Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 20 for adults and children.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of EUR 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to midnight, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available for a fee of EUR 30 per room. Guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Additional accessibility features may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Santorini, within a 15-minute drive of Santorini Caldera and Kamari Beach. It is approximately 6.5 km from Santorini National Airport and close to several beaches and historical sites.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an outdoor infinity pool. The pool is seasonal and operational hours may vary.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies for additional guests?

The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs. Guests are encouraged to contact the property directly for specific requests regarding additional sleeping arrangements.

Desiterra Resort & Spa in Exo Gialos, Greece

Average nightly price at Desiterra Resort & Spa by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
April	US$151
May	US$141
June	US$357
July	US$255
August	US$252
September	US$254
October	US$147
November	US$108

What guests think

Travellers describe spacious villas with private pools and sea or sunrise views, a tranquil setting, and notably warm, helpful staff, with many also praising the relaxing spa and an overall sense of privacy throughout the property.

Several reviews note the remote location, so expect to rent a car or use paid transfers to reach towns like Fira and Oia. While many found things very clean, recurring complaints mention bathroom drain odors, inconsistent housekeeping or pool maintenance, and a small gym. Dining is often enjoyed, though breakfast can feel basic and prices high for some. Overall, Desiterra Resort & Spa suits travelers seeking privacy, relaxation, and attentive service.

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Facilities

Villas feature private pools, there’s a scenic main pool with a bar, and the spa earns frequent praise. A few note the gym is small and some pools aren’t heated.

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Raasib

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We had the most incredible stay at the Desiterra hotel. The hotel was beautifully presented and clean. As a family of 4 we hired the family villa which was lovely with our own pool and fairly spacious. The staff are absolutely wonderful at the property and made our stay so worthwhile. They took care of everything we could ask for. We used all the facilities: the spa was great and we had a wonderful massage, the gym which was a little small but has what you need, the pool which has lovely views, and the restaurant had exquisite food - highly recommend the lamb chops and beef tagliata! All in all we couldn’t recommend the hotel more. We would certainly go back.

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Dhiren

15 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent property with superb swimming pool and sea view. All rooms have their own pools too. Rooms are spacious and very nice. People//team is also very good. We had a ln opportunity to meet owner of hotel who was also kind enough to spake to us and take our small suggestions very positively.

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ZAREH

10 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent accommodations at this quite and welcoming hotel. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The spa and other amenities were superb. Beautiful pool with swim up bar. Our unit had its own pool! We had an opportunity to meet the owner, who is a great host himself and very approachable. If you want to be away from crowds, this is the hotel. Fira is only 10 minutes away.

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Paolo

20 Jul 2022

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Stayed 6 nights

Struttura complessivamente molto bella dagli appartamenti allo scorcio di visuale sul mare. Alba fenomenale. Professionalità e gentilezza del personale completano l'ottimo servizio, pulizia e l'ottima colazione con scelta varia e ricca. Migliorabile la palestra ma comunque servizio gradito e funzionale per allenarsi.Bellissima la piscina principale (Eiffel) con bar e sedute in acqua!Nulla da eccepire. Complimenti al Desiterra per l'ospitalità dal benvenuto con bottiglia di vino e dedica molto apprezzati.

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Ken

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The amenities are perfect and wonderful. The word buffet does not have the same meaning however the breakfasts were great nonetheless. The exclusiveness is the key word for this place. The privacy, the luxury and relaxation away from the mobs of tourists is divine! Next time I schedule a longer stay, our three days was just not enough!

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Jeanne

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a dreamy time at desiterra. What a beautiful hotel! Perfect to disconnect and relax. We particularly enjoyed how competent, kind and helpful the Spa staff were!

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Micah

25 Aug 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

A beautiful hotel on Santorini. Quiet, clean with great accommodations. Stayed in a villa with a family of 5. Off the beaten path from Fira. On-site restaurant is great. Walking distance to fantastic beach and restaurant. Road to the hotel is an adventure, and prices are on the high end for Greece.

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Noamie

2 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Pretty and quiet. Nice amenities on the property, fabulous recommendations if you go off the property.

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Daniel

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was clean and very nice. We stayed in a loft honeymoon suite with private pool. The pool was not heated so kind of cold. Also by 3 pm it was shaded for the day as it was on the north side of the room. So end of day time at pool ended up being the common pool. The room was amazing, very nice. There are pool towels available. They say they will bring them out but never do you have to ask. Food was quite expensive compared to within town. It’s a 10 minute drive to virtually anything, the hotel is all on its own no where to walk around.

