We stayed at AVAL for 10 days, and the experience was fantastic. We were looking for a peaceful holiday where we could relax, and this hotel was perfect for that! We were served a delicious breakfast to our suite every morning, including bread rolls, eggs, fruit, juice, coffee, and various sweets. The breakfast varied from day to day, so it was exciting each morning to see what treats they had prepared for us. The hotel also offers lunch and dinner, which can be delivered to your suite. We ordered several times and can highly recommend the chicken gyros platter! The suite we stayed in had two bedrooms, both with air conditioning. There was also a fully equipped kitchen with everything we needed, including a dishwasher and washing machine. The suite had terraces on both the first and second floors. Every morning, we enjoyed sitting outside on the lower terrace with our breakfast and coffee. There was also a private pool and comfortable sun loungers with sun from morning until late afternoon. All the staff were incredibly friendly, especially the father and son, Panos and Dimitris, who own the hotel. They gave us great tips for excursions around the island and offered car rentals at a very good price. There is no doubt that we will stay here again the next time we visit Santorini!

Everything was great. Probably the best option in Santorini. Let's start with Dimitris and Panos (father & son) who run this hotel in such a friendly way. We felt at home after one minute. Great surprise with the room : it's like a 2-stories apartment, super clean, well decorated and so convenient ! Breakfast was excellent, always served on time (like a Swiss clock!), pool area is so nice and clean. And since the hosts are so kind and attentive, all the guests were super relaxed and friendly, which gave a great atmosphere. Another thing : the hotel is perfectly located, almost "in the middle" of the Island, very convenient to go everywhere. The parking spots are 10 meters to the room entrance, which makes everything super comfortable. We'll come back for sure. Please don't raise the prices because this ratio quality for price was excellent.

Nothing. Everything was great.

Everything about our stay was simply amazing! The place is run by a wonderful father and son duo who were incredibly welcoming from the moment we arrived. They shared so many great tips and insights about what to see and do during our stay including clever, budget-friendly suggestions on how and when to visit the most beautiful spots also those ones that are not very well known from travel catalogues. I can’t recommend enough to listen to their advice: thanks to them, our entire trip was unforgettable. It wasn’t just Santorini’s magic that made this experience perfect; it was also these two hosts who introduced us to hidden gems, fantastic yet affordable restaurants with breathtaking views, and made us feel so at home. The accommodation itself is stunning – spotlessly clean and exactly like the photos, if not better. Honestly, I’ve never experienced this level of hospitality before. I truly wish them many more years of success running this amazing place!

Panos, and his son Dimitri, manage this small hotel located in the heart of Santorini. An oasis of tranquility where the kindness of the hosts and staff is the main element. Panos went out of his way to organize an early check in and a late check out for us. He provided us with all the useful information to explore the island and guide us in choosing traditional taverns. The structure is made up of ten suites that develop around the central courtyard where the swimming pool is located. You will feel like you are living in a small village. The architectural and aesthetic details are very well cared for. We stayed in a suite distributed on two levels, on the ground floor the open space and the bathroom and on the first floor the bedroom with terrace and jacuzzi. Every morning breakfast is served directly in the suites, between 8:30 and 9:30 based on the time chosen by each guest, in this way it is possible to have breakfast directly on the patio that the suite is equipped with. The hotel is less than ten minutes drive from the airport, Kamari beach and Fira. We can't wait to return.

Nothing.

The apartment hotel is small and intimate, run by a father and son who are always on hand. They designed and had the buildings built to their design and they all overlook the central swimming pool and bar area which is peaceful and calm. The rooms are clean, spacious and beautifully decorated, with private dip pools or jacuzzis. The small kitchen is well equipped and whilst we didn’t cook during our stay, we did make extra teas/coffees and keep drinks in the fridge. Comfortable and spacious beds, a nice communal area to sit together and an upstairs terrace to sit and watch the sunrise! The breakfast provided was always plentiful and delicious - delivered to your door and something we looked forward to each morning; always included some variation of eggs, bread, pastries, pancakes, fruit and yoghurt. Definitely recommend car hire from here, as Mesaria isn’t necessarily a village to explore or stay in.

The host is absolutely fantastic and super welcoming and helpful. He will do his absolute best to make your stay wonderful and unforgettable with arranging excursions, car rental and everything else you'd need. Amazing pool and suite design. Very peaceful location and atmosphere, it's a smaller establishment so you won't feel crowded at all. Breakfast was fresh and well prepared, with some local delicacies as well as some more international food.

It's a bummer that the hotel is listed as being a adults only hotel but having young kids in the pool everyday. As our room was just next to the pool, it wasn't ideal for getting some rest and peace in your room or by the pool. You'd have to keep this in mind when booking, if some noise doesn't bother you it will be a fantastic stay. No separate toilet, for a 4 people room, it makes it hard to move around and have some privacy.

Aval is a beautiful place to stay, made even more special by the father and son who own and run it, Pavlos and Dimitris. They are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and nothing is too much trouble, making our stay in Santorini truly memorable. The accommodation is spotless and modern, and the breakfast delivered to our room each morning added such a lovely touch. Ask Pavlos or Dimitris to make you an Aval Aperol Spritz, there is a little healthy competition who makes the best one ;))

Everything was perfect 👌

The property is clean and beautifully decorated. Feels very relaxing! It’s out of the centre but all the buses come through here and they’re €2 each way which was much cheaper than taxis. Although AVAL have a taxi service they use which was super easy and cheaper than uber. Also the breakfast delivered to our room each morning was bliss and delicious!

The only thing that would have made our stay even better would have been if we had some sun loungers in our room by our private pool.

If you have come across this place, this is your sign to book it!   We are a young couple in our 20s from Manchester searching for a gorgeous romantic holiday stay for our first holiday together. This is the best place I have ever stayed in; we were blown away by this place on arrival. The villa was gorgeous. We had a villa with a private pool, balcony, kitchen and bathroom; every morning, you received a magnificent breakfast tray to your door (freshly cooked) with maids coming in daily to clean. The owners of the place are a son and father; honestly, they were the most welcoming pair ever. On arrival, they mapped out the island and recommended local places, the best restaurants, and the activities you can do here, and they organised taxis for us. The complex is made of 10 villas but is very calm and chilled, where you barely see any other guests, even in the main pool. This place made our trip to Santorini feel like a dream! It is so aesthetically pleasing, and the level of detail and design of the place is incredible! It is super clean, 5 minutes from the airport, and the food at the villa is gorgeous.   Thank you so much for a gorgeous stay; we will return! We would 100% recommend booking a villa with a private pool. It is WORTH IT!   Thank you for making our trip so memorable.

Beautiful apartment. Wonderful hospitality. Delicious breakfasts every day. Lovely village location close to larger towns.