Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, Santorini

The resort is absolutely gorgeous although Megalochori itself is a tiny, quaint and quiet village which we loved. The hotel has 2 very expensive restaurants but you expect that with a 5 star. The main part of the village is literally a couple of mins walk away with about 6 restaurants, 6 jewellery shops and a very expensive mini mart. There is one cocktail/wine bar. The hotel has an outside bar but again very expensive. There is a supermarket about a mile away. This is not like Oli and Thiru so don't expect to see all white buildings with blue tops there are a few and it's a lovely village but not like in the iconic pictures you see online. Equally don't expect to be out late as there are limited places you can just sit and have a drink. The hotel staff cannot do enough for you. Rooms are cleaned multiple times a day, fresh towels, water and canapés left in the room and the al a carte breakfast is lovely. All the staff we came into contact with could not have been nicer, they are a credit to this hotel. The resort has the feel of a village in itself. The main pool bar was open during the day but the Pergola bar and spa bar were both closed despite it being late June. The reasons I gave this resort 4 stars are 1. The cats in the breakfast restaurant are a nightmare. I witnessed them eating off plates on tables on more than one occasion and the staff do not do anything to deter them (although bizarrely they did remove a stray dog). Its quite frankly unhygenic and very off putting to those of us who are not cat lovers (appreciate some people may be ok with this but I am not and even shooing the cats on their way staff did not help to keep them at bay) 2. The aircon in the suites is not great meaning the bedrooms at night can be very hot. 3. There are 2 pools and a spa pool, its a very windy place up on the hill and the volcanic ash is wild when the wind pics up (which even in June we had 40mph winds). The pools are cleaned in the mornings however very quickly become filled with debris, beasties and dirt which is unavoidable given the gusts of wind. The Pergula pool was very dirty even with the filter and personally I feel it could be cleaned (with a net) a few times throughout the day just to remove debris. It really put me off going into the water and in the heat the water is a must!! We tried to reach the hotel before going to ensure checking in at midnight would be ok however despite their website and facebook page providing an email address apparently that was the wrong email. It was a special trip for is as we should have been there in 2020 but Covid got in the way. Overall it is a lovely hotel and I would go back.

From the moment we arrived, we were treated to a level of luxury, privacy, and personalized service that exceeded all expectations. The villa itself was absolutely stunning. The highlight was the private infinity pool overlooking the vineyards. Paired with a massive terrace, it provided the perfect setting for relaxation during the day and unforgettable evenings under the stars. The views were breathtaking, and the sense of space and exclusivity was unlike anything we’ve experienced before. Warm, friendly, and welcoming staff. The hotel is beautiful and spotless, and the rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. Breakfast was the best I’ve ever experienced, with lots of choices, and even when it was busy, it didn’t feel overcrowded. Everything was well-maintained, and the service was good. We love the wine tasting at the Canava wine bar, Eleni was amazing. Thank you a lot to the front desk - concierge for making us a full schedule with recommendations and activities around the island. Especially thank Meridona & Charris. We look forward to coming back!

We recently stayed 3 nights at the Vedema. Overall check-in went smoothly, and the hotel property was nicely maintained. Hotel staff during our stay were attentive and helpful. Our room was nice - although I would say don’t expect stunning views from any of the rooms. The hotel is like a little collection of villa style buildings in the village of Megalochori. The pools were nice, although the water is quite chilly. Breakfast service was good - but the breakfasts were probably the least interesting of any hotel breakfasts during our trip to Greece. We would actually have preferred a nice buffet over the made to order selections. There are some nice restaurants within walking distance of the hotel, so I would skip the hotel restaurants as they are a bit overpriced. The only negative on service was a recommendation to visit their sister resort beach club using the free shuttle. That beach club was awful - dull beach; dirty loungers; terrible food; inattentive service. Avoid it at all costs and visit Seaside Santorini beach club if you want a nice beach visit. By the way, we were very happy to stay in this area vs. staying in Oia- which was too “disneyfied” for us.

The hotel is a Marriott property but taints the Marriott brand name. After traveling, the first thing you want to do is check in, drop your bags and unwind in a clean room. No less than 4 clerks had to check me in, handed off to one disinterested clerk to an even less interested clerk…accommodations are clean. Location seems to require transportation arranged…this is where the fictional stories were created, modified, repeated and re-edited. You need to trust your hotel staff when you’re traveling to a new city/country. Your life may depend on the recommendations, directions, opinions, the staff gives you…you cannot trust the staff here

Vedema Resort met every expectation we had. Its location in the quaint Megalochori village was perfect - away from tourists and very beautiful. Megalochori itself is a cute little village with outside tavernas and shops, and only a 15 min walk from Heart of Santorini and 20 min walk from Venetsanos winery. The hotel had 2 very nice pool areas with great service, delicious complimentary breakfast, and a fitness center. Our room was spacious and had many amenities, with a beautiful view. We also enjoyed the onsite Alati restaurant. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to avoid the crowds of Oia or Fira.