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Fava Eco Suites

Santorini · Greece

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8.4/10Excellent161 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.8/108.8
Neighborhood7.4/107.4
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Fava Eco Suites

The Fava Eco Suites occupy a cluster of beautifully restored mid-19th-century captain's houses in Finikia, a traditional village perched atop Santorini's highest point. Lovingly renovated by the owners, the villas retain their original charm while offering spacious, modern self-catering apartments in various sizes and styles.

Experience a taste of 19th-century history blended seamlessly with contemporary amenities in this picturesque village, untouched by mass tourism. Just a stone's throw from the vibrant town of Oia, Fava Eco Suites provides a tranquil escape from the crowds.

The restoration project employed sustainable, bioclimatic methods in keeping with local architectural traditions.

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When you stay at Fava Eco Suites in Santorini, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Santorini Caldera and Castle of Oia. This guesthouse is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Kamari Beach and 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Athinios Port.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. 32-inch plasma televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include express check-in, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 8:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Property uses a professional cleaning service

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
    • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
    • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • This property is professionally cleaned
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Greek

    English

Nearby attractions

Santorini Caldera 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Domaine Sigalas Winery 1 km / 0.6 mi
Panagia Platsani Church 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Baxedes Beach 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Mnemossyne Gallery 2 km / 1.3 mi
Naval Museum 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Castle of Oia 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Oia Windmills 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Armeni Bay 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Amoudi Bay 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Ammoudi 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Paralia Katharos 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Mother of God Church 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Pori Beach 4.9 km / 3.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 14
  • hotel
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • Visa Electrón
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Room service
  • Multilingual staff
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  • Bellboy service
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Luggage room
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Breakfast
  • Continental breakfast
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Flight information required
  • No hen/stag or any other parties allowed
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Fava Eco Suites

8.4
Excellent
161 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
7.4 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
75 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2026
mansoor
View is good
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Brittany
Very beautiful place. Has pretty much all you need it’s a beautiful walk from the drop off point. You can’t drive directly to the hotel but they have someone who will carry your bags. The only issue I had was the shower couldn’t get the shower to turn on only the bottom part so I had to sit down under the bottom stream to bathe the shower portion couldn’t ever get it to work. The little jetted tubs are amazing Jess are perfect. They do have a transport from/to airport but you need to pay in euros it’s $45 each way.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
19 Sep 2025
Ted
The gentleman running the desk was good, assisted trying to make our stay better. Out of 4 days in the Honeymoon Suite the hot tub worked only a single day, very disappointing since this is one of the main reasons I booked the place for my wife and I. The bed was terrible, felt like you were sleeping on springs!! There is also no place to store your clothing unless you plan on using the second bedroom to layout all your clothing on the beds which is what we had to do. There was a total of 3 hangers in the place to hang clothing. The parking lots are horrible, the closest holds only around 15 cars and is always full. That left us parking in their secondary lot which is approx a 10 min walk from the hotel. Be prepared for lots of stairs and climbing to get to your place. The desk will offer porter services, take them!! The view is beautiful, the restaurants in the village are excellent authentic food.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2025
Mohammad Tamim
Very professional team
The manager, Harris , ultra responsive to our needs
Transfers on time,
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Guirguis

