Xenones Filotera in Imerovigli

Biggest pros: Stunning Caldera sunset views and very friendly staff. Cons: It’s quite far from resto and main areas—without a rental car, getting around is tough since taxis are ripoff and buses are very infrequent. The hotel restaurant is very mid. Breakfast was decent (good but not great, with limited variety)

This was our second time at Xenones Filotera and we can confirm that they are still incredible. The staff are all great people, kind, attentive and helpful with any requests.

The property has some of the best views on the island and it is maintained beautifully.

Exceptional breakfast with a view. All other food and drinks are also amazing.

Thank you to Julia, Christina and the rest of the team, we will be sure to book here again whenever we are back to Santorini!

P.S. whilst we were there, there was a very rude group whose stay overlapped with ours - they verbally abused staff constantly, had ridiculous requests and then proceeded to leave horrible and untrue reviews from multiple accounts… please don’t believe these reviews

Our experience at Xenones Filotera was absolutely wonderful. The hotel is in a stunning location with panoramic views that truly take your breath away.
Our room was spotless and very comfortable.
Every morning we enjoyed a peaceful breakfast overlooking the caldera pure magic.
The team was professional, kind, and always ready to help with a smile.
We especially appreciated the quiet and relaxing atmosphere exactly what we needed for a proper getaway.
We’re already looking forward to coming back next year!

A true gem in Santorini, peaceful, clean, and full of heart
From the moment we arrived, we felt completely at ease.
The hotel is not only beautiful but it also has a peaceful atmosphere that immediately makes you feel like you’re in the right place to unwind.
The staff deserves a special mention always warm, respectful, and helpful. A special thank to Julia and Christina, always with a smile. They clearly care about the guests’ comfort, and everything runs with a sense of calm professionalism.
We especially appreciated how quiet the nights were, something we value a lot when traveling.
It’s the kind of place where you actually get to rest.

Breakfast was lovely and fresh, and the whole setting around the pool and garden is just magical. It’s a place for people who appreciate beauty, serenity, and a more refined vibe.

I honestly couldn’t recommend it more, it was one of the highlights of our trip.
If you’re looking for a respectful, relaxing, and high-quality stay in Santorini, this is the place.

Unbelievable Behavior – Completely False Reviews

I stayed at the hotel during the same period as the family who wrote the negative reviews below, and I feel genuinely compelled to speak up — because what they wrote is not just exaggerated, it's simply untrue.

The real problem was not the hotel — it was this family.

They were unbelievably loud, rude, and inconsiderate to everyone around them. They screamed around the pool at 10pm, well past quiet hours, jumped into the water like it was a public park, and let their kids kick a football against the wall of our room — and we had an 8-month-old baby trying to sleep.

They didn’t just disturb us. They disrespected the entire hotel, its rules, and every guest trying to enjoy a peaceful stay. To make it worse, they even brought a dog, despite the hotel clearly stating pets are not allowed. And yet somehow, they still had the nerve to complain about imaginary issues and insult the staff, who remained calm and professional under pressure.

Honestly, I’m disappointed and shocked by their behavior. Their reviews are completely misleading and unfair, clearly written with the intention to harm the hotel after they were confronted for disturbing others. This hotel is a quiet, clean, family-run place — the kind that respects peace and privacy. It’s not a playground, and it’s certainly not a place to act out and then blame others when called out.

If you're looking for a respectful, relaxing holiday in Santorini, this is a great place. But guests like them should not be allowed to ruin it for the rest of us.

Hotel in an excellent location, far from the noise and chaos. Located in a quiet and pleasant area with an amazing view and stunning sunsets. Excellent service, good staff with an excellent level of service. The rooms are large but not decorated, the bed is not so comfortable. I got room number 102, I recommend that you make sure that they don't give you rooms 102 and 103. These are rooms at the entrance of the hotel next to the reception, there is constantly noise from the guests who sit outside and from the employees who sit at night until late and it is disturbing. The room we got was disappointing, the cleanliness was also not at a high level, for example the coffee cups and the kettle were dirty and had stains and it was necessary to ask for a replacement, the drawers were dusty and dirty and it seems that they are not cleaned well. Overall, this is a good hotel with an amazing view and excellent service, just pay attention to which room you book.

Spectacular views from the west side rooms, restaurant, pool. Great location on the Fira-Oia trail. no need to go to Oia for sunset ;)
Very friendly and helpful staff
Spotless clean
Nice choice of breakfast buffet and until late (11h00), always refilled.
Great cocktails
Some (minor) noise from preparing the resto/breakfast in the morning (7h30)
Some of the west side rooms have a bit of a lesser view with respect to others on the same side. choose the southern ones if possible, they are better.

What can I say? We could see the sunrise over the sea in the morning from our patio, then we could go to the pool/bar area to enjoy the sunset...wow! Breathtaking!

The staff were all welcoming and super helpful. The location is such that one can get to Fira for shopping and dinner by the sea or go to Oia to take photos of the famed blue domed Churches and more shopping.

It's a great mix of serenity and if desired a more energetic vibe.

The space was wonderful too, bed, bathroom, medium sized "living room" just inside the door.

The most incredible place we have stayed in a long time, incredible views and amazing staff. Maria, Thomas and Dina were all absolutely amazing, helped with every request we had without any trouble to make sure everything was smoothly handled for us! We got married at the venue next door, Le Ciel and the team at Xenones Filotera could not have made our experience any better.

The view from the pool and bar area was sensational and we are so glad we chose this as the hotel for our stay. We will definitely be back and we would once again like to make a special thanks to Maria, Thomas and Dina for making our stay so perfect!

Gorgeous hotel, beautiful rooms and lovely staff. We were looked after during our stay here and couldn’t fault anything. The hotel helped us organise a quad bike and also recommended activities to do on the island. I would recommend this hotel for anyone looking to relax and enjoy the incredible caldera scenery.