Fomithea is only 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Guests can go for a morning swim in the seasonal outdoor pool, then visit the spa to be pampered with massages or manicures and pedicures. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.
Languages
English, Greek
At a glance
Hotel size
33 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free off-site parking nearby
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Swim-up bar
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Horse riding/hire
Scooter/moped hire
Segway hire/tours
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Beach nearby
Access to nearby health club
Bike rentals nearby
Horse riding nearby
Boat tours nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Beach sunloungers
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Segway hire/tours
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 2001
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Seasonal outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Furnished balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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 to 29 February, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March to 31 October, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 8 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 1 November and 16 May.
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from May to October
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Also known as
Fomithea Hotel Santorini
Fomithea Hotel
Fomithea Santorini
Fomithea
Fomithea Hotel
Fomithea Santorini
Fomithea Hotel Santorini
Frequently asked questions
Is Fomithea currently open?
The property is closed between 1 November and 16 May.
Does Fomithea offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Fomithea does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Fomithea?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Fomithea?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Fomithea?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Fomithea?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fomithea?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Fomithea and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding, snorkelling and scuba-diving. Additional recreation on-site includes segway hire. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden. Fomithea also has access to a nearby health club.
Does Fomithea have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.
What's the area around Fomithea like?
Fomithea is in the heart of Santorini, a short 6-minute walk from Kamari Beach and 7 minutes' walk from Open Air Cinema Kamari.
Fomithea Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
29 July 2023
Had a lovely stay at the Fomithea. Christina was so helpful and everyone very welcoming. Our AC didnt work properly for first 2 nights which was horrendous in that heat, but we got moved and all was fine.
Beverly
Beverly, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
21 July 2023
Good for price & location but small standard room
Pros:
- small hotel located within 5 mins walk to beach, food market & restaurants as well as local bus stop to Fira
- contemporary room design & appeared well maintained & clean (also friendly cleaning lady came daily)
- decent size pool with loungers & pool bar
- good air con (albeit you cant leave it on when you leave room so takes time to get cool again)
- Good selection at breakfast & appeared to restock
- pool towel provided
- Advised there was a shower room you could use if you checked out & later flight (wish we’d known this on booking as we paid for an extra night we weren’t using for this purpose!)
- Shampoo, soap, shower gel provided x1
- Nice balcony
Cons
- Booked a twin as we are 2 adults not wanting to share & was given a double bed! Complained to check in manager who didn't inform us until we had paid & entered room who just said none available despite us pre-requesting & only booking this hotel for its twin room offering.
- One of the smallest hotel rooms I’ve ever stayed in especially the bathroom (for eg the door closes onto the toilet so only one person can use the sink at a time unless you literally stand in shower)
- No mirror in bedroom (only in bathroom which 2 people couldnt fit in)
- Breakfast items not kept cool/hot
- No air con in common areas
- No own (purchased) food or drinks allowed at the pool
- 2 tiny bathroom towels provided per person (1 hair towel size & 1 hand towel size)
- steps to room
Miss Aisling
Miss Aisling, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2023
Debra
Debra, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2022
Family owned and run, the Fomithea was a delight in every way. It is only a few minutes’ easy walk from the beach and a fabulous boardwalk, and it is steps from restaurants and shops. Sunrise on the beach was unforgettable. The facility is bright, well maintained, and very comfy. Staff were terrific. We loved it!
dina
dina, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 August 2022
Excellent stay
We really enjoyed our stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful 🙂. Breakfast was quite good. Will recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Santorini.
Esther
Esther, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
18 August 2022
Great location and walkable! A/C inside the room could be better.
Aldo Jesus
Aldo Jesus, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 August 2022
Awesome location very close to the beach and great restaurants and shopping. The hotel staff was super helpful and friendly
charlotte
charlotte, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
21 July 2022
Perfect spot the hotel everything around you. Love the service and very clean. I will definitely come back to this hotel. Very quit and very clear, friendly staff.
nahrain
nahrain, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 July 2022
Ellie
Ellie, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
8 June 2022
Perfect hotel choice in Kamari
We just had the most fantastic time at this family run hotel. It’s spotless, modern and friendly. The owner works very hard to ensure an efficient hotel. Demi on the bar is so friendly and kind and serves great drinks & bar snacks 😊 It just made our visit to Santorini extra special as the Fomithea was perfect hotel choice. Couple minutes walk to beach and amazing restaurants. We cannot wait to return next year ☀️
Lyanne
Lyanne, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 October 2019
Excellent hotel
Lovely hotel with a small sunny swimming pool. Room was cleaned every day. Great location close to beach and all amenities
Verified traveller
9-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 June 2018
Excellent.
Nicolae
Nicolae, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2017
Great hotel and fantastic staff!
A great place to stay. No more than 5 minutes from the seafront where most restaurants are, which means you get all the benefit without being too close to the bustle and noise.
Unlike the beach front hotels, the pool was more private and not visible from the road. We understand the pool bar area is being altered over the winter (2017), which should make it better still. Slight shortage of sun beds on a couple of occasions (but even then the shortage resolved itself within an hour or two).
Staff were genuinely fantastic and the room cleanliness was as good as we have seen anywhere in Greece.
In short I cannot imagine us staying anywhere else on Santorini!
J & G
J & G, 14-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
17 September 2023
Die Umgebung war sehr dreckig
Aber das gilt für ganz Santorini
Knut
Knut, 11-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2023
Todella hyvä palvelu ja siistit huoneet. Ihana henkilökunta ja mahtava allas.
Tanja
Tanja, 7-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
12 September 2023
Das Hotel Formithea, hat meine Erwartungen voll übertroffen. Meiner Meinung nach kommt das Hotel sehr gut an ein 4 Sterne Hotel ran.
Für ein 3 Sterne Hotel wurden meine Bewertungen völlig übertroffen
Luke
Luke, 11-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 September 2023
Schönes, modernes Hotel
Schönes, modernes Hotel mit sehr freundliches Personal. Die Zimmer sind gross, mit jeweils separaten WC- und Duscheraum im Zimmer.
Eduard
Eduard, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
25 July 2023
Accueil parfait, chambre propre, tv ne fonctionnait pas (mais pas besoin), très proche des commerces, des restaurants et de la plage
Séverine
Séverine, 7-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
6 July 2023
Ottima posizione nella migliore località di Santorini per le spiagge e per la rilassatezza dell'atmosfera (altre località dell'isola più in voga sono più affollate e più lontane dalle spiaggie). Pulizia estrema, struttura moderna e confortevole con bella piscina.
Punti di miglioramento: la colazione, in particolare la caffetteria (un hotel di questo tipo dovrebbe offrire un servizio bar, le bevande calde della macchinetta sono pessime); inoltre, ho trovato i letti e soprattutto i cuscini poco confortevoli. Infine: nelle camere sarebbe comodo aggiungere degli appendini quanto meno in bagno (dove metto gli asciugamani se no?)
Riccardo
Riccardo, 5-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
23 June 2023
Recomendado 100%
Tuvimos una estancia muy agradable, el hotel esta súper bien ubicado, la habitación cómoda, amplia y el personal muy atento.
Monica
Monica, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2023
Nice little hotel, close shops, restaurants and black beach. Very modern and clean, beds was so good. Breakfast was good also!
Tarja
Tarja, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2022
Jouko
Jouko, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 August 2022
Expedia
Expedia, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 July 2022
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 July 2022
Spesielt god service ved resepsjonen.
Ute enkle solsenger og ikke noe ekstra