Afroessa should not be missed. Everything is done with care and attention. The wonderful breakfasts perched high up on the caldera rim. The quality of the rooms - all very comfortable and with great amenities. A personal balcony ensuring a no hassle view of the stunning sunsets. Best of all Joanna and her entire staff are a delight and simply could not do enough for us
Lovely stay in May 2017. Like being on a second honeymoon. Stunning sunset view from our own private balcony was amazing each evening with a bottle of wine. Food in the restaurant was outstanding quality from Spiros (chef at Afroessa) and ate there each night rather than going elsewhere. Thanks so much for a fantatstic stay
My husband and I stayed at The Afroessa Hotel from 15 to 21 June 2017. I had done much research prior to making my booking directly with Ioanna Georga, the owner of the hotel, and we are so glad we made the wise decision of staying at The Afroessa. The location at Imerovigli is the best, affording us a view of both ends of Santorini. It's a quieter town than Fira or Oia, but that's exactly what we wanted. Those were great for visiting, but it's always great to come back to a quiet home.
Ioanna helped me to book a transfer from the ferry terminal and we were met by Eddie, a strong and very helpful young man, who carried our bags (1 large and 1 medium-sized luggage) down the 120+ steps to our suite. Just walking toward the hotel in Imerovigli was impressive - what an awesome view! Check-in was flawless and we were escorted to our suite #12. Ioanna was very kind to allocate us this brand new room, closest to the edge of the caldera and very private. The photos attached in this review show the view from the private terrace of our suite.
The suite was large and very comfortable. It had a glass shower screen and a separate toilet cubicle. Water pressure in the shower was good. Aircon was effective and the room was very comfortable, easily one of the nicest we have ever stayed in. Just a suggestion: while there was a mini- fridge and kettle provided, we felt that amenity-wise, it would be more complete if a Nespresso machine and complimentary teabags, sugar and creamer were supplied with the room. Also, we felt that a better shampoo and conditioner can be supplied, rather than a shampoo/shower gel combination (we bought our own shampoo and conditioner from the nearby pharmacy in the end). Breakfast was not included in our rate, but we could order from the restaurant, with the option of dining from our own private terrace.
Afroessa has its own dining room, but only for her guests. The menu is fixed, breakfast hours from 8.30am to 11am, and the restaurant is open from 3pm to 9pm (last order). The chef is Ioanna's son Spyros, an affable and friendly young man whom we met and chatted with. Other noteworthy staff are Dina (who served us at dinner) and Dora (a friendly and helpful housekeeper / waitress). It was because of the lovely staff that made the hotel special.
Moving about from Imerovigli to Oia or Fira was easy by public bus - cost was 1.80 Euro per person per way. However, moving about in Santorini not on the bus routes leaves much to be desired, unless you rent a private vehicle.
Overall, we would highly recommend a visit to Santorini, and particularly, to stay at The Afroessa. It is a very picturesque and beautiful island.
We had a wonderful time at Afroessa! We stayed there 14-16th June and I truly wish we'd had the chance to stay longer! Our lovely receptionist was right - the sunsets there are even more amazing than in Oia. We couldn't recommend this hotel highly enough. The hotel staff was really friendly and helpful - thank you! The overall vibe there is so nice and perfect for vacation. Also this hotel is great for it's location - it's more quiet there and separated, but still you can simply go and explore other areas of Santorini.
Katre and Märt
My wife and I have been back in Los Angeles for a week after our annual or semi annual vacation. 2 1/2 weeks in Europe. And We say this with complete and utter sincerity. WOW! Is all we can say about Afroessa!! Thank you to Joanna (The Owner), Mary (The Amazing Manger), Eddie as been said on countless other reviews (Mr. Do It All), and the entire incomparable staff for making us feel like family during our short three day stay in Santorini. We will never forget our experience staying at Afroessa. Joanna, (Joanna what can I say? You had me at Hello :) ) Such a beautiful woman with soul. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation about your journey in the construction of Afroessa, we were fascinated with the history and photos of the property. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off and you have made “your home” feel like “our home” during our stay. You have an amazing team and we can see why Afroessa has received numerous accolades over the years. Thank you Mary for capturing our first photo on the island, the huge smile plastered on my face says it all. We’ve heard people say that Oia has the best sunset views, and we have to disagree, the panoramic views from our private balcony and the main patio area are nothing short of spectacular! We are still raving about the baklava, the best we have ever had. Again, thank you for everything, we can’t wait to return one day! All the best to our Afroessa family. T & J Brown.
