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Epavlis Hotel
Greece, Europe
Kamari
The hotel is situated at the foot of the mountain where ancient Thira is also found. One of the best known beaches of Santorini, Kamari, is within walking distance of the hotel.
The hotel is a brand new complex, built in the shape of an amphitheatre and according to the Cycladic architecture, it stands in complete harmony with the Aegean seascape. The discreet luxury, the unique decoration, along with the modern comforts guarantee a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Facilities includes a breakfast room, Internet access (fees apply), a car park and a playground for younger guests.
All of the rooms are equipped with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, an LCD TV, a fridge, a telephone, air conditioning, satellite TV and a radio player. Three of the rooms also have interior and exterior hot tubs.
Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a poolside snack bar and a gym.
Facilities
- Spa treatments
- Massage*
- Steam bath
- Sauna
- TV lounge
- Children playground
- Sun loungers
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Poolside snack bar
- Luggage room
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good546 reviews
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Not for us
We visited the island for 5 days and stayed in one of the jacuzzi rooms.
First of all some positives... The pool is lovely with a chill vibe and the sunbeds were very comfy. The staff that we had encounters with where all fairly pleasant, the chap on the front desk was particularly friendly. The hotel has a games room, small gym and lots of books to choose from. It was quiet at night allowing for a good sleep.
The areas for improvement. Our room was incredibly outdated and worn, there where marks on the walls, mirrors and around all the fittings. It felt like it needed a complete gut and clean. The bathroom flooded after every shower with water coming from underneath the bath (which had visible silicone all round it so it appeared repair attempts have been made previously), water also came up from the drain in the bathroom leaving a terrible smell. The shower would fall off repeatedly and wasn't big enough for us actually to stand under. The window in the bathroom also opened into a hall way which was very bizarre. The towels were like sandpaper and the air conditioning kicked out an awful damp smell for the first 10-15 minutes after it came on.
The jacuzzi was incredibly overlooked and we only used it once, it was also surrounded by hundreds of ants every time we went outside.
We appreciate that the hotel had lots of diverse guests and whilst there was a fair offering of breakfast, we found the selection of rice, pasta and onion bhajis quite unusual and not for us, so we only ate there the once. They also did have some meats, pastries, toast.
The stairs around the hotel are all marble, one morning after it had been raining on the first step down my husband fell quite badly the whole way down causing incredibly bad bruising. I really feel some signs or someone brushing the water off is needed.
The walk up to the hotel is not easy and not for anyone with mobility issues.
Kamari itself is absolutely stunning with so many excellent resteraunt, shops and bars. We particularly liked Prince for breakfast and mango for some drinks.
We went on a catamaran one day and it was the best day. We pre booked this before we arrived and it worked out about €100 cheaper.
I appreciate we could have spoke to the hotel about some of our concerns and I can see they comment and reply to people's posts but we felt that we were there for such a short time they couldn't have fixed the issues that we were finding.
Review by Lulujones89 Burntwood, United Kingdom
Fantastic views, terrible hill to walk up in the heat!
The views from the hotel are amazing! Definitely the highlight of my stay there! The downside was the awful hill! I am not unfit, perse! I do a lot of walking as I don't drive, but in the heat, it really was a struggle, I had to stop and rest several times. It is a beautiful looking hotel, but really needs a bit of TLC. My first room, T.V never worked, even after reporting, never got fixed, so 2 days later they gave me a different room. Sadly, this one had a leak under the toilet, it came up every time you flushed. I had to use my towels to stem the flow, or risk slipping over on the wet floor. This again was mentioned several times, but it never got fixed! When I told the manager (Maria) She said she knew as the previous guest had reported it???? Then she said, she just forgot!!! The Jacuzzi wasn't working. the hinges that prevent the door shutters banging were broken, so that was really annoying when trying to sleep! I think a classification of 4 Star, is a tad generous. Breakfast was ok, typical Greek, always plentiful and frequently topped up. I wouldn't stay again, because of the hill alone!
Review by sharrona952 London, United Kingdom
Amazing stay!
We recently had the most amazing time at Epavlis Hotel Kamari, and I can't recommend it highly enough. From the moment we arrived until the day we reluctantly checked out, everything was perfect. Service & Staff: The staff deserves the highest praise. They were genuinely warm, incredibly welcoming, and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Whether it was giving local dining tips or helping with transportation, their service was top-notch and always delivered with a smile. Our room was spotlessly clean, beautifully maintained, and incredibly comfortable. The peaceful atmosphere of the hotel ensured we had a restful sleep every night. If you can, book a room with a view—waking up to the scenery outside was truly a highlight! Location & Atmosphere: The hotel location strikes a perfect balance—it's serene and relaxing, yet close enough to all the local attractions and restaurants. The grounds themselves are lovely and contribute to a very tranquil holiday atmosphere. We are already planning our return trip. If you are looking for a place that offers exceptional service, beautiful surroundings, and a truly amazing overall experience, look no further than Epavlis Hotel Kamari!!!!. Five stars across the board!
Stay away and look somewhere else
Don’t be fooled with the photos. Even if you get the best room as we did, the tiny balcony joins to another’s toilet. I had to ask the gentleman to close the window as I could see everything. You’re overlooked each side with a small wall. Be great for a swingers hotel. Bed extremely hard, small mattress, 1 pillow only. It was dirty, lots of broke items. No soap. Car park is a minefield. Be at your own peril for the giant pot holes.
Very, very disappointing
Probably the most disappointing hotel I've ever stayed at. Very run down, everything in the room broken, poor standard of cleanliness, no hospitality (not even offered a drink of water on arrival, despite being told the tap water is undrinkable). No iron or kettle in the room. Breakfast mostly cold with no provision for food intolerance. A heated jacuzzi with a great view, but it broke early on in the trip when we got up early to see the sunrise. Clumps of hair and dirt in the jacuzzi. Very inconsistent housekeeping, some days not coming at all, some days just giving us one fresh towel between us and a single toilet roll. Of course, you have to throw your toilet paper in the bin not the toilet as this is not a modern building like some others in Santorini. The shower holder was broken so the shower kept fallins on us, even hitting one of us on the head. This was a first holiday with a girlfriend and also a birthday trip, but it hasn't been as expected, the pictures were not accurate, the price is vastly too high for an experience like this, and they dropped the ball on service and hospitality which could have made up for the general state of disrepair. We wouldn't return here.
