Finikia Memories

"I’m actually writing this review with one day of our holiday to go. This hotel is amazing, it’s just short walk into the hustle and bustle of Oui, but I am so pleased we chose to stay here. It’s, rustic and traditional which I love. It’s small ish only 24 rooms (ish) which I also love. The room we have is so lovely with a proper full sea view not a slither of a view, which you get at many hotels. The staff here are the absolute best all of them. The chef, bartender wait staff are all amazing, kind and helpful. They are work their little socks off. The lovely man who is around the pool early doing all the jobs and putting your umbrella up and down and carrying your luggage is a work horse and he’s lovely. I can’t name all the staff as there are too many but Patricia, Joanna, George, Yanis, Calamari (little joke) the breakfast lady in the mornings have all be so nice and so helpful. I can’t recommend this hotel enough for a traditional experience. They also have an amazing roof top restaurant which serves great food with a stunning sunset view and you get a discount if you are a resident. Food is very good here. Breakfast is lovely and the chef is so nice. I would 100% return here and I don’t often say that about hotels. Once you’ve been once it’s usually enough but I’d love to come back here some time. Thank you to the lovely staff here for making our short holiday amazing."

"Location: 20 mins from the airport, 15 mins walk to Oia (along a main road—bring a wrist reflector for safety at night) 25 euro for taxi from Oia back to hotel. Ambience: Quiet, rustic, boho charm with cave-style rooms and tranquil pool area. No loud music—perfect for unwinding. Room Features: Superior double with two beds, daily cleaning and fresh towels, pool towels provided-some rooms with dip pools and sea views. Nearby Amenities- Supermarkets: Two nearby—one down a steep hill into Finikia (shortcut path by the school), another on the main road which is very steep. Finikia Mini Market: Well-stocked with essentials, fresh food, toiletries, alcohol, and even barista-style coffee. ATM outside. Food & Drink- Breakfast: Generous menu with fresh juice, water, and coffee. Dinner: Limited options for picky eaters, but good quality. Most evenings spent dining in Oia. Cocktails: Enjoyed in the open-air section with sunset views. Service & Staff- Reception: Helpful, provides maps and local tips. Restaurant Staff: Attentive and welcoming. Groundskeepers: Constantly maintaining the immaculate, peaceful environment. Airport Transfer: €80 round trip if you contact hotel prior to arrival, very courteous and helpful driver who handles carrying of luggage. Final Thoughts- Clean, peaceful, and ideal for relaxation. Great base for exploring Santorini without the hustle of busier areas. Would stay again—especially with the added tip of bringing a reflector for night walks."

"Firstly it is NOT in Oia, its a twenty minute down hill hike on a road without pavement in many places and no lights at night, no bus comes back from Oia so every time you go out it costs a minimum of €15 return in a taxi, if you can find one. Location is on a hill overlooking another hotel car park, we paid extra for a room with sea view, we got a view of a noisy car park from bedroom and of a bush from our minuscule balcony. Bathroom was like something from a soviet prison camp, will upload photos. Cleaning staff were fantastic and did a fantastic job keeping our cell immaculate. Hotel staff varied, one girl was rude and unhelpful, one nice but got lots of things wrong, found out after a few days she spoke no English, just smiled and nodded a lot hence errors in just about every order. The guy saved the day and often stepped into sort things out, eventually. Food was indifferent, fries although listed were actually re cooked potato crisps, often cold and soggy too. To be honest we were glad to get out of the hotel to eat, even if we did have to walk miles in blistering heat while dodging speeding cars. Won’t be back."