Santorini Paradise Cave Houses

Loved the location and all however when advertised I got the impression our room would have more light. Even though the concept was cave house when I paid for the room I only had access to the high-end rooms. Had no idea until after pay that the traditional room looks that way.

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Excellent location

Провели с женой в этом отеле 4 незабываемых дня, и эмоции до сих пор переполняют! Это именно то место, где хочется остановить время. Главный наш восторг — веранда. Она оказалась даже красивей, чем на фото: просторная, с уютной мебелью, окружённая зеленью. Каждое утро мы начинали с кофе на веранде, слушая птиц, а вечерами пили вино при закате — романтика 100%. Отдельное спасибо за то, что веранда приватная, никто не мешал.

We loved our stay at Santorini Paradise! The location is excellent, and the cave house was beautiful, spacious, and extremely comfortable. The beds were great, the rooms were very well maintained, and the kitchen was thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed. A special highlight was enjoying wine in the evening while watching the beautiful Santorini sunset — such a memorable experience! What really stood out was the hospitality and flexibility. They allowed us to check in early, which was extremely helpful, and were also kind enough to let us use the room beyond the normal checkout time. These thoughtful gestures made our stay so much easier and more enjoyable. Great location, wonderful accommodation, beautiful sunset views, and exceptional hospitality. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend Santorini Paradise!

This was by far the worst hotel experience I’ve ever had. I would not recommend this place to anyone. From the moment we arrived, everything went wrong. Maria, the manager, was extremely rude. There was no one at reception to welcome us, and over the phone she asked us to pay an additional €200 to get into a room that we had already paid for through Booking.com. They also tried to put us in a completely different room from the one we had reserved. Instead of having someone at reception, they sent the porter and the cleaning lady. The cleaning lady was incredibly rude and even tried to push me while we were trying to sort out the situation. We had no choice but to stay because we had nowhere else to go. Once we finally got the two rooms we had booked for our family of five, both rooms had a terrible smell. The outdoor plunge pools/jacuzzis were dirty, smelled awful, and were clearly not properly maintained. We couldn’t use them at all. The customer service was unacceptable throughout our stay. The staff were consistently rude, and Maria spoke to us disrespectfully. When we asked her to arrange a transfer to the airport, she changed the price three different times. Every conversation with her ended with her yelling at me, and on one occasion she even hung up the phone while I was speaking. Overall, this property is poorly managed, unprofessional, and does not provide the level of service expected from a hotel. Our stay was extremely disappointing, and I strongly advise others to avoid booking here.

The stay at Santorini Paradise Cave Houses was an absolutely unforgettable experience. The accommodation is located right in the heart of Oia, just a few steps from the restaurants, shops, and the most beautiful viewpoints. Despite being in the center of everything, our cave house was tucked away in a quiet alley, providing complete peace and privacy. A wonderful bonus was the private terrace with a breathtaking view of the sunset. Every day we were treated to a complimentary bottle of wine, which made the atmosphere even more special. Yullie, the host, and the entire staff were exceptionally kind, welcoming, and always willing to help with anything we needed. The communication was excellent from the moment we arrived until our departure. Fresh breakfast groceries were provided in the refrigerator every morning, allowing us to prepare breakfast whenever it suited us. We really appreciated this flexibility. Overall, this was an outstanding stay and one of the most beautiful place. I highly recommend it! Thank you!

All was just great! :-)

The location

The hotel we booked last night was completely different from the pictures on the website. They said there would be a pool and a play pool area, but none of that was there.

Localizao perfeita!! O apartamento Helio’s fica 5 -7 minutos andando da entrada principal, nao é cansativo para chegar, somente algumas escadas. O ponto que ele fica nao tem o que falar, é perfeito, vista de morrer de linda, a entrada da casa é tao fofa que varias pessoas ficam tirando fotos na fentre. Estavamos em 4 pessoas e o tamanho foi suficiente, ficamos bem confortáveis! O cafe da manha já fica todo ali pra vc e depois a casa é toda muitooo bem limpa, louça e tudo mais. Sem comentários!!! Foi uma experiência incrível, a Julia super atenciosa, nos serviu aperitivos e vinho enquanto assistíamos ao por do sol!

