Santa Maria Village Resort and Spa

Stay at this excellent 4 star hotel and you have the feeling you are in the countryside. Yet a 10 minute walk brings you to Papakinou beach in one direction and buzzing Adamas, the island capital, in the other (15 to the harbour).

The hotel has 37 bungalow-style rooms housed in various 2-storey buildings set in three acres of gardens containing olive and fruit trees. Rooms are all double bedded and have a minimalist style of light decor and furnishing. All possess AC, TV, fridge, WiFi, hairdryer, tea-making equipment, a modern shower room and a balcony or terrace with garden, sea or pool views.

In a separate private area to one side of the grounds are the exclusive Santa Maria Luxury Suites for couples only. There are six in all on the ground or first floor, each individually styled and spacious (26 - 42 sq m). Some are open plan with a living area, the larger possess a living room separate to the bedroom and a pair have a private jacuzzi on their spacious covered terraces. All possess a queen-sized double bed, a walk-in shower and fabulous garden, sea and sunset views from your furnished terrace, as well as the mod cons you'd expect for accommodation of this quality. We consider them a great value upgrade on the standard hotel rooms. Breakfast is served to your suite.

There is a beautifully large swimming pool (160 sq m) with adjacent pool bar serving drinks and snacks throughout the day and evening. Pool and beach towels can be provided. The hotel also has a spa offering a range of treatments.

The Santa Maria understandably has many repeat guests and limited rooms so early booking is recommended. The hotel is on a hill so may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties unless a car is booked.

Note: the hotel does not accept children under the age of 15.

Standard Garden View Room

Standard garden view rooms are double bedded and have a minimalist style of light decor and furnishing. All possess AC, TV, fridge, Wi?, hairdryer, tea-making equipment, a nice modern shower room and a balcony or terrace with garden views.

Superior Pool View Room

Superior Pool View Rooms are double bedded and have a minimalist style of light decor and furnishing. All possess AC, TV, fridge, Wi?, hairdryer, tea-making equipment, a nice modern shower room and a balcony or terrace with pool views.

Superior Sea View Room

Superior Sea View Rooms are double bedded and have a minimalist style of light decor and furnishing. All possess AC, TV, fridge, Wi?, hairdryer, tea-making equipment, a nice modern shower room and a balcony or terrace with sea views.

Luxury Suite

Open plan or with a separate living room, all possess a queen-sized double bed, a walk-in shower and a spacious covered terrace with fabulous garden, sea and sunset views. Amenities include AC, WiFi (also LAN internet access), TV, room safe, mini-fridge. One has a private jacuzzi on the terrace. Breakfast is served to your suite between 08.00 and 10.30. Suites are categorised as Junior Suite (named as Obsidian 26 sq m); Prime (Onyx, Quartz - 32 sq m); Superior (Rhodolite 30 sq m with outdoor jacuzzi); Deluxe (Aquamarine, Topaz 42 sq m which have a separate living room).