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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
Suite, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, free WiFi
Exterior
Superior Suite, Sea View | Living room
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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KAMARI BEACH, Santorini, South Aegean, 84700
  • Place, Kamari Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Open Air Cinema Kamari
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Estate Argyros Santorini
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Thira (JTR-Santorini National)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite | Living room

Family Suite

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite, Sea View | Living room

Superior Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, Sea View | In-room safe, free WiFi

Classic Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santorini

Kamari Beach is a short stroll from Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites, and other popular attractions like Ancient Thira are within a few miles (5 km). This 73-room, 4.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools, free breakfast, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Kamari Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Open Air Cinema Kamari - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Estate Argyros Santorini - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ancient Thira - 9 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Athinios Port - 12 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Santorini National Airport (JTR) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prince restaurant-lounge bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Take a wok - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ariale Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Souvlike - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mango - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites

Guests of Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites enjoy features like 2 outdoor pools, a sauna, and a conference center. There's free parking, as well as an airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a business center, a computer station, and an arcade/game room.
Guests can expect free WiFi and satellite TV. Bathrooms have hair dryers and designer toiletries. Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and safes are other standard amenities.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a sauna.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Thalassa

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

More

  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Thalassa Resort
Thalassa Seaside
Thalassa Seaside Resort
Thalassa Seaside Resort Santorini
Thalassa Seaside Santorini
Thalassa Seaside Resort Suites
Thalassa Seaside & Suites
Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites Hotel
Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites Santorini
Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites Hotel Santorini

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites?

Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites?

This hotel is located in Santorini, a short 7-minute walk from Kamari Beach and also 15 minutes on foot from Open Air Cinema Kamari. You'll also find Santorini Caldera and Ancient Thira within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites?

Yes, extended and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites?

Spa services at the hotel include aromatherapy, mani/pedis, massages, and body treatments.

Are there luxury amenities available at Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as 2 outdoor pools, a private beach (direct access), and a beachfront restaurant at this hotel.

Does Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites have a casino?

No, Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites?

This waterfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a private beach (direct access), a beach bar, and a beachfront restaurant.

Does Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites serves free breakfast at Thalassa.

Does Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites?

The closest major airport to Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites is Santorini National Airport (JTR), which is 3.3 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites?

Yes, every guestroom at Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites comes with a balcony/patio and some offer sea views.

Does Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites host weddings?

There are wedding services available at Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites if that's in your vacation plans.

Thalassa Seaside Resort & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 70 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

The location of this hotel is it's main attraction

The hotel is in need of some TLC. In an area where water is precious the showers seem to do more for cleaning the bathroom than cleaning oneself. The beds seem to be on the hard side. The rooms are very basic in terms of the fixtures and fittings and need a more professional finish for the price. However, what the hotel lacks in terms of it's physical condition the staff more than make up in their helpfulness and friendliness. There is a lot of variety in room size, so most needs can be accommodated and the staff do adjust to suit the guests' needs if they possibly can.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Island Wedding Hotel stay

The outside facilities of this hotel is perfect with a pool, beach side restaurant bar and its own beach beds and umbrellas. All staff without exception were wonderful, friendly and genuinely wanted us to have a good stay at the hotel. An easy walk into Kamari finds the restaurants, restaurants and shops. Breakfast is basic, but lunch menu offers everything you need and the Greek Salad is one of the best I've eaten. Our room was immaculately clean but fittings are tired. This didn't impact our stay though as we didn't spent that much time in our room. Bed was comfortable and room was spacious. The hotel is in the flight path for inbound flights so planes fly quite low throughout the day. This is literally for about 10-15 seconds at a time so actually no big deal.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

renaud

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hotel à déconseiller

Hotel très sale, avec aéroport a proximité donc les avions qui passent très bas avec beaucoup de bruit. Piscine limite propre aucune baignade pour notre parts. Chambre très veille rien à voir avec les photos du site. Douche et WC très sale à notre arrivé, lavé uniquement avec de la javel au bout de 2 nuits car nous l'avons demandé.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

d

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful outside area, dumpy room

Pool area beautiful. Staff really nice but the room really sucked. Bathroom shower was so small everytime i turned the curtain moved and my shower would hose down the toilet area. Planes fly overhead and are loud as hell. Only one night there or i would left early.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Guy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good value for money..

