Smarula Villa Reviews

The location near the park with perfect spot on sunset only around 5 minutes walk. From the villa we can see the sunrise since we have a balcon. The bed was okay for us since we are not big sizes, but if you think you are.. need to be considered..it is only suitable for one person in big sizes I think.. and the toilet is very small.

Good location. Can see sunrise and sunset from both windows in this room. Bathroom shower small.

Good view with two balconies. You can enjoy the sunset and the sunrise from those balconies. You can take local bus, ktel from the airport to city center . If you can walk for 20mins, you can walk, especially the cliff side walk is worth enjoying. You can enjoy cliff side view, sunset or three bells during the walk to the hotel. But

The owner is very kind. He personally arranged a taxi for me at a good price. He actively helped me when I called the airport about my flight and checked to see if I got there safely! The room might be a little cold though~

There were frequent earthquakes in the Santorini waters two weeks before check-in, and the media reported that most of the locals had left. I asked the travel agency to contact the hotel to negotiate a cancellation or change of check-in date, but the hotel refused both requests. I explained again that the ferry to the island and the flight to the island were cancelled and I couldn't go there at all, but the hotel still refused. My reservation was non-cancellable, so the hotel's refusal was understandable. However, several non-cancellable reservations I had in Crete were cancelled for free after I explained that it was because of the Santorini earthquake. In comparison, this hotel was unkind, especially when I asked to postpone it to the off-season.

Clean for the price

It can be difficult to get around without a rental car. You have to climb a 45 degree hill. It was so hot in the summer that I almost died. I thought I could just walk by looking at Google Maps. Compared to the general unfriendly nature of Greeks, the owner is friendly. He kept asking if I could book a taxi for him and if it was okay. The accommodation is small, but it feels like Santorini. It has a sea view, but it is on the opposite side of the sea, not the village, so I was a little disappointed.

Very quiet and well-equipped, but WiFi reception could be improved

This small hotel is certainly good value and the hosts are helpful. The view from our balcony was to the east but you are right by the main path that goes along the crater rim. Although the room was basic it had everything we wanted, a kettle, cups, plates, cutlery and glasses. It was spotlessly clean and the sheets were changed during the middle of our week’s stay. Even though the hotel is so near the busy thoroughfare our room was very quiet. Breakfast was provided every morning- it was HUGE!

Based on the other reviews, I think your mileage here may vary depending on which room you get. I do see that others who stayed in the same rooms (small, ground level, bedroom without door, only bathroom access through the second bedroom, etc.) also left poor reviews. The lodgings we had were sub par with old and broken furniture, extremely small and uncomfortable beds, external door which barely closed, and the constant overwhelming smell of sewage really made this a less than comfortable spot. There also is no TV if you care about that, but the wifi was excellent. There’s also zero view, which is a shame. Do not be swayed by the promise of a “hot tub.” It is an inflatable affair, and is not super clean. In addition, beware, there is a camera pointing right at it. The breakfast was good, but not a huge selling point for us. We ended up here as we booked rather last minute. Honestly, I really regret that, because considering the lack of comfort, lack of sleep because of the awful beds, the really horrid smell (I still think about that smell when I remember Santorini), and just the overall vibe of the place, it really detracted from the enjoyment of our vacation. In summary: The location is excellent, but the place is more than a little gross. In addition , the price wasn’t great for what we got. The moral of this story is book early, and look harder for better options.

Bed and breakfast perfectly located between Oia and Fira. Room with everything you need to be comfortable and balcony which overlooks the other side of the caldera. Breakfast with Greek yogurt, egg, toast and coffee Access possible by car or taxi!