Name: Avant Garde Suites
Address: Caldera, Akrotiri, N/A, Santorini, 84700, GR

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Marc

Beautiful suite overlooking the bay. Staff onsite were absolutely amazing and always on hand to answer questions and help if needed. Would 100% recommend the Avant Garde Suites. Nice little town with 5 min walk which has a nice selection of restaurants. Has a real authentic feel in this area and not as crowded as the main towns.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Sandra

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Avant Garde Suites, the view was amazing and the room was spacious having a lounge and bedroom area separate. Alexandra was a fabulous host, providing help for interesting sites to visit, dining options etc. We wish we had had the time to have stayed longer in Akrotiri and at Avant Garde to have enjoyed the lovely pool whilst soaking in the views!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2026

paula andrea

L’hôtel était propre en général et le staff gentil. Par contre, lors de notre séjour le jacuzzi n’était pas fonctionnel et le frigo non plus. La salle de bain n’avait pas de ventilation.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Traci

Breathtaking view, wonderful ladies took excellent care of my mom and I. Very clean. I cannot recommend this place enough…….It was perfect.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Patricia Rene

Everyone is super friendly and went above and beyond to make my stay wonderful. If Im in Santorini again this is where I will stay.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

17 Jun 2025

Stefan Michael

this has been the greatest disappointment in all my hotel experiences. The advertising and pictures on Expedia were misleading. Upon arrival, we quickly realized that the noise from the street was extremely loud. I brought this to the staff's attention, and they informed us that there would be another room available the next day that we could upgrade to. However, we were simply looking for peace and quiet, and the images suggested we would find that here. Unfortunately, the hotel is situated directly on a busy street, and only rooms located further back on the property might offer some relief from the noise.We attempted to discuss the situation with the hotel team, who made efforts to help us by contacting their service and involving Expedia. However, the next day, we were informed that the room they had planned to offer us had been booked overnight, and there were no other options available. We express our desire not to stay at the hotel anymore. We explained that we have a large family and that this was our only holiday, making peace and quiet crucial for us.We where made believed that the hotels customer service team would resolve the issue and secure a refund for us. However, after we left on the second day, we were informed that the hotel's customer service team decided not to issue a refund. We ended up losing a significant amount of money, and I cannot recommend this hotel. I truly don't understand why Expedia promotes it.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2025

Margaret

Fantastic location and views. Spacious rooms and excellent parking area. Only disappointment was the ´hot tub’ being air temperature and too cool to use.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2024

George

The hotel have beautiful view form inside and outside very organised and clean customer service friendly I definitely recommend this place specially the young lady Eleni that works there I would like to thank her, I think she deserve a raise !! She’s awesome person. I would like to thank her and thank to everybody that works there Great hotel 👍 10/10

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2024

Nicolas

We truly enjoyed our stay here. The cleanliness and the breakfast served in our room were a nice touch. We loved interacting with Eleni. She was super sweet and helpful. She recommended nice activities and booked our transportation to the harbour and our cruise tour that she helped us choose. She also recommended us a great place to eat crepes or burgers on our last day. We truly felt in good hands while staying in this property. Would definitely return if we stay in Akrothiri.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2024

Luc

Love this place

Lovely views uninterrupted.
Great service from the front desk for anything we needed.
Rent a car for flexibility and check out the local town and beaches for decent restaurants. Cheaper than Fira and Oia by a long way and the view is just as good over the Caldera - maybe better (the islands are closer).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2023

FAEZEH

Magnifique 😍

We had a perfect stay in Avant garde suite. Perfect view and of caldera, a large suite with nice decoration and terrasse.

The reception was very very kind and helpful and ready to give us the good suggestion for visiting.
Very good Break fast with lots of choice , served at our balcony and near the jacuzzi gave us very good feeling of joy and satisfaction in this hotel 😇

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2023

Luz Andrea

VERY FRIENDLY STAFF
PEOPLE ARE VERY POLITE
THE VIEW IS EXELLENT FOR PICTURES FROM THE CALDERA BEACH .
FOOD IS REALLY GOOD TASTE AND FAIR PRICE THE BREAKFAST IN AVANT GARDE ARE SO GOOD

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2023

Jessica

Excellent Service, Beautiful View!

