9.3
Excellent
240 USD
Book now

On the Rocks in Imerovigli

🌍
Greece, Imerovigli, Imerovigli, 84700 Santorini, Gretsiya
● Center: 310 m
🌞 Beach - 5 km

Staff described as exceptionally friendly, accommodating, and helpful with local recommendations and transport arrangements. Breakfast often delivered to the room or balcony, praised for its quality and convenience. Spectacular Caldera and sea views from rooms and terraces highlighted as a major attraction. Quiet location near Fira with easy access yet away from the crowds and noise. Unique room options such as cave hot tub suites and private pool suites add to the experience. Several reports of clothing theft from rooms with inadequate security measures and lack of satisfactory hotel response. Some rooms noted as small and bathrooms having unpleasant odors impacting comfort. Transport arranged by the hotel can be more expensive than local alternatives, with guests advising caution. Wi-Fi and laundry services are not included in the price, which may be inconvenient for some travelers.
Book now!

Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Check availability on Booking
Double room with Caldera view
Double room with Caldera view
Air conditioning, minibar and shower
Beds:
393 USD
View more
deals
Superior Double room with Caldera view
Superior Double room with Caldera view
Air conditioning and private bathroom
Beds:
425 USD
View more
deals
Double Suite with Caldera view
Double Suite with Caldera view
Private bathroom
Beds:
481 USD
View more
deals
Honeymoon Hot Tub Double Suite with Caldera view
Honeymoon Hot Tub Double Suite with Caldera view
Private bathroom
Beds:
583 USD
View more
deals
Cave Hot Tub Double Suite
Cave Hot Tub Double Suite
Private bathroom
Beds:
View more
deals
Master Outdoor Private Pool Suite with Caldera view
Master Outdoor Private Pool Suite with Caldera view
Family room with air conditioner and bathroom
Beds:
View more
deals

Description

On the Rocks is a 4-star hotel located in Imerovigli, Santorini, offering 17 rooms across 3 floors in traditional whitewashed buildings constructed in 1995 and renovated in 2012. The hotel specializes in rooms with Caldera views, ranging from Double rooms to Master Outdoor Private Pool Suites, including unique cave-style hot tub suites. Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant on site, with breakfast available and often served directly to rooms. Facilities include air conditioning, heating, 24-hour reception, car hire, and wellness amenities like a spa center, sauna, massage, and jacuzzi. The hotel is adult-only and offers free bike rentals. While Wi-Fi and laundry services are available for an extra charge, the hotel provides a quiet, scenic retreat with spectacular sea views. Notably, guests mention the friendly and helpful staff and the peaceful location, although some report concerns about room size and occasional security issues.

Location

On the Rocks is situated in Imerovigli, approximately 6 km from Santorini's main airport (JTR) and 3 km from the island's capital, Fira. The hotel is perched on the cliffs, overlooking the Caldera, with a public sandy beach 5 km away. Nearby dining options include Petropoulos Stavros at 93 meters, Santoro at 217 meters, and Estiatorio at 358 meters. The location offers a quieter alternative to the busy areas of Oia and Fira, with easy access to local restaurants and a 24-hour market. Guests should be prepared for many stairs and some uphill walking due to the cliffside setting.

Tips

  • Prepare for significant stair climbing due to the cliffside location; the hotel staff are happy to assist with luggage.
  • Consider booking breakfast delivery to your room to enjoy the stunning views without leaving your balcony.
  • Be cautious with valuables and luggage security, as some guests reported theft during their stay.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Children 12 year old and over are permitted to stay in some room types at this hotel Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
  • Breakfast: Breakfast is available at the hotel. Please contact the hotel for details. Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Service animals: Service animals are allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: AmericanExpress, Visa, MasterCard
  • Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 11:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
View on Booking.com 
Booking hotels at the best prices
official partner of
Booking.com

Services and facilities

General
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Ticket assistance
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Terrace
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Adults Only
Rooms
  • Bridal suite
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Cable TV
  • TV
  • Minibar
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features
Services and amenities
  • Ironing
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Telephone
Meals
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Coffeemaker
  • Kettle
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
  • Shuttle
  • Car rental
  • Airport transportation
Languages Spoken
  • Spanish
  • English
  • French
  • Multi-language staff
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Recreation
  • Bike rental
  • Hiking
  • Sun Deck
Pool and beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach facilities
  • Pool facilities
  • Beach/pool towels
Business
  • Fax and copy machine
Sports
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Snorkelling
Beauty and wellness
  • Doctor
  • Massage
  • Spa
  • First Aid Kit
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed

The hotel is located on third line from the shore.

