Esperas

We shall never forget this hotel. Wow! What an experience. Yes, you do need to be fit and able - but by the time it was time to leave, we had gotten quite used to it. Absolutely amazing how these buildings were crafted into the cliff side. The views are awesome. The staff were all so helpful and the breakfast very plentiful.

HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for luxury feel that is close enough to walk to the main highlights in Oia. The hotel is next to the stairs that lead down to the several restaurants on the water. The walk up is STEEP but Esperas in conveniently located towards the middle of the climb. We were upgraded to a jacuzzi suit and I would immediately book this room again in the future - it was the most perfect view of the sunset that you could enjoy right from your balcony instead of fighting the crowds. Staff were friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay here again!

We stayed here on our honeymoon. It was in a great location. Quiet and away from the business of Oia. But, close enough to walk. For the price, we felt the quality of service was just OK. Prices were very expensive. We aren’t sure we would stay here again.

We spent two magical nights here in mid-September and were delighted with our hotel choice. Esperas is located above Ammoudi Bay on the caldera. Most of Oia is actually above it which means that, at sunset, you're not competing with others for a sunset view. On the other hand, you don't get a complete view of the gorgeous bee-hive of white buildings (unless you're looking up), since they are mostly above you, so it's worthwhile to walk up into town in the evening when the day-trippers have left and the town is at its most enchanting. Don't believe those who say it's hard to find your way back at night; Oia is very close to the Charisma windmill, making it pretty hard to miss. We spent both our sunsets dining on the spectacular terrace at Esperas' Ombra restaurant. The food and ambience were superb. Esperas is one of the earliest of the cave hotel restorations and is listed in 'Historic Hotels of the World'. When I was researching, I thought that many of Oia's hotels had a bit of a chichi undertone but Esperas was totally tasteful, authentic and devoid of anything chichi or slick. If you have difficulty coping with a lot of stairs, request a room near the pool and reception area. You'll still have to deal with steps but nowhere near as many as you might if you were staying in other parts of this cascading resort. I had recently hurt my knee and the staff were very accommodating. Our room was small but totally charming and well-located and we would reserve it again in a heartbeat. Request transportation and porter assistance ahead of time. This support is so worth the cost. When Oia is busy with daytrippers, make your way down to Ammoudi Bay to one of the awesome fish restaurants, then return to Esperas to enjoy the sun and cave pool

We have been blessed to visit hotels all over the world, and I must say Esperas might’ve had the greatest view we’ve ever seen from our room, the restaurant, and the pool area. Just spectacular. The room was quirky but somewhat expected because you are on a cliff. They need to replace their rock hard pillows with softer pillows- we did ask for softer ones which they could only accommodate on our second and third nights so our first night was a tough night sleep. Breakfasts were superb, and the dinner was our favorite of our 10 day trip through Greece, great food, a sunset view like none other and reasonably priced given the setting (though the wine and mixed drinks quite expensive). Note - Do not book this hotel unless you are very active and can climb steps to go to and from. The setting is simply amazing.