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Katikies
The catastrophic volcanic eruption that smothered the Minoan civilisation 3,500 years ago buried ancient Thira and it was only in 1966 that its astonishing bronze age treasures were unearthed. What is left of this cataclysm is Santorini and its volcanic islands in the dazzling bay of Caldera. The place to enjoy this idyllic scene is Katikies, a small luxury hotel perched on a cliff 300 ft above the sea. Aegean architecture blends past with present in a free form fantasy of stairs, bridges, cubist cottages and infinity swimming pools.
Rooms are well-appointed, furnished with Island antiquities, TV, CD player and every modern comfort. There is a stunning suite with its own outdoor Jacuzzi. All have a private veranda to exploit the view. Candlelit dinners are served in the Katikies open air gourmet restaurant and wine tastings take place at sunset. Have lunch, dinner or light meals and Greek specialities by the pool and marvel - again - at that panorama. If tensions remain, a masseur is on hand
Katikies
Guest Review
TATLER 2001
Ten small but perfectly formed gems
"A stylish hideaway hotel in Greece has hitherto been as mythological as Zeus. So here's a small miracle: exciting modern architecture built on the rim of a volcanic crater, good food unfettered by feta, delicious local wine and thoughtful, speedy service. Judging the staff by how fast they leap up and down the stairs, the joint at Katikies is jumping. Nicos Pagonis cares very much about his vertiginous jewel in Oia, the prettiest village on Santorini. The island is extraordinary: an eruption in 1550bc submerged its center, leaving the crater into which Katikies whitewashed rooms and suites are tunneled. All on different levels, connected by stairs and bridges, each has a blue-floored terrace or balcony overlooking the deep blue sea 300 feet below, where yachts sail by, Unpretentious, it's "minimalist goes Mediterranean", with illusion-line pool, sleek little bar, restaurant with scrubbed tables and at night, perched on an impossible rocky outcrop, a dining room with four tables in a white calico tent. Forget retsina-Santorini's wine is excellent, from vines grown on volcanic soil. Room 24 has its own staircase to the pool, sensational view, huge deck, Jacuzzi and terrace for the sunset."
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- Category:
Hotel
Katikies is a Luxury Hotel
in
Thera -
Greece
- Member of:
Small Luxury Hotels of the World
- 15 Suites
- 7 Rooms
- Number of floors: 1
- Built in 1986
- Renovated in 2000
- Santorini airport located at 12 miles (18 Km)
- Price Range
205.00 - 1,260.00
Euros (EUR)
/ night
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TV/VCR/Cable Movies
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View
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Conference Room
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Private Bath
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Bathtub/Shower Combination
- Jacuzzi (in 12 rooms)
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Fridge
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Air Conditioning
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In Room Bar
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Direct Dial/Free Local Phone
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In-Room Deposit Box
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Antiques
- Mini Wine Cellar
- Fax Or Pc Plugs
- Hair Dryer
- Slippers
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Price Range
205.00 - 1,260.00
Euros (EUR)
/ night / room
- Online Booking:
By clicking the "Request Availability" button above you will contact directly the reservation staff of the hotel whom will reply to you with the full details about their availability.
Policies
- The hotel does not accept children under the age of 13 due to the particular construction of the property (on a cliff) and for safety reasons
- Extra beds are only available in Junior, Senior and Superior Suites
- Cancellations received within 15 to 20 days - 50 percent / 7 to 14 days - 75 percent / 1 to 6 days - 100 percent. No-show or departure prior to the scheduled one is charged 100 percent. During all seasons, reservations must be cancelled 21 days prior to arrival in order to avoid charges
Directions
- Arriving from south: After the Saint George Church, at the beginning of the pedestrians street of Oia
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