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Aaron

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This was our second visit to Desiterra, the site is excellent just as they were last year, staff are fantastic and the spa was bloody lovely! We had a couples massage and it was well worth it. Superb service from everyone and bloody lovely part of the island because it’s quiet and you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise! The man who runs the restaurant and bar Sandesh is bloody excellent. Breakfast has a great selection on the menu for everyone. Lunch and dinner options are also great, but we explored a lot more of the island this time round so ate out most days. Room was clean, tidy, and well kitted out. 100% recommend and we will probably go back again!

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Cleanliness

Many guests found the property and villas clean and well maintained, but multiple reviews mention bathroom drain odors, spotty housekeeping, and occasional pool or bathroom maintenance issues.

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Valentina

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Dear Desiterra staff, we want to thank you for these wonderful days, for your kindness and friendliness. It's rare to find people so helpful at any time of day or night. The facility is wonderful and truly clean. My compliments to everyone. A sincere thank you.

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Nicolae

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Breakfast very basic and limited choice Pool hasn’t been clean in 10 days Cleaning can be improved by a lot Overall it’s not bad but don’t believe what you see in the pictures!!!!!

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Kirit

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Beautiful setting for a relaxing getaway. Very clean throughout. Service in all departments is excellent. Thoroughly recommend Desiterra as a “go to” in Santorini. Will definitely return.

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Nicole

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This was an amazing vacation for our family. We stayed in the saffron gatherers villa which had two bedrooms and two bathrooms, kitchen, nice patio and pool. The villa has AC and it was nice a cool and the patio had the best breeze. The climate was amazing. The breakfast was great with a variety of egg omelettes and eggs and variety of pancake choices (Nutella), greek yogurt and granola, juices. Friendly staff, rooms were super clean and the staff was very attentive . Short car ride to Fira and Oia. We spent some days at the beaches and one day with caldera yachting on a sunset sail (which we HIGHLY recommend) The hotel is in the most perfect location, you can get every where relatively quickly. It is away from the hustle bustle and very peaceful and serene with the most amazing sunrises. The spa has great therapists and treatments as well. The beds were so comfortable and the showers had great water pressure and cold and hot water that never ran out. We travelled with three children. There are not enough stars to rate how amazing this hotel/villa is - amazing!

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David

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 17 nights

My husband and I stayed here for two weeks. Our room was very clean and spacious. The outdoor patio area with pool was lovely. The food was fantastic for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sandesh and Pemba who work in the restaurant were amazing. They were alway smiling, accommodating, and very hard working! The driver for the hotel, Argyris was great! He is super friendly and funny! Everyone at the hotel made you feel like family. I hope to return to this secluded peaceful gem by the sea.

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ARIANA

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The room was nice, however the service was really poor. We got a private villa (for privacy...) Firstly, the worker would come into the garden and walked by the pool whilst we were there. Secondly, instead of knocking on the door to speak to us, he would go into the neighbouring villa and talk over the hedge to ask us questions. Bearing in mind we were dress inappropriately so found it very disturbing. Due to the poor sewage system (I assume) the sinks in the room were extremely smelly (like a rotten egg) we complained multiple times until they decided to come and attempt to clean it - but the smell was still present. Overall the room was nice, but smelly and the service was poor. If it was only a few hundred for the stay it wouldn't be bad, but when you pay 1k+ it's very disappointing. We also mentioned it was our anniversary but no efforts were made - not expecting anything, but an acknowledgement would have been appreciated.

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Dominique

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property. The staff is amazing, very helpful in booking our excursions and transportation. The food at the restaurant was fresh and tasty. Great place for relaxation and sea views. Nice villa, clean and spacious. 10/10

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Yoann De

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Le cadre golbal est excellent. Le personnel est gentil,serviable et disponible. La salle de sport ne correspond à cette gamme d'hotel,trés décevant en sous sol et trés peu d'éuqipement.la salle de bain il y avait de la moisissure en quantité et le tuyau percé du pommeau montre qu'il y a pas eu fe controle..décevant pour un resort 5étoiles. Environnement des chiens trés bruyant gout le séjour malgré semble t il une intervention de police. Sinon secteur calme.

