Santorini Mesotopos

Windows do not have black out and a lot of light comes in making it impossible to sleep. Also there are young kids screaming well past midnight. 

This feels more like a hostel than a hotel. We were definitely the wrong demographic. We didn’t get off to the best of starts with this place. An issue with the arranged transfers resulted in the lady at reception (I’m assuming Flora) speaking to us as if we were children. It was so bad my wife had to walk away. The hotel is down an extremely steep hill, any mobility issues should steer well clear. The room was dated and could have been cleaner but we honestly couldn’t face dealing with reception again. No hotel staff during the night , a telephone number on the door to phone. We had an all night party going on in the room next door. Walls so thin we could actually hear someone using the toilet. If we were to stay longer we would have been booking another hotel but this was just prior to getting home. The pool was cold but it was extremely windy and only one set of stable sun loungers, the rest are all swings. We booked a taxi for the airport and the hotel wanted to take the payment, we refused and they weren’t very happy. We now realise it wasn’t an actual taxi but obviously a member of family. It was a tiny car and he struggled to get our one medium size case in the boot. Only saving grace at the top of the hill is the restaurant Granato for breakfast, lunch and dinner when you are desperately trying to avoid staying in the hotel

Flora’s kindness and willness to share detailed Greek cooking tips were the very best part of Santorini. The pool was clean and enjoyable, and the view everywhere was exceptional. However, sorry to say, I found Santorini a very greedy island. There are beautiful sunsets everywhere In Greece. I would have liked to see the white, red, and black beaches but transportation around the island is either difficult or cost prohibitive. Walking off the ferry in Paros had an immediately different vibe of friendly, patient, honest people. I suspect the flood of (possibly rude) tourists on the island must be a challenge. Below the intense drive to make big money, the Santorini people seem caring and generous. I hope those qualities can somehow be better expressed to tourists in the future.

We had a very relaxing and memorable stay at Santorini Mesotopos. The property has a peaceful atmosphere and offers a beautiful view of Fira. The manager was incredibly friendly and helpful — she assisted us with logistics, offered thoughtful advice for planning our daily activities, and genuinely cared about making our trip enjoyable. After we left, we realized we had forgotten some belongings at the property. She went out of her way to help us by arranging for a courier to send them to Athens, which we truly appreciated. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Santorini. Just keep in mind that renting a car directly from the airport can be more practical — taxi fares are quite high (e.g., €30 from the airport to the hotel), while a full-day car rental can be as low as €50–€80.

It is a quiet location about a 10 minute bus ride to Fira. Lovely property and very nice rooms. Very helpful staff, and a nice swimming pool. We enjoyed our stay there very much,!

The host is memorable, she’s amazing and let us feel at home!

Very friendly and accommodating staff - great experience. Very quiet rooms and very nice pool. I especially found the lady at the front desk to be very kind and excited to see us. She made our stay very easy. Would highly recommend to any travellers.

A beautiful oasis in Santorini! Lovely landscaping and impressive views of the sea. Comfortable and fun lounge furniture by refreshing pool & jacuzzi. Clean rooms. Balconies are so worth it to enjoy breathtaking views. We watched an unforgettable sunrise. Delicious breakfast offered at a reasonable price to complete your stay.