Ikastikies Suites

Great location with very nice caldera views, but be aware that there are a lot of steep stairs to climb. Service was the minimum you would expect, particularly on arrival, very friendly hotel manager who did an impressive job carrying luggage up and down all the stairs, and the accommodation was clean and nicely decorated. The umbrellas are not strong enough to left open if its a little breezy since the owner will come and close them. The hotel-arranged airport transfer was nearly £50 and the driver was extremely unfriendly, non-communicative and quite frankly not someone you would want giving your guests a first impression of Santorini and your hotel. This driver exchanged no greeting and rushed off to her car making us struggle to keep up, made us walk in intense hot sun along a busy unsafe road that was hard to wheel luggage over and then weave through numerous parked cars with heavy luggage instead of bringing the car to us, unbeleivable. Once we were inside the car she turned her music up for the journey. Given that this was part of the service facilitated by the hotel, I have reflected this in the overall service rating. Santorini has more affordably priced accommodation than this hotel, Ikastikies is priced higher that you need to pay. Breakfasts were pleasant enough but somewhat repetitive with some items and they don't ask you what you would like )i.e. if you want eggs and how you would like them done). It isn't a buffet breakfast so you pretty much get what you're given, bearing in mind the high price you pay per night this aspect should be better. The pool is very deep with no shallow end, this wasn't mentioned in the listing and quite unusual for a pool. It is not ideal for a lot of people and certainly not suitable if you have young children.

Both Georgios & Alexandra are awesome hosts. They went out of their way to make our stay comfortable, provide valuable information about where to visit and when, where to eat and other details. Ultimately, they were even willing to do all the booking for a car rental for us and deal with our changing schedule for the car. I highly recommend Ikastikies suites. The views are breath-taking and you will enjoy having your (Included) breakfast on the balcony.

Absolutely wonderful stay for 7 nights. Giorgos made us feel so welcome and we felt very well looked after by him and the whole team. We had mentioned that we were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary year when we booked and we were very kindly given an upgrade to Suite Rozaki. It was stunning and felt like having our own apartment, the decor is beautiful, especially considering it is a 300 year old cave house. The breakfasts on the terrace were so relaxed and very generous - most days they kept us going all day until dinner. Giorgos also gave us some very good restaurant recommendations, we had some lovely meals out. Santorini is a beautiful place & Ikastikies Suites is in a great location inbetween Fira and Imerovigli, both with easy walking distance. There are lots of steps of course, but don’t holiday on the caldera if you can’t manage steps, there is no getting away from them! I can definitely recommend Ikastikies Suites if you are looking for a quiet, relaxed stay in a stunning location with friendly personal service.

This was by far one of the best vacation experiences of my life! I can't say enough about the amazing time I had while staying at Ikastikies. The owner, Giorgos, "George" is a gem. Never in all my travels have I met someone who was meant to be in the hospitality industry like George. He is kind, generous, welcoming, helpful, the list goes on. My experience in Santorini was well beyond my expectation and I believe it was largely due to the way George and his staff took care of us during our stay at Ikastikies. From breakfast served directly to our unit each morning, to the guidance each day to places on the island that provided such a unique experience, our trip was unforgettable. I hope to return to Santorini in the future, and if I do, Ikastikies is the place for me! I cannot recommend it enough! Bravo!

The place is simple, elegant and has everything you need and more. The outside, private balcony with a pool and spectacular view, facing the sunset. Not exactly in town but a very short distance walk, along the coastal path. George is a wonderful host, anticipating your needs and always ready to help!