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Bayside guesthouse with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

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  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AED 515
AED 613 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

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A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
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Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

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Luxury House, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 78 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Sea View | Living area | TV, Netflix, streaming services

Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 27 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Sea View | Living area | TV, Netflix, streaming services

Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Sea View | Living area | TV, Netflix, streaming services

Comfort Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 27 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hot Tub, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hot Tub, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Sea View | Living area | TV, Netflix, streaming services

Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Sea View | Living area | TV, Netflix, streaming services

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hot Tub, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Panoramic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hot Tub, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private rooftop spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 61 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Sea View | Living area | TV, Netflix, streaming services

Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Sea View | Living area | TV, Netflix, streaming services

Romantic Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Unnamed Rd,, Santorini, 847 02

What's nearby

  • Amoudi Bay - 1 min walk
  • Ammoudi - 4 min walk
  • Oia Castle - 8 min walk
  • Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint - 11 min walk
  • Thirasia - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Santorini National Airport (JTR) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lolita's Gelato - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pelekanos Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pitogyros Traditional Grill House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lotza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Skiza Cafe - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Secret Gem Suites

Guesthouse near Santorini Caldera
Close to Oia Castle and Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint, Secret Gem Suites provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Express check-out, outdoor furniture, and concierge services
  • Wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and local meal delivery service
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hydromassage showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with Netflix and streaming services
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 262 ft
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 9:00 AM–11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Private winery tours

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: EUR 10 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Property Registration Number 1201595

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Secret Gem Suites Santorini
Secret Gem Suites Guesthouse
Secret Gem Suites Guesthouse Santorini

Frequently asked questions

Is Secret Gem Suites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secret Gem Suites?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Secret Gem Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Secret Gem Suites?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secret Gem Suites located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is steps from Amoudi Bay, Santorini Caldera, and Oia Castle. Ammoudi and Mnemossyne Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Secret Gem Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 65 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sherif

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unhappy. Problems unsolved. Booked 5 days and stayed less than one. False advertising “hot tub”. Not caldera view. Water pressure low.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake, Los Angeles

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tiana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. The room was very large, clean and just as pictured. The breakfast every morning was great and loved that it was delivered to your window. The check in process and accessing the property was a little confusing. However the owner was able to contact us and support immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival to Oia, Nikos from Secret Gem, met us and guided us to our room. He was extremely friendly and helpful throughout our entire stay. Every morning we woke up to our breakfast basket at our window and they were delicious. He gave us many pointers on how to navigate and tour the island, which helped us bypass all the busy tourism/cruisers traffic. We had an amazing time! Thank you for making our visit special!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

David, Watsonville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The propertyinside is very nice and clean. It is in a beautful cove at the bottom of the very steep hillside. The issue is it is very inconvient. The hill you have to walk down is crazy dangerouly steep. You have to walk around the donkey poop and there are about 15 donkeys to deal with. It smells in the morning. If you want a taxi it cost approx 20 Eur, if you can find the taxi willing to take you. This is only a fifteen minute walk but very steep. It is very inconvient. It would be nice if they offered transportaion.The hotel gives you a bottle of water that is filled with tap water. I would not ever book this hotel. Find one closer to the top where all the shopping and pictures are. Oh yeah the Jacuzzi is about 90 deg F. Too cold for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved Secret Gems Suites and the staff. Nikos was attentive, fast, and very helpful. The view from our suite was picture perfect. Our one complaint was the donkey poop so close to the suites. We were prepared for the almost 300 stairs leading up the Oia and honestly, those were not even that bad. The problem was the donkeys that they have on the stairs for people to ride to the top. We were unaware of this circumstance and the fact that they poop all over the stairs. We didn’t even want to bring our shoes into the suite because we were nervous about the cleanliness of our shoes. Overall, the suite itself was fantastic. Just wish I knew about the donkeys prior to booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, San Bruno

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute and comfortable boutique apart-hotel style property. There were great views of the water and the sunset from my room! There are several steps that you have to take to go down and then up to the property for drop off, so not advisable for those with challenges walking stairs of various heights. Most places in Santorini do only have stairs to access though. The tub in the bedroom was a jacuzzi bathtub that I just ended up not having time to use. One minor issue I had was the shower handle coming off and water coming out onto the floor when using the top water stream option. I was greeted at the taxi drop off and then the host, Nikolas, helped me with my luggage to the suite and then I just went through check in items with him there at the suite. There did not appear to be any lobby area. Nikolas was also very helpful in arranging for taxis, which needed to be called in advance since rides didn’t frequent that area. You can walk up to the main Oia city area, but donkeys/mules transport people on occasion, the stairs are inconsistent and can also be slippery - just taking a taxi is also an option. The rooftop was very nice. Tha safe is small and not standard size. For reference, it wouldn’t fit a shoe, but could fit a passport and oversized headphones.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Downhill is an superview ocean.
That hotel is an amazing view among lava mountain and ocean cove. Staffs are friendly. Breakfasts are anthetic Greek foods which are superior! Thank for kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Secret Gem Cocoon was exactly what we expected and more. Our gracious host met us as our drop off location and helped us with our luggage and even just knowing the safe and proper way to get to our stay. Nicholas was very friendly and helpful. There was suite service and continental breakfast offered each day. The Amoudie Bay was such a beautiful and somewhat private location with some of the best sunsets on Santorini. We would highly recommend booking a stay with Secret Gem Suites while in Santorini.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shekhar, RARITAN