From the beach 5 km. The beach is public, sand.

Street view

Video: On The Rocks - Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Imerovigli, Greece | Travel Suggestions

Map

Reviews

Cleanliness
Amenities
Location
Service
02.05.2026 Kylie
This was potentially the best hotel I have ever stayed at. The workers were so friendly and accommodating to any need we had. Whenever we had any questions about that we should do they were quick to give solutions and every suggestion was perfect for what we needed.

The location was amazing. It was outside of the craziness of Oia but just a quick drive. The hotel would arrange a private transport for us to anywhere we needed to go.

The breakfast was amazing and I’m still thinking about it weeks later. The staff brings the breakfast right to your room and you can enjoy the breakfast on the balcony/patio for your room.

I am obsessed with this hotel and hope I can come back!
24.04.2026 Guest
Please make sure to lock up your valuables, including clothing, when you stay at this hotel. I had several pieces of my clothing stolen from my suitcase in our room at this hotel during our stay. I reported it to the front desk the day we departed and they said they could not find my items. I even contacted management who told me the same thing and we got no help to try to get to the bottom of this. They need to have a more secure system in place so this does not happen to guests. It's such ashame because the hotel views are stunning and we enjoyed our stay until this happened. They stole several of my favorite shirts and other items, which was so upsetting. We will not return to this hotel for a stay again.
12.04.2026 MGreene
Exceptional staff making the stay even more enjoyable!
12.11.2025 xxwendym
BEWARE!!! Everything was great until my CLOTHING WENT MISSING!!!! Update Nov 12 2025: Despite hotel management's apologetic nature and hinting towards possible compensation when I checked out (in an effort to get me to delete or change my review), hotel management refused to provide any compensation when I followed up with them by email after. In the hotel's reply to me, management informed me that they contacted Google to remove my review. For some reason Google told them my review had been removed, even though it clearly was not. It was evident that any desire to help me stemmed from the hotel wanting my review removed. I have never had such misfortune to happen upon such poor service in my life before, much less from a 4-star hotel. I stand behind my statement that I would never recommend this hotel to anyone. And I stand behind what I wrote in my Oct 2025 review, which is factual and represents my experience in dealing with this hotel. Early Oct 2025 review on Google: The lady at the reception desk (who I learned was the manager) was rude and defensive about it right from the start. She was not empathetic at all!!! She kept pointing at the cleaning lady saying “she wouldn’t fit in your clothing” as a defence, and her actions and body language with how she handled our belongings roughly with less care left me with the impression she was being extremely incompassionate about the situation or my feelings. I knew exactly where the clothing should have been and there was no evidence of forced entry, so the logical conclusion was that someone had taken it. She looked through the laundry room but did not find anything. There are also no security cameras in the public areas of the hotel. She informed me that the standard process was to call the police. After the police came, they told me I had to go to the police office in Fira to file a report (45 min walk away). When I got there, they told me that filing a “stolen item” police report costs 100 euros and it sounded like it was a lengthy process involving lawyers. Neither the hotel staff nor the police informed me of the cost or the process until after I went to the police station by myself. This ordeal wasted the majority of my day and left me with a poor impression of the hotel and how it is reflected through its staff and management. Furthermore, when I returned to the hotel that evening, there was no follow up or any notes or messages for me. I had to request to speak with management again. And, one of the first things that was brought up to me the following morning was regarding my review. Hotel management was understandably upset about the review and wanted to make things right. They requested I send them an email explaining the details of the situation. Upon reading the reviews of this hotel, it appeared that there have been instances of theft as recently as one year ago. When I brought it up to management, it was explained that the guests had taken their clothing to an independent laun
03.11.2025 Diana
Definitely recommend! The staff were very nice and helpful. They made our stay more enjoyable, comfortable, and overall a pleasant experience. The view from our room was spectacular. Couldn't have asked for a better hotel. Thank you!
30.10.2025 Anonymous
Lovely location, friendly staff, great room
30.10.2025 Chris
Amazing view, well equipped room, friendly staff! Only downside is if you want to travel around by bus, you’ll have to go back to Fira every time to transfer.
23.10.2025 Guest
We stayed our last night in Santorini at On The Rocks. The room had a loft bedroom with a window view of the Aegean Sea. The cave pool was fun, and Linda had a facial that she described as the best she’s ever had. The staff was fantastic and accommodating. We had a 3:30 ferry to Crete and they allowed a late checkout and arranged for a taxi to the port. Expect to climb stairs and hills when visiting. Beautiful views and very relaxing.
22.10.2025 Carolyn
Great service from the time we got picked up from the airport until the time we left. Daily breakfast is a plus, esp the Freddo cappuccino. Walkable to restaurants and a 24 hour market where they serve hot foods to snacks- this was beneficial esp when dealing with jet lag. Quiet and safe area, which is a treat after visiting Oia or Fira. Would recommend this hotel to anyone.
26.09.2025 Guest
BREATHTAKING VIEWS, Perfect location near Fira and all shops, great staff! I wasn’t sure before booking because it wasn’t directly in Fira but upon arriving I was completely sold! The hotel is perched directly in front of the sea so our view each morning was absolutely stunning! We rewuested the caldera honeymoon suite but I think our room was much bigger thanks to the hotel - we had a separate bedroom, living room, kitchen area and our hot tub inside had a direct view of the Aegean Sea. It’s located in Imerovigli- which is just 5-10 minutes max from Fira but still has the same oceanic view!
Share your experiences, help others make the right choice!
Think about what you would like to know if you were looking for a review about a place to relax. Please describe in detail what you liked and what you didn't. What would you advise to other guests and to the hotel owner. The more fully you tell about the hotel, the easier it will be for other people to make a choice and they will be very grateful to you!

