Saint John Hotel Villas & Spa

Pros: Excellent location away from city center but only 10 minute ride via taxi or hotel shuttle. ($ for hotel shuttle) Staff- very friendly, kind, and extremely helpful. Be prepared to walk, as this beautiful property is built into the hillside. Breakfast buffet with multiple options. Salt water pool with views of the Aegean Sea. Cons 3 nights of no hot water. Maintenance came, had hot water. Got into shower and it was barely warm. Travel companions had intermittent same issue. Asked to speak with the general manager 3 times, but was never contacted back. This is very perplexing. I normally bring a group of 6 - 