The hotel and staff are absolutely amazing! Eve was fantastic and made our stay truly memorable with her suggestions and arrangements. The hotel is out of the main areas of Oia and Fira so if you’re looking for quiet room with great views this is your place.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2023

Nicolas

Simply amazing. The staff was on point from arrival till our departure. Such a friendly and warming staff. Def made our stay in Santorini a must remember experience. They went above and beyond helping us with booking tours as well as recommending some of the best places I’ve seen.
Thank you again. And wish to be back

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2023

Marlene

Workers at this establishment were super friendly and would go above and beyond to accommodate my family. The daily breakfast was delicious! Only issue was the hot tub after an hour the jet wouldn’t turn back on.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2023

Laura

The suites are in a quiet part of Santorini, 35 min away from busy Oía.
The room I stayed had an amazing view to the sea and an outdoor hot tub. The room’s outdoor space also felt quite private in comparison to many other outdoor areas I saw in most parts of Santorini so I was very pleased about it.
Friendly staff and breakfast in the room was provided every morning.
These suites are an excellent option in this price range.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2022

Gerry

TERRIFIC! Wonderful staff, and beautiful hotel. Everything my Wife, and I had hoped for. Could NOT recommend more.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2021

Tony J

Loved the staff they made us feel like it a was our home

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Excelent vieu and location. Calm environment. Parking private and free.
Breakfast good.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

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Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The staff was so helpful and very accommodating. They helped us book our transfers all over the island and as well as recommended things we should and could do.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Great hotel!! Maria and Thalia were terrific! We would stay here again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2019

Michelle

The view from our terrace was spectacular! The caldera is an incredible sight to see. The 2 infinity pools were nice. Staff was friendly and helpful. It was unfortunate that the hotel did not have a restaurant on site. The snack bar was limited and pricey. We ordered breakfast 2 out of 3 mornings anf both times we were missing things from the order. Despite this it was noce to have it delivered to our terrace at the desired time. Overall it was not bad though.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Good hotel on the quiet side of Santorini

Good hotel, lovely views from the sea view rooms. Situated on the quiet side of Santorini but good restaurants within 10 minutes walk. Welcoming staff and good facilities; indoor and outdoor pools, small gym.

2/10

Poor

14 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Hotel is nothing like what is pictured. Hot tub is not hot.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

The hot tub was kind of cold and you could not adjust the temperature. I tried to dry some of my clothes outside on a pole, but when I left for the day I came back and the pole was gone and my clothes were on the ground. Staff was unfriendly.

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2018

Katy

Nice but needs some tweaking to make it top notch

We were given a warm and informative welcome and shown to our room. It was spacious and for the most part comfortable but we do think the bathroom is in need of some TLC, the plaster is chipping off the wall, there are water marks all around the sink and at times the drains were very smelly.
Though not entirely unexpected as Greek pools never seem to be heated, both the indoor and outdoor pools were very cold and the jacuzzi on our balcony was warm-ish.
We enjoyed our stay and thought the breakfasts were great and the staff very kind.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2018

kelly

Price doesn’t match quality of hotel

The staff were lovely but you are paying for the view only. The odd decor throughout the hotel, the outdoor spa which didn’t get warm, the cold indoor pool, the ‘gym’ which consisted of a treadmill and walker, and an odd ‘breakfast room’. I had high expectations but I don’t feel I would recommend friends to stay here. Again staff were nice in letting me use their phone but the standard is just not up there.

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2018

Amanda

Fabulous views and Breakfast

We stayed here for a week in September 2018 and liked it very much. The views over the Caldera are wonderful, the hotel is quiet (even when full) and the breakfasts (served on the terrace of our room) are absolutely wonderful.

The only drawbacks were the wind - the hotel is on a north-facing slope and unprotected - and the \"sofa bed\" which was too hard for a comfortable night's sleep, even with an added quilt.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2018

Luna

More than 4 stars

Beautiful hotel with breath taking views and amazing decor. Stuff was very very friendly and attentive. Breakfast served on the terrace , beautiful black Caldera beach just 250 m away supermarket just next door and little Akrotiri village. Hotel is situated next to Caldera View point so you can imagine it looks like a postcard. Faboulous breakfast served every morning. Highly recommended

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful views!

Breakfast served every morning on the patio with by friendly staff and great views.

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

A number of maintenance issues which were dealt with speedily. Due to persistent high winds, unable to use hot tub and swimming pool. A very exposed position would benefit from installation of wind breaks.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2017

martin

Martin and Isabelle Greece trip

We were welcomed by our host in a professional way like a five star hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2017

Jason

Perfect Santorini Hotel

Just back from 2 weeks at this gorgeous hotel and it was just perfect!
Lovely clean suite, with a huge balcony overlooking the Caldera, which also had a private hot tub which was perfect for relaxing in the evenings and watching the cruise ships leaving Fira. Also had breakfast delivered to our balcony every morning for no extra charge. Breakfasts were yummy, with loads to choose from, and good coffee which isn't always the case in hotel breakfasts. Staff were lovely, and made some great suggestions for things to do nearby, were helpful in organising excursions and rental car. Pool area was really quiet, but the cold outdoor pool and heated indoor pool were great for relaxing in the day. Was pretty breezy some days, but that's due to the location on the side of a cliff. Views were unreal, never tired of that. Would absolutely love to go back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2017

