Name: Thira's Dolphin
Address: Akrotiri Santorini, 1, Santorini, 847 00, GR

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2023

Ryan

Perfect

Lovely quiet location, Akrotiri is a fantastic place to stay!

Hotel is family owned and run!
Nothing is too much trouble for them

We loved every moment of our stay, and hope to return soon!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2023

Salvatore

Great location in Akrotiri, this property is equipped with a swimming pool. The room was very spacious and clean with a nice terrace overlooking the Caldera. The staff is super and very helpful to suggest the best option to enjoy the Island.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2022

sabine

Beautiful view from the pool area. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2022

Norbert

Very friendly staff, excellent view, spacious room, and all around good vibes. This hotel is excellent for those who want to stay away from the huslte and bustle and wants to recharge in a quiet and beautiful environment.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2022

Ian

Great place

Amazing views up the hill
Nice pool
Hosts excellent catered for all our needs
Even drove us to a resturant
Highly recommend
But be aware it is up the hill from the center and only breakfast served no lunch or dinner

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2022

Matthew

Everything we expected - great base for activities around Santorini

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2021

Michaele Helen

Had a fabulous and memorable time at my stay. Adonis and family were very friendly and accommodating. Located centrally to a cute village with great restaurants and cafe. You will feel like a local walking the streets during the day.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2021

Yannick

Nice hotel but nothing special

Nice pool, nice location, room very basic but convenient. Very relaxing part of island but staff was not so friendly and lot of noise from neighbooring room
Doesnt provide any breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2019

Sheila

The property was clean, spacious, and close to restaurants, mini market, and local bus stop. The views from the property and nearby, are beautiful. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. The property owners and staff are very attentive, kind, professional and very helpful. They also offer a great breakfast to all guests!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

The property is very quiet, quaint. Beautiful view, perfect location, very welcoming, helpful staff. Definitely would recommend.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The property was too far fir all the attractions other than that it was ok

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Great hotel and service

Hotel is located in Akrotiri, a quiet village in Santorini, easy to get around by bus or car. The hosts were wonderful and made sure that we had everything we needed to make our stay perfect. Room was large which was nice for my family of 4. Would definitely stay here again when we return to Santorini.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The hotel is located in the small village Akrotiri, very quiet and calm. The main tourist attractions are a short drive away (the red beach is even a walking distance for the experienced hikers), only Oia is a bit far (40 minutes drive).
The staff is very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and tidy, there's a small refrigirator which is a plus. The hotel is accesible by car (not all the village is accesible, there's one \"main\" road)
We had a great stay.
The only minor issue we encountered was occasional loss of Wi-Fi signal which didn't really have any effect on our overall exprience

Highly recommended for those who seek peace and quiet over proximity to the touristic \"center\"

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2019

Alexander

Excellent stay. No free shuttle as advertised.

We had a fabulous time at Thira's Dolphin. The host couple are very sweet and friendly. The breakfast was fabulous, and the pool was a wonderful treat. The hotel is located in an old town so you really feel like you get a culture experience. There are a few nice restaurants and a supermarket a short walk away. The area itself is quite hilly. There is a decent bus service to get to Oia which was quite affordable and easy to use (however service is more sparse in the evening after the Oia sunset). Close(ish) to the hotel is an ancient town of Akrotiri which is definitely worth a visit, and close by is one of the beaches. We walked it and were glad we did, but the hill back was horrible.

Another issue was on our booking it says there is a free shuttle from the ferry port. Well this is NOT the case, and it was a very expensive taxi or shuttle instead. We did discover later that the local bus goes there too, but without the knowledge it would be difficult to navigate.

Overall we absolutely loved our stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2019

Linda

The family that runs this property is very keen to help the guests in any way, provided a map and bus timetable at arrival to help us get around the island as we didn’t plan to get a car.
Lovely variety of breakfast options to set you up for the rest of the day.
They are always smiling, welcoming warm and calm.

Village shops are one minute away and Portobello restaurant was our favourite for quality and service with a smile. Even the cleaning lady at the property always said her good morning with a smile!

If you want to escape the crazy prices of Thira and Oia this location is perfect. We just loved it and left a tip.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Quiet, clean, away from the mass of tourists, close to where locals live, and beautiful view.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

I liked the quiet location and that the entire island was easily accessible from there. Clean towels were provided daily, breakfast was plentiful and the owners were very friendly. They went beyond what was required of them and helped eliminate the stress of getting around and departure time. There was four of us and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thanks Dominica!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Gorgeous venue, clean rooms, lovely pool and very friendly and helpful staff

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2018

Mojgan

Awesome

Quiet and very clean place! Staff super friendly:) will stay again if go back to Santorini!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2018

Stacy

Great family run hotel!

