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Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites

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Exterior
Family Suite with caldera view | Balcony view
Romantic Suite, Balcony
Family Suite with caldera view | View from room
Honeymoon Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Firostefani, Santorini, Cyclades, 847 00
  • Place, Santorini Caldera
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Agios Nikolaos
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Plateia Theotokopoulou
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Thira (JTR-Santorini National)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View (Shared Terrace)

Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View (Shared Terrace)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Romantic Suite, Balcony

Romantic Suite, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

Honeymoon Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite with caldera view

Family Suite with caldera view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Canava Cave with Jacuzzi

Canava Cave with Jacuzzi

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santorini

Located in Santorini, Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites is a 1-minute drive from Santorini Caldera and 10 minutes from Oia Castle. .This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Kamari Beach and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Athinios Port.

What's nearby

  • Santorini Caldera - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Agios Nikolaos - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Archaeological Museum of Thera - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Plateia Theotokopoulou - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Museum of Prehistoric Thira - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Santorini National Airport (JTR) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Volkan on the Rocks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mama Lena - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Καφέ της Ειρήνης (Irini Cafe) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Onar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pearl On The Cliff - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites

Hotel with free parking, steps from Santorini Caldera
Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 20-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Santorini hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 20-inch plasma televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and slippers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to midnight on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 for adults and EUR 15.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Blue Dolphins Apartments Santorini
Blue Dolphins Apartments
Blue Dolphins Santorini
Blue Dolphins
Blue Dolphins Apartments Suites
Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites Hotel
Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites Santorini
Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites Hotel Santorini

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 308 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Eoin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding place

It was an amazing place. We were fortunate to receiving an upgrade at no cost. Great location walkable to all places. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MEGAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Santorini is steep, so be prepared to walk up and downhill, where ever you may be going! Hotel and staff were lovely, but we requested our laundry be done, delivered our bag around 10am, and were told we would get our clothes back by 3pm, and we didn’t receive it until 9:45pm!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with a dream view—absolutely unreal and the highlight of our trip. We booked the Caldera Suite with in-room hot jacuzzi and loved the spacious, unique room. The balcony had a great setup with a table and lounge chair—perfect for relaxing. We traveled with our 1-year-old, and the staff were so accommodating, providing a baby bed and high chair. They also welcomed us with a meal and coffees, arranged transfers, and allowed early check-in, which made everything so smooth. It’s about a 15-minute walk to Fira; not many restaurants right nearby, but a few options plus shops and a mini market. Breakfast isn’t included but was nice to try one morning (€10–15/person). Overall, a unique stay with outstanding service and an unforgettable view!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location high up on the rim of the caldera looking down on the beautiful white buildings and blue pools. The only thing .issing was an onsite pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minyan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice hotel with friendly staff and wonderful view. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ofhelia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and very accommodating. Christina was so helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynden

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was very nice. The staff was very friendly and helpful. One downside is there is no restaurant or other dining facilities on property. There were, however, a number of places in close walking proximity. The only "problem" I had with the hotel was access to the Reception check-in area was down too many steps and so access to and from the room with the bags was extremely difficult. It's best to travel light when staying there. All in all, I would definitely recommend this property to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Johnathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Views are amazing. Room was not clean and bathroom had mold. Some ants in room. But for the most part it was great
Sunset views from suite
View of Fira at night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites is the perfect place to stay when visiting Santorini. We stayed in the "honeymoon suite" with the hot tub on the balcony overlooking the caldera and it was gorgeous. My adult children stayed in the "Cave House" and they loved it. The views were amazing and the location is perfect. There are so many dining options within walking distance and the breakfast provided by the hotel was delicious. The staff is very kind, helpful and went above and beyond to make our stay there perfect. I read a lot of comments in the reviews about the many stairs within the hotel and I was surprised when I arrived that the stairs are even mentioned at all. Yes, there are many stairs but there is a narrow ramp next to the stairs that is the perfect size to accommodate rolling your suitcase on, freeing you up from having to carry your luggage. Some of the rooms do not require you walking down any stairs to access them. My advice is to have one member of your party walk empty handed to the reception area to check in and receive your room key and location, possibly avoiding moving luggage down any stairs. And frankly, if you or anyone in your party can not manage a lot of stairs then Santorini might not be the best destination because the many stairs are not restricted to this hotel, they are everywhere on Santorini. We rented a car and there was always a free parking spot by the hotel. Overall I think this hotel is a 5 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly accommodating and friendly. Clean facility. Beautiful view. Perfect positioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chandrashekar

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a customer or budget friendly facility

The room smelled really bad like backed up sewage. We requested an alternate room and we were told they didn't have any. However when we called hotels.com and complained, the facility magically found another room. Also it claims we can see sunset, but there is a facility right infront that blocks the view so cant really see any sunset. We had requested info regarding stairs in the facility. we were told there were able 10 stairs, which turned out way more than that.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had such a lovely stay at Blue Dolphins! The romantic suite was beautiful, and had a such an amazing view of the sunset every night from my balcony! The room itself was nicely set up and clean. Christina was so helpful in answering my questions and providing support when needed, along with recommending some eateries nearby. My only feedback is that the breakfast could be better, given that it costs an additional $15 per day. But do appreciate the breakfast being delivered and picked up from my room. I will definitely be staying here again and recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Spot

Loved Blue Dolphins. Friendly, helpful staff. Nice suite room with a beautiful view. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

CP

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10 stars

Amazing experience, beautiful views. Yanni at the reception is my person, he was so kind, knowledgeable, helpful, and made my stay more than I could have imagined. I felt cared for, like I was with family. This trip was everything and more. I will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Otto

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Uyen

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Refused Refund/Credit for Earthquake

For weeks before and after our scheduled stay at Santorini, there were thousands of mini earthquakes around Santorini...ranging up to 5.8. There were travel advisories against visiting island and locals and tourists were vacating the island as precautions. Eventually a state of emergency was announced for Santorini. We requested a cancellation of our stay at Blue Dolphins due to the earthquake activities....but, however were not allowed refund or credit due to earthquakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, clean, and beautiful. My only concern was that one of the shower heads did not work. We needed to shower in one of the bathrooms. However, this was not a big deal at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Blue Dolphin was so lovely. The view from our room was beautiful. They served us breakfast in our room each morning. The staff were so kind and helpful. The stay was a real treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing and super friendly and helpful. Couldn’t fault the views of the property. Only downside was the rooms had a funny smell due to limited ventilation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keydy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super helpful and so nice. Breakfast was included, and it was delicious!! They bring it to your room. We stayed in room 106 and our sunset was stunning. I will recommend 106 or 107 for amazing sunset views since are the highest room on this location. Room 107 has the best view!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous sunset view from the balcony. The tap water tastes salty. We ended up using bottled water to make coffee. Breakfasts were huge. We couldn't finish them.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful views, unique experience.

We stayed in the cave room. It had incredible views from the private patio. But there is no view from the room. We thought it would have a small view from the windows on the front doors, but those only look out to an enclosed patio. We spent most of the daytime on the patio, but it’s something to keep in mind if there during bad weather. The cave was a fun experience but smelled musty. It was super quiet because of the off season. I only saw 5-10 people near the hotel in 2 days! Beautiful walk to Fira. The breakfast was delicious, and they supplied gluten free breads and cookies. We arrived at 7pm and were surprised to see reception closed at 6pm. There was a note on the door for directions to the room, but it would have been nice if this were communicated before. Easy parking near the hotel. Overall we loved our time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024