Aelia Luxury Suites
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Aelia Luxury Suites is a small boutique hotel in the old village of Karterados, and it has just 30 suites. It is almost exactly in the centre of the island, making it fairly quick to reach almost anywhere. Each suite is inspired by the traditional style of the island, with chic furnishings and views across the swimming pool. You'll get daily buffet breakfast served on a terrace by the pool, plus dinner at the hotel's Mediterranean restaurant. Karterados village offers a more authentic, cultural experience than the big resorts on the southern coast, with lots of family-owned restaurants, winding streets filled with bougainvillea, and a much-loved traditional Greek bakery that sells fresh bread, savoury pastries, and sweet treats. You can walk to Fira in 25 minutes, so you could wander down every day if you feel like it (or hop in a taxi, which takes just five minutes). A free shuttle runs to the capital in the evenings, so you can watch the famous sunset. There's also a foot path that leads down to Exo Gialos, a remote black-sand beach with impressive basalt rock formations. This is a slightly longer 40-minute walk, and is best reached in a taxi, which takes under 10 minutes.
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain just the right temperature. A balcony or terrace is among the standard amenities of some rooms. Guests are sure to get a good night's sleep in the sofa bed. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A kitchenette with a tea/coffee station is also provided. There is a television with satellite channels and WiFi in the rooms.
The accommodation offers a range of facilities for a comfortable stay. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas.
A continental breakfast guarantees a great start to the day.
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2024-04-30
A wonderful hotel with equally wonderful staff. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Accommodation was first class with lots of room, balcony, fantastic shower and large comfortable bed. Lots of extras were provided such as amenity kits, water, tea and coffee, slippers and bathrobes. Everywhere was exceptionally clean. Food was very good with lovely Greek pies, thick creamy Greek yoghurt and hot and cold choices for breakfast. Dinner was included for us and was 5 courses of very well cooked, and tasty Greek food. There is an unheated swimming pool and 4 hot pools with towels provided. The dining room was not very large and sometimes we struggled to find a table inside. It was possible to wait for a table to become free but it was quite cold in the evenings to sit outside both to eat and drink at the bar. Location is very peaceful and quiet and about a 35 min walk into Fira via a series of alleyways which take you uphill to the village of Karterados. You can get a bus from Karterados into Fira which cuts out about 15-20 mins of walking. You can also get a bus from Karterados to Pyrgos, Perissa and Akrotiri. We walked into Fira and back most days and it was not difficult. Blue Monkey Brewery is about a 10 min walk from Karterados. The hotel provides a free shuttle to Fira in the evening to see the sunset. Definitely a first class place to stay.
2024-04-30
I booked this getaway with Jetline Hoildays - I had not used them before; I'm pleased to write that they did as promised- my only grumble is the €50 euro each way from the airport to travel 1.8 km (though the private transfer was in a lovely Mercedes)… my bad, I should've done my homework before booking! A taxi will cost around €20 each way. Anyway, back to the hotel. My husband and I travel a lot and are a bit fussy, we normally go to the Canaries - always 5* same in London or wherever we go. Hotels around the world have different definitions of 5* and after reading some of the Trip Advisor reviews it was fair to say I was nervous about this booking. After a chilled week at this hotel, I consider it to be a rural, wellness retreat as it left me feeling relaxed and healthy. The 1/2 board food for vegetarians was mainly clean and healthy (hubby has a nut allergy no problem catering for that). Moreover, you are served 4 courses each night - no flexibility though, you have one choice as a vegetarian and if you don't like it then order room service or fend for yourself. Breakfast was as expected for a small, family run hotel. Not the best orange juice and you will need to make your own warm beverages, and no breakfast bubbles! But plenty to fill up on. Within the spacious room a safe is provided free of charge, the bed lining is high-quality and the pillows and bed really comfortable. Great dressing gowns too. The blackout curtains ensure a comfortable sleep. The toiletries provided were of good quality meaning my hair didn't get the usual frizz it gets when I'm away. The air con was silent and efficient as was the mini fridge. Our room was spotless as were the communal areas -the staff work hard to keep standards high. The sun loungers and umbrellas were some of the best I have seen, and the cocktails served at the bar were tasty and strong - well worth €12. The pool bar provided lovely music throughout the stay. When we left the hotel to go to the beach, towels were provided. We enjoyed walking to the local beach and town both of which take about 30mins and are up/down hills. Important Points This hotel does not provide entertainment or pool activities- it is about chilling. The settling is rural - donkeys, farmland and sea are your views. The Wi-Fi is not the best which for me is a win as it means a break from reality. You will get 2 coffee capsules and 2 tea bags daily without milk (the kettle and Lilly machine work as they should) and 1 litre of water is provided complimentary daily. Supermarket is a 30 min away walk - good for filling up the mini fridge. The chips at the pool bar are delicious- homemade with the skins on - yummy (I do not normally recommend chips but these are with a mention)! The family management team are always available to assist.
2023-10-31
Wonderful family run place. Lovely staff and great hospitality. George the owner was there a couple of days. Nicole his daughter was an absolute delight also her brother and Dimitri were very kind in every way. They listened to what we required and made sure we had a wonderful stay.
2023-12-31
This is one of the most amazing hotels we have stayed at in 19 countries that I have traveled! The owner George and his family are absolutely amazing, and go above and beyond every single day to take care of you, and treat you like royalty!!! From the moment we checked in through coordinating all of our dinner reservations and taxi rides. They absolutely make you feel like you’re part of the family.!!!
2023-09-30
Stayed at this hotel while in Santorini. It is off the beaten path, but the rooms are so cool and it is the prefect place to relax after a busy day exploring Santorini. The staff also could not have been nicer. I would stay here again.
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