Golden East
Imerovigli - Santorini

We stayed for 6 nights at Golden East Hotel in Oct. The hotel is charming and lovely.You can choose the breakfast from the list and it's nice to have it at private terrace. The swimming pool was also a nice looking although I didn't go in, but my daughter enjoyed sitting at the pool side.Imerovigli is easy to access to Thira (Fira) and Oia. We did a nice walking for 45 mins to get to Thira and nearly 2 hours walking to Oia on another day. If you drive, it took only 10 min to Thia and 20 min to Oia. Usually you can reach to any places in around 20 minutes by car. Kamari beach and Pygros were also beautiful and highly recommend to visit these places. I think it is very convenient location to see entire island.This hotel is the back side of the beautiful sea view, so you can't see the amazing view from the hotel although you can see the other side of sea view. If you want to see the special view (sun set) from the hotel, you can find the hotel on the other side of the road, but you have to pay more than double or triple the price. Since we were out most of the days and not the type of people who stay at the hotel for the most of days, it was perfect for us for this lovely hotel for this reasonable price.The highlight and the reason for the 5 stars are hotel staffs, especially the hotel manager, Natalie and her father. They are really nice people and very helpful. You don't find that kind of genuinely warm-hearted people easily. They are friendly and want to help. I'm really touched by their kindness and I really feel great to meet them.

Golden East is a small and warm place to stay. Each "room" is like a semi detached small traditional house with two terraces so you can get sun all day round - or avoid it, depending on the season. You feel at home in the tiniest of the eights room. Wifi is good and support videoconferences with no problem. You can work if needed.Bed is sturdy and comfy, the architecture and decoration of the place is really nice and the view on the sea and morning sunset is wonderful. It is cleaned up everyday. The all place is very clean and tidied up every time.As the hotel is small, the common areas - pool and picnic tables aren't crowdy and always available at breakfast time. Breakfast is served at your place. It is healthy and tasty and Nataly can adjust to your choices which is really nice. Perfectly situated to go everywhere on the island. Nataly and Costas are great and delicate hosts who can help at all time. And Marina the cleaner is very lively and will teach you a couple of greek words and make you smile every morning.We spent a wonderful week.

Great location, beautiful setting, great room and Nataly was very helpful in organising everything we needed very quickly over whatsapp. We didn’t rent a car but were able to walk to Imerovigli and Fira, location is great. We will be coming back!

We can not say enough of the Golden East family-run lodging and their great hospitality is exceptional.Nathalie and her father were heaven-set and so accommodating to our needs.Their warmth and first-class service to detail provided a memorable experience to celebrate our 25th anniversary.A grand breakfast every morning is delivered to your room or arched porched overlooking the golden sunrise ocean.The environment is lusciously landscaped beautifully for such an arid island. Wonderful!The location was perfect to be away from all the tourist crowds, yet the best accessibility to walk both Oia and Fira.Inter-island bus service is located close just down the street. No need for a rental car.Large pool for lap swimming and enjoying the pristine view every day and night.We were privileged to meet a famous opera singer also visiting the Golde East!We are definitely coming back Thanks to Nathalie and father!

This is a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful island of Santorini without having to stay in a busy town. The rooms are very large, beautiful and comfortable, the breakfast is generous, the pool is heavenly and the service is outstanding. It is just a few minutes walk from one of my favourite views of the caldera (really high up) and the town of Imerovigli, which has very nice cafes, bars and restaurants and is much quieter than Fira. Will certainly come back!

Its nice property just 5 minutes walk for Caldera view. You can also enjoy the sunrise from the other side of the island. Hosts are great and offered help to book taxi and day tour.

Everything was really beautiful. The kindness of the girl was contagious. She was avaiable any time we needed her help; She let us invite two friends for an evening in swimming pool. The place is so beautiful, and the view amazing. We have already suggested it to a friend that will come in Autumn.

Couldn't be happier with my stay at nataly & Katrins!! Nataly and her father costas were present upon my arrival and greeted me warmly. My room was lovely and cosy and had a lovely sea view! Breakfast available for €10 and set me up well for the day! Very hospitable and willing to help at all times :) would definitely recommend to all - worth having a car as walking along the busy road is a little dangerous as barely any footpaths in santorini anywhere!! But nevertheless a short walk from the views of the caldera and oia and a short car ride to thira! Enjoyable stay and would come again!!

Wife and I are currently finishing our 6 nights at the Golden East. The property is conveniently located, at about a 5 minute drive to Fira town. Little whitewashed huts are adorable and well-furnished, with beds in the upper “loft”. Natalie and her father are also fantastic hosts, willing to go the extra mile to make sure you have a fantastic stay. Breakfast each day can be served at either front or back tables at your units or at one of the shaded “public” tables. Plenty of variety for you to choose from. Renting a vehicle is recommended and there is plenty of parking onsite. Do not hesitate to stay here, if you visit Santorini.

Picked this hotel originally due to affordable room rate but turned out to love the hotel in every way! Super friendly host (run by a family), cute duplex room, nice pool and everything had a thoughtful tough. So clean and spotless too. Location is also great, 15 mins from airport and almost going everywhere in 20 mins by car.