Help with Santorini Hotel
Sep 19th, 2002, 05:16 PM
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Anita have you used the search feature here on these posts. I founds lot's of posts by typing in the name of the hotel.As you know I am staying at Dana villas and after spending countless hours researching I got the feeling that Katikes was a notch nicer than Dana Villas. Understanding I have never been to either place. I want to spend more time in the Fira area and decided on Dana Villas so I could walk back and forth to town..Most of the roads to Oia are way up,winding, narrow, and a bit of a challenge from what I have read.After all there is a slight possibilty that I may have a shot of ouzo or two..LOL When I e-mailed Dana villas the two replies I rec'd from them were so warm and friendly and knew mt booking agent personally and clinched it for me.Were you able to see their site?? www.danavillas.gr <BR>Best of luck...
Sep 19th, 2002, 05:39 PM
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message i found tonight....<BR><BR>Hotels: I stayed at Katikies in Oia.<BR>fax: 30 286 71129 for more information <BR>This hotel is best suited for a romantic get away. There are only rooms with a queen size bed, so if you choose to stay here, make sure you don't mind sleeping in the same bed as your travel partner. The hotel does have a great location and a wonderful swimming pool which is balanced on the lip of the Caldera. The views are spectacular and just hanging out in the pool is amazing. Be sure to get to the poolside early as the lounges fill up quickly. The rooms are large and gorgeous. Very traditional buildings with a most unusual shower cut out of the wall. Each room has a private terrace, telephone, air conditioning and mini bar.<BR><BR>For more information on Santorini and the other Greek Islands, check out the Lonely Planet Greek Islands book.<BR>
Sep 19th, 2002, 06:20 PM
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Soph, Mary & Gary,<BR><BR>Thanks for your replies. I'm still at a loss. On the one hand, I love luxury and Katities is definitely luxurious; on the other hand I am traveling alone and would like to be closer to town - and like Gary said - who knows I might drink a little ouzo. Right now I am leaning towards Dana Villas because it is so close to town. What a dilema!!<BR><BR>Gary, I did try a search, however the screen just brought me to rants & raves.<BR><BR>Thanks again.<BR><BR>
Sep 19th, 2002, 06:53 PM
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Author: JW ([email protected])<BR>Date: 10/12/2000, 10:33 am<BR>Message: Hello! Has anyone stayed here, or heard things about it?<BR><BR><BR>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR><BR> <BR>Author: mikki ([email protected])<BR>Date: 10/13/2000, 07:31 am<BR>Message: Hi, I haven't stayed there but can reccomend Atlantis Villas in Ia and Vedema in Megalahori. Email me if you want add'l info.<BR><BR><BR>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR><BR> <BR>Author: Steven Bird ([email protected])<BR>Date: 10/13/2000, 03:49 pm<BR>Message: We stayed at Fanari Villas in Oia...fantastic as is Esperas uderneath us. Katikies also looked great. Oia is the place to stay. <BR><BR>E-mail me if you have questions<BR><BR><BR>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR><BR> <BR>Author: Robin ([email protected])<BR>Date: 10/13/2000, 04:21 pm<BR>Message: Yes, we stayed there in Sept. 1998, and loved it! Many units have front terraces looking out over the caldera, and there is a little store right next door on the main road which sells basic necessities so you can have breakfast, wine, etc. outside. The rooms are simple, but charming, and the "infinity" pool (the reason we went there after seeing an article from 1998 in National Geographiic Traveler!) is beautiful. Highly recommended.<BR><BR><BR>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR><BR> <BR>Author: JW ([email protected])<BR>Date: 10/13/2000, 04:47 pm<BR>Message: Thanks everyone! Turns out, after contacting the manager at Katikies...none of the rooms/balconies have sunset views (I'm glad I asked!), which was odd. Did those of you who stayed there, find this to be true?! <BR><BR>Steven: We are considering Esperas as well, but haven't been able to find any solid reviews on the place. From what you saw, how would guess the view is from its rooms/balconies?<BR><BR><BR>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR><BR> <BR>
. I'll have to e-mail the hotel and ask about a restaurant
Sep 19th, 2002, 07:13 PM
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Gary,<BR><BR>I just e-mailed them. Is their address [email protected]? I hope so. I'll let you know what I find out.
Sep 20th, 2002, 03:32 AM
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Soph,<BR><BR>The web address for Katikies is:<BR>www.katikies.com.
Sep 20th, 2002, 01:10 PM
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It is not necessary to stay in Fira- there is soo much hype about it & it really wasnt worht it- too noisy & crowded. Ia is quieter & prettier & better shops. Katikies is perched right on the cliff w/ a view of the caldera. To see Ia's famous sunset is like a less than 5min walk from Katikies & if u see the sunset once thats all you'll need(again too much hype) Katikies is a luxurious getaway w/an amazing pool. Fira is easily accessible by bus/cab. You really wont want to spend every night in Fira.
