing something more than showering in there that is not much of an issue. My last word would be the view. It is stunning, the sunset in particular. If you want peaceful break, surrounded by kind,warm people then this is the place to go.

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“Beautiful location but be prepared to walk to get around or hire a car/use taxis.”

The hotel is in a beautiful location. The views are stunning. We had a pool view room with balcony from which the sunset could be viewed. The hotel was clean and staff helpful. It is about 25 minutes walk into Akrotiri. If using google maps best to take the one that turns right off the busy main r… more

The hotel is in a beautiful location. The views are stunning. We had a pool view room with balcony from which the sunset could be viewed. The hotel was clean and staff helpful. It is about 25 minutes walk into Akrotiri. If using google maps best to take the one that turns right off the busy main road even though it is a minute longer. There are stairs for part of the way and it is away from the traffic. Downhill so allow longer for walking back. The bus route goes from there. Breakfast was good but we wouldn’t go half board again. We are used to having a set menu for half board but have never experienced one with no choice at all. Also if you have specific dietary needs make sure to let the hotel know and check they understand. As a vegetarian I can usually find something on the menu but when I requested vegetarian food I was sometimes given fish. Lots of sun beds and very good poolside service. Be careful on the paths as uneven in places.

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