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Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites

Hotel with free parking, steps from Santorini Caldera
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Honeymoon Studio Suite, Jetted Tub | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Family Suite with caldera view | View from room
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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, Plateia Theotokopoulou
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Thira (JTR-Santorini National)
    ‪8 min drive‬
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Room options

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Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View (Shared Terrace) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View (Shared Terrace)

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

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Romantic Suite, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Romantic Suite, Balcony

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

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Honeymoon Studio Suite, Jetted Tub | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Honeymoon Studio Suite, Jetted Tub

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

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Family Suite with caldera view | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Suite with caldera view

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

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Canava Cave with Jacuzzi | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Canava Cave with Jacuzzi

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

About the neighborhood

Santorini

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites places you next to Santorini Caldera and a short drive from other popular attractions like Oia Castle. This 9-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like balconies, refrigerators, and minibars.

What's nearby

  • Santorini Caldera - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Agios Nikolaos - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Archaeological Museum of Thera - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Plateia Theotokopoulou - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Museum of Prehistoric Thira - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Santorini National Airport (JTR) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Volkan on the Rocks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mama Lena - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Καφέ της Ειρήνης (Irini Cafe) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pearl On The Cliff - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Da Costa - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites

Hotel with free parking, steps from Santorini Caldera
At Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available on request) for EUR 35.00 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 20-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer designer toiletries and slippers, and beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets. Other amenities include balconies or patios, refrigerators, and minibars.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 20-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels

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

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites?

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Santorini, just steps from Santorini Caldera and Agios Nikolaos, and within a short walk of Petros M. Nomikos Conference Centre. You'll also find Skaros Rock and Plateia Theotokopoulou less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites?

Spa services at the hotel include couples treatments.

Does Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites have a casino on the premises?

No, Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including in-room massages and a minibar in each guestroom with some featuring sea views.

Does Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites have a hot tub?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private outdoor spa tubs.

Does Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites.

Are there connecting rooms at Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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

The closest major airport to Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites is Santorini National Airport (JTR), which is 4.7 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites?

Yes, every guestroom at Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites comes with a balcony with some featuring sea views.

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 310 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, clean, and beautiful. My only concern was that one of the shower heads did not work. We needed to shower in one of the bathrooms. However, this was not a big deal at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024