Gostamos de tudo!

Die Lage war super! Wir konnten von unserer Cave den Sonnenuntergang sehen. Auch waren unsere Gastgeber sehr zuvorkommend bei den Eincheck- und Auscheckzeiten.

・立地: サンセットを見るのにみんなが集まる場所のど真ん中で、ベストスポット。専用テラスからもサンセットを見られる。 ・サービスの食品（軽食）や飲み物（水とジュース）は充実 ・食器や調理器具が一通り揃っているので、部屋で調理することもできる ・冷暖房完備

・車が入れない場所にあるため、バス停や送迎車を降りる場所から結構歩く。大きい荷物は運んでくれるけど、それ以外の荷物は自分で階段を登り降りして運ぶ必要あり。 ・朝食は冷蔵庫に入っているパンやハム、チーズ、卵など。朝食付きという言葉にあまり期待しない方がいい。 ・ジャグジー付きだが、部屋から階段を上って２分の場所にあり、使用する5時間前に連絡しないといけない（その連絡に気付いたのが遅かったこともあり、結局使えなかった） ・地下の部屋はたぶん使わない ・初日はWi-Fiが故障。洞窟の作りのため、電波は一切届かず、不便だった。 ・部屋のお風呂はスイッチを入れて１０分待つ必要がありすぐには使えない。 ・少し高い

Great location, great hospitality, Maria and her staff’s are too good. I definitely recommend stay here if you are planning to go to Oia

El alojamiento espectacular, la ubicación y las vistas inmejorables pero si algo hay que resaltar es la atención del anfitrión, estuvo al pendiente cada paso que dabamos desde mucho antes de nuestra llegada. Fuimos de viaje aniversario y el anfitrión elevo la experiencia mucho más de lo que pensabamos.

Sin quejas

Nagyon szép és különleges volt a szállás – igazi gyöngyszem! Maria, a tulajdonos, irtó kedves és figyelmes, már az érkezésünkkor éreztük, hogy jó helyre jöttünk. Egy teljesen bepakolt hűtő várt minket, amiből bármit fogyaszthattunk, ami óriási meglepetés volt. Ráadásul Maria meghívott minket a tetőteraszra naplementét nézni, ahol borral és finom snackekkel kedveskedett – felejthetetlen élmény volt! Nagyon jól éreztük magunkat, fantasztikus szállás, szívből ajánljuk mindenkinek! 🌅🍷💛

The hotel is ideally located in the heart of Oia, within walking distance of all major attractions. The location was excellent, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I really like the rooftop.We stayed for two nights, and the breakfast was sufficient for me and my husband. The host was always available and easy to contact. Overall, it was a pleasant stay and great value for money.

The only thing I didn’t like was the cleanliness inside the cave house. It was generally clean, but I noticed some dust in several areas, especially on the kitchen items. Another point is that transportation is not actually free, even though it is mentioned as free above a certain amount. These were the only issues I noticed during my stay.

We loved everything! Maria was so attentive to our needs and exceeded our expectations. The cleaning staff were awesome and even checked if we were ok during a brief storm and power outage. The suite was amazing, location was perfect and the roof top decks were delightful to use and have privacy. The sunsets were beautiful.

There was absolutely nothing that we didn't like!

夕日が美しく見えるルーフトップの席に座りワインやスナックもサービスで出してくれて優雅に過ごせた。 花がとても美しい。部屋が広い。少し落ち着いたエリアにある。

Breakfast is not good, however, location is very good. It is very close to main street and 3 blue domes view point. It was very good that office offered first night sunset watch. Cave house is very big and comfortable. If they can change full size bed to queen size bed in master bedroom, it would be much better.

I was surprised with breakfast. They just put one bag of bread, one bottle of juice, two big bottles of water, one bag of ham with cheese, 4 apples, 4 oranges (1 is fresh, 3 isn't fresh - we threw away), 2 yogurt in refrigerator. We stayed there for 4 nights. On third day, they added more water, bread, ham and 3 yogurt for us. For those cold food, I hope that hotel won't offer breakfast included. We even didn't know where the Jacuzzi is. Master bedroom bed is too small to two people. My husband slept on small bed in living room. When we took shower, water drained very slowly and made us feel feet dirty. I tried to remove cover of drainage and helped water drain.

