Laokasti Villas & Restaurant

We spent two days at the Laokasti Villas this July. We arrived on Santorini early morning and were picked by a driver from airport to Oia. At Laokasti we were greeted with multiple pleasant surprises: our room was ready, we got free upgrade to bigger villa right at the pool and we could stay in there until our late departure. The hotel is located next to the bus stop in the centre of Oia and at the beginning of the main pedestrian walkway across Oia up to the western tip of the island (sunset viewing). All staff is extremely friendly and service was superb. The manager Popi, made some phone calls to re-arrange our car rental in Heraklion, Crete, because we received an email with ferry schedule change. This is just one example of staff being helpful. Hotel is very clean, nicely renovated and with beautiful décor. But the best kept secret of Laokasti is the gourmet restaurant and its Chef Kosta. Very sophisticated and tasty food is incomparable to all the restaurants along the pedestrian walkway that seem to be “tourist menu” food factories. The best dish was grilled octopus in orange sauce. We ordered it twice, but you cannot have same experience twice at Laokasti. Kosta made different sauce for us when we ordered second time. Yes, service is highly personalized in Laokasti. By the way all hotel guests receive significant discount on all items in the restaurant. Thank you Popi and all the staff (including Polish Miss Ania) for such a pleasant stay.

Just a few minutes stroll away from central Oia at the end of the pretty pedestrian path lined with shops, galleries and bars etc - and a fabulous view all the way. Hotel was spotlessly clean and under the new management of Popi and her brother, who couldn't do enough for us. All staff very polite and helpful. Loved our room which was huge and spotlessly clean. The pool is large by comparison to most Santorini establishments and the pool area is delightful and well-equipped (including pool towels, comfy loungers and umbrellas etc). Food and drinks are reasonably priced - which was a pleasant surprise after 2 weeks in Mykonos, which is incredibly expensive. We only had one night there unfortunately, but would not hesitate in booking again. Thanks to the lovely Popi for a great stay.

Our stay was wonderful. The staff were very helpful. The restaurant on site served authentic Greek dishes of very top quality and with a 20% discount for hotel guests. The pool was clean with a pool bar which served great cocktails and good food. Overall an unforgettable experience and highly recommend it.

Away from the crowds yet so conveniently located, the bus stop to Fira is just opposite. And the restaurant food was so delicious, we can't help to have it the next evening again. And the staffs are all very nice people. We loved the stay.

Hotel Staff is amazing, very friendly. Hotel needs some improvements, like better pillows and breakfast in order to justify the daily rate. But they have improved it after my complain. Popi was really helpful and did not save any efforts to please us.

We really enjoyed our stay at laokasti. It was the perfect spot for everything we wanted to do on Santorini. The. Hotel staff were so nice. And the pool was gorgeous. We would definitely stay here again.

Staff were awesome.

The hotel is nicely positioned at the end of the pedestrianised promenade. The accommodation is set back from the main road and is quiet as a result. The superior room is spacious enough but wardrobe space is limited. The room is dark having light just from the door panel but that didn't really detract from the fact that it was clean and tidy but had few accessories given that the room came with a kitchenette. The pool area was very clean with an ample supply of comfortable sunbeds. The breakfast was just a basic continental affair but again, was adequate given that there were plenty of cafes, bars and bistros on the doorstep. All in all it was good value for money considering the eye watering prices of the more luxurious hotels.

Great location. Comfortable room. Fun pool. Had a great time!

Nice hotel, nothing flash but comfortable and reasonably priced in a great location across the road from the caldera. The pool was great, one of the best I've seen in the Greek islands and the hotel restaurant was a pleasant surprise.