Old Castle Oia

Old Castle Oia Hotel is an overall decent hotel, but the price seems too high for what you get. While the rooms are comfortable, they don’t quite justify the premium rate. The breakfast was a real letdown—bland and lacking variety, definitely not up to the standard you’d expect at this price point. However, the real highlight of the hotel is the stunning view of the sunset, which is absolutely breathtaking. If you’re staying mainly for the sunset experience, the location delivers, but don’t expect much from the breakfast or to feel like the price is completely justified.

We had such a great stay at Old Castle Oia for our honeymoon! The location and views are unmatched. The hotel pool was incredible! We enjoyed ourselves and it was very peaceful and relaxing. You're an easy walk to everything. We did have some issues with our hot tub being way too hot and then way too cold. The rooms are also really dark. Besides that, very comfortable! The staff is very nice and the room service is wonderful! Highly recommend getting it daily!

Having traveled extensively, I can confidently say that Old Castle Oia Hotel ranks in our top 5 hotels of all time. This place is an absolute gem in Santorini, and as stunning as the photos are, they don’t even begin to do it justice. We’ve stayed in Oia before, but nothing compares to the breathtaking views offered here. While many hotels in Oia boast ocean views, Old Castle Oia gives you not just the ocean, but also the most picturesque panorama of the cliffs and the iconic village of Oia. Trust me, having stayed on both sides of Oia, staying on this side of Oia beats the blue dome side by a mile. We booked a private pool suite, and it was perfection. The privacy was unparalleled, allowing us to enjoy the serene beauty of Santorini without being surrounded by influencers treating the world as their playground. Facing west, our room provided spectacular sunsets every evening—a sight we eagerly anticipated each day. I know some have commented on the crowds near the hotel being able to look down at the main pool, but honestly, it’s not an issue. They’re not there to watch you, and if a few glance your way, it’s probably out of envy! Our suite was spacious, with large, beautiful windows offering a direct view of the magnificent scenery and sunsets right from the bed. From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable. Salis met us on the main road, helped us with parking, and carried our bags down the many steps to the hotel. Breakfast each morning was a delight, and Keti and Ioanna made sure our room was spotless every day. The hotel manager, Boyan, was exceptional, going above and beyond to ensure our stay was flawless. Old Castle Oia is one of those rare places that we, now, just have to return to year after year. I would highly recommend it to anyone… but then again, I kind of want to keep this treasure all to myself!

Honestly, this is the best spot you can get in Oia for watching the sunset. You will realise how blessed you are when you see other people queuing on the cliffs for the sunset, while you are lying on your sun bed, sipping some local Santorini white wine enjoying the sunset and views. Not only that, the night view is something else, and in my opinion, even better than the sunset views.