It’s a great hotel

It was amazing the views are fantastic restaurants are around the corner walk 20 minutes to down town and the villa was clean Harris is very helpful he gave us good tips the breakfast was sooo good.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2025
Lindsay
Great place!! Lots of steps and thankful hotel staff met us to help with luggage. Area is very quiet and only 20min walk to Oia (pronunced "Eee yah) . Hot tub was nice. Just note that taxi around Santorini is so expensive!! So if you want to be moving around the island, add that to your budget. Breakfast was awesome delivered to door/porxh.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2025
ashwini
Wonderful place
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2024
Vicki
The suites here are spacious and lovely. The breakfast delivered to your room was tasty and very generous. Most of all, Harris, the manager was terrific. When our rental car got stuck on a dirt road (which we never should have driven on), he facilitated getting us pulled out and didn't even embarrass us. Great place.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2024
Cecilia
My group had a great experience!
Great breakfast, friendly staff and great management! He always answered all the questions we had!
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
03 Aug 2024
Karan
So let me start off by saying that I hate leaving negative reviews, I don't want to be the source of someone losing income but our experience here started off bad and just kept getting worse. We came here with another couple and we both have a 3 year old. We booked this because it showed that they were giving us a 2 bedroom suite with a sofa bed. Instead we got 1 bedroom with 4 single beds, cherry on top the double bed frame broke, all to share between 6 people. When we voiced our concerns the person that was sent to meet us basically ran away from here. We asked to be changed to the room we initially asked for and they said it's completely booked up and there's nothing we can do. In fact management hasn't even come here to talk to us. The jetted tub has a bunch of dead bugs in it. There's literally a line of bugs going from the outside through our private sitting area and there were stains on the bedding. Their pictures online are deceiving, communication is non existent after receiving the keys we were told that management wouldn't be available for 2 hours. So we basically just sat around waiting for a response. Now we're stuck here for the next 2 days avoiding sitting outside where we wanted our toddlers to play. I've never been so disappointed by accommodations that I've spent $1200 on for 2 nights. Online it shows they have bookings available for half the price we paid. But they're not able to do anything about it till the following day so we just have to make do.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2023
Kelsey
My husband and I stayed in the Honeymoon suite with the outdoor private jetted tub. Fava eco suites is located in Finnikia- It was the perfect location to stay! It is nice and quiet, with a couple of restaurants nearby (not many), but only a 10 minute or less walk to the more busy/touristy town of Oia. The bus stop is about a 5-10 minute walk as well. We bussed to Fira a couple of the days we were there- super easy to figure out transportation and the buses are very cheap (about 2 euros). It said welcome gift upon arrival, but we didn't get anything- which was fine! The place was very clean and it had 2 outdoor patio areas. One with the jetted tub and one upstairs with an AMAZING VIEW on the balcony. Breakfast was brought to your room every morning. Air conditioning worked well. The cold tub was super nice to cool off in since we were there in June. Overall we had a wonderful experience! I highly recommend it!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2023
Ajay
Had a wonderful experience at Fava, just a short 10min walk to to Oia. Harris was very helpful and communication was great! Highly recommend book his transfer from the airport and they look after everything for you! Highly recommend!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2022
Acer
Very clean hotel and very friendly staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2022
Lee
The property was amazing! The breakfast delivery was accurate and the selection was large. The room was extra clean and comfortable. The staff were amazing and beyond helpful! Staying in a cave was so cool!!!! Walk to Oia was short and walk to the winery was unique!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2022
Alejandro
The property overall was very nice, the service and the reception attendant was superb. I did not like the fact the we shared entry way with the room next to us but I guess it is a location issue. The rooms could use a little more storage space for the bags and personal items.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
Private accommodation, Finikia is a very cozy village. COVID restrictions for breakfast are not great but hotel is really good. Haris is a great host.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
29 Feb 2020
Lainey
Lied about everything. Not close to the city, it’s in a sketchy area, there’s no 24 hr concierge. It was so bad that we paid for another hotel room the second night
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
15 Oct 2019
Verified traveler

Disappointed stay

We were very very disappointed as the room that hotel offered was completely different from the one we have booked. There was no view at all and the number of beds in the room were also different. We tried to liaise with the hotel, they only said it was the one we have booked and they rejected to change and no compensation to us. They just keep saying that was the room type that we have booked. Will never book it in future and will not recommend to all my friends.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
The property location is 20 min walk from Oia center. The property is located in a very quiet area. It is on the hill so be prepared for steps and unpaved roads. The hospitality was the best. The staff is very generous and respond quickly if you need anything. They also carry luggage from the main road from the bus station if you call them. They come and pick your luggage with a hand cart. Kudos to the staff. They are very helpful in any manner. The good thing is it’s very close to Oia main center. I would definitely recommend who wants to stay close to Oia with affordable price.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
We loved the dome shaped rooms and the hot tub was great in the evening. We had a very nice reception and everyone made us feel welcomed!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Aug 2019
Cecilia

Amazing place.

