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Thira's Dolphin

Akrotiri , Akrotiri (Show on Map)

8.8

Excellent

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Summary of reviewsThira's Dolphin is a fantastic hotel for those seeking a peaceful and tranquil stay in a typical small village away from the crowds. The location is perfect, offering amazing views of the caldera, the water and an iconic picturesque blue domed church nearby. The breakfast is a highlight for many guests with delicious local treats and a great variety available. The spacious clean rooms provide guests with a stunning view of the Caldera and the sea and are well-equipped with comfortable beds, a modern bathroom and a covered patio or terrace with table and chairs. The hotel is also praised for its cleanliness with guests appreciating the daily cleaning done by the staff. The staff is super friendly, charming and always helpful, contributing to the hotel's overall pleasant and calm atmosphere. The gorgeous outdoor pool is a highlight of the hotel, offering stunning views of the caldera and sea on both sides and a unique decor. Overall, Thira's Dolphin is a perfect choice for those who want a beautiful room with an astonishing view of the Caldera and the sea and a relaxing stay in a peaceful and tranquil location.
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Room Types

Superior Double Room Located on the first or second floor, this superior room features a private balcony with views over the Aegean Sea, the caldera, the volcano and the garden.

Standard Double Room This room, located on the ground floor, features a private patio with caldera and garden view.

Superior Triple Room Located on the first or second floor, this superior room features a balcony with views over the Aegean Sea, the caldera, the volcano and the garden.

Superior Quadruple Room This superior room, located on the first floor, has a balcony overlooking the caldera and the volcano and a terrace with views of the Aegean Sea and the pool.

Standard Triple Room This room, located on the ground floor, features a private patio with caldera and garden views.

Junior Suite This suite offers a pool with a view. The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this suite also provides a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Guest Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Location

Thira's Dolphin is the perfect place for those seeking a quiet and well-placed location away from the chaos of Fira and Oia. Located almost at the top of Akrotiri village, guests can enjoy amazing views of the caldera, the water and an iconic picturesque blue domed church nearby. The hotel is within walking distance of the bus stop, convenience store, several bars/restaurants and the ancient Akrotiri ruins excavation site and museum. Additionally, the next beach is easily accessible by foot. Guests describe the location as "fantastic" and a "super starting point" for beaches, culture and activities. Plus, Thira's Dolfin has a unique location in the highest part of the town, ensuring a quiet area and great views. Despite being a bit far from tourist attractions, the central village is within walking distance where guests can find restaurants and shops. Overall, Thira's Dolphin's location is perfect for those looking for a peaceful and tranquil stay in a typical small village away from the crowds.

Breakfast

The breakfast at Thira's Dolphin is a highlight for many guests with delicious local treats such as the classic thick yogurt, spinach and cheese pita and bougatsa. There are also options for continental breakfasts, both sweet and savory and a good selection of typical Greek food. Many guests appreciate the great variety available, both in terms of choice and quality. Some guests mention that due to Covid-19 restrictions there were no breakfasts available at the hotel this year, but breakfasts can be found in the village just 200m away. While some found the breakfast lacking in variety on the savory side, most guests enjoyed the breakfast and some describe it as top-notch with lots of options.

Rooms

Thira's Dolphin is a hotel that offers great accommodation. The spacious clean rooms provide guests with a stunning view of the Caldera and the sea. The rooms are well-equipped with comfortable beds, a modern bathroom and a covered patio or terrace with table and chairs. Guests can enjoy the efficient and silent air conditioning. The hotel rooms also feature a refrigerator, dishes and a water heating pot. The hotel owners are kind and always available to assist you. The triple rooms are perfect for those who want ample space and luminosity with a beautiful large bathroom featuring a big shower. The rooms are very clean and quiet. Additionally, the room decoration is beautiful and modern with a lovely small terrace. Although one guest wasn't satisfied with the superior room they booked, generally, the guests rated the hotel rooms as clean, spacious and excellent. If you want a beautiful room with an astonishing view of the Caldera and the sea, then Thira's Dolphin is a perfect choice.

Cleanliness

Thira's Dolphin received positive reviews on the cleanliness of the hotel with guests praising the spacious, well-equipped and clean rooms with great views. Guests also appreciated the daily cleaning done by the staff. The hotel pool was also described as clean. The kindness and efficiency of the staff was also mentioned, contributing to the hotel's overall cleanliness. While a few reviews mentioned some areas that could be improved, such as the cleanliness of the bathroom upon arrival, the majority of guests were satisfied with the cleanliness of the hotel.

Staff

Thira's Dolphin is a lovely family-owned hotel that received guests very warmly. The staff is super friendly, charming and always helpful. Guests appreciated the friendly attention given by the owners, who are attentive and quickly responsive to guests' needs. The hosts were also described as calm, discreet and present if needed. The owners, Kiriaky and Anthonis, are present and available to the guests and speak multiple languages. Guests enjoyed being guided to tasty taverns and receiving tourist recommendations from the helpful staff. The hotel offers a pleasant and calm atmosphere with lovely hosts who are always willing to go the extra mile to make guests feel welcome and comfortable.

Pool

Thira's Dolphin boasts a gorgeous outdoor pool that guests love coming home to after a long day exploring the island. The pool area offers stunning views of the caldera and sea on both sides, making it the perfect spot to relax and soak up the beauty of the island. Guests appreciate the pool's cleanliness and say that it's great for swimming. The pool bar is a nice touch and the wonderful host ensures that guests are well taken care of while lounging poolside. The pool area is lovely and not typically crowded and guests enjoy hanging out there throughout their stay. Additionally, the pool offers a unique decor and a 360-degree view of the island. The pool terrace is a great spot to catch some rays or enjoy a refreshing drink. Overall, guests agree that Thira's Dolphin has a very beautiful pool with exceptional views, making it a highlight of the hotel.

Yes, Thira's Dolphin has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Panoramic View Pool, Outdoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Thira's Dolphin.

No, Thira's Dolphin doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Thira's Dolphin.

No, Thira's Dolphin doesn't have a gym.

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