Iliovasilema Hotel & Suites

We booked through Tui but wish we had just booked direct. Sadly our initial impression of a junior suite did not meet our expectations. This I think was down to Tui & their misinformation. So check your understanding of your room at time of booking. Every room is different. The location is perfect. The best place I think on the island for sunsets and just the most stunning views. Two of my sisters had been and I trusted their judgement. Be on the Caldera. Oia and Fira too busy. August must be hell. Imerovigli just the most wonderful base for a holiday. The hotel is a set of 19 rooms (i think) on a steep cliff with narrow steep steps - dodgy knees or any fitness issues please avoid. But otherwise unique and beautiful. The staff were amazing. Special mention to Sotiris who I think was the most hard working and conscientious worker Ive seen. You handled those steps magnificently. Paris you were great too. So helpful and nothing too much trouble. The lovely housekeeping staff too. I didnt catch your name but thank you for your smiles. Despina on reception you are star. You booked our tours and I really valued how you whatsapped us after our sunset cruise to see if we’d enjoyed it. So sweet!!! However, stop directing people to the archeological museum in Fira - it has been closed for 2 years 🤣🤣 or to the Fish Tavern in Amoudi Bay which was our biggest disappointment 🤣 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I We loved Pearl on the Cliff to eat and Anogi (wonderful food). I loved my walk to Skaros castle and the little church each morning, our Fira visits and our big walk to Oia (a must do - it’s not that bad a walk at all!) Wish our room had a full length mirror and I think all rooms should have small coffee machines. Also when you buy a cocktail for 15€ I think a small dish of olives or nuts should automatically be an accompaniment. The prices in Santorini are beyond insane and I think the quality of service and attention to detail is what will make a difference to the long term success of these places.

Words can’t express the pleasure of staying at the Iliovasilema Suites. From when we arrived late at night and saw our amazing room, and the lovely meal the kitchen provided, we experienced nothing more than exceptional customer service - and friendliness! To the staff at reception, thank you for seemingly always cheerful and smiling. To the young man who carried our bags up the many steps and ran the bar, I wish I’d taken your name to say thank you and let you know how special you are. Cleanliness is down the amazing housekeeping team. Excellent food is provided by the kitchen and delivered by brave men up those steps! The hotel is beautiful and the views are spectacular. Finally to Suzanne at reception - I hope I’ve spelt your name right! A HUGE thank you for your information, smiley face, happy nature and desire to ensure your guests have the very best experience staying at Iliovasilema. We will be back!!

We came here 18 months ago and loved the island and the hotel so much that we returned to both. The welcome as we returned to the hotel was warm and genuine, with the staff keen to do whatever they could to make us comfortable. We even got a room upgrade - room 19 is gorgeous! If we ever returned again we would not hesitate to come to the same hotel.

I highly recommend this hotel. This is an amazing hotel with a stunning view, great and friendly staff, very helpful and accommodating at all times, delicious breakfast served on the terrace with a beautiful view. I will definitely visit this place again with my friends.

From the moment we booked our stay with Iliovasilema Hotel & Suites they were incredible. Any questions we had were answered, they assisted with our transfers and provided restaurant recommendations. They also helped us arrange a quad bike to travel the island for the day. Location for us was just perfect, there are a couple of shops at the top, the walk to the capital (Fira) is around 40mins but the main walkway has beautiful views the entire time. Imerovigli is quieter which after being in Fira most days was nice and relaxing to come back to. You can walk to Oia from where we stayed as well but we never did (around 2hr30 walk). Personally we preferred Fira to Oia so it made our location even more perfect as we went there most days. I’d made Iliovasilema Hotel & Suites aware that it was our wedding anniversary whilst we were with them and was gob smacked that they’d arranged a stunning room upgrade for us to their swim out pool room! The room was beyond beautiful and the pool lovely and warm. With us travelling in October it was a lot cooler in the evenings and we spent every night relaxing in that pool. Breakfast is on your balcony whilst staying with Iliovasilema Hotel & Suites, purely because of the immense view you get no matter what room you’re staying in. They offer a wide selection which you pick the night before and will even cater to your needs if there is something not on the menu to your liking. We used the hotels restaurant on our wedding anniversary as the balcony has stunning views for sunset. The food and drinks were lovely and all the staff at the hotel are just amazing. 100% would recommend Iliovasilema Hotel & Suites as the place to stay whilst in Santorini!

4 out of 5 for no bathtub in the room. Rooms are well maintained.. breakfast was good.. there was no hot milk though.. there should be option for kettle in the room so whenever someone wants to have tea or coffee and make it by themselves.. reception staff Maria was always at our disposal. Good memories however weather didn't support our holiday.. early April is not the idle month if anyone wants to enjoy the weather, swimming etc as pool is not temperature controlled.. overall a good stay.. i would say

Service, location, and care for guest was perfect. Myself and our friends stayed three wonderful nights and enjoyed every moment. Views from our rooms, Breakfast in our rooms, and an enjoying great dining and greek wines was excellent. Cleopatra and her attentive team are easy to fall in love with. Ps, Freedom makes a perfect Old Fashion. Thank you

I had been dreaming of visiting Greece for some time. And the dream came true! I started with Athens and ended up with Santorini. Despite having heard so much about Santorini and having seen so many photos too, it was only by visiting it with my own eyes that I could understand that its beauty goes far beyond anything you can imagine! And if the island itself is beautiful, my stay at the Iliovasilema Hotel & Suites simply made the days I spent there one of the most spectacular I've ever experienced! In addition to the huge suite with a small entrance space, where there was a table and two sofas, the interior of the suite had a living room with a dining table, a good sofa, TV, Wi-Fi and even access to a bathroom. Also from this part of the suite, you had access to its private pool! Continuing inside, the bedroom was quite spacious with a comfortable double bed. Before reaching the second bathroom, there was a small dress room, with a good closet. The second bathroom was much bigger than the first one and in addition to the usual hygiene products such as shower gel, shampoo, body milk, etc. there were also bathrobes and slipers. The view from the suite is breathtaking and just in front, we find a large umbrella and four sun loungers. On a slightly lower level, we find two other loungers, wider and over water! The sunsets I witnessed there were simply wonderful! Still regarding the view from the suite, what more could one ask for, when the breakfasts were fantastic? With a menu with a varied choice, should one want something extra, the hotel does everything to satisfy your desire. Basket of breads, croissants, pains au chocolat, cheese and ham toast, cheese and tomato toast, butter, pastries, coffee, tea, Greek yogurt with fruit and honey, fruit salad, but also scrambled egg and Greek omelet with peppers and feta cheese, what more could one ask for? Last but not least! A very special note to all the hotel staff! From the reception staff, to the breakfast boy and even the room maids, all of them, without exception, were extremely friendly, polite and professional! It was therefore with sadness I left the Iliovasilema Hotel & Suites because, as I said before, my stay there was simply fabulous! Oh Santorini! I want to go back! And when that will happen again, I'll be there at Iliovasilema Hotel & Suites! That I am sure!