Miscellaneous Tips, Santorini Island, Greece - Reviews and Hotel Information

This was an all inclusive resort, which means all meals are included in the price. Our Auction price included breakfast for two, but no other meals.

Our first (and only) dinner was a fiaso. Our menu had no prices, so we had to ask the waiter. He looked surprised, really had no idea. We were quoted three different prices that night by three different waiters. Eventually, the waitstaff asked the owner/manager, who, still miffed over our room change, with a flick of her wrist, quoted 50 euro per meal per person. The waiter, in a most embarrased voice told us that the price allowed us to visit the buffet table as often as we liked however... That would mean a hefty 200 euro price per day for lunch and dinner. Ridiculous. We declined.

However, this also meant we could not partake of any amenities such as the pool facilities, beach, or the entertainment night, since no other restaurant was located within easy walking distance of the complex (the closest town was Kamari, over an hour away). We were made to feel like the poor cousin who has come to visit. We felt like we were entering the hall of shame every morning when we went for our free breakfast. Staff served us, but not with the same wonderful attention they bestowed on other guests.

Our room was cleaned, but casually, the bed was made, but our glasses were never exchanged for fresh ones, linen was questionable, and the floor was never mopped. Footprints in the dust made on our first day, were still there upon check-out.

The bathroom was shoddy, with a gaw'd awful smell of sewer.

All furniture was thread bare, with discoloured fabric. The pictures hung askew from the walls. Basically, little care or maintenance appeared to be given to this property.

Turning on the A/C was a hazardous experience, as depressing the switch required numerous attempts which eventually created a loud snap, and flash. We went through this proceedure every time we entered the room as the A/C automatically shuts off upon opening the door.

To be fair, the hotel had a wonderful pool, as well as lovely gardens located immediately within the complex itself, with lots of flowers and palms.

The beach area was laughable, poorly maintained, garbage accumulated in the 'weeds', and the beach surface was made up of David and Goliath ammunition sized stones.

We were expecting a Five Star, care free holiday, with wonderful meals, and evenings spent relaxing around the pool, enjoying the company of fellow guests. Instead, we were forced to remain away all day, returning late in the evening in time for bed.

This portion of our holiday was a disaster. I reported it to VT upon our arrival home, and assured the VT staff that we did not feel that they were responsible in any way. To their credit, they offered us a parcel of VT goodies to help make up. We declined, because it was not VT's fault.The hotel lost an opportunity for good reviews, due to faulty judgement on the part of management. They entered into the agreement to offer their property on an auction basis, and they should have been prepared to fulfill their obligations, regardless of the price paid by the customer.

Miscellaneous Tips, Santorini Island

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