We were delayed in our arrival due to a ferry strike, so I reached out to the hotel to let them know so that our full reservation would not be cancelled. Dominica was quick to reply and helped us secure a transfer from the port to the hotel.
The hotel was quaint and family run. Not much of a bar, but an amazing pool with great views! The rooms were large and had a spacious shower, especially in comparison with other hotels we stayed at in Greece! After a day, we decided to rent a car so that we could explore the rest of the island and Dominica again helped us and arranged a car rental for us where they delivered the car directly to us at the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2018

Lindsey

Great little hotel in Akrotiri! Hotel staff was extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2018

samantha

Amazing views abound in this out of the way area. This is a great place to escape the crowds of Ia. The hotel is a quick walk down to the village, which is very charming and has several great restaurants and tavernas. It’s also a fairly easy walk down a main road to Red Beach. The inkeeper was very helpful and friendly. He arranged a wonderful all day tour for us and even drove us to the bus pickup point.

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Nice hotel, room was very clean, location was great. Quiet, if you wanted that and the local transportation could get you anywhere on the island. The bed was a little uncomfortable. It was still a good time and experience for us. I would definitely go back.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Nice hotel, near to the beach.

Very good, the staf was very kind, the breakfast was okey.
Clean an bery confortable.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2018

Kat

Too Cute!

This hotel is the perfect Santorini Experience. The owners are the sweetest Greek family who remind me of my own. They were so accommodating-waited for us to arrive late, helped us get transportation around the island, fed us! Even made sure we had snacks to take with us for breakfast since we were leaving very early in the morning! The room itself was beautiful white and blue room with a great view! The bed is a little uncomfortable though, that’s the only downside. Akrotiri is a quiet part of Santorini so it’s nice to relax there.
I would absolutely go and stay there again!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2018

Ed

Fantastic. Great views, breakfast and a friendly family business. Recommend it, close to shops and tavernas if you don't mind a steep walk.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2018

Cath

Charming welcome from Adonis. Peaceful, relaxing hotel with lovely pool. Gorgeous view from our balcony across the caldera. Town small and quiet but all the tavernas had delicious food and wine. Easy to drive to other parts of island or cheap buses available.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

GREAT location and owners

The owners of the hotel were very very nice and accommodating. they waited up to great us after we arrived late and explained the island to us. The neighborhood is fantastic. Akrotiri is less touristy (for now) than the rest of Santorini so it was nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of Thira. Also, the island is small enough that it's easy to drive from one side to the other so that's no issue. The view out of our balcony was simply gorgeous (especially at night). The pool was modern and sleek, as were the bathrooms. The only disappointment was that the bed was very hard and uncomfortable. Once they upgrade the bed it will be an almost perfect hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2017

justatrip

Wonderful place

We rented a car for our stay in Santorini so staying on the other side of the island from the touristy areas was easy. We were allowed to check in early without any trouble. The views are wonderful and you get a better sense of local life in this area compared to staying in Oia or Fira. Hotel is also close to the Akrotiri ruins. The staff (assuming owners?) were very friendly and accommodating. Daily breakfast 8:30-10 included hardboiled eggs, coffee, juice, various pastries, toast, ham & cheese, etc and plentiful for sure. We didn't use the pool b/c it was chilly but the views were gorgeous. The single beds are quite hard though (we rented a room with 1 queen bed and 2 singles for 4 adults). Basic toiletries were included. I would HIGHLY recommend Thira's dolphin.

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2017

Don

Quiet little gem.

If you are looking for a quiet place to stay this is for you. Beautful views of the caldera from our balcony. Attentive staff, nice breakfast and pool. To get around had no trouble renting a car at a reasonable rate thru the hotel. Had a very nice stay here.

Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2017

Mike

Great service; great location

Near a small village with excellent food. The couple running it was very nice. Everything needed within walking distance. Outstanding views

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2017

Gautier

Very nice and relaxing Hotel in quiet area

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Very nice and relaxing Hotel in a quiet area in the south of the island and away from the chaos of touristic places (such as Oia of Fira). The staff/owner was great, very friendly and super helpful. The swimming pool was very nice and clean and with a great view on the cliffs. The bedroom was very large with a good double beds and a nice and clean bathroom.
It is close to a small supermarket (3min walk) and several good and traditional restaurants (greek tavernas) serving local food.