Jen

Peaceful getaway

Stayed here for 4 nights this past week. We stayed in the jacuzzi suite. Beautiful traditional cave like hotel. Needed actual key to get into the room. The breakfast here was delicious and always set up so elegantly. Katalina at the front desk was exceptional. She helped us with our car rental and suggested several places to eat and visit which were all amazing. She even arranged the restaurant owner to drive us to and from his restaurant, Asterias, when we didn't have a car. (Loved the food so much we ended up eating there twice)The hotel itself is 40 minutes from Oia and 30 from Fira. Initially the distance threw us off but it truly is a blessing in disguise. The drives we had to both towns were amazing because they were so scenic. Because of that, we didn't mind driving in every day of our stay. And this is coming from a person who hates road trips. We always stopped on the way to see some beautiful churches, cliffside views, and Caldera views. It was so nice to come back to this quiet place after being in the noisy touristy towns of Oia and Fira. Red beach and black beach are short drives away 5-10 min. We would definitely stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2017

Richard

Great stay convenient location.

Beautiful suite with an amazing view of Santorini. Having our private jacuzzi made such a nice difference. Breakfast was outstanding and so was the staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2017

Jeff

Avant Garde Suites

This hotel is breathtaking with the view and the facilities are very nice. The best part of all is the staff at the hotel as they continually went out of their way to make us happy and comfortable. They are top notch! We had our son with us (9 years old) and they made up a separate bed for him and made him feel great the whole time we were there! The daily breakfast was so so nice too! Great experience.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2017

Zay

Beautiful and tranquil

This is a beautiful hotel, not too busy and perfect for couples. The views of the caldera, Oia, and Fira are fantastic. The room itself was very comfortable. We had a garden view room, note that it's not really a garden view, more of a flower bed view, but still fine. I think next time it's worth booking the hot tub rooms. Staff were very friendly and helpful for booking things like excursions and restaurants.

Overall a lovely place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Was a wonderful stay. The breakfast on the balcony is such a nice touch and I loved how quiet it was there. Bed was comfortable and staff was so very nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Great view, great service, well-kept-hotel. Room was really beautiful. One to recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2017

Benz

Comfortable. Peaceful. Relaxing.

This was the perfect holiday for my wife & I. Comfortable, peaceful & relaxing.

The hotel staff provided a 4 star service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Great views and location, nice staff and facilities

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Great View & Great Staff

Location is in a secluded part of the island so if you're looking for peace and quiet with a stunning view, Avant-Garde is the place. The staff was simply awesome, look after our every need. Special to Katerina, hotel manager, for making our stay such a memorable one. Loved it.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2017

Mac

Amazing

The hotel is just fantastic. If you don't want to stay in the hub of the capital Fira, then the South West coast and the Avante Garde is the best. It offers fantastic views of the sunset, of the capital and boats coming in and out.

The standard, cleanliness, rooms, services, staff and all round package were just perfect for our honeymoon.

Negatives are the location can be a challenge to get to and from if you want to venture out every night. It seemed like it was 25 euro's to get anywhere and that was just 1 way. We did hire a car for 24hrs and do the tip of Oia in the evening for the sunset then a drive round the island the following day which was fun. This is not the hotels fault but ours for choosing that location however we are really glad we did as it offered the best experience for us.

I would book this hotel again without any doubt and wish the hotel all the best.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2017

Robert

Exceptional.)

We stayed at Avant Garde for 3 nights in deluxe suite. Staffs were very friendly and helpful. The room was nice. Pool area which included pool, pool bar and an indoor pool is fantastic. The views are stunning. Breakfasts (chosen by you from a long list) bought to your balcony every morning were delicious. Nice restaurants are in walking distance. Also beach (Caldera Beach) and shop is in walking distance. I would definitely recommend this place.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2017

Damon Artist Te

The best view on the island!!!°

I've been to hotels in so many intentional cities now, and the staff of the Avant Garde ranks among my top 3. It's proximity is very close to historic and prehistoric Akrotiri, my most enjoyable cultural part of the trip. An ATV will get you to both the Black and (an absolute must) the Red Beaches. I will only stay at the Avant Garde when I return in a couple of years.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2017

Nicola

The most beautiful balcony and view

An amazing 3 day break in Santorini. The room was perfect. Hotel staff could not do enough for us.
Will definitely be back

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Amazing Staff!

This will be the first time in 10 years of using Expedia that I am writing a review. I can not thank Avante Garde's Staff enough for how attentive and amazing they treated us.

