The Arches

3-star adults-only hotel near Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint

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Front of property - evening/night
Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub (Marco Sanudo)
Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub (Marco Sanudo) | Private pool
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Unnamed Street, Oia, Santorini, Santorini Island, 847 02
  • Place, Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santorini Caldera
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle of Oia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Thira (JTR-Santorini National)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room (Oia Castle)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room (Nimborio Tower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room (Skaros Rock)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room (Akrotiri Tower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub (Marco Sanudo)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room (Pyrgos Castle)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Santorini

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Santorini hotel, you'll be steps from Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint and a 5-minute walk from Santorini Caldera. Castle of Oia and Tramonto ad Oia are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santorini Caldera - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tramonto ad Oia - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Castle of Oia - 5 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Amoudi Bay - 7 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Santorini National Airport (JTR) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lotza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Santo Souvlaki - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pelekanos Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marykay's bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪pitoGyros - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Arches

3-star adults-only hotel near Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint
The Arches offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Santorini hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Arches offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Santorini hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 per person

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 25 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Arches Guesthouse Santorini
Arches Santorini
The Arches Hotel
The Arches Santorini
The Arches Hotel Santorini

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Arches to the airport?

The Arches is 10.7 mi (29-min drive) away from the Santorini National Airport (JTR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Arches?

As of Jul 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Arches on Jul 30, 2026 start from CA $234, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Arches have an airport shuttle?

The Arches offers an airport shuttle.

How close is The Arches to the beach?

This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Paralia Katharos and 15-minute walk from Ammoudi. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Arches offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Arches, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 25 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Arches?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Arches?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Arches?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Arches have a pool?

The Arches does not have a pool.

Does The Arches have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Arches to downtown Santorini?

The Arches is 0.1 mi away from Oia.

The Arches Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 155 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KAI YING

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly Great breakfast Super nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great balcony and incredible service from the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Lovely helpful staff and amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great! Very welcoming staff helping us find our way and sending recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ricel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice staff, walkable from bus stop
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfy bed and super service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great, the owner provided a list of food/bar suggestions. The house keeper was also very friendly and helped show us our room and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooftop jacuzzi had wonderful views!! The staff was vert accommodating and lovely. A gem of a place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous accommodation right in the heart of Oia. Also amazing facilities around the hotel such as a pool for public access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and friendly.. location is the best .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Ananya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and the host was lovely and extremely helpful. Also could not beat the location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leysis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellence service and staff Pleasure stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Majestic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice apartments and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Host Kostas’ attention to details was excellent from pre and during the visit. Room was clean and comfortable. Restaurant recommendations were great. Location was convenient for some key scenic points. I would happily recommend staying at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
John is a great host, super nice and friendly! The stay was very pleasant, great location and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing owner/staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Amal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing and staff particularly John the Operations Manager is amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

Good value for the money.

Great location. Lia and Kostas were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Filipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Very quiet and relaxing place. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the manager sent a whole list of things to do and where to eat which was nice
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RAJI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kosta property manager was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kazi Habibur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager Mr. Kostas is very good. Location is in the centre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente location The room waa beautiful very clean. Kostas was amazing and very pleasant. I love it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025