-:
it is a bit isolated and far from any beach: it is a good 20-25min walk to go to the closest beach (by walking next to the main road, which is unsafe): you'd better hire a car (which you can find for not that expensive) or take a taxi/shuttle

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2017

Natalia V.

A hidden gem in Akrotiri

This hotel has a great location. Far from the hustle and bustle, secluded village, close to the Red Beach, the museum of old civilization, good local restaurants, monasteries, wineries and even amazing sunset view.
The room overlook some of the caldera. The hotel is very quiet, has nice parking lot, amazing clean swimming pool, family run business.
Some things to note is that the room's mattresses are very thin and extremely firm for my taste. The breakfast was also so so. Coffee is not that great and it has the same menu everyday (boiled eggs, toast, yogurt, etc.)
If you ignore a few negatives, this is a very good hotel for the price and if you are looking for some peace and quiet then stay here. Rent an ATV (right around the corner) and stroll thru the island. There is a castle right in front of the hotel and it's a neat place to go on your first morning. You will hear some Greek music there.
For the staff: if you guys invest into good mattress and breakfast, your hotel will be just phenomenal!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Good value for money.

The hotel is a good choice if you are looking for something out of the hussle and bussle and are not willing to spend a fortune for your Santorini stay. You get value for your money. Family hotel with great view and great location. Nice pool (for Santorini it is rather big). Bus stop nearby. Breakfast could be more inspired. The owners are very helpful when you need information or need to make bookings. Walking distance to the archeological site and Red Beach.

Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2017

Colin

Wonderful place!

Great stay at these wonderful and authentic apartments. Super location and lovely village. Our hosts were lovely and very helpful for booking trips and local knowledge. I would definitely recommend.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2017

Boston

Comfortable stay

We had a great experience and would definitely go back. The pool and our room was awesome and the owners were very nice too!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2016

Cressida

Magical Place

As soon as we arrived at Thira's Dolphin we were greeted by the friendly and accommodating staff, who had stayed late to settle us in despite a delayed evening flight. We were shown to our gorgeous room, with views overlooking the Caldera, and felt instantly at home. Breakfast each morning was fresh and delicious, and the pool was perfection - the ideal place to enjoy a Mythos or iced coffee while overlooking the sea! The village centre of Akrotiti was a two minute stroll down picturesque walkways, past the pretty Venetian church, and full of traditional tavernas which were great for easy dining. The location was quiet enough to feel relaxing, yet convenient enough to make exploring Santorini a breeze. We absolutely loved our stay at Thira's Dolphin and would 100% recommend it to anyone else looking for a blissful holiday on this incredible island. We miss it!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

The customer service clean hotel good location good breakfast good swimming pool good parking Good view good beach nearby read beach

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Fabulous in Akrotiri

Great hotel. What a magnificent view. Beautifully decorated and cared for. I liked where we were situated on Santorini. Pool setting and view is breathtaking. Especially greatful for the assistance provided in obtaining atv rentals, help In booking a tour to volcano, directions, etc. Special thanks for the extra effort help resolving an. issue with my shuttle car.
Definitely recommend!

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2015

Steve T.

Family Hotel

Great hotel and staff. Good rooms, pool and facilities

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Winfried

nice small hotel in a quiet and safe environment

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Philippe

Très bon hôtel avec piscine

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2024

Laurent

Superbe hôtel

Excellent accueil, hôtel calme, très bien équipé et très proche du centre ville. Vue magnifique sur la caldera. Piscine très agréable. Le petit déjeuner est très varié. Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour en famille.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2024

Pablo

Sitio muy acogedor y tranquilo. Alejado del bullicio de Oía y Fira. Muy recomendable!!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2023

Jenni

Todella rauhallinen paikka, huone oli siisti ja aamupala tarpeeksi kattava.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2023

Pascal

reposant

hôtel loin du tumulte de l'ile de Santorin. Au calme ,à 2 km à pieds de la red beach et avec un service de bus toutes les demi-heures pour Fira. Personnel accueillant et souriant. Belle piscine et bon petit déjeuner.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2023

JOSE CARLOS

Excelente lugar para se hospedar.

Excelente custo benefício, lugar tranquilo e confortável, chuveiro excelente, anfitriã Domenica muito gentil.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2023

CORINNE

Hôtel très propre - piscine agréable - bon petit déjeuner et grand parking gratuit. Parfait