Fomithea in Kamari

We have just returned from a week here with our 3 children. We have had the best week- lovely clean hotel (we had 2 rooms- one by the pool!) and the staff are lovely. Everyone greeted you with a smile. It was the most relaxing, chilled holiday we have ever had. Kamari is a beautiful area of santorini and easy to explore the island from. Thank you for a brilliant week!

Splendid hotel with amazing, helpful staff. They made our stay most comfortable and welcoming. We had a lovely stay due to caring hospitality. The rooms were clean, the pool and bar were fun and we also

We read some of the reviews just before coming out. We contacted TUI for reassurance, which they failed to provide. So our expectations were not that high. The reality was very different. This is a lovely hotel, clean and all the people very friendly. It has a nice pool area and a bar for snacks during the day and drinks. Rooms are cleaned daily. We had two rooms in separate parts of the hotel. Our daughters room had a shaded balcony which kept them cool. From our balcony we could see the hills and sea, beautiful. We had a self catering room and this is very similar to most Greek hotels. A hob, kettle, sink and fridge. All functional for our needs. We had a shower over the bath. It was close to the sea front and all the restaurants. It was also close to the main bus stop. We could not fault the hotel. I guess it is about expectations we paid for a basic room, and what we got was that. The bed was comfortable and it was clean. Obviously if we had paid to stay in a five star hotel our expectations would be different. In summary, a great little hotel, friendly staff and brilliant location to explore. We would absolutely recommend.

We stayed at Fomithea for a week in July/August and it must be said that the staff are wonderful and cannot do enough for you, the hotel is super clean and is cleaned daily, and the pool area is also spotless. The location is perfect, a short 5 min walk to the beach and all the restaurants/bars etc, and a definite contender for a Santorini break on a budget. We stayed in an unrefurbished studio booked via TUI, and TUI do not advertise that these studios are not refurbished, so if considering booking through TUI this is definitely something to think about. That being said, the beds were relatively comfy, the air con worked well, the shower had great water pressure and the lack of shower curtain was not an issue as the floor dried super quick. The only downside to the bedrooms is that the walls are super thin and some guests are loud until the early hours, meaning quality of sleep is not always fantastic. There is a balcony with the studio however it is a solid wall that is too high to see over when you sit on the chairs out there - would definitely be better either lower or changing so the view can be admired while sitting down, as the view from the studios is beautiful. There are signs in all of the rooms stating you must not reserve sunbeds with towels at the pool, however people do this every day and this rule is not enforced by staff. There are not enough sunbeds for the number of guests Fomithea have at one time, and it’s next to impossible to get a bed after 10am. The pool is lovely and quiet in a morning, but, again, after 10am it is overrun by children being loud, splashing and taking up the entire pool with their games - which would not be an issue at all if there was not people attempting to swim or relax in the pool at the same time. It seems some of these children who take over the pool are local children, rather than paying guests, which makes the situation worse as those who are paying to stay here do not get the full use of facilities. I think Demi behind the pool bar deserves a special mention as she works tirelessly every day for super long hours and always provides lovely cocktails and service with a smile. What a lovely lady! The staff on reception are also super helpful, we have had a few questions etc during our stay and they have always been on hand to answer anything. They even booked us a taxi to Fira and helped us navigate the island! To conclude - staff are wonderful, facilities are clean and tidy, rooms are good on a budget. Avoid booking with TUI without knowing exactly what you are booking.

Me and my girlfriend are still here right now but we go home 18th. We’ve had the best time possible! The staff, the food, the room quality! Everything is perfect! I really recommend coming to this hotel to get the perfect experience in Greece! When on arrival we was also greeted with a map and had even made our holiday itenary better! Thank you fomithea!

Stayed last week, 3 adults in a studio apartment. I thought the apartment was too small for three beds/people but that is just a personal thing HOWEVER the apartment was spotless and serviced every day. The pool was beautiful and the food at the pool bar was delicious, pool area spotless too . All the staff were happy to accommodate if anything was needed. No issues with WiFi and location great. Would most definitely return

Sally S was either unlucky or expects 5 star luxury at a 3 star price. Yes our room is basic but has everything we need. We don't wish to do much else but sleep in it! The hotel, including our room, is exceptionally clean. The owners and staff very friendly and helpful. The pool and its surroundings are just fine with enough sunbeds for all. I have heard no complaints from anybody so please don't let Sally S put you off.