Lovely place the staff was very helpful and took well care of the place. The only con was the location. ( far from parking ). Thank you
Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2019
Marouane

Good

Nice place 15 min walk to oia center.and 5 min to the bus stop
Well equiped be mindfull check in is till 0500pm you migh need to call the front desk if arriving later
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Eco Fava is a hidden gem. Its located in the small and quiet village of Finikia just a short walk away from Oia which is perfect for people wanting to stay outside, but still relatively close to, the tourist centres. The experience is unique and highly personalized – the terrace is beautiful, each room is one of a kind and a wonderful breakfast is personally delivered to you at the time of your choosing. Thomas and his staff were beyond kind and helpful: we had our (rather heavy) suitcases brought through the village both when we checked in and out, the room was immaculately cleaned every afternoon and the breakfast was spectacular and varied. The only slight issue was that the wifi did not reach fully into the traditional cave room we had, although Im not sure if this is the case for every room and we did not ultimately mind since it was accessible in the terrace area. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a special travel experience!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2019
D
Room was clean, very basic but pleasant. Staff were were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was served in the room. Slighly cold but tasty and different everyday. Vegetarian option was provided.
Overall would recommend hotel. Although, not suitable for people who have difficulty walking.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
04 Dec 2018
Verified traveler

Poor location

Poor location, unclear on getting there easily. This is not an easy location as it requires a 15 minute walk into the village to get to your residence.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2018
Sue
This was a wonderful stay in Santorini away from the crowds but in walking distance to Oia. The village is quiet with several very nice restaurants. We stayed in the Maestro apartment which was lovely and roomy. WiFi was weak. They brought us a simple breakfast including coffee for the coffee maker in the apartment every morning which was nice. The location was convenient to local bus stop and tour bus stops. The steps and walkways are a bit tricky so bring good walking shoes. We did the volcano hot springs boat tour which was fun. We also took the tour of Akrotiri Black Beach and winery. Good tour if you want to learn about the island. Try the local dishes including fava, tomato fritters and stuff tomato and peppers!!
6/10
Pleasant
06 Oct 2018
cf
We did not realize how isolated this facility was and that it was rather lacking in amenities. We needed to cut it one day since the walk from the nearest car access was long and hard on my recently broken foot. However, the view from the deck was gorgeous and the nearby restaurant, MesaMesa had wonderful salads.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2018
Jacko

Honeymoon stay

Lovely apartment. Staff couldn’t do more to help us. Breakfast brought to us and everyone always very friendly. Apartment spotless and clean thoroughly everyday. View spectacular.
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2018
Konstantinos

Good - not perfect

The hotel and the hotel staff were very friendly and always there to help you. The rooms were in good condition with all the amendments you need. The location is great as it is just 10 mins walk from Oia. Also locally there are some nice restaurants. Breakfast was good but it could be better for the price of the room. Finally the hotel doesn’t have any car parking.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2018
Francesca
We absolutely loved our stay at the Fava Eco Residences. We were in the Maestro suite, and it was gorgeous. The unit was so unique, with large rooms, lovely showers, and very comfortable beds. Suitcases were delivered to our door and wisked away whenever we asked; an organic and very thoughtful breakfast was delivered to our door in the morning; and Thomas was a super sweet guy who was willing to help in any way possible. The property is environmentally aware and very conscious of its location and history in the town of Finikia. Our night at the Fava has been the highlight of our trip to Greece. Thank you!
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2018
APOSTOLOS
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, VERY BEAUTIFUL DECORATION, LOTS OF SPACE AND GREAT VIEW AS IT CONCERNS THE ROOM. EVERYBODY WAS MORE THAN KIND, SEE YOU SOON.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2018
Theodora

Excellent choice!

Beautiful suite, great location, great architecture, helpful staff, breakfast in bed.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2018
Natali

Thank you for a wonderful short stay!

Everything was perfect, from the check in until the check out. The staff was waiting for us at Finikia parking lot, they carried our luggage and welcome us with fresh orange juice.
The appartment was big and had a great view from the terrace. The breakfast was very good with a variety of materials: bacon with sausages and eggs, milk, coffee, yogurt, orange juice small sciles of bread, honey, butter and a fresh fruit. They also carried our luggage until the parking lot when we left. The appartement was clean and comfortable.
Thank you very much!!
4/10
Poor
01 Aug 2018
Verified traveler

Go there only if you are ok to get yelled in the m

Dont get carried away by looking at their beautiful pictures. They are pretty but also be prepared about your morning may get ruined. Even thought I saw few reviews about their bad service and front desk, I still did book this place only because of this pictures. I was there for only 2 days, and as soon as I called the front desk from my international number (yes, no phone facility), I said we were waiting for the breakfast, as the scheduled time last. Thomas, property manager, literally yelled at me and when I asked why are you behaving like this, he goes he is mad because something might have happened with him just before I called him. Seriously?!!!! Many other small nagative and some positive things too, but to me, if i stay at decent places and pay more, first thing I expect is good service. This hotel is expansive and staff is not at all friendly. Wished I had trusted the other reviews. PLEASE STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE. not the best view anyways. Oia is big and main area is about 30 min walk from this hotel.
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2018
Verified traveler

