Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites

3-star hotel near Santorini Caldera

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Exterior
Honeymoon Studio Suite, Jetted Tub | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Exterior
Family Suite with caldera view | View from room
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Firostefani, Santorini, Cyclades, 847 00
  • Place, Santorini Caldera
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Agios Nikolaos
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Prehistoric Thira
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Thira (JTR-Santorini National)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View (Shared Terrace)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Romantic Suite, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Honeymoon Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

  • Sea view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Suite with caldera view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Canava Cave with Jacuzzi

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santorini

In Santorini .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santorini Caldera and 6 miles (10 km) of Kamari Beach. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Castle of Oia and Athinios Port.

What's nearby

  • Santorini Caldera - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Agios Nikolaos - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dominican Convent - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Plateia Theotokopoulou - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Museum of Prehistoric Thira - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Santorini National Airport (JTR) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zafora - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Volkan on the Rocks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kastro - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Καφέ της Ειρήνης (Irini Cafe) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Da Costa - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites

3-star hotel near Santorini Caldera
Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Santorini hotel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 20-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Santorini hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to midnight on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 20-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 for adults and EUR 15.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards 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 property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Blue Dolphins Apartments Santorini
Blue Dolphins Apartments
Blue Dolphins Santorini
Blue Dolphins
Blue Dolphins Apartments Suites
Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites Hotel
Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites Santorini
Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites Hotel Santorini

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites to the airport?

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites is 4.7 mi (14-min drive) away from the Santorini National Airport (JTR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites have an airport shuttle?

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites offers an airport shuttle from 6:30 AM to midnight, on request, for a charge of EUR 35.00. per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites to the beach?

This hotel is 5.7 mi (11-min drive) from Kamari Beach and 7 mi (25-min drive) from Caldera Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15.00 for adults and EUR 15.00 for children. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites?

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

Is there free parking at Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites have a pool?

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites does not have a pool.

Does Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites to downtown Santorini?

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites is 0.1 mi away from Firostefani.

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 311 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jack Chi Tan

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lusia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay here and were so sad to leave. The room is spotless with everything you need and a view to die for. Everyday we were given a delicious and plentiful breakfast which was brought to our room where we would enjoy it on our balcony. It’s within a short walking distance to shops and restaurants which was so convenient. Huge thank you to Christina and all the wonderful staff for your amazing service. Don’t hesitate to stay here if you visit Santorini.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
my wife and I have traveled around the world and it’s not an exaggeration to say that we were blown away by our experience at Blue Dolphins. The view from our balcony was more spectacular than any view we saw in Santorini. Service and accommodations were equal to a five star hotel. Highly highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with easy access to locations such as restaurants and local shopping. Staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable providing excellent recommendations for local activities and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and place was great with a nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eoin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

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

Outstanding place

It was an amazing place. We were fortunate to receiving an upgrade at no cost. Great location walkable to all places. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MEGAN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Santorini is steep, so be prepared to walk up and downhill, where ever you may be going! Hotel and staff were lovely, but we requested our laundry be done, delivered our bag around 10am, and were told we would get our clothes back by 3pm, and we didn’t receive it until 9:45pm!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with a dream view—absolutely unreal and the highlight of our trip. We booked the Caldera Suite with in-room hot jacuzzi and loved the spacious, unique room. The balcony had a great setup with a table and lounge chair—perfect for relaxing. We traveled with our 1-year-old, and the staff were so accommodating, providing a baby bed and high chair. They also welcomed us with a meal and coffees, arranged transfers, and allowed early check-in, which made everything so smooth. It’s about a 15-minute walk to Fira; not many restaurants right nearby, but a few options plus shops and a mini market. Breakfast isn’t included but was nice to try one morning (€10–15/person). Overall, a unique stay with outstanding service and an unforgettable view!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location high up on the rim of the caldera looking down on the beautiful white buildings and blue pools. The only thing .issing was an onsite pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minyan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice hotel with friendly staff and wonderful view. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ofhelia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and very accommodating. Christina was so helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynden

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was very nice. The staff was very friendly and helpful. One downside is there is no restaurant or other dining facilities on property. There were, however, a number of places in close walking proximity. The only "problem" I had with the hotel was access to the Reception check-in area was down too many steps and so access to and from the room with the bags was extremely difficult. It's best to travel light when staying there. All in all, I would definitely recommend this property to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Johnathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Views are amazing. Room was not clean and bathroom had mold. Some ants in room. But for the most part it was great
Sunset views from suite
View of Fira at night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites is the perfect place to stay when visiting Santorini. We stayed in the "honeymoon suite" with the hot tub on the balcony overlooking the caldera and it was gorgeous. My adult children stayed in the "Cave House" and they loved it. The views were amazing and the location is perfect. There are so many dining options within walking distance and the breakfast provided by the hotel was delicious. The staff is very kind, helpful and went above and beyond to make our stay there perfect. I read a lot of comments in the reviews about the many stairs within the hotel and I was surprised when I arrived that the stairs are even mentioned at all. Yes, there are many stairs but there is a narrow ramp next to the stairs that is the perfect size to accommodate rolling your suitcase on, freeing you up from having to carry your luggage. Some of the rooms do not require you walking down any stairs to access them. My advice is to have one member of your party walk empty handed to the reception area to check in and receive your room key and location, possibly avoiding moving luggage down any stairs. And frankly, if you or anyone in your party can not manage a lot of stairs then Santorini might not be the best destination because the many stairs are not restricted to this hotel, they are everywhere on Santorini. We rented a car and there was always a free parking spot by the hotel. Overall I think this hotel is a 5 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly accommodating and friendly. Clean facility. Beautiful view. Perfect positioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chandrashekar

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a customer or budget friendly facility

The room smelled really bad like backed up sewage. We requested an alternate room and we were told they didn't have any. However when we called hotels.com and complained, the facility magically found another room. Also it claims we can see sunset, but there is a facility right infront that blocks the view so cant really see any sunset. We had requested info regarding stairs in the facility. we were told there were able 10 stairs, which turned out way more than that.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had such a lovely stay at Blue Dolphins! The romantic suite was beautiful, and had a such an amazing view of the sunset every night from my balcony! The room itself was nicely set up and clean. Christina was so helpful in answering my questions and providing support when needed, along with recommending some eateries nearby. My only feedback is that the breakfast could be better, given that it costs an additional $15 per day. But do appreciate the breakfast being delivered and picked up from my room. I will definitely be staying here again and recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

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

Perfect Spot

Loved Blue Dolphins. Friendly, helpful staff. Nice suite room with a beautiful view. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

CP

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

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

10 stars

Amazing experience, beautiful views. Yanni at the reception is my person, he was so kind, knowledgeable, helpful, and made my stay more than I could have imagined. I felt cared for, like I was with family. This trip was everything and more. I will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Otto

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Uyen

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Refused Refund/Credit for Earthquake

For weeks before and after our scheduled stay at Santorini, there were thousands of mini earthquakes around Santorini...ranging up to 5.8. There were travel advisories against visiting island and locals and tourists were vacating the island as precautions. Eventually a state of emergency was announced for Santorini. We requested a cancellation of our stay at Blue Dolphins due to the earthquake activities....but, however were not allowed refund or credit due to earthquakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025