Santorini Kastelli Resort

Every now and then a upscale property earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Santorini Kastelli Resort, in The real heart of Kamari, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Santorini, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up.…

Every now and then a upscale property earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Santorini Kastelli Resort, in The real heart of Kamari, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Santorini, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Expect polished rooms with a small spa, on-site parking and reliable wi-fi, practical details that keep showing up in consistently flattering comfort feedback. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. Service tends to read as attentive without being overbearing in guest write-ups, which usually counts for more than one would expect. Pull the review pages apart and you find well over 1,100 reviews, with a genuinely glowing consensus that's hard to engineer. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €299 a night, a middle-of-the-road entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. All told, Santorini Kastelli Resort reads as one of those Santorini addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.