I'll start with the good things : 1. Nice seeming pool. 2. Nice stuff, always helpful, smiling and good attitude. The bad: 1. Breakfast Is very basic and it took time to bring new stuff if it was missing, like water for instance. 2. Very very basic room. No wifi, small TV with very bad quality. WiFi was mostly near the reception. I've expected to get a lot more for the price I paid. We were happy to leave for our next destination. I'm sorry giving this not nice comment but this was our experience. It's close to the restaurants in the area but you have to walk on the beach for 5 min.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Right on beach with pool

Reasonable facility. Only a short walk to Kamari Beach. But right under airport landing path.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The worst hotel you will ever stay at

Read this before you book!!! Dont book this hotel unless you like worn out interior, shower which is not working, toilet which is not working, dirty shower curtains, sleepless night with flights right above your head - you can see the airport runway from the hotel!!! No service at all, phone didnt work, TV was from 1970`s probably. AC and fridge made so much noise that had to be turned off!! Breakfast is doesnt look fresh and choices are less and dirty in breakfast room. By checkin we had to wait 1 hour extra, and other customers who came after us were given rooms before. Dirty toilets. Painting scratches on the wall, sofa and lamp had stains.. Wifi is not working good, and the electricity goes on and off. As couple we didnt get double bed but two single beds - ridiculous. The pictures are probably from opening day, missleads customers - cant belive Hotels. com offers this hotel...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

mona

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

Don't

I would never stay here. I unfortunately prepaid as part of a package but instead of 4 days I left after a few hours. It should only be rated 1 star but it's saving grace is the pool. The rest of the property is horrible. Wifi is only available in the lobby and it's weak. The receptionist even told me to use the adjacent hotel's wifi. She showed me 6 rooms and suites and they all sucked. The bathroom is scary. Never again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

debby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

beautiful santorini

We arrived early and was accommodated. The social areas were beautiful. Breakfast everyday, very nice. (I would have liked to have had access to coffee earlier). The staff was wonderful. We became friends with the fantastically helpful, pleasant and kind Maria at the reception desk. She gets 10 stars!!!!!! Our first room was a bit old and very small. Maria relocated us to another room which was very nice. The views from all the rooms was breathtaking! If you go, get up and catch a sunrise!! Very easy walk to beach road, the down town area. We fell in love with Thalassa and Santorini!!! I will be returning!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simona

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

Ottimo

Hotel situato direttamente sul mare, con personale estremamente gentile. Ottima colazione, camera e struttura pulite. Unica pecca è la distanza dalla zona animata di kamari che di sera si può raggiungere solo attraverso strade isolate e buie.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sara

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

Lasciate perdere!

Questo hotel potrebbe esserr considerato un due, massimo tre stelle. Le camere sono datate, i bagni in condizioni pessime e la pulizia lascia a desiderare. La colazione è poco varia e la cortesia del personale è discutibile. Mi sono svegliata in continuazione a causa degli aerei che atterranno al vicino aeroporto. Le uniche cose positive sono la piscina e gli ombrelloni gratuiti in spiaggia. A mio parere il prezzo è assolutamente fuori mercato per il servizio offerto. Da dimenticare.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is located 1 meter by the sea..! The rooms are big.. The pool also.. And is 4 mins walk from Kamari beach.. Highly recommended..
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
部屋がカビ臭いしお湯もなかなか出ず朝食ビュッフェも無くなり次第終了とという残念なホテルでした。 まだまだたくさんありましたがせっかくの楽しい旅行ですのでそれもまた思い出としておきます。
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

nice great service good for the price

great hotel nice charming people. great pool and location. the wifi isn't working beside reception . the showers are too small even in the superior rooms.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

grazia

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

Splendido resort con vista mozzafiato

Una settimana di puro piacere! Consigliato e ottimo per scoprire le bellezze di kamari...
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne berit

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

Hyggelig og sjarmerende hotell ved stranda.