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Servan

11 May 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

Die Unterkunft war an sich solide nur die Sauberkeit der Villa bzw. die Zimmerreinigung wurde nicht ordentlich gemacht.

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Catherine

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom floor not clean tho, Bathroom drain problem and ants came in after crumbs fell on floor in kitchen area

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Rooms

Spacious, comfortable villas with private plunge pools and sea or sunrise views are widely appreciated. Some mention sewage smells from drains, minor maintenance quirks (inconsistent shower temperature, limited TV channels), occasional Wi-Fi issues, and unheated private pools.

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Raasib

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We had the most incredible stay at the Desiterra hotel. The hotel was beautifully presented and clean. As a family of 4 we hired the family villa which was lovely with our own pool and fairly spacious. The staff are absolutely wonderful at the property and made our stay so worthwhile. They took care of everything we could ask for. We used all the facilities: the spa was great and we had a wonderful massage, the gym which was a little small but has what you need, the pool which has lovely views, and the restaurant had exquisite food - highly recommend the lamb chops and beef tagliata! All in all we couldn’t recommend the hotel more. We would certainly go back.

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Jack

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent stay at Desiterra Resort & Spa. Staff were incredibly friendly and always willing to help. Easy to contact via WhatsApp and book transport into Fira. Area is picturesque with the Villa looking out towards the sea. If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing trip, with the option of popping into Fira, this is for you. Only slight issue was the shower temperature was slightly inconsistent - but I’m sure is an easy fix. Would highly recommend

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Kayla

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a really nice stay! They staff were very kind and helpful. We had some issues with our WiFi. This caused us to have some communication issues with the front desk. But they were very quick to resolve our issues. The food was incredible and the spa service was amazing!

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M Sulaiman

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Great view

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Shaun

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Title: Peaceful, Private & Perfect! Desiterra was the highlight of our Santorini trip! The private villa and pool were gorgeous—super clean, and so relaxing. It’s in a quiet spot just outside of Fira, which was perfect for us. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful with anything we needed. The two Mikes and Evi at the front desk were welcoming and attentive. Sandash and Peuiba in the dining room were excellent bar tenders and Servers. Loved the eco-friendly vibe too. If you want peace, privacy, and great service, this is the place. One area of improvement would be the availability of English speaking channels on TV . Otherwise this is a perfect spot to unwind after long days of sightseeing in Fira and Oia.

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Avrum

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The suite was very nice and comfortable. We loved the private plunge pool we had. The staff were very freindly and accommodating. They had a transfer service we used quire a bit and the driver was a really nice guy

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David

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 17 nights

My husband and I stayed here for two weeks. Our room was very clean and spacious. The outdoor patio area with pool was lovely. The food was fantastic for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sandesh and Pemba who work in the restaurant were amazing. They were alway smiling, accommodating, and very hard working! The driver for the hotel, Argyris was great! He is super friendly and funny! Everyone at the hotel made you feel like family. I hope to return to this secluded peaceful gem by the sea.

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ARIANA

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The room was nice, however the service was really poor. We got a private villa (for privacy...) Firstly, the worker would come into the garden and walked by the pool whilst we were there. Secondly, instead of knocking on the door to speak to us, he would go into the neighbouring villa and talk over the hedge to ask us questions. Bearing in mind we were dress inappropriately so found it very disturbing. Due to the poor sewage system (I assume) the sinks in the room were extremely smelly (like a rotten egg) we complained multiple times until they decided to come and attempt to clean it - but the smell was still present. Overall the room was nice, but smelly and the service was poor. If it was only a few hundred for the stay it wouldn't be bad, but when you pay 1k+ it's very disappointing. We also mentioned it was our anniversary but no efforts were made - not expecting anything, but an acknowledgement would have been appreciated.

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Dominique

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property. The staff is amazing, very helpful in booking our excursions and transportation. The food at the restaurant was fresh and tasty. Great place for relaxation and sea views. Nice villa, clean and spacious. 10/10

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Daniel

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was clean and very nice. We stayed in a loft honeymoon suite with private pool. The pool was not heated so kind of cold. Also by 3 pm it was shaded for the day as it was on the north side of the room. So end of day time at pool ended up being the common pool. The room was amazing, very nice. There are pool towels available. They say they will bring them out but never do you have to ask. Food was quite expensive compared to within town. It’s a 10 minute drive to virtually anything, the hotel is all on its own no where to walk around.