The place is very clean. The owner, Maria, is very approachable, and whenever you need something, she quickly arranges it for you. The best part was the sunset experience, arranged at a private spot with drinks and snacks.

I honestly can’t say I disliked anything—everything was good. Of course, it would always be nice to have a hot tub at home instead of having to walk to another place, but that’s just a small problem.

Śniadania w ogóle nie było . W dniu przyjazdu w lodówce czekała paczka żółtego serka i wędliny którą nie dało się zjeść - byłą nieświeża. Informację otrzymaliśmy o chrupkach do mleka i o tym że możemy zrobić sobie kawę z ekspresu. Ręczniki nie były zmieniane chyba że się o tym powiedziało a prywatności zero. co chwila był ktoś kto wyłączał klimatyzację i otwierał okna. w ostatnim dniu wylało szambo więc smród był nie do zniesienia. ogólnie nie polecam tego miejsca za takie pieniądze.

butelkę wina i nawet było małe mleczko do kawy, woda i sok, dobre miejsce wypadowe do centrum. wanna z hydromasażem na terenie ogrodu.

La posizione ottima per visitare Oia, il tramonto dalla terrazza privata con snack e vino offerto è stata una bellissima sorpresa. Inoltre aveva la vasca idromassaggio, ed un letto comodo. Apprezzato molto il servizio di baggage storage

Nonostante avessimo seguito le istruzioni forniteci l’acqua calda non è stata sufficiente per riempire la vasca (se viene offerta la possibilità di usarla bisogna assicurarsi che si possa riempire). La qualità della colazione non era ottima, troppi cibi confezionati o troppo zuccherati

the location is perfect and the host is very hospitable and kind

just would prefer to have a pool or jacuzzi like it is in the photos

Perros le porteur de bagages

We were very disappointed with our stay and would not recommend it. • Cleanliness: The room was far from clean. Under the bed there was a thick layer of dust, and the atmosphere was humid and uncomfortable. This is unacceptable for the price paid. • The Host: Maria, the host, was constantly trying to push us into her own arrangements — transfers for €30 when the normal rate is €20, and restaurant recommendations that seemed more about her commission than about our comfort. Instead of feeling welcomed, we felt pressured. • Restaurant Recommendation: She insisted we go to Amodi restaurant, which turned out to be one of the worst dining experiences we’ve ever had. The food was overpriced and of very poor quality. The so-called “free dessert” was a fried dough swimming in a bath of honey — heavy, unpleasant, and more of an insult than a treat. • Overall Atmosphere: We felt like the focus was never on hospitality but on extracting as much money as possible. This left us with a very negative impression of the stay. • The Only Positive: The only truly kind and professional person we met was Perros. He was polite, attentive, and genuinely tried to make us feel comfortable. He deserves special recognition. Final Comment: Unfortunately, our overall experience was a nightmare. Poor cleanliness, pushy hosting, and terrible restaurant recommendations overshadowed our trip. The only bright spot was Perros, who should be praised for his kindness and professionalism.

Não tenho palavras para descrever a hospitalidade da Maria. Podemos facilmente ver todo o cuidado e preocupação com cada detalhe da hospedagem. Tudo muito limpo e bonito, lugar super agradável, no centro da vila de Oia, fácil acesso ao pôr do sol. Perto de restaurantes e lojas. A equipe é sensacional, Petros nos auxiliou com as malas pela Vila, tanto na chegada como na ida embora. Recomendo muito a acomodação, lugar impecável, com café da manhã ótimo, sem contar que tem a buganvília mais linda e fotogênica da ilha.

La vasca idromassaggio è sicuramente un punto a favore oltre alla bellezza del giardino e della location. La signora ed i suoi collaboratori tutti gentili e disponibili oltre che di competenza. La vista privata sull’Helios Cave House di cui dispone è sicuramente la cosa che abbiamo adorato di più!

