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Reviews of The Arches

Nikolaou Nomikou, Oia, 84702, Greece

#60 of 64 hotels in Oia

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 108 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Pyrgos Castle
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel is located in a strategic place in Oia. The hotel manager was great! He shared with us a lot of information about places to go and excursions and he was always available. The room was really clean and confortable!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    10
    Free upgrade and we were able to check out at 5pm and Kostas ordered our taxis to and from the port.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room - Pyrgos Castle
    • Stayed 1 night

    Perfect location in Oia right next to the heart of the town without being subject to the noise.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Five star hospitality at an excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Pyrgos Castle
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Excellent excellent location. Just a 2 minute walk from the blue domes and the main street. Hospitality was amazing. Kostas took care of us as if we were guests in his own home. Room was comfortable and bathroom was spacious. We would stay here again if we were in Oia.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    The arches hotel is Very close to all the major attractions. Dont miss to book this one .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room - Pyrgos Castle
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing to mention .

    Kostas ! A great guy and amazing host . Loved his hospitality. Very caring and friendly guy. He will assist you for everything you need to know about your stay in Santorini . Highly Recommended. Will be spreading the word to my fellows too . Cheers !

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Nimborio Tower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A wonderful hotel in a perfect location, just a short walk from the main street of Oia. We received a free upgrade to the suite with the rooftop jacuzzi. The room was clean, well-equipped, and tastefully decorated. It's important to mention Kostas, the hotel owner, who welcomed us warmly, pampered us, and provided the best service one could expect – including great recommendations for activities. He was always available and assisted us with everything. We had an excellent experience and highly recommend this place.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room - Skaros Rock
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property had daily cleaning service and the host Kostas provided excellent customer service

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room - Nimborio Tower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'm not sure if this is the property's fault or just Santorini in general since it is quite high up, but the tap water was sometimes yellow or even brown. We needed to let it run a few minutes before it ran clear again.

    The property is smack dab in the middle of Oia, tucked away in a quiet alley, just minutes walking to all the popular hotspots. Not cheap but still decent value for high season in 1 of Greece's most popular & expensive locations. Costas was very kind and assisted in taking heavy suitcases up and down stairs, and gave us some good dinner/cocktail bar reccomendations, too! Thank you for taking good care of us Costas!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    10
    Perfect Location, Great Host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Nimborio Tower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location close to all the famous attractions but still nice and quite, our host Kostas was great and provided everything we needed and more. Will definitely be returning

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    10
    Memorable stay in Santorini, beautiful private rooftop balcony with hot tub overlooking the sunset
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Suite with Hot Tub - Marco Sanudo
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints!

    Amazing property in the heart of Oia, had very spacious attic balcony with hot tub overlooking the sunset. The lodging manager Kostas was extremely kind and helpful, providing a little itinerary of spots to see and places to eat and drink that ended up being fantastic! He also helped arrange our ride back to port and walked us there to ensure we were alright. Would certainly return here

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room - Pyrgos Castle
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect. My host Kostas was amazing, he provided everything I needed and more. Definitely coming back here if I'm taking another trip to Santorini.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    8.0
    Lovely room, convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room - Nimborio Tower
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is to order and delivered in takeaway cartons, the options were good but personally would rather have had breakfast as optional as there was no view where you could sit and enjoy plus the breakfast was cold by the time it was delivered and I would rather have enjoyed my breakfast in one of the lovely cafes close by

    Brilliant location, very central but on a quiet street of the main thoroughfare. The only thing is if you are on the ground floor you are right on the street. The room is really clean with monochrome decor. Tea and Coffee facilities are in the room.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    9.0
    Stayed 3 nights. Excellent stay. We were able to find parking near the hotel fairly easy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Oia Castle
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Right in the heart of it all. Good breakfast, which is brought to your room.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    10
    Loved our stay, everything we needed. Location was great, service was wonderful and the room clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Pyrgos Castle
    • Stayed 5 nights

    N/A

    Location was incredible and staff was kind and welcoming and very helpful. The room was clean and just what we needed.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2024

    8.0
    I would definitely recommend this hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room - Akrotiri Tower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were exceptionally helpful.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    8.0
    Great accomodation only a short 1-2 minute walk from the main street in Oia and yet peaceful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Oia Castle
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Breakfast they seemed unable to remove the guacamole which coated everything despite my request as it was mad eoff site and delivered

    good location, clean room pleasant to spend time in.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room - Akrotiri Tower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location in central and near bus near blue Dom.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Oia is a wonderful destination
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room - Pyrgos Castle
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was disappointing

    Close to everything nice staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    A great 2 nights stay at the best location on Santorini. Ois is definitely the pick for us atter scooting around the ent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Skaros Rock
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast although very adequate could have had the option of been served at a nice cafe with a view instead of a nicely packed combo delivered to our room.

    The location for sure which is great just short of perfect if a view of the caldera came with it. John the operations manager dod a great job to personally engage with us from before we arrived to when we were there.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb location, room, staffs, breakfast, free water bottle, coffee making facility, safety box,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Pyrgos Castle
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV is only local channel

    Breakfast is so good. Location is superb.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    9.0
    Arches is great location close to city centre & comfortable & reasonable costs with great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Nimborio Tower
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Daily topping up of tea and coffee bags would be great! Plus daily topping up of mineral water of 1.5 litre would be good enough as it is not too expensive as it saves us time to look and locate for stores to buy bottled mineral waters.

    Location was excellent being on the boundary of Santorini Town Centre. Room was excellent with ample facilities like fridge, dining table & chair on patio and good air conditioning. Could do with microwave plus helpful if daily top up of tea bags and coffee bags. The breakfast were great and we enjoy the 6 different types of breakfast options during our 3 nights and 4 days stay over. Staff were friendly and helpful in places to visit plus suggestions of eateries for lunch and dinners.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    8.0
    Grate location facility, close to attractions and transport in Oia.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Pyrgos Castle
    • Stayed 1 night

    Don't expect any view from the room, the room is not going to be exactly like what you see in the profile pic. It is basically a bed and breakfast kind of facility. Need to walk short distance from the bus stop and taxi stand. There is no onsite parking, if you have luggage you would find it hard to roll the luggage to the nearest transport. This is the case with most of the facilities in that place. so I don't blame the hotel for it, but that is what it you have to be prepared to visit this gorgeous location. Suggestion is travel with light luggage.

    Grate location, close to the busy area and as well as the bus stop. The hotel management was willing to keep our luggage in the office until the check in time. And helped us book the taxi to the airport. Inside the room we had a kettle for hot water and a refrigerator. There are couple of chairs on the balcony (this is for the room we booked not necessarily be true for all the rooms) , that was sleek to enjoy your drink on the front balcony.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Skaros Rock
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast is such an astonishing thing! The view is incredible, and the manager is such a lovely and attentive guy. He literally took care of everything for our time to be incredible! Not only do I strongly recommend The Arches, but I also am positive that, on my next trip to Santorini, it will be my hotel.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    10
    A superb short stay in a beautiful location, with easy access to all Oia had to offer, but also down a quiet street, wit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Oia Castle
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    John the manager was really friendly and went out of his way to be helpful. The room was spacious modern and very clean. Although very close to the busy Main Street it felt like a million miles from it. The access to the pool was fabulous.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room - Skaros Rock
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location

    Stayed in September 2023

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