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Santa Elena

Hotel in Santorini with private beach and free breakfast
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Achileos Street, Kamari, Santorini, 84700
  • Open Air Cinema Kamari
    3 min walk
  • Πεινάς; Μηνάς
    5 min walk
  • Fira Central Bus Station
    7 min drive
  • Thira (JTR-Santorini National)
    9 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room (Upper floor)

Standard Double or Twin Room (Upper floor)

Standard Double or Twin Room (Upper floor)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, Ground Floor | Bathroom

Standard Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Santorini

At Santa Elena you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Open Air Cinema Kamari and Kamari Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a nearby private beach, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free bus station shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Santorini hotel include Ancient Thira and Santorini Caldera.

What's nearby

  • Kamari Beach - 10 min walk
  • Ancient Thira - 7 min drive
  • Athinios Port - 10 min drive
  • Prophet Elias Monastery - 14 min drive
  • Perivolos Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Thira (JTR-Santorini National) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Finch - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Πεινάς; Μηνάς - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Take a wok - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Koralli Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dolce cafe Santorini - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Santa Elena

Hotel in Santorini with private beach and free breakfast
A private beach is featured. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An area shuttle within 0 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Santa Elena. The hotel can provide concierge services, limo/town car service, and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

This Santorini hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1991
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Santa Elena offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Santorini hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Greek, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Infinity pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 10 October and 20 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 - 29 February, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per room (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Santa Elena Hotel Santorini
Santa Elena Santorini
Santa Elena Hotel
Santa Elena Santorini
Santa Elena Hotel Santorini

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Santa Elena?

Santa Elena offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Santa Elena?

Yep, Santa Elena has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Santa Elena?

Yep, Santa Elena is a short 10-minute walk from Kamari Beach.

Does Santa Elena have a pool?

Santa Elena has an infinity pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is Santa Elena family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Santa Elena is a hit with families.

Does Santa Elena serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full breakfast is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Santa Elena?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Santa Elena?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Santa Elena?

No, pets are not allowed.

Santa Elena Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

DANIEL

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sofia and Yanes were great host, Hotel is clean and location is also great. would love to come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

maria, abbotsford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal. Excellent location. A family operated hotel Sophia and Janos went out of their way to assist with anything small and trivial local questions The pictures so do not do justice to this great hotel A lovely breakfast buffet included. 5 min walk to best beach on island Strongly recommended
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
It is good, feel very comfortable. Very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a convenient location, close to the beach, bars, restaurant and bus station to Fira. The rooms, reception and pool area were all very clean. The breakfast provided was quite fresh and good as well. Most importantly, the hosts Yiannis and Sofia were very helpful and friendly hosts. They made us feel at home in Kamari, provides excellent suggestions on where to go/eat, and were consistently ready to help us solve any issue. For example, when we wanted to hire an ATV, Yiannis helpfully called both the night before and day of to confirm a hire for us. Thank you to everyone (Yiannis, Sofia, Maria) at Santa Elena, we hope to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is THE hotel to stay in if you’re visiting Santorini. The staff give you around the clock care and cater for your every need. They offer suggestions of what to do, places to go, the best things to do on the island, they book excursions for you if requested. They go above and beyond to give you an amazing experience and it’s safe to stay this is the most welcoming, homely and amazing hotel I’ve ever stayed in. 5 stars from me definitely will be back !
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, london, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly little hotel
We loved our stay at Santa Elena. This small, family-run hotel is very pretty, with lots of flowers and a great swimming pool. Sophia and her brother were so friendly and welcoming, and couldn’t do enough to make sure we had an enjoyable stay. They booked excursions for us and arranged car hire. The hotel was extremely clean, we had a great view of the pool from our balcony and the room had everything we needed, including aircon, a small fridge and a hairdryer. The hotel is a bit of a walk from the front but we didn’t mind this. Overall, a fantastic stay. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chung Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Come and have a night
沒什麼好說的，來住一晚你會喜歡的
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mel&Michelle, Suffolk,England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel
Me and my friend Michelle stayed here for a week july 14, would defo stay here again. On the out skirts of Kamari but everything what you want within a 10 to 15 min walk. Excellent and friendly staff thanks for putting up with us lol!!! Sophia and her staff were so lovely and very helpful. We had a room over looking the pool the views were amazing, as were the lovely gardens. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel & pool area, good breakfast and very good staff with lot of information.About 10 / 15 min walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