We stayed at these cave rooms in Santorini and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The location was absolutely perfect — right in the heart of Oia, just steps away from everything, yet still peaceful and private. The rooms themselves were beautiful and very clean, with traditional cave-style architecture and modern touches. We had the option of a private jacuzzi, which was a highlight — spotless, well-maintained, and perfect for relaxing after a day of walking around the island. The hosts were professional and helpful, and everything was well organised from check-in to check-out. If you’re looking for an authentic yet luxurious stay with great amenities in central Oia, this is it. Would absolutely return.

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We really enjoyed our stay here! The place was cozy and well-maintained. The location couldn’t be better – close to everything, yet quiet and peaceful. The host was fantastic: welcoming, responsive, and genuinely helpful. One evening, she even took us to watch the sunset and treated us to local wine and snacks – a truly thoughtful and memorable gesture. Breakfast was average – not bad, but nothing to rave about. Still, the overall experience was great.

Excellent location to explore the best of Santorini.

Nothing to dislike. Maria is a perfect host, who also organised our transfers as well as booking for an unforgettable Oia sunset cruise.

Everything! Location, comfort, amenities, staff, and more. From this accommodation, you have a front row seat of the amazing Santorini sunset!

Nothing to not like.

The decoration, rooftop , host and staffs, location are excellent!

Our stay at the cave houses was great from the start. Maria arranged for transportation, we were welcomed by the staff with wine and snacks. The view from the rooftop area was exceptional, we ate breakfast and watched the sunset every night. The staff were wonderful and very helpful. I would highly recommend a stay here.

- Can't beat the location, although it can get super busy during the sunset. We didn't mind though. - The terrace is lovely and provide unobstructed views of the sunset - The host and staff were great throughout the stay

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The setting of the caves are breathless

Great location, allowed us to view the sunsets from the rooftop terrace, away from the crowds.

The location in Oia was perfect and the host was so nice. We lived it here and would definitely recommend to others or stay here again. They even brought wine and snacks for the sunset

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The property was in one of the best locations to view the sunset.

Very busy, difficult to get to with luggage. We were charged for a large sum for breakfast tgat we did not receive.

We stayed in the Blue and White cave house. Great, big apartment, good-looking furniture, INCREDIBLE terrace with INCREDIBLE views in the best spot of Oia. The jacuzzi is just 3-4 minutes away. The host is amazing and very helpful.

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We arrived late(after midnight) due to flight cancellation but our host Maria was very responsive and Daniel was available to host us and take us to property. Both Daniel and Ifthihar were very friendly and responsive. Location of property is very central and Famous Oia sunset we can see from terrace only.

I was with my family and we loved the stay !!!! Apartment was clean with all nearby nostalgia views. We really enjoyed rooftop facility with sunset view. Cave apartments gives you the view of greek culture and calming feel.

Nice location. Maria is a nice owner , she always happy to help you.

Maria arranged a taxi pickup for us and also had a team to help with moving the luggage. The location is great with a walking distance to most of Oia. You can also view the sunset from the terrace.

Cleanliness

Breakfast could have been better we just had same selection of ham and cheese with very simple toast There was not enough fruit The shower instructions were not clear it says to turn on water and then turn off before shower and that is not correct.

Poziție centrală facilități multiple

The patio was beautiful. It was a lovely place to sit and space out. The staff were really helpful and nice. We went to place showed on Google map but it was wrong. David came for us and helped us with the luggage. We were very grateful for it.

It says there’s a wash machine but there is not.

We had no idea where we were going and the host got in touch with us and directed us exactly where to meet and how to get there and would have even booked transport for us had we needed it. Someone met us at the meeting spot - helped us to our room and got us set up to watch the most spectacular sunset we had ever seen. The room was perfect, the location was perfect and the kindness showed by the host was great. It was perfect for my 4 adult children and i.

