When it came to going away this year, a Greek island was at the top of my list having never visited one before. James has been to quite a few but was happy to go again. So we looked at the typical places like Kos, Crete, and Rhodes etc. Santorini never even crossed my mind thinking that it was way out of our budget. After looking for weeks and not really getting anywhere we decided to go in to our local Thomson and let them do all the hard work...
The
lady in the shop was brilliant, incredibly helpful but she was showing us
places which just didn’t appeal. Either the hotels were too large, too far from
the Airport (we had a strict no more than 45mins transfer), not close enough to
the beach, you name it. I didn’t want to just settle; we’d spent months saving
for our week away and wanted something we’d both really love. Then I mentioned Santorini,
as you can imagine a lot of places were out of our budget but a couple weren’t,
including the little gem that is Anastasia Princess. It was love at first
sight, I was sold. We booked it there and then and my dream was coming true, we
were going to Santorini.
Anastasia Princess Hotel is situated in the most perfect
location, on the east coast of the island, 50m from the beach, bars and restaurants. When James had said he wanted to spend the
whole week on a beach I thought he was joking, he wasn’t, so this place was
perfect. The hotel has just 24 rooms
(apartments and studios) and is divided into 2 halves, both of which get their
own pool. Although this is a self catering hotel, snacks (no more than 10euros),
and breakfast is available if you want it, we didn’t bother with this opting to
buy fresh bread and fruit instead. I’d certainly say we had the best room, a super superior. We
had our own separate staircase up to the studio, with a generous sized outside terrace
area and plenty of space inside. We had a kitchenette, seating area, bathroom
and bedroom with French doors which opens up to the terrace.
The staff at the hotel were wonderful, they couldn’t do
enough for you. They were incredibly friendly and always spoke to us and asked
how our day was. They also made the most amazing cocktails (6euros) at the bar
too! Damn I miss those things! The rooms were cleaned daily and the whole place
is well maintained and decorated every year. The wifi here was excellent too, no problems at all.
We really did have the best week staying here. Although we
only spent a few hours evenings here and one day by the pool, it really did
feel like a home away from home and it was a very comfortable and enjoyable
stay. You won’t be surprised when I tell you Anastasia Princess is voted the
best place to stay in Perissia on Trip Advisor and I can a million % understand
why! We’ve both said we’d love to go back, if only that was next week!
Stay tuned for part 2, the food & drink!
This is such a beautiful hotel! I love the blue and white colour scheme. :)
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this looks so amazing -- I have to stay here when I go!
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ReplyDeleteMaaaan this looks so beautiful! I'd have jumped at the chance to stay here too!
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I've loved seeing your holiday snaps on Instagram Vic! This hotel just looks absolutely beautiful, sounds like it was amazing! x
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I would love to visit Santorini! It looks so beautiful!
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Beautiful. I really want to go to Santorini and now I want to go so bad xx
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Santorini and the place you stayed looks so beautiful, I love all the blue and white! Its a place that's been on my travel list for a long time x
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Santorini is a bloggers' dream! I am desperate to go and it looks so beautiful. I can't wait for your next posts! : ) xx
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These photos make me want to go to Santorini even more that I already did! Looks like you had a wonderful time! x
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This is just so, so perfect! Santorini is so high on my 'to visit' list, we're hoping to sail over once summer when we're back!
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Absolutely beautiful! X
ReplyDeleteSantorini is beautiful - but can be pricy. Well done for finding such an excellent hotel
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