Genuinely and authentic

Great service and less touristy location. Dark at night.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2018
Scott

Really lovely apartment

Stay was great. Didn't realise how small the village is. But had bags carried in and out by porter so was fine. Very cute village and really lovely apartment. Would have been great for a family. Probably a 15 minute walk into Oia.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2018
Verified traveler
The apartment was clean and modern. Getting breakfast in the morning was so nice! The food was tasty and filling. They provided a full meal (could serve as 2 meals). The AC was strong, which was nice. The kitchen was small, but we did not do any cooking inside. The location is hidden away, so we really had to search around for a long time before we could find it. The views from the property were beautiful! Overall, this was an excellent place.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2018
Verified traveler

Lovely stay

We stayed in the Helios room for a week and it was lovely. The staff are really friendly and helpful which made the stay even better. The room is cleaned every day and the breakfast delivered to your room.

A warning though it isn’t accessible by vehicle and it is quite a walk. However, it was a nice walk and the staff help with your cases to and from the room, which makes it a lot easier.

I definitely recommend staying here, it’s great value for money and especially for being only a short walk to Oia
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Great location, 10 minute walk from Oia!

Hotel staff was outstanding, our room was beautiful my wife loved it! We loved the daily walk to Oia, our tours picked us up at the parking lot 2 minutes away from Fava.
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jun 2018
rajat

Nice cave house

It is nice cave house. Kids loved the design. Not so clean. Breakfast was not good. Quite cold. Parking is problem. 15-20 min walk to Oia.
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2018
Blake
I give Fava a 3.5 out of 4. The location is a plus it is a 15 minute walk into Oia. I also enjoy how it is in a traditional settlement. The view from the aloni suite was very nice. It wasn’t of the caldera but it was still a very beautiful view to wake up to in the morning. Thomas the receptionist is very polite and will answer to any of your needs and that is very important to me. Great customer service. They also woke up to carry my bags to the taxi at 2 am and 4 am. They provide excellent service.

The cons were the space of the aloni suite, however, I knew that going into it. The only really negative thing for me was the hot tub did not work and that was one of the reasons I booked the place. We knew at night in Santorini it can get cool so we figured a hot tub would be nice.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2018
Verified traveler
Beautiful views, friendly staff, tucked away from the noise of Oia but close enough to enjoy all the comforts.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2018
Emily
The absolute best view of the most amazing sunset in the world is from your balcony.
Everything from check in to check out was amazing at Fava Eco. The hotel manager, Thomas, was the nicest, most accommodating host. He was happy to make sure we were very comfortable and that there wasn't anything we were in need of. He embodied the true spirit of Greece and Santorini.
The residences are in the perfect location to walk into Oia, where there is a ton of shopping and dining options, not to mention gorgeous views.
We would highly recommend taking part in a catamaran excursion and enjoying the islands from the sea. Excellent dining options are right in Finikia, just a few minutes walking distance from your room.
We also suggest utilizing the public bus system on the island. The black and red beaches are must sees, and the bus will get you there for a fraction of the price of a taxi for little hassle. The busses are clean and air conditioned.
I would recommend this hotel to anyone who is interested in submerging themselves in the life of the island for a genuine experience and vacation!
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jun 2018
Verified traveler
The transportation is the problem with the old family members
Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 May 2018
jess

Ok to book if there is promotion

Location is out of the way not in the best part of Oia. If you are looking for a hotel with a view this is not for you.

Mattress needed a topper and queen size is small for two person. Our potamas villas has two stories. The stairs lead to second floor is squeezy and small. For a price of 80sgd during off peak for a reasonable size cave house with breakfast is reasonable for me. I cant get something bettef for this price else where is other parts of Santorini.

Carpark is about 5-7 mins away. Take note of the way back to your room. We lost our way on e first night and went around searching for almost an hour. No signs of the villa name outside of each villa. Reception is not 24 hrs. We asked the nearby restaurant for help and they contacted the receptionist. They were very helpful and loving people.

You need to drive to book this hotel. If you can find a good deal like me and doesnt matter too much about the view because you will be switching hotel to another one later with better view. You can book Fava. The receptionist to butler were all very friendly and nice people.
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2018
Verified traveler

Loved our stay.