I only wish we had more time spend there - there is absolutely nothing I did not like

I was surprised that we got that kind of location with private terrace to view the sunset including furniture and fridge with wine and snacks for the money we payed. In Oia, everything works around the sunset, is the major attraction after the landscape and you can confirm this going to restaurants with view to the sunset. This is a goldmine for travelers who want to enjoy the sunset in a private and privileged location. The help from the staff and porters was excellent. I can't remember their names but they were always there ready to help us. Breakfast was healthy and practical.

This beautiful Cave Home was perfect , great location, very clean and a wonderful staff. Maria, Daniel and the rest of the team always made sure we had whatever we needed and left local pasty goodies and wine for us to enjoy that was delicious. The property had everything needed to cook if needed, toiletries, coffee, water and little things you do t think to pack but usually need. We will definitely be going back to Santorini again I hope some and staying in one of Maria’s other cave homes.

Nothing that I can think of at all.

Place with a good viewpoint and quick service response when requesting daily consumables.

Bed condition is not good by inlined horizontal and too much deformed in curve at the center, which shall be improved by changing the matress and frame adjustment, for instance.

Maria and the staff were very helpful and available if i needed anything. Maria really prepared for my arrival to make sure i got to the apartment with ease and safely. She was even kind enough to offer me as much helpful advice, info and left the apartment with snacks and provisions for my stay. I enjoyed the balcony where guest can sit together and watch the sunset, and the location was really quiet. I had a very relaxing stay and will definately recommend the sunset cave apartment.

location was good

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Views, cave experience, jacuzzi, clean and well equipped

Leaving 😔

Amazing location on Santorini - as advertised, a perfect window into an iconic view. We had only 1 day on the island and wanted to maximize our time without fighting the crowds, and have a chance to relax. The Helios home enabled us to do all that and more. We were delighted by the cave interior, the cute "secret" little room and little hobbit hole / door to access as well as by how much space we had in the loft and main bed space. The pocket window facing the sea was charming, and we really felt special to be going into the house with the blue door which many tourists were taking pictures of in front. The highlight, the balcony at the top afforded a glorious panoramic view. I took the complimentary rose wine (fridge had nice basics of food in there) and went up for a peek and didn't leave again for 2 hours until the last of the sun disappeared. We spent a bit of time looking at the various views all through the island, and found ourselves very happy and satisfied with the Helios view. Maria the host arrived as the sun was setting and we had a very nice chat - she was kind enough to bring snacks (delicious local fruit, etc.) and was very helpful throughout including warning us of when the boats were cancelled and giving us recommendations throughout. Note, the home is on a relatively steep part of the hill (while it is steep, it is short, just 5-10 min walk), but the porter they send to pick you up, carry the luggage, and give the keys was amazing in navigating the streets quickly and made it easy for check-in. Overall Bravo! for a beautiful experience - we'd love to come stay again one day soon!

A little disrepair on the guard ropes on the roof balcony which might pose a risk to kids... was noted by host, and I'm sure repaired by now.

Property is descent and beautiful with great location to reach all major attractions in Oia. Host Maria is so genuine and classy lady with golden heart… feel so homely and connected because of her…

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My recent stay at Oia Cave Hotel in Santorini was nothing short of extraordinary. Located in the heart of Oia, the hotel offered the perfect vantage point to witness the breathtakingly picturesque sunsets that Santorini is renowned for. The location was ideal, as it was within walking distance to all the famous spots where one could marvel at the beauty of the sun setting over the Aegean Sea. One of the highlights of my stay was the warm and attentive hospitality provided by Maria, the fantastic host at Oia Cave Hotel. From the moment I arrived, Maria made me feel right at home. She greeted me with a friendly smile and took the time to ensure that all my needs were met. Her knowledge of the island was impressive, and she was more than happy to provide recommendations and insider tips on the best places to visit and dine. The cave-style accommodation at Oia Cave Hotel was truly unique and added to the overall charm of the experience. The rooms were beautifully decorated, combining traditional Santorinian architecture with modern amenities. Staying in a cave-like room was a fascinating experience, and I appreciated the attention to detail in the design and comfort of the space. The hotel also had a stunning rooftop terrace, which provided panoramic views of the caldera and the surrounding landscape. It was the perfect spot to relax and soak in the beauty of the island. Overall, my stay at Oia Cave Hotel was a truly memorable one. The combination of its prime location, comfortable accommodations, and Maria's exceptional hospitality made it an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a unique and enchanting stay in Santorini.