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Service

Service is consistently friendly, responsive, and helpful, with staff assisting with transport and activity bookings and communicating via WhatsApp. A few guests reported lapses such as intrusive staff behavior or missed special touches.

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Jack

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent stay at Desiterra Resort & Spa. Staff were incredibly friendly and always willing to help. Easy to contact via WhatsApp and book transport into Fira. Area is picturesque with the Villa looking out towards the sea. If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing trip, with the option of popping into Fira, this is for you. Only slight issue was the shower temperature was slightly inconsistent - but I’m sure is an easy fix. Would highly recommend

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Catherine Susan

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This property is beautiful and is very well maintained. The staff here are amazing! The location is a bit remote, about 10 minutes drive from Fira, but offers a peaceful atmosphere with great amenities. I would like to send out a special shoutout to both Michael at the front desk and Argyris, the hotel driver. Michael was always professional and always willing to help in booking excursions and transportation and made good recommendations. Argyris was absolutely amazing!!!! His level of professionalism, strong work ethic and patience, sets him apart from the rest of the staff. He has a paternal effervescence that makes you feel safe and well cared for.

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Eghosasere

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

⸻ Our stay here was truly enjoyable. We were picked up from the airport by a private shuttle and welcomed in style. The staff were all friendly and extremely helpful, making our entire experience worthwhile. The restaurant waiters did a fantastic job—every meal was absolutely delicious. The rooms were clean and exactly as described. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would happily return.

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Marceea Payton

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The property was beautiful hotel owner was very nice. Did not receive any VIP amenities and booked a wine tasting that was canceled last minute overall stay was nice.

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David

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 17 nights

My husband and I stayed here for two weeks. Our room was very clean and spacious. The outdoor patio area with pool was lovely. The food was fantastic for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sandesh and Pemba who work in the restaurant were amazing. They were alway smiling, accommodating, and very hard working! The driver for the hotel, Argyris was great! He is super friendly and funny! Everyone at the hotel made you feel like family. I hope to return to this secluded peaceful gem by the sea.

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FRIDA

28 Jul 2023

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I loved all the staff members, Zoi and Michalis at the front desk, Kalia Hercules and Pascals at the restaurant/bar. They really made our stay the best it could have ever been. Their kindness and hospitality was off the charts, some of the best I have experienced at any resort. I especially liked how we were talked to about main attractions, restaurants and things to do in Santorini as soon as we arrived for our stay. And they were able to book everything through the resort for us- including my rental car. It was so efficient and very convenient. I also particularly like the WhatsApp front desk feature- where you can ask them a question any time via message on whats app. So convenient, and they are always online to help!!! I also really like how they have food going almost all the time- breakfast then lunch, then dinner. And room service. A 5 star sublime resort and experience for sure! Thank you again Desiterra I already want to come back!

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ARIANA

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The room was nice, however the service was really poor. We got a private villa (for privacy...) Firstly, the worker would come into the garden and walked by the pool whilst we were there. Secondly, instead of knocking on the door to speak to us, he would go into the neighbouring villa and talk over the hedge to ask us questions. Bearing in mind we were dress inappropriately so found it very disturbing. Due to the poor sewage system (I assume) the sinks in the room were extremely smelly (like a rotten egg) we complained multiple times until they decided to come and attempt to clean it - but the smell was still present. Overall the room was nice, but smelly and the service was poor. If it was only a few hundred for the stay it wouldn't be bad, but when you pay 1k+ it's very disappointing. We also mentioned it was our anniversary but no efforts were made - not expecting anything, but an acknowledgement would have been appreciated.

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Kelsey

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly and helpful! They use a WhatsApp, so that made communication super easy!! Our room unfortunately, had a very strong sewage smell. They were very responsive and she came at 10 pm to check and poured chemicals down the drains to help. This is apparently a problem across the island- we did notice a stench in other places. The chemicals did help and we were super appreciative of them working on it! We both really enjoyed breakfast! Wasn’t a problem for us because we were only staying for one day, but it’s not the most convent. Be prepared for taxis, using the (paid) shuttle, or renting transport.