Loved the neighborhood the hotel is in. It is in a traditional greek village. The rooms have a cave-dwelling feeling, which is a cool experience. The front desk staff is attentive to details. They booked us a cab for our pick up and drop to the port. They also packed us an early breakfast since our ferry was leaving early. Great. Highly recommended.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2018
Anis
I didn’t know what to expect from Santorini, but one of the highlights of my trip was my stay at Fava Eco. The staff are very helpful, super friendly and fun to chat with. I only went for a week with my family but the place and its people made it quite memorable.

I would definitely recommend it!

Thank you
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2018
Bella
Amazing staff and villa, only 10 minute walk to the centre of Oía
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2017
julie

Best part of Santorini

Staying at Fava Eco was a honeymoon dream. The staff were helpful, professional, accommodating, and wonderful to communicate with. Our room was so comfortable and the jetted tub on our private terrace Sublime. The mattress was the most comfortable we slept on since leaving home 10 days prior. The location in Finiaki is great, you get the feel and coziness of a village with much fewer tourists around but you are only a 15 minute walk from Oia. Highly recommend! P.s. Eat at Lefkis in the village if you get a chance. Do the Caldera hike.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Sep 2017
ashley

Nice rooms. Bad location

There is only one manager and he has to do everything and you can never find him. When you arrive you have to wait 30 minutes to 1 hour for him to meet you in the parking lot to find the hotel. You can't drive to the hotel. We waited half an hour and decided to try to find it ourselves and carried two luggage up the mountain in the 30 degree weather. The view of the water is partial from any room you get. This hotel is not what you see in the pictures. It is not your typical off the coast of the mountain you in see in pictures. The rooms are very nice and authentic and clean.The manager Thomas is a very nice guy but he is one person who has to do everything so he's hard to find. It is about a 15 minute walk to downtown oia where everything is... it is a lot of walking up and down hill.
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2017
Verified traveler

Great location Beautiful Residence

Wonderful experience for us! It's so pretty. You can watch the sunset at the residence. The walking path from the parking lot leads to the residence is winding with Santorini's famous little white houses. Thomas, the property manager, after knowing we hadn't booked any car, told us we needed car to go around the island which was definitely true. He helped us booked a car and also a day cruise.
4/10
Poor
14 Sep 2017
Verified traveler
Very far from the parking (not private, need to be lucky in order to find a parking space), owner show pictures with private pool, but is not available for all rooms.
6/10
Pleasant
10 Sep 2017
Verified traveler

Walking to your actual hotel is a workout

The feel of being in Santorini is in the room (the look, breakfast) but if you have a lot of luggages and even just one, bad knees...please find another place to stay in. It's a workout getting to your room. Good thing is bus stop is right there when you get to the street. No hot water. Thomas was awesome and very helpful and the other guys for helping us with our luggages
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2017
Verified traveler

Perfect place for a quiet getaway

I had an amazing stay! I appreciated the communication in advance of my stay, and the overall hospitality and friendliness of the wonderful staff. The room/villa was truly perfect, and I look forward to a future stay!
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2017
Sara

Nice room, better view!

Although the room was small, the porch with the jetted tub overlooking the Santorini sunset was amazing!!! The location was just off the beaten path from Oia, so we missed the crowds around our spot which was nice. We were close enough to walk or drive our ATV into Oia/Amundi Bay for dinner and shopping.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2017
Verified traveler

Like staying at a friend's house just outside town

We loved it here! Although we didn't realize this at the time, we had actually booked an entire apartment (Potamos), which slept 6 in a bedroom and separate living space and had a kitchenette. It was lovely (though no pool or hot tub). Contrary to many reviews, the Fava Eco office was actually very easy to find using google maps, though there are many twisty and unevenly stepped small paths in Finikia (so easy to get lost without love GPS mapping). Also, it's an easy 10 minute walk into Oia, and we appreciated enjoying our peaceful evenings without lots of other tourists around. Mr. Thomas was super helpful and friendly, and the breakfast exceeded all our expectations! No cold croissants and toast here! No, breakfast here is a basketful of local goodies, complete with eggs for you to cook in the kitchenette and ground coffee for the in-unit coffee makers! The local cheese and bread and olive oil are SO GOOD! And if you stay here, save at least one night for the oldest restaurant in town - Meze Meze. The food was amazing but the service was even better - like having dinner in someone's (gourmet) home.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jun 2017
Jose

Very nice staffing.