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Room stayed : Helios Right there on cliff , just below Venitian castle of oia. Beautiful views, balcony is small but there is a guest only roof top with amazing view. Amenities are good, provided with breakfast and toiletries. Nice bedding, beautifully maintained cave house. View from windows /door is great. Helpful staff , prompt response and good wifi.

Good view and authentic cave home stay at Oia.

Wifi was not working and Jacuzzi is at 3mins walking from the stay which was only problem but Maria gave keys of sunset villa as well which helped us for showers and washroom.

Such a clean, beautiful room conditions. Maria is the best host, so kind, shared her wonderful fruits and food with us. Sunset views from rooftop was so amazing that I could not forget it. Strongly recommend this apartment to you. Don't hesitate to make reservations. I, also, want to visit Maria's apartment again.

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The host did a tremendous job supplying food including breakfast.

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Location is perfect and couldn’t have experienced the sunset from any other better place. It was perfect place. Special thanks to Mustafa. He was very kind and took care of our needs. We were pleased by his nature. Thanks to Maria and Mustafa!

Maria was a great hostess. She helped us book a boat tour and gave great restaurant recommendations. The property is gorgeous and has the best view of the sunset.

We hat to make the Breakfast alone, it was no service for it. It was very expensive for the room

Perfect location! Super friendly staff and host. Watching the sunset from our own rooftop was a really nice bonus. I highly recommend this place for your stay and i will definitely come back!

We stayed in the Helios cave house. The location was perfect! It was in Oia, located on the hillside with a perfect view of the sunset and the hills. While people lined up on the stairs outisde and the hills to view the sunset, we were able to enjoy the sunset views from our private terrace. Amoudi bay was a 15 min walk down the stairs. Maria was a good host and responded to all our queries. The staff was very helpful in taking care of the room, supplies and general queries. There were plenty of people taking pictures of our door, which made us feel privileged ! The castle (popular for viewing the sunset) was just above our house.

No big negatives. But the pictures on the web site makes the place look bigger than it really is. Just something to keep in mind. It is a cave house with a small kitchen. The bedroom is part of main suite. And another bed on a loft. A wine cellar downstairs is also converted to a room. Due to the location of the home, sometimes the water pressure varies (and could stop completely). The private jacuzzi is not part of this house. You have to walk up another 5 mins or so to another house. We still enjoyed our stay and would love to come back.

Great location. clean.

Only 1 a/c unit seemed to struggle to cool the house needs to be serviced or replaced.

Our stay was good, the location was perfect, the host was just the best we could ever have! Maria, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING OUR STAY MEMORABLE ! 💙

There was a picture of the room other than the room where I stayed, and it was different from the room I imagined.

Nice, comfortable cave house, unique bathroom with spa bath, friendly host!

Excellent view on the caldera and sunset, very clean and comfortable apartment

Location of the property is beautiful with amazing views. Helios has the best sunset view and has a private balcony where you can enjoy the sunset view. The beds are very comfortable and cleaned every day The host Maria is a very sweet lady and gave us a personal touch to our stay she treated us a like family member. She was always reachable. she was providing snacks and drinks which was really sweet. The helpers/porter Mustafa was really hard working man he was very helpful.

- Don’t expect hot breakfast when you book with breakfast read the guidelines in there official website - if you are booking in a group of more than 2 families make sure you check with host directly as the cave houses are located in different locations.

very close the center, few minutes walk and tremendous view of sunset, very clean and comfortable stay

unique rules; toilet paper is only allowed to be thrown into trash bin but not toilet bowl

I like the location and the house decor

Great location, amazing cave house. Beautiful view. Very peaceful. Very comfortable. Instructions in the room were very clear. Very organised. The blue dome church and perfect sunset view is just a couple of minutes walk from this cave house.

good location

all the kitchen items were not clean. I assume they did not clean after the previous guest came. bed was small and very cold. staff did not clean unless you asked.