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Dominique

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property. The staff is amazing, very helpful in booking our excursions and transportation. The food at the restaurant was fresh and tasty. Great place for relaxation and sea views. Nice villa, clean and spacious. 10/10

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Aaron

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This was our second visit to Desiterra, the site is excellent just as they were last year, staff are fantastic and the spa was bloody lovely! We had a couples massage and it was well worth it. Superb service from everyone and bloody lovely part of the island because it’s quiet and you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise! The man who runs the restaurant and bar Sandesh is bloody excellent. Breakfast has a great selection on the menu for everyone. Lunch and dinner options are also great, but we explored a lot more of the island this time round so ate out most days. Room was clean, tidy, and well kitted out. 100% recommend and we will probably go back again!

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Location

Set in a remote area a short drive from Fira, with sunrise and sea views. Reaching sights typically requires a car or paid transfers, roads can be rough, and there’s little within walking distance.

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minhaj

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Resort was beautiful and away in the desert but if you want more entertainment or activities then this place is quite and calmer

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Rohan

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice villas and very nice and accommodating staff. the location is a 15-20 min drive to oia and 10 min drive to Fira. You must rent or arrange some sort of transportation (taxis can get expensive). They provide transportation from airport for 30 euros. The area nearby is under construction and really nothing to do near the resort itself. The resort does have a kitchen for breakfast, lunch and dinner and can be sent to the room. Sunset you will not be able to see the actual sun but the sky is pretty and there are many stars at night.

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Jack

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent stay at Desiterra Resort & Spa. Staff were incredibly friendly and always willing to help. Easy to contact via WhatsApp and book transport into Fira. Area is picturesque with the Villa looking out towards the sea. If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing trip, with the option of popping into Fira, this is for you. Only slight issue was the shower temperature was slightly inconsistent - but I’m sure is an easy fix. Would highly recommend

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Hannes

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Ein Traum in ruhiger Lage. Am Nettesten waren Sandesh und seine Frau am Frühstück. Abgelegen ist das Desiterra sicher nicht, sondern genau in der Mitte der Insel. Santorini ist eine wunderschöne kleine Insel und mit dem Auto ist man sofort überall, in Fiera in weniger als 10 Minuten. Die kleine Villa war geräumig und der eigene Pool war toll. Unbedingt empfehlenswert. Geht lieber ins Desiterra als in eine der Caves am Kraterrand, wenn Ihr schöne, ruhige und entspannte Ferien wollt. Auch der Eigentümer Dimitri war sehr nett.

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Alejandro

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was far from the main places of Santorini The people was fantastic

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Nicole

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This was an amazing vacation for our family. We stayed in the saffron gatherers villa which had two bedrooms and two bathrooms, kitchen, nice patio and pool. The villa has AC and it was nice a cool and the patio had the best breeze. The climate was amazing. The breakfast was great with a variety of egg omelettes and eggs and variety of pancake choices (Nutella), greek yogurt and granola, juices. Friendly staff, rooms were super clean and the staff was very attentive . Short car ride to Fira and Oia. We spent some days at the beaches and one day with caldera yachting on a sunset sail (which we HIGHLY recommend) The hotel is in the most perfect location, you can get every where relatively quickly. It is away from the hustle bustle and very peaceful and serene with the most amazing sunrises. The spa has great therapists and treatments as well. The beds were so comfortable and the showers had great water pressure and cold and hot water that never ran out. We travelled with three children. There are not enough stars to rate how amazing this hotel/villa is - amazing!

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Patricia

16 Sept 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Desiterra is like a private paradise in busy Santorini. You definitely need a car to move around the island as it’s remote from anything else but also that’s what makes it so special. Once you are in the hotel areas you feel a sense of calm, serenity and relaxation that is the best way to start and finish a busy tourism day. The villas are unreal, all the small details make the stay very comfortable and you feel like you have your own home in Santorini and what a home! The staff make the stay even better with their professionalism in making every guest feel special. Everyone is extremely helpful, friendly and the best in what their do what makes a difference. Thank you to everyone at Desiterra for making this holiday so perfect and special! Ευχαριστώ!

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Jessica

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We had a beautiful time staying in the honeymoon villa! It is perfect for couples! Very secluded and spacious! The pool was great for the super hot days we had. The property is outside of the city and there is only one hilly rocky road that leads to it. It is a 50 minute walk to Fira so be prepared to rent an ATV, Car or pay 25€ each way for a transfer. For example, We needed to go to the market our first day, it cost us 50€. Aside from that the entire staff are amazing — The drivers, cleaning ladies, hotel staff, every one of them! So welcoming and ready to help in a moments notice! We highly recommend this property!

