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- Volcano View Hotel Santorini

It is here, just a short distance from Fira, Santorini's modern capital and perched high on the crest of the sheer Caldera cliffs, that the Volcano View Hotel and Villas are situated. Standing on the edge of the 400m high Caldera, this luxury 5 star hotel and 5 star villas hotel overlooks the clear blue Aegean Sea and offers magnificent panoramic views of the 18 km long caldera and Santorini's spectacular sunsets.
SANTORINI'S 5 STAR HOTEL & 5 STAR VILLAS
The largest hotel and villa accommodation on Santorini featuring 85 exceptional rooms and 7 VIP luxury villas with private pools, the Volcano View Hotel and Villas has earnt its superior status as being one of the best on the island by providing its guests with the highest quality services and amenities. The traditional Cycladic architectural style, decorative frescoes and the mélange of bright colours throughout add to its considerable appeal.
Ranked as one of the world's top islands, Santorini with its stone and white-washed buildings, smooth sandy beaches and hot desert climate is as near to an unspoilt paradise as one can get. The sheer beauty of this popular holiday destination can easily take a visitor's breath away and greatly contributes in creating a truly memorable experience for holidaymakers
'The Standard Promo Rooms are located in an eighty meters distance annex building. Guests will need to indulge in a pleasant few minutes' walk to reach the breakfast area and other facilities of the hotel.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that during the off-season (between October 15th and April 15th), due to low outside ambient temperatures and potentially strong winds, the outdoor pools and hot tubs may not reach desired temperatures. Between April 15 and October 15th Pool temperatures are set to 28 Celsius and Hot Tubs are set to 37 Celsius. Weather anomalies in the summer period may also negatively affect these set temperatures.
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
Stayed for three nights, gorgeous views, friendly service. PROs: The view, attentive service. breakfast. CONs: The bathroom was somewhat dated; only two coffee pods were provided for free for the entire stay; with taxi prices anywhere on the island, including Fira, 10 min away, we could just upgrade and stay in Fira.
Amazing experience, the hotel is well placed with spectacular views. Staff were amazing especially Kostas and Peter who go out of their way to greet guest. They made our breakfast perfect everyday.
We had a fabulous stay at the hotel. The views over the caldera are stunning and the sunsets at dinner are spectacular. The hotel staff were excellent, everyone was really friendly and couldn’t do enough to help.
The hotel is built into the cliffside, so there are a lot of steps and no lifts. This could be challenging for anyone with mobility issues, but for us the amazing views more than made up for it.
The hotel also provides a free shuttle bus to and from Fira four times a day. We usually took the shuttle bus in the evening and then walked back later at night, which took around 35-minutes. Taxis are expensive on the island – we paid €20 for a five minute journey to Fira and this was the standard fee.
We stayed at the hotel for two weeks because we wanted to spend most of our time relaxing by the pool, with a few sightseeing trips in between. The pool area itself is beautiful, there were always plenty of sunbeds available, and a bar serving drinks and food throughout the day.
Our only real disappointment was the music played around the main pool. Every day, for around eight hours, the same playlist was played on repeat. It sounded like AI-generated music, with the same male voice, very similar songs, repetitive rhythms and banal lyrics. Occasionally it switched between a male & female vocalist, but the style remained virtually identical. Over the course of two weeks, it became extremely monotonous, to the point where we had to move to the smaller pool or wear headphones instead. We weren’t the only guests who noticed this, as several people commented on it during our stay. I also asked George, the barman, whether the music could be changed or varied, but he explained that they had to use a fixed four-hour playlist. I tried to suggest that there are countless playlists available that would provide much more variety, but I don’t think my point came across!
This is a small issue in the grand scheme of things, but one that’s easily fixed for the sake of future guests enjoyment, investing in Spotify or Apple Music and rotating a selection of chill-out playlists would really improve the atmosphere around the pool and make longer stays much more enjoyable.
Overall, we had a wonderful holiday and would happily recommend the hotel. With just a little more variety in the poolside music, the review would have been 5 stars rather than 4.
From the moment we arrived until the day we left, our stay at Volcano View Hotel was absolutely unforgettable. Every single member of the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, cared for, and truly valued.
A special thank you to our wonderful waiters, Petros and Kostas, who were consistently friendly, attentive, and genuinely made every meal feel special. Their kindness and exceptional service did not go unnoticed, and they were a highlight of our trip.
We enjoyed everything the hotel had to offer—from delicious breakfasts and dinners at the restaurant to room service and drinks at the pool bar. No matter where we were on the property, the service was consistently outstanding. The food was excellent, the drinks were fantastic, and every interaction with the staff left us smiling.
The atmosphere at Volcano View Hotel is simply magical. Between the breathtaking views, beautiful surroundings, and incredible hospitality, it was the perfect place to relax and enjoy Santorini. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience and are already dreaming of coming back.
Thank you to the entire team for making our honeymoon so memorable. We would recommend Volcano View Hotel to anyone visiting Santorini without hesitation!
as our third time in santorini the location is perfect! the view breathtaking! we stayed at a superior room with caldera room which i recommend ! the room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable, with a beautiful private balcony overlooking the caldera. Housekeeping kept everything immaculate throughout our stay. Overall, Volcano View Hotel offers stunning scenery, luxurious comfort, outstanding service, and a perfect Santorini experience. We left with wonderful memories and would highly recommend it. very friendly and polite staff!