stacy , los angeles ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
I so enjoyed this hotel. Perfect location and great staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Si, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Pleasant, Would Recommend
I stayed for four nights at Santa Elena Sofia, owner of the hotel, contacted me two days prior to my arrival, to ask whether I needed transport to hotel from the airport. This cost 20 euros and the journey took around 15 minutes. The alternative is the take a bus to Fira, and then take another bus from the same stop, to Kamari, where the hotel is. This will cost 1.80 per part, so 3.60 in total, and is what I did on the day of my flight back home. Sofia, and her brother Yannis, speak sound English, and were happy to help me with organizing my daily activities. By the reception is a timetable for the buses to Fira, the airport etc, and information of quadbike rentals. Sofia also has a number of different brochures and leaflets on tours, such as of the Caldera, which I high recommend you visit. My room was on the second floor, with a balcony and a view of the front garden and pool. It was very well maintained, I could not fault it. The front garden is full a sub-tropical plants, trees, and flowers, and the pool is of a good size and surrounded by plenty of seating. The continental breakfast includes mixed fruit, melon, a number of confectionaries, boiled eggs, ham, etc, basically a healthy selection, and eating outside made the experience even better. Finally, the town, Kamari, has a very nice black-sand beach, with numerous (40+) restaurants, cafes, bars, along it. To one side, there is also a high cliff, where old Thira is. All in all, a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Bojan, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel 10 min from beach
Nice place with helpfull owner. We stayed only one night but they were happy to help us with everything we needed. Hotel is about 10-15 min walk from the main beach, if you can't be bothered walking you can always rent a quad or a car to drive around. Hotel has a nice and clean pool also if you decide to stay in for the day. Breakfast is ok, nothing extraordinary but freshly prepared and good for the price. Personally I would prefer to be a bit closer to the beach but otherwise I would definitely recommend Santa Elena.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dave, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice quiet hotel / Aparhotel
Great stay at Santa Elena. Wonderfully quiet hotel, or maybe an Aparthotel, Yannis and Sophia are really good hosts - the only reason I say it could be an Aparthotel, is there is no hotel bar or restaurant. Not a massive issue as the town is only a 10 minute walk away, but sometimes it;s nice to have one for the road at a bar on site, or even a drink of something when you're around the pool - it is a great pool though. Continental breakfast is very good, with a great choice of the usual fare. Not right in the heart of Kamari, but as stated it's literally an easy 10/12 minute stroll back. All in all a great stay at Santa Elena, and the staff cannot be faulted at all, so nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

heather, anchorage, ak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hospitality!!!
Great hospitality, the room was clean, nice garden & pool area, free wifi & continental breakfast that you can eat outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel close to beach
We have just arrived back home after a 10 day stay with Sophia and Yannis. We have had outstanding service from day 1 and they could not do enough to help with organising anything that you require. We are going back again next year and can't wait. The most amazing holiday ever. The hotel is 10 mins to the sea front and 4 mins to the outdoor cinema which is also a must. The location was perfect. Everything was spotless and clean and the pool is amazing.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paller, Asuncion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and quiet hotel near the airport
The hosts were the best. They forward the breakfast to us because we have to go to airport and dont wanted to charge it (because the breakfast wasnt included). Thank you Sofia!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best staff in Santorini and maybe in all Greece!
The hotel is really very nice, clean, comfortable and in close proximity to town. What makes it special though is the caring and conscientious staff on hand. Both Sophia and Yanni work to provide any help we needed. They suggested, transport, secured reservations at a beautiful hilltop winery to watch the sunset, printed our boarding passes changed our rooms just to give us a better view. But really it is their spirit, positive enthusiasm that make staying with them a pleasure and makes the experience a different one than staying in another hotel. We will return to that hotel because of them and know the we will have another restful and positive stay in beautiful Santorini. Thank you once again Sophia and Yanni! Best, Stephen Ireland
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing Santa Helena
Wonderful authentic small hotel, 7-10 min from the Airport. Very clean, wonderful surroundings with a blue pool and blooming trees. Freshly cooked breakfast. Friendly smiling staff. Convenient location to the local beach and bus stop to Fira. This place is mostly for the quiet relaxing vocation and if you are an energetic couple or friends who like to party late then I would recommend to stay at Fira or Imerovigli.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Edina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly
We enjoyed our stay and Sophia was very helpful and always with a smile.... We will definately recomend this hotel to our friends and family....

10/10 Excellent

Maturish ladies, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff and hotel
As two single friends, we stayed for a week at the Santa Elena. From the moment we arrived, we felt at home. Beautiful hotel and gardens with an amazing pool and pool area. Sofia, Yiannis and the rest of the staff cannot do enough for you - we know this is what everyone else has said but it's true! The cold buffet breakfast was plentiful and always freshly prepared. We cannot stress enough how clean and well-cared for this hotel is. It is in a central position for the beach, bars and tavernas. However, it is a good ten minute walk which is slightly uphill on the way back (we managed it and we are not spring chickens!). If we HAD to find a fault, it would be the lack of tea/coffee making facilities in the room, although Sofia was more than happy to make us these whenever we asked. We highly recommend this hotel and would love to return......

10/10 Excellent

Steve & Tanya, Leeds UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
We had a wonderful stay and the hotel was clean and weLL kept ,the hotel staff were friendly and helpful in every way, Sofia was knowledgeable and helped in advicing us on were to go to see things in the area. Wold be our first choice to stay there when we return to the Island again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely quiet hotel - totally recommend
Really nice & quiet hotel only 5 mins from the centre of Kamari & the beach. Rooms extremely clean & comfortable - Yanis & Sofia who run the hotel were very welcoming, friendly & relaxed and very helpful when ever we had questions etc. Would recommend to anyone thinking of staying in Kamari.

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to Kamari beach
There's not enough to say about the excellent staff at this hotel. Sophia was such a great help to me while staying in Santorini. She was extremely helpful with EVERYTHING. She's kind, generous and very very helpful with directions, where to go and what to do. I asked to be placed on the upper floor (best view) and she took care of it. She even walked me to the bus stop! Sophia is such a great help and amazing lady! Every morning she would have a coffee & breakfast for me, quite good! The hotel room was perfect! Very comfortable, and the hotel itself is close to Kamari/Perissa beach. Very close to the bus that'll take you to Fira & Oia, highly recommend visiting there to view the sunset. Again, you will not be disappointed with the quality of service and comfort, I highly recommend this hotel while staying in Santorini.