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicolas is very nice and welcoming us warmly. My husband tripped over on the slop, Nicolas helped us to lift our luggages from the hotel to the carpark.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stunning sunset views! We loved our suite with the jacuzzi tub on the balcony that we used every night for sunset :). Breakfast was waiting for us every morning on the balcony as well which we really enjoyed! Staff were excellent! Quick to respond and provide any items we needed. Overall an amazing stay and experience! We hope to come back one day and will be recommending this place to our family and friends! The only thing that is important to know, which was not an issue for us, is the walk up to Oia. It isn’t far but it can be a challenge for many.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. Nikos was really nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sadhika

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very bad surroundings. The description was incorrect and deceptive. The area outside had dumped construction materials and old furniture. Our experience was terrible and our holiday was ruined staying at this property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Minerva

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our concierge Niko made things so easy for us. He was ready to help anytime.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beware the steps
Lovely apartment in the harbour area. 300 steps up to the town which would be a nightmare if you’re not fully fit. No local parking so suitcases up or down the steps are hard work. Well worth it for us
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent home away from home. Thank you to Chris for the easy airport transfer arrangements and a huge shoutout to Nik for his hospitality with the daily breakfast and local recommendations!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ghada

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s close to OIA village and castle. One needs to have strong legs to walk but very clean, staff are helpful and friendly. Couple good restaurants close but anyways nothing is too far for a car in Santorini
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veroneeca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Secret Gem Suites are incredibly kind, thoughtful, and helpful. They consistently reached out to see if we required anything, from ride transfers to breakfast preferences and more. We felt very spoiled and would definitely recommend anyone visiting Santorini to stay with them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
We loved our stay at the Secret Gem Suites. The location is great if you're okay staying in Amoudi Bay for Dinner, or willing to walk up the steps to Oia. The room was updated and the view is unbeatable. Hightly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secret Gem was fantastic. we loved being near the water and having some restaurants with beautiful views just below our suite. We had a lovely deck to sit out and watch the sunset cruise boats go by. My only recommendation would be to put out a few umbrellas for shade as it was blisteringly hot. The host was beyond helpful and so friendly. Breakfast was delivered in cute baskets each morning and was plenty for two and then some. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was absolutely incredible and unique. The property manager, Nick, was excellent and always available - great communication, delivered an abundance of breakfast daily (included in the cost!), delivered laundry service, replenished anything we needed in the villa, coordinated taxis for us etc. He was excellent! The property itself was stunning and better in person than the photos (when does that ever happen?!) - the rooms were so unique, the balcony/terrance was so spacious and just spectacular to sit out there right on the water in a private space. Very quiet and peaceful in Ammoudi Bay, incredible restaurant options. Sunset Ammoudi was our favorite, we went multiple times. The town of Oia is right above the area -- you can either call a taxi (the property will assist), or walk up the cliff steps. The walk has stunning views, and highly recommended doing so at least once. The only thing to note: Taxis cannot get to Ammoudi Bay within the hours close to sunset. It is very difficult for them to get down to the Bay due to traffic of people coming to Oia for sunset. Dinner in Oia for sunset (must make reservations) is not to be missed. But you will need to be in Oia hours before if you plan on a taxi and can return to the bay after 9pm. Not a big deal, just something to note! Once you go to Oia and see the crowds, you will be so thankful you are staying in peaceful Ammoudi Bay! Cannot recommend this stay enough - book now!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Your Search is Over - Secret Gem's is Amazing
WOW! WOW! WOW! Secret Gem's is amazing! Everything about it is magical. The location is breathtaking and so charming (despite the stairs down - don't let that stop you if you can walk stairs uphill) We stayed in both The Yard and The Evolution Suite both were fantastic. The majority of our family stayed in The Yard and it was perfect. We so enjoyed having a yummy breakfast outside nearly on top of the sea watching the boats and sipping our espresso. We even enjoyed the fun spa inside the unit. Each bed was clean, comfortable with beautiful views of the sea. The Evolution Suite was romantic and Wow! The view! The deck! Amazing! Relaxing in the hot tub with a glass of wine watching the sunset will never be matched. I cannot say enough for the hospitality of Nick and Chris. Nick was always there to help us with any small detail of our visit. We had a disruption in travel for my husband and daughter and Chris even offered to give them two complimentary catamaran trips because they missed time in Santorini! Both Nick and Chris were so thoughtful. Your search for an unforgettable hotel in Santorini just ended. Secret Gem's is it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed 4 nights here and really enjoyed the stay. There were 3 of us in Nest suite. It was tight but definitely manageable. It was clean and comfortable and the AC worked well. What really made the stay was Nikos. He is such a nice guy. He was always available to be reached via text and was quick to respond and very informative and helpful. Breakfast was delivered every morning about 9 and it was surprisingly good. Parking here in my opinion is really not possible except early in the day or scooters. All of the boats pick up and drop off here so it’s completely jammed and impassible in the late afternoon until after sunset when everything clears out. There are steps to walk up to Oia. They say 278, however they are kind of numbered and it was about 230 according to these numbers. I’m not in great shape at all and I only had to stop twice. There are also donkey rides for 10 euros each. The other option is transfer coordinated through Nikos for about 20-25 euros to Oia. We usually went up in the mid morning, ate lunch and sometimes dinner in Oia and then came back down. Make sure your phone is charged for the light so as to be able navigate the steps and avoid the donkey poo after dark. We also had friends staying up in Oia. It was nice to be able to come down and get away from the village in the evenings and being so close to the water was nice. There are 3 or 4 restaurants to choose from and there is an ice cream shop as well that sells water, beer, wine and snacks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023