POIs near hotel

castle
Castle of Skaros (4 min)
attraction
Agios Nikolaos (6 min)
museum
Archaeological Museum of Thera (1.5 km)
museum
Naval Museum Oia (5 km)
attraction
Ammoudi (5 km)

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

restaurant
Restaurant «Petropoulos Stavros» (1 min)
restaurant
Restaurant «Santoro» (3 min)
restaurant
Restaurant «Estiatorio» (5 min)
Тира 847 00

Frequently asked questions about On the Rocks

What room types are available at On the Rocks?

Room types include Double room with Caldera view, Superior Double room with Caldera view, Double Suite with Caldera view, Cave Hot Tub Double Suite, Honeymoon Hot Tub Double Suite with Caldera view, and Master Outdoor Private Pool Suite with Caldera view.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are not allowed; however, service animals are permitted.

Is breakfast included and how is it served?

Breakfast is available but not included in the room price. It can be served directly to your room upon request.

How far is the hotel from the nearest beach and airport?

The nearest public sandy beach is 5 km away, and Santorini Airport (JTR) is approximately 6 km from the hotel.

Are there wellness facilities at the hotel?

Yes, On the Rocks offers a spa and wellness center with services such as massage, sauna, and jacuzzi, all available for an additional fee.

Hotel prices for: July - August 2026 calendar

The average hotel price this month is 355 USD The best time to book is July 17, with rates starting from 288 USD

Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
2021222324384 USD25384 USD26384 USD27384 USD28411 USD29411 USD30411 USD31🔍01🔍02🔍03🔍04🔍05🔍06🔍07🔍08🔍09🔍10🔍11🔍12🔍13🔍14🔍15🔍16🔍17288 USD18288 USD19288 USD20288 USD21288 USD22288 USD23🔍24🔍25🔍26393 USD27393 USD28393 USD29🔍30🔍
Wrong hotel description? Tell us.
X