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2017

wendy

Quiet and excellent view hotel

Away from crowded area of Fira and Oia, this hotel is close to Akrotiri prehistoric ruin with excellent sea view, relaxed environment. It's not convenient for shopping and restaurants nearby are limited. Friendly front desk staff can book tours for you. Only thing dislike is you have to order breakfast every evening and it is brought to your room, almost every time my they missed the stuff you ordered

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2017

Kim

Beautiful Suites. I would go back again and again! The Staff was Amazing and always helpful and wonderful to us all!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2017

Stephanie

Best place to stay in Santorini

Amazing views, nice big rooms with balcony and hot tub. Great reception from our hotel contacts. They provided us transfers both ways, help set up our 4 wheeler rentals and were helpful throughout our stay. Best place to stay in Santorini!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2017

Kerry

Fantastic view of the Caldera

It's about 25 mins from the airport and the hotel arranged a taxi for us which cost 30 Euros. It is a small boutique hotel with 3 garden facing rooms and 5 overlooking the fabulous Caldera. We stayed in one of the rear rooms, they had a lovely little terrace for you to relax in and enjoy your breakfast which you'd select the previous night upon delivery every morning. The room was nicely furnished and had aircon and safe included in the cost. The real attraction of the hotel is the fantastic pool area which included pool, pool bar and an indoor pool and 2 exercise machines. The views across the caldera are stunning and directly below you at the bottom of the cliff is a nice little black sandy/pebbled beach which is used regularly for sub aqua.
The staff at the hotel were fantastic, Caterina at reception will help with any thing you need, even bringing in a charger from home for me when I misplaced mine. The two boys Andy and Eliis that work around the pool and hotel are also great, always there to help whatever you need and always with a smile on their face.
It is a fantastic place to chill and relax and glad we stayed here before going onto Firastefani as that was a lot busier with lots of tourists arriving everyday on the cruise ships. It was also a few Euros more expensive than Akrotiri.
Only one problem we had was the intermittent wifi in our room, it would work one minute and

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2017

Ben

The perfect hotel for a relaxing stay

We stayed at the Avant Garde Suites for two weeks and enjoyed every second of our stay there. We would have absolutely no qualms about recommending the hotel to anyone. The hotel is a small boutique hotel with 9 rooms, so it never feels crowded.

All the fixtures and furnishings are of a high standard, following the hotels design theme. The room was spotlessly clean, with all expected amenities including WiFi.

Breakfast is included in the hotel price and is brought to your balcony or terrace. You chose your breakfast from a menu and hand the menu to reception the day before. The breakfasts were good quality and very filling. The omelettes were to die for, and the cream pies were delicious! There is a very wide selection on offer.

The location of the hotel is in Akrotiri, which is a quiet town in the south of the island. You get the stunning caldera views, but you don't have the hussle and bustle of Thira or Oia. For us, this was a benefit. We wanted to relax and have some privacy.

Akrotiri itself has everything you need for a comfortable stay. There are a couple of mini markets and 5/6 restaurants. In addition, the hotel is in easy walking distance of the archaeological excavations and the red beach. If you want to venture further, there's a bus into Thira that stops near the hotel. It takes 15 minutes.

The staff were wonderful, very friendly and helpful.

For us the hotel was absolutely perfect. Ideal for a relaxed, luxury stay.

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2017

Verified traveler

Excellent staff and beautiful suites with breath taking views

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2016

James

A quiet place with charm

- it was a bit removed from the typical parts of santorini
- you probably want to rent a car if you plan on staying here.

We were on our honeymoon and couldn't have been more satisfied with our choice of hotel, it was a few most excellent relaxed days.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2016

Janelle

AMAZING!

Beautiful hotel, incredible views, lovely rooms, helpful and friendly staff and fantastic breakfast included. Highly recommended!!

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2016

Sabikun

Awesome hotel. Great stay

This hotel is amazing inside out. 40 minutes drive from Oia and 25 minutes away from Fira. 30 minutes drive from Thira Airport. Very close to Red beach. Free delicious breakfast, free high speed internet and free spacious parking. Nice, quiet and peaceful neighborhood. There is a convenient store and some restaurants near by which are like 2/3 minutes walk. The view from and around the hotel is breathtaking. If you rent a car or ATV, stay in this hotel rather than Oia or Thira. It's a little far from tourist spots which we liked. Reception lady and her assistant was super helpful and knowledgeable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2016

kamil

Perfect hotel for comfortable stay.

I stayed in this hotel 3 nights, and was amazing, my room was on the first floor with the balcony and private jacuzzi, the view was stunning, you could see the whole island, everyday breakfast served on the balcony or into my room, I would definitely recommend this hotel. Stuff very helpful and super friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2016

Malcolm

Amazing views and brilliant service

My wife and I stayed here for 11 nights for our honeymoon with our 11 months old daughter. Right from the moment we booked the staff couldn't have been more friendly with swift helpful email responses.