Location good but parking is terrible.
At night could be a little tricky to find the apartment because there are no great signs.
4/10
Poor
08 Jun 2017
Verified traveler

Premises not as pictured

We booked 4 nights at this hotel and was not able to check in until 2 days later due to an unexpected transportation strike in Greece. I was told by Expedia that I would receive a credit for the two nights that we missed however once we arrived at the hotel, we were told otherwise by the Owner/ Property Manager. I am extremely disappointed in their unwillingness to credit our stay and the Owner's readiness to benefit from our misfortune. Additionally, the property and hotel rooms were not as pictured. We stayed in the Aloni "house" which was actually just a small closet sized room. The bed linens and towels were of low quality, similar to what you would find in a hostel or budget motel. Oddly, the mattress felt wet which made our stay that much more uncomfortable. Also, the toilet had a bad smell coming from it, there were no phones in the room to make local phone calls, no closet to hang our clothes and a safe with no instructions. Breakfast was less than spectacular, a block of hard cheese, rotten apples, 2 eggs, and 2 bread rolls is hardly a meal. We also paid extra for a room with a hot tub but couldn't use the hot tub because it didn't work. After mentioning this to the concierge, we were told that it takes 2 hours to heat up. Unbelievable! First of all, we're not psychic and second, do they really expect their guests to wait 2 hours for a hot tub to heat up? This was by far, the worst experience I've ever had.
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2017
Alison
Good location, walking distance to Oia. Really nice view.
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2017
Verified traveler

Good location

We were able to walk to Oia in 10-12 mins lots of restaurants to choose from. There also are restaurants in the house areas in particular was Meza Meza we loved it was very convenient on days you just wanted to stay in.
8/10
Excellent
07 Oct 2016
NZ Academic

Nice place, shame about the access

Through room was nice as was the daily breakfast included in the package. Staff were helpful although you do need a mobile and smart phone data access to communicate with them. Only real gripe is the fact that there is no parking and you have to walk 400m to get there. Oh, and over cobbled footpaths and uphill so if you have lots of luggage, be ready to get sweaty.
6/10
Pleasant
02 Oct 2016
Anika

Excellent sea view with bad location of hotel

The hotel location is little bit awkard because it is not close enough from the city or bus stoppages. But on the other hand it has excellent sea view which will mesmerize everytime you look at. Just awesome experience it was for me. Only from few rooms you can enjoy the view. As a 4 star hotel we were expecting all the facilities but disappointed a little bit. Because they did not provide materials like shower toiletries and breakfast is not pleasing enough if you think about high class services from a 4 star hotels.
6/10
Pleasant
15 Sep 2016
JC

Bad location with decent Reno room

I was shocked and disappointed while being lead to our room. Altho I read the address as Finikia Village, I didn't expect it to be REALLY a close-to deserted area as its at least 5-10mins from the nearest drop off point to our room (provided you recall the maze-like way to walk into your unit). Each time we spent 15minutes HIKING to/back from the nearest car-could-reach point and sometimes we lost our way and hiked up to the main road although it wasn't where we wanted to go but who cares as Long as we could reach out to the main road.
It's 30-40minutes walk to Oia from your room, n must note that this ain't normal flat road walking, it's walking up to hill and down slope. Spare at least 1.5 hours to/fro Oia by walking and be prepared it's not an easy one. The room was generally clean and well maintained, Mrs Eri was friendly. But I would definitely not going back there again.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2016
Matthew

Perfect tucked away oasis

Stay was amazing. Eri was fantastic and we had the best time!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2016
Verified traveler

Perfect for a local experience and space

We had a great 4 night stay in Aeloes Suite, the one with a separate single room for my daughter. She likes it very much. We enjoyed the beautifully decorated suite and the peaceful neighbourhood. The staff was nice and helpful no matter pre-trip planning and during our stay. A very comfortable stay with the paid transfer which worths the price. Recommended for those who wants tranquility while having a walking distance to Oia.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2016
paul

Nice Hotel with great views in a historic village

Great hotel and the owner goes out of his way to accomadate everyone's needs and communicates well before and during the stay.
Small and simple but VERY beautiful and quiet but close enough to the center in Oia.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2016
Jenn

