5-stars hotel Santorini, august, $100 less than anywhere else
Feb 22, 2014, 9:31 pm
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Not quite sure if the 5 star designation is very accurate; haven't looked at this particular property, but I've looked at a LOT of places in Oia for this summer when my family is doing a four night stay and many of them really stretch to get their 4 or 5 star ratings, based upon the pictures and description of service. ETA #2: Ok, I felt stupid making unsubstantiated, generalized remarks, so I looked. This place looks like a solid 4.5 star and is a bargain for what you're paying, based upon normal 4-5* prices for the area.
We ended up getting something that works excellently for us as family of seven: Bluedome Cavehouse on Airbnb. We're paying $319.25 a/i per night for a three bedroom house (with beds for seven) with an absolutely unbeatable view and which is comfortable enough and looks quite charming. Not five star, but certainly an unbeatable location and price.
ETA: Not at all meaning to knock your contribution. Oia/Santorini is a very eclectic accommodations market and every little bit of info helps, both yours and mine. I've never used Airbnb before, but I'm VERY glad I turned to this unexpected source (we're mostly staying at Park Hyatts and Starwoods otherwise) on this trip. I'm sure a more typical couple traveling will appreciate the 5 star deal.
We ended up getting something that works excellently for us as family of seven: Bluedome Cavehouse on Airbnb. We're paying $319.25 a/i per night for a three bedroom house (with beds for seven) with an absolutely unbeatable view and which is comfortable enough and looks quite charming. Not five star, but certainly an unbeatable location and price.
ETA: Not at all meaning to knock your contribution. Oia/Santorini is a very eclectic accommodations market and every little bit of info helps, both yours and mine. I've never used Airbnb before, but I'm VERY glad I turned to this unexpected source (we're mostly staying at Park Hyatts and Starwoods otherwise) on this trip. I'm sure a more typical couple traveling will appreciate the 5 star deal.
Last edited by HansGolden; Feb 22, 2014 at 10:37 pm
Apr 12, 2014, 9:00 am
#6
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Canaves Oia Suites
We are staying there later in August - at the nicest suite they seem to have with plunge pool and Jacuzzi on the terrace. It is a splurge at 1250 Euros a night but given Katikies wanted 999 Euros for a standard double and we would have needed two of them, this certainly seemed like a bargain compared to that! Hope it is as nice as web pictures and reviews I have read make it out to be.
Apr 12, 2014, 12:38 pm
#7
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The last time I visited Oia, this was my accomodations. I'm sure it's not as elegant at the Canaves Oia Suites.
But it did the trick, and was certainly more affordable.
http://www.santorinihostel.gr/
But it did the trick, and was certainly more affordable.
http://www.santorinihostel.gr/