They'd given us a free upgrade, a complementary bottle of wine and had even put Minnie Mouse sheets on the cot bed having noted we had a daughter. The room was always spotlessly clean, they waited till we went out to clean or asked when they could so as not to disturb our daughters naps and they cleaned the hot tub while we were there which was good to see.

The views are stunning and daily breakfasts (chosen by you from a long list) bought to your balcony every day by Ilyas (who never stops but is always smiling) are a real treat. Make sure you try the cream pie with cinnamon. Sounds wrong for breakfast and not what we expected but they're amazing.

The hot tub is warm. The pool is a little cold for a baby but great on the hot days.

The location is great for peace, quiet and privacy away from the masses of tourists and built up locations of Oia and Fira. Nice restaurants are in walking distance and beneath Avant Garde is one of the few sandyish beaches (black sand) on the island. A car is recommended to explore though.

In summary Avant Garde is well worth a visit.

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Amazing suites; incredible views; fantastic staff!

Fantastic apartments with private terrace with your own hot tub - looking out onto amazing views of the volcano / sea.
The apartments also have a shared pool that overlooks the volcano / sea too.
Apartments themselves are quite basic - but not in a bad way. They are nice and spacious and you have air conditioning in both the bedroom and living room. You have a fridge and kettle too.
The staff are Avant Garde are brilliant. Incredibly nice and helpful. Every morning, breakfast is made to order and brought to your apartment to eat on your terrace. Staff also helped us with places to go / how to get there etc. They even ordered a delivery for us one night when we wanted to stay in! And they also made some extra efforts for us on my birthday.
Room service is available and the food that we tried was very good - nice salads and wraps. The cocktails by the pool were good too.
They can also arrange for massages / treatments for you in your apartment.
The apartments are in Akrotiri, which is a quiet village. There a few restaurants and shops in walking distance, as well as the Venetian Castle and the ancient ruins. There are also beaches nearby (Caldera and Akrotiri beach) and from Akrotiri Beach you can get a boat to the Red, White, and Black beaches (€5). Black Beach is - in our experience - the best of the beaches.
There is also bus stop right outside the apartments which - for €2 and 15 minutes - will take you to Fira (the centre). Overall: Great! Recommended.

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2016

Alex

Great place to relax, very quiet and comfortable

Nice place with incredible view. Good breakfast and apartment is really comfortable. Only one thing we didn't like it, it was jacuzzi and on top of it can't be use after 10pm??? They say it makes noise but for this kind of place you want to use it anytime like other places allowed you.
Anyway place is nice.

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2016

Nick

Very pleasant stay in the less touristy southern part of the island. Good access to the village and the restaurants by the waters edge, red beach, within walking distance are great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2016

Vinay

Awesome view of Santorini and perfect seclusion

Great hotel with an awesome view of the Santorini caldera, and the location is secluded and away from the crowds. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Nice infinity pool with great views -- and the pool was never crowded. The hotel staff are friendly and spoke great English. The breakfast was wonderful with lots of food. Caldera beach is a 5-minute walk down the hill from the hotel. I recommend that you rent a car so that you can visit the other parts of the island (Oia and Fira).

If you want awesome views of Santorini from your room-- without the noisy crowds, this is the place for you!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2016

pallav

Beautiful hotel and room

Excellent and cozy experience. The hotel staff was fabulous. Yummy beakfast and view.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2016

Braxton

Peaceful area with amazing views of the caldera!

From the moment we arrived at Avant Garde, we were treated with warmth and kindness (and a bottle of wine!). The room was wonderful, the views from our balcony were stunning, and the breakfast was absolutely delicious. The hotel staff was incredibly attentive. When we arrived, we were greeted by Andi, and she gave us a map with some quick tips on navigating the island, as well as some wonderful recommendations for where to go and what to do. A hotel this nice with Caldera views in Fira or Oia can easily cost triple what we paid for Avant Garde. Because we rented a car, we were able to drive to Fira and Oia to experience Santorini's shops and restaurants. We were also able to drive to various beaches located fairly close to our hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2016

Jeffrey

Fantastic stay in Santorini

We spent 7 nights at Avant Garde Suites where Andi and the team took great care of us. Our room was the Blue room: a very beautiful, comfortable and functional suite that met and exceeded all our needs.

Each evening we submitted a breakfast order and were then greeted the next morning with scrumptious Greek yogurt with honey & walnuts, omelettes, croissants & cappuccinos. What a way to greet the day on our patio overlooking the Caldera!

Andi helped us find an ATV for rent. It was the perfect way to explore the island. Most destinations are 5 to 15 minutes away and even the furthest village of Oia is no more than a scenic 30-40 minute ride.

I highly recommend Avant Gard Suites for anything more than a one night stay in Santorini.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2015

Sarito

Outstanding!!