Flintstones meets luxury

Such a beautiful and comfortable space!! Very clean and modern inside, perfect amount of space. You have a living area, a kitchen, a bedroom area, and a patio. Everything you need! The staff is great and the breakfast you get every morning is so cute in a basket. Love my experience!
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2016
Stephanie

Serene and rejuvenating

Fava Eco is a lovely restful place. It is very clean and modern. The beds are very comfortable. It is away from the noise, traffic and bustle of Oia [but within 10 minutes walk]. There are two good restaurants close by. The breakfast provided at Fava Eco is very good and the staff are friendly. We found it very peaceful and would highly recommend it.
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jul 2016
Verified traveler

Clean residence, but difficult location

Cleaniness -the room was very clean, more than I expected, and all amenities were clean and useful. Resource - the person in charge was super nice and resourceful. I loved the breakfast basket with traditional Greek bread and fruits! Location - The view is also amazing. The only thing is that the residence is a 5-6 minutes walk from the parking lot, and every time we had to walk all the way, with pretty high steps. And it has more of a village plus sea view, looking at the sea from very afar, while hotels in the Oia area is looking right down the aegean sea. If location is not a issue, this is a very comfortable and quiet neighborhood where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of Santorini.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jun 2016
ratterchatter

Nice place away from the crowds..

Fava is a beautiful place to stay, nice cave-like bedroom, distant sea view, nice porch etc. The hosts are fabulous with them trying to do everything to make your stay comfortable. However before you make your decision to stay here, couple of points to consider:
1) accessibility - to reach this place you have to trek up some 400 meters steep uphill Everytime. it seems charming at the beginning but trust me you don't want to be drunk and walking up those stones.
2) when I am staying in a hotel I expect housekeeping to happen everyday. In Fava it happens on alternate days.not cool
3) breakfast - it's kind of a DIY breakfast basket you get every morning.when I am on holiday I don't want to cook! Not cool and there is not option nearby for a quick bite
4) it's close but not as close to Oia. But anyway I preferred Fira much more than the very commercial and touristy Oia. Stay in Fira, overlooking the sea.

You can stay here, but check out other options as well.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2016
Doris

Fava feels like home!

The overall experience was just excellent. Very friendly staff, Antonis was very accommodating arranging everything prior to our arrival. The house was spacious, spotless clean and with a fantastic sea and sunset view! The calmness of the area is such that we prefered relaxing and enjoying the true bliss of our little private heaven compared to the breathtaking though busty Oia center which is within walking distance.
Highly recommend Fava Eco Residences to all those who want to have a true Greek hospitality atmosphere.
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jun 2016
Verified traveler

Comfortable stay but...

We had a comfortable stay for 2 nights. This property is in Finikia, which is a 10-15 minute walk to Oia. However, like most properties in Finikia, it is not easily accessible from the main road and is difficult to climb up and find the right way to go, especially at night. The AC didn't work great either, which we really needed in the Santorini heat. However the hosts were incredibly helpful and the breakfast was delicious
Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jun 2016
Verified traveler

Beautiful peaceful location but unclean and understaffed

Fava Eco is in a beautiful location that feels refreshingly remote in contrast to the overcrowded, touristy, Oia nearby. I was very happy with the location and the beautiful scenery in the Finikia village where our apartments were. The host is lovely and makes you feel at home, but Favo Eco is grossly understaffed so cleanliness seemed to be an issue. There is only one woman doing all the work to run 5 different apartments and it's impossible for all the apartments to be clean with the quick turnover of the rentals. We stayed in two different apartments. The first one had another guests hair around the bed and the bathroom sink was full with beans or another thick substance was clogging the drain. Our host was quick to clean the mess but overall the place looked as if it was just lightly cleaned, not squeaky clean the way a hotel should be. The second apartment was cleaner, but when I went to use the dishes it was a struggle to find one clean dish. They all looked liked they'd been used and then lightly rinsed with food residue remaining on the dishes. I've rented many apartments on other sites and never had issues with cleanliness. This was one very disappointing aspect of our stay. When we we checked out we saw that another couple would be coming right after we left which made me wonder how much time is actually spent cleaning the apartments before another couple comes.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2016
Erik
The car parking is a bit of a distance to the hotel but the staff are very helpful with helping out with your luggage.
Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2016
Oti

Fava review

Had a great time at this hotel. Everyone is helpful and friendly. Great location.
Partner

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Fava Eco Suites
Uknown Road, Finikia Village, Greece

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