Hyggelige ansatte som gjør sitt beste for å få gjestene til å trives best mulig. Noe støy fra fly som lander ved flyplassen rett ved, men det ble vi rakt vant med. God mat. Vi spiste frokost hver dag, samt lunch og noen middager der, Siden hotellet ligger i enden av strandpromenadeen, så var det stille og rolig om natta,noe vi satte veldig pris på. Rent og fint på rommet hver dag. God informasjon om turmuligheter/ ting å gjøre på øya.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

very nice location for families

santorini vacation was wonderful experience,the stuff was nice and the location of the hotel was perfect for my kids
Verified

8/10 Good

Aleyda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Entspannungs Woche mit meinem sohn

Es hat unsere Erwartungen erfüllt es war ein sehr entspannendes Hotel. Wir sind in der Freizeit meistens einkaufen gegangen oder wir schwammen im grossen Pool oder im Meer.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Beautiful beach location

The hotel staff were helpful. This was a difficult hotel to find from the bus stop. No one seemed to know it and the street had no name. Once we were there it was great. Wonderful beach location. Main problems were very loud jets landing and long way from bus.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

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

Ok if you are a plane spotting backpacker!

Room was VERY basic. Bathroom was absolutely tiny - you had to step into the shower to open the door to get to the toilet. The hotel is situated at the end of the airport runway, and the reception staff are less than willing to help with anything from local information to locating a plug for the bathroom sink! High recommend NOT staying at this hotel! It is NOT a 4 star anything!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jooles

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

A lovely hotel, on the beach, excellent staff

On arrival I was gone an upgrade to my room which was a lovely start. Maria, the hotel receptionist, gave me a tour of the hotel and its facilities and introduced me to the staff and some of the guests. The room was very nice with views of the sea and a huge balcony. The staff at the hotel were so friendly and accommodating. There were always enough sun beds Avalon,e by the pool and on the beach. The beach, however, is built on volcanic rocks so there is no sand which made getting in and out of the sea a bit hairy but definitely worth it! The food in the hotel was lovely and medals and snacks were available throughout the day and evening. Maria, goes out of her way to ensure that all guests are happy and advised on excursions and books them on your behalf. She even tracked down my sunglasses that I left on a tour bus!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anton

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

Great stay with great service

The local team is more than nice, big smiles and always ready to help. The pool is nice and breakfast in front of the waves is very romantic. Only bémol is the closest airport, bit still not such a big problem. Highly recomend.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fronte mare bella posizione

La camera e' carina l'unica pecca e' il bagno. Ma la pulizia e' ottima il personale molto cordiale! La colazione non e' il massimo ma qualcosa da mangiare lo si trova. La piscina e' splendida, davanti la spiaggia. Ci si trova in una zona bellissima perché si e' vicinissimi a tutti i ristoranti e i negozietti di kamari, ma la spiaggia resta molto riservata e non affollata dai turisti. Ci sono gli aerei che passano molto bassi in quanto si e' vicino all'aeroporto ma a me non hanno dato per nulla fastidio. Per me e' stata la miglior posizione perché si e' al centro dell'isola e si arriva in poco tempo da qualsiasi parte. Ci tornerei!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

personnel très gentil

Accueil familial personnel très attentif
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jasmine

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

Run far away from this hotel

We made the big mistake of booking this hotel without seeing reviews and this was the the worst decision ever! The night before our arrival I emailed the hotel to confirm our pick up shuttle and to my shock I got an email from the hotel saying that they were overbooked and booked us for different dates, so they will be moving us to their sister hotel. We were promised an upgraded room for this inconvenience and assured that our stay would be very good. What was even more disappointing was that the sister hotel was in a totally different location than where we had wanted to be. We arrived at this other hotel and escorted to our room. It was not a room but a jail cell as it had no windows! The bathroom had half used toiletries still laying around and there was a huge yellow stain on the bed sheet. What kind of an upgrade was this? I immediately emailed the reservation representative expressing my distress over the situation and said that we either wanted to be moved back to our original hotel or wanted an immediate refund. I got no response. Long and short of it is that This hotel has done this to many of their guests ( we found out later after reading all the reviews). Please stay away from booking with this hotel even if you are offered the rooms for free!