What a fantastic hotel, the best we have stayed in.

We (My wife, 18 month old son and myself) stayed here 5 days in mid October to celebrate my wife's birthday and our 10th Wedding anniversay. Same day of the booking we received a welcome email from Romina with confirmation of booking and information regarding Santorini tourism.

Maria and Themis are great hosts. Everytime you see them they greet you with great smile. They are happy to help you with anything you want. They helped me to get a surprise birthday cake for my wife on the day of her birthday, which was very nice.

Suite itself is really beautiful, modern, spacious and very comfortable. Our little one enjoyed running around the room everyday. We had marvelous view from the room. It was the best view in the island, even comparing with the view from Oia.

The breakfast menu was great, everyday we tried different items. The traditional omelette was so good. Breakfast is served at the time you request just outside your room by the jacuzzi :) or inside if you want. The pool area and bar was really nice, pool was too cold in October.

Akrotiri is a lovely place to stay. It was quite, not too busy like Oia and Fira. We rented a car for the duration of our stay. Trip to Oia was about 40 minutes.

There is a local shop, if you need to buy anything. Upon leaving the hotel turn right and about a minute walk you will see the shop on your left.

This place exceeded all our expectations.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Amazing view amazing staff

Best holiday I've ever had. View overlooking the caldera and amazing weather whole time

4/10

Poor

23 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Hotel in the Middle of Nowhere

The staff is great, but the hotel is so far away from Fira/Oia, it's not worth staying at. Also, the hotel lobby closes at 10pm, so someone is not onsite for 24 hours a day, which is concerning from a safety perspective. I would not stay at this hotel again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2015

Den

A hotel to be spoilt for luxury and amazing vistas

We had a wonderful celebration of my 60th Birthday at this hotel/ Apartment/Studio.The location was stunning,the care was first rate and the food excellent(ie breakfasts).It was peaceful,but beautiful,and the surrounding area had all the Tavernas we could want.The pool was definitely \"cool\",but amazingly clean and looked after,it was a joy to swim in.The style and furnishings were both stylish and great fun and we felt it definitely was the Special place we had wanted to celebrate the occasion at,on the delightful Isle of Santorini.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

One of Santorini's best

Incredible staff, incredible view, extremely comfortable beds!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2015

Simon

The Volcanic Beach.

As a couple, this was the first time we had done a last-minute-booking sun-and-beach holiday. Santorini was perfect for this. And although we spend a lot of time on the beach, swimming in the sea - or the hotel pool, and eating and drinking, there was also enough to do exploring Akrotiri and Fira, and going on archaeology and wine tours, plus a fantastic yacht trip round the Caldera.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2015

Luke

5 nights of the best

Service was excellent with welcoming and friendly staff. Rooms were clean and breakfast was superb with a wide variety of choices. Would highly recommend if you want to be away from the busier parts of the island.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2015

KLD

Clean hotel in a quiet location

If you want to chill out at a small hotel with a good pool, this would be perfect. Very poorly lit bathroom was an issue for me and there were several light bulbs out around the bedroom and living area, however it was a very clean hotel with a lovely pool.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2015

Giorgio

We stayed nine days. The staff was very friendly but professional. What we saw on the booking was what we found. The hotel enjoy a magnificent view of Caldera. The sunset is unforgettable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2015

Ela

Trendy small hotel with beautiful views.

Had a lovely and restful week at the Avant Garde. Hope to go back again soon!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2015

GIDDA

Nice hotel with a nice view

Far away from crowded places like Fira and Oia.Near to beaches.Nice view and awesome staff.Book for a cab from airport and mind it the island is little exensive.

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2015

Jodie

Summer Holiday break

This is a lovely hotel, but located in a very windy side of Santorini.
It is quiet, but far out/away from Oia and Thira and so renting a car is necessary (also expensive in Santorini in comparison to other Greek isles).
Excellent concierge and staff, great breakfast, warm, welcoming and accommodating team.
Garden view room is rather dark-aim for sea view instead

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2015

Dave

Great place to stay if you want to be away from the busy side of the island

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2015

Darina

Away from the crowds and pure bliss!

We loved our stay and would recommend it. You can pre-order your breakfast and have it in your room or in your front porch facing the beautiful Caldera views. Akrotiri is fantastic if you want to stay away from the crowds. We just hired a Quad-Bike for one day to see Fira and Oia. The location is close to the Akrotiri ruins, the Light House and La Ponta castle where you can to get a great view and a cultural music experience. The staff are very approachable and friendly, and will go above and beyond to help you enjoy your stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2015

Fadi

Extraordinary

Everything was amazing from reception staff to room service, breakfast in the room and the room setup. Hotel is located in a nice area. Perfect for relaxation. It is Also concenient if you have a car as free parking is offered.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2015

Sara

Relaxing,amazing breakfast,really friendly staff

The staff were really friendly and helpful,the location is fantastic if you are looking for peace and quiet which we were. They bring you an amazing breakfast each morning for you to enjoy on your private terrace. The only thing I would say is that the jacuzzi wasn't quite warm enough for me to enjoy.

