We have just returned from this family-run hotel and were delighted with our excellent holiday, sad to leave behind folks we had met from all over the UK.

Greek accommodation is often basic, like the plumbing and hot rings next to the sink BUT that's what we expected. What sets this hotel apart is the beautiful garden, pool and cleanliness of the place with the personal service of the family who try to be on hand whenever called upon throughout the day.

The pool bar is not cheap but sunbeds are free so are still cost effective when compared to the expense of beach sunbeds/beachside bars/restaurants.

There are two 24/7 bakeries (one close by and one next to the cheapest 'BIG' Co-op Supermarket) offering scrumptious sweets and savouries. The tavernas are good but the best (in our opinion) are Scirocco (Greek/Italian) and Volcano (traditional Greek) - special thanks to all the boys (waiters) and girls (chefs) at the latter.

Elli and Eugene were perfect hosts at the hotel and you must try her Fruit Salad & Frappe! We never had problems with sun beds and had great fun talking to like minded people who were on holiday to relax.

The sunset cruise is expensive as they have cut back on the wine (economy) and it was short (time of year?) but the buffet was very good and well thought out for food at sea (Catered in). The Village tour was good value and very interesting but you do need to be physically fit - and we were not pre-warned by our Rep (he was not great to be fair). The guide joined the coach very late and then asked for money for herself and the driver at the end - we don't mind giving we HATE being asked!

Overall NOT suitable for young families/teenagers - ideal for couples who love peace, quiet, cats, dogs (all run free in the streets/restaurants) and great Greek hospitality. Santorini is a unique volcanic island with black beaches and underground volcanic activity, no natural trees or drinking water and some windy days but don't let that put you off.

We've set up a facebook page for the large yellow duck at Philoxenia - see Quacky McDuck for pictures of him on holiday there!

We stayed self catering for two weeks, basic rooms, but very,very clean ! as they were cleaned every day. Very quiet,seemed like only couples, so i don't recomend it for children under 12, as my 2 children,aged 5 & 7 had to be extremly quiet in the pool,which can sometimes be difficult when they are having so much fun ! they where told several times to keep quiet & not to splash !! but apart from that,lovely place to stay & lovely island.

I stayed at the Philoxenia Hotel with my partner on a bed and breakfast basis which we felt was perfectly adequate! The room that we got was very basic, like most hotels in Greece, and had 2 single beds and a fridge, and no TV. The bathroom was a wet room with no shower curtain and a shower which could be either hand held or on the wall, which is again the norm for Greece. We didn't need air con while we was there as the room was quite shaded in the daytime, but if you did want to pay for it, it would have cost 50 euros for 1 week. The safe cost 15 euros for 1 week. The hotel is very quiet and had mostly British guests and no children whilst we was staying there. The pool area was very pretty and there were always enough sunbeds, i was the first person by the pool at 9.15am! So no rush for getting sunbeds at the crack of dawn haha. For breakfast we got toast with jams, orange juice and a tea/coffee. This set us up nicely for the day.
The hotel is situated in a very good location in Perissa, the beach and main strip of bars and tavernas are about a 5 minute walk, there is a mini supermarket next door and a bakery 2 mins away. Around the pool area we felt we had to buy at least 1 drink from the hotel bar each day, as the owners sat watching everyone a lot of the day! A can of fizzy drink was 2 euros and a beer was 3 euros, a bit expensive but suppose it helps contribute to the hotels business. The food in Perissa was not that cheap, lunch around the beach was 6-7 euros for a toastie/burger, and dinner was approx 30-40 euros for 2 people. The Greek food was reasonable though, approx 6-7 euros for Souvlaki/Gyros. Cocktails were 5-7 euros, beer around 3 euros, fizzy drinks in the restaurants 2 euros.
We did the sunset cruise booked through the rep, which happened to be on the windiest day we was there and so the sea was VERY rough! A good trip, but not for people who get travel sickness!
I would definitely recommend this hotel and Santorini to people, its a lovely pretty place to go if your looking for relaxation!

I would highly recommend this charming hotel. Just off the main road in Perissa, the Philoxenia hotel is situated between a small supermarket and residential apartments. It has a very pretty courtyard, with a small swimming pool, sunloungers and bar. As soon as we arrived we were whisked to our room by Maria the owner, who was very pleasant and checked we were happy with our room. The room was fairly large, with a double bed, and single bed with a small kitchen and dining area and a small wetroom bathroom. Very simple and very clean. The bed was comfortable. The maid was friendly and hard working and came in daily to clean the room. We had clean sheets and towels daily. The hotel owner and maid worked continuously to keep the hotel clean and tidy and were always available should you want a drink at the bar (a coffee and fanta were 5 euros). They also offered bar snacks, although we did not try them on this occasion.

The hotel offers bed and breakfast or self catering, we were self catering and found the kitchen area, sufficient for our needs. The air conditioning was adequate, not the best I have had, but we were comfortable. The air conditioning and safe cost 65 Euros. The bathroom was clean with a surprisingly powerful shower (my first impression was that it would trickle). Overall I would highly recommend this small, very friendly, immaculately kept hotel. Near to all the amenities of Perissa, which we adored.

The location was quiet and restful and the hotel mainly consisted of other couples, there were no children the week we stayed, but they welcomed our friend staying at a nearby hotel and her daughter for the afternoon for a splash in their pool. Although it was just me and my husband I would take my teenage children, although for their entertainment I would use the hotel as a base and for a swim. There is plenty of entertainment in Perissa, the seafront is a short walk from the hotel and it has plenty of bars and resturants both on the seafront and along the main road in Perissa. The beach was nice and clean, with lots of sunbeds.



A couple of tips, lovely bakery 2 minutes from our hotel, open 24 hours and sells lovely bread, cakes, pizzas and icecreams. The cheapest supermarket is the Co-op, about ten minute stroll up the main road. But there were several supermarkets in Perissa. We ate several times at The Volcano restuarant on the seafront, about 40 Euros for two, including wine or beer. Their mixed grills were really nice as were their Greek Salads.
Fira is not to be missed, lovely quaint shops and beautiful restuarants and bars overlooking the caldera. Oia and Imerovigli are both very beautiful and worth a visit. The sunsets were amazing, and we experienced them at Oia, Imervigli and Fira, but not too be missed on one of the rooftop restuarants in Fira or Oia, expensive but worth it.
We enjoyed a traditional tour and also the sunset cruise, although the food included on the sunset cruise was a very basic buffet and not very nice.
I hope to go back next year as it is a beautiful island with beautiful people. If you go and require a realiable and very nice transfer taxi or tour I highly recommend Nikos at http://www.onlava.com/onlava/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=1&Itemid=114&lang=en
really nice guy and very reliable and reasonable prices.


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