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Shatla Michelle

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

We really like staying at this property because it’s not in the central town area. It’s out on the island a little ways which makes it very quiet, and less crowded than most areas. It’s a very short drive to get to anywhere that you want to go, so it was nice to be out and away from the hustle and bustle of the cities.we really enjoyed the room we stayed in and it was nice to have your own private pool! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Communication was a struggle at times but we always worked through it. The food at the property is very good as well! We would certainly return for a second stay!

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Ratiba

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The views that we had from our villa was the best of all, but as soon as you get inside of the villa you get that bad smell from the bathroom sewer, the breakfast is nightmare not a lot of choices and even with what they offer a probably a 5 years old will cook better. To get to the property is another story, the roads are dangerous and no light or sign to the property except I believe at the beginning of the main road.

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Dining

Many praise the restaurant for tasty meals and a varied breakfast with attentive staff. Others found breakfast basic, food pricey, or quality uneven.

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Michael

17 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Resort was wonderful but the food on the property needs some work. The rooms, pool and staff are wonderful 😎

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Paolo

20 Jul 2022

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Stayed 6 nights

Struttura complessivamente molto bella dagli appartamenti allo scorcio di visuale sul mare. Alba fenomenale. Professionalità e gentilezza del personale completano l'ottimo servizio, pulizia e l'ottima colazione con scelta varia e ricca. Migliorabile la palestra ma comunque servizio gradito e funzionale per allenarsi.Bellissima la piscina principale (Eiffel) con bar e sedute in acqua!Nulla da eccepire. Complimenti al Desiterra per l'ospitalità dal benvenuto con bottiglia di vino e dedica molto apprezzati.

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Nicolae

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Breakfast very basic and limited choice Pool hasn’t been clean in 10 days Cleaning can be improved by a lot Overall it’s not bad but don’t believe what you see in the pictures!!!!!

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Eghosasere

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

⸻ Our stay here was truly enjoyable. We were picked up from the airport by a private shuttle and welcomed in style. The staff were all friendly and extremely helpful, making our entire experience worthwhile. The restaurant waiters did a fantastic job—every meal was absolutely delicious. The rooms were clean and exactly as described. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would happily return.

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Kimberly

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Very secluded, quiet, & beautiful. The staff was more than accommodating at all times. The food was impeccable. And the accommodations were breathtaking. Would definitely recommend and we have plans to return. The River was the room to be in.

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David

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 17 nights

My husband and I stayed here for two weeks. Our room was very clean and spacious. The outdoor patio area with pool was lovely. The food was fantastic for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sandesh and Pemba who work in the restaurant were amazing. They were alway smiling, accommodating, and very hard working! The driver for the hotel, Argyris was great! He is super friendly and funny! Everyone at the hotel made you feel like family. I hope to return to this secluded peaceful gem by the sea.

10

Dominique

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property. The staff is amazing, very helpful in booking our excursions and transportation. The food at the restaurant was fresh and tasty. Great place for relaxation and sea views. Nice villa, clean and spacious. 10/10

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Daniel

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was clean and very nice. We stayed in a loft honeymoon suite with private pool. The pool was not heated so kind of cold. Also by 3 pm it was shaded for the day as it was on the north side of the room. So end of day time at pool ended up being the common pool. The room was amazing, very nice. There are pool towels available. They say they will bring them out but never do you have to ask. Food was quite expensive compared to within town. It’s a 10 minute drive to virtually anything, the hotel is all on its own no where to walk around.

10

Aaron

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This was our second visit to Desiterra, the site is excellent just as they were last year, staff are fantastic and the spa was bloody lovely! We had a couples massage and it was well worth it. Superb service from everyone and bloody lovely part of the island because it’s quiet and you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise! The man who runs the restaurant and bar Sandesh is bloody excellent. Breakfast has a great selection on the menu for everyone. Lunch and dinner options are also great, but we explored a lot more of the island this time round so ate out most days. Room was clean, tidy, and well kitted out. 100% recommend and we will probably go back again!

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Ratiba

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The views that we had from our villa was the best of all, but as soon as you get inside of the villa you get that bad smell from the bathroom sewer, the breakfast is nightmare not a lot of choices and even with what they offer a probably a 5 years old will cook better. To get to the property is another story, the roads are dangerous and no light or sign to the property except I believe at the beginning of the main road.

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