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2015

jas

Amazing location and staff are amazing.

This hotel is amazing, the views from the room are out of a postcard. The area is quiet so would recommend a car or to hire a quad bike. The staff are amazing and will go out of their way to help. If you want to relax this is the place.

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2015

Irfaan

Lovely hotel with a view that never gets old!

From the moment I booked this hotel through Expedia to the time we checked out we had an amazing service from the staff. When I first booked I didn't realize I had booked a suite that didn't have the privacy (outside in the balcony with the hot tub) so through a brief email exchange Romina arranged for us to upgrade ( at a small cost) to a more private balcony on the next level up (while this was more private it wasn't still 100% private as there were workers to the right of the hotel doing building work that could see onto our balcony but it wasn't too bad.

We arrived very early in Santorini (around 6am) and got to the hotel around 8.15am (as we had to wait for our hire car to be delivered). Romina arranged for us to check in early without any extra costs.

Throughout the stay the service was amazing. We had breakfast every morning on the balcony and were even given breakfast (some tea/coffee and cakes) for our check out at 5am.

The jacuzzi was a bit difficult to warm up but that depended on the weather too so if you go during summer you won't have any problems.

Romina also booked out excursions for us, booked a table at nice restaurant in Oia, and always tried to accommodate any request we had.

Over an excellent experience at the hotel with brilliant staff. The view is probably one of the best from the island as you can see the towns of Fira and Oia and the volcano.

Would definitely recommend staying here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2014

Julian

Fabulous hotel.

Cannot fault the hotel, it's facilities or staff. The 1 downside is location. Akrotiri is quite isolated and public transport links finish at 9pm. Meaning to enjoy the livelier parts of the island cost quite a bit in taxi fares.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2014

Smit

Fantastic views !

Lovely Hotel with super fantastic views. Went during peak times resulting in super expensive room fares but can't complain much as the warmth and service provided was amazing and couldn't be any better. Overall stay was pleasant. Amelia is a super caretaker there. Very friendly and will go an extra way to make things easy and possible. Views from the room are gorgeous

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2014

Eliot

Beautiful apartments with a stunning ocean view

We stayed at the Avante Guard Suites for our honeymoon and loved every second of it. The staff were very friendly, especially hotel managers Anthony and Amelia, they suggested the best places to eat and visit and were always on hand to assist us in any way they could. The room was spacious and comfortable and always spotless after it had been cleaned. There was a wide range of breakfast items and these were delivered to our room each day. Outside we had a double bed for sunbathing and a jacuzzi for cooling off in, this area was fairly secluded and we spent a large amount of time just chilling there and tanning in the beautiful weather. The pool area is big and the snack bar serves delicious food and a number of different cocktails etc. We loved Akrotiri and a large part of that centred around the Avant Guard Suites, we'll definitely be back.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2014

Evelyn

Wonderful holiday on Santorini

Everything about this hotel is excellent. The staff are very welcoming and helpful.
The views from the rooms are stunning. Would definitely return without hesitation,
although we got by with taxis and buses I would recommend car hire if you wish to
explore the island more

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2014

Gareth

Exceptional apartment's, magnificent views

From the moment we landed everything was excellent, from the transfer to the departure. The appartments are exceptional & attention to make our stay pleasant was incredible. The staff at all levels could not be faulted. The views were magnificent. I highly recommend Avante Garde if you are looking for a great place to stay, we will certainly be returning. The island is not big but has everything to cater for all. We hired a quad bike which allowed us to visit all areas I recommend this or car as this is a beautiful island.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Amazing Honeymoon Location

Wow! Breathtaking location! The hotel only has a small number of rooms, so each room overlooks the caldera. Being located in the southern town of Akrotiri, you have a whole view of the curved island of Santorini, with the volcano in the middle. At night, enjoy the city lights of Thira, Ia, and Thirassia from across the water while sitting in your private jacuzzi on your own patio.

Breakfasts were wonderful and served at the time you desire with a wide menu to choose from. We ate almost every morning outside on the patio to enjoy the view except a few days when it was too windy.

The location is quieter and romantic for a honeymoon or couples getaway. Still close to key sites such as the ruins of Akrotiri, the Red and White Beaches, the lighthouse - great spot to watch the sunset, Santo Wines...

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2014

Dip

Very beautiful hotel close to the beach

Hotel was very beautiful. Rooms were very clean and organized. Staffs were very helpful and soft spoken. Everything was nice. Service was excellent. We have enjoyed a lot while staying there.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2014

elle

Avant Garde Suites

Fabulous, beautiful,would come back in a second. Spa in every room, beautiful views, fabulous breakfast every day, made to order

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2014

Terry

Amazing Staff, View, and Vacation

The hotel is perched right on the cliff edge, about 200 feet above Caldera Beach (black sand), a two minute walk into Akrotiri (small, but with a couple markets, car rental, cash point, and several good restaurants.) Everyone we met in Greece is friendly (the hotel staff were the best!) and Santorini is easy to get around. Ancient Akrotiri is also about a 30 minute walk from the hotel or a two minute drive in the car. The archaeological site is also just a couple hundred metres from Red Beach, a short hike through some rocks and then down to the beach. In this same area are many waterside (literally about four feet from the water) restaurants. Food is reasonably priced (comparable to the UK) and tasty, but I've always like Greek food anyway.

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2014

Terry

Amazing Staff, View, and Vacation

The hotel is perched right on the cliff edge, about 200 feet above Caldera Beach (black sand), a two minute walk into Akrotiri (small, but with a couple markets, car rental, cash point, and several good restaurants.) Everyone we met in Greece is friendly (the hotel staff were the best!) and Santorini is easy to get around. Akrotiri is also about a 30 minute walk from the excavation site of \"Ancient Akrotiri\" or a two minute drive in the car. The archaeological site is also just a couple hundred metres from Red Beach, a short hike through some rocks and then down to the beach. In this same area are many waterside (literally about four feet from the water) restaurants. Food is reasonably priced (comparable to the UK) and tasty, but I've always like Greek food anyway.

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2014

Ayman Wanees

Nice staff ....

I stayed 4 nights with my wife as honeymooners, we enjoyed the view and the staff, and having the breakfast everyday in our terrace....

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2013

Diane

Amazing view and comfortable place

We loved our stay at Avant Garde Suites. We had our private balcony on which we could sunbath, have breakfast, relax and enjoy the sunrising in the early morning and watch the beautiful cliffs changing colours through the sunset.
We really appreciated the wine at our arrival and the help from the hotel staff to inform us on what to do around the hotel in Akrotiri, as well as renting a car.
The swimming pool and terrasse were lovely too.
The room was comfortable and spacious, very colourful and quirky.
I'd recommend this place to anyone who wants to relax and enjoy the island away from the crowds. Akrotiri has a few good family tavernas where you can find affordable food.
A great place, where we will have loads of beautiful memories.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2013

Christina

Wonderful relaxing boutique hotel

Located in Akrotiri, on the opposite end of the island, about a 5 min drive to the lighthouse and very quiet at night. Very chic, modern, and comfortable hotel. Stayed in the blue suite located upstairs, which is in the middle of the hotel. Not as close to the street, but not as private as some of the suites towards the back, away from the street. Downstairs suites all have a jacuzzi, but is open to the guests walking by. Granted, with only a total of 9 suites and most of the folks being out and about in Fira or Oia, it's not a big problem, but definitely preferred the upstairs suites for more privacy and a better view of the caldera. The staff were amazing and helpful and always filled with a smile with EXCELLENT hospitality. Breakfast was DELICIOUS! You choose what you want (both hot and cold choices!), as much as you want including what time you want it to be delivered, and it gets served to each room outside on the balcony with the AMAZING view of the caldera. Breakfast was the best part of the day for us. Must not miss it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2011

Verified traveler

Blue Jacuzzi Suite

My parnter and I only stayed for 2 nights and wish we'd had the chance to stay longer. Everything about the suite was fabulous!!!!! It is clear that a lot of thought and care has gone into the design of the rooms and the needs of the guests. While it is in a quite and relaxing location the suite is full of mod cons such as the TV, sound system (CD's were available on request) and the note pad (which matched the colour of the suite) with wi-fi.

The view was amazing and while you cant see the famous sunset from the suite you can catch a glimse of it if you take a 5min walk down the road.

The service was brilliant, staff were friendly and helpful- even moving furniture inside for us as it was a bit too chilly to enjoy our Champagne breakfast on the patio. We also enjoyed one of their romantic meals, we had the restraunt to ourselves and the place had been filled with candles for us- very romantic as you admire the view.

Overall our stay was amazing and I would definately recommend staying here if you take a trip to Santorini!!!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Ale

Espetacular!! Confortável, vista incrível , atendimento dos funcionários nota 10! Quando voltar a Santorini ficarei la novamente!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

Alessandro

My daughter and I had a wonderful vacation at this property. Alexandra is knowledgeable, helpful, and truly kind, always smiling!!

Alexandra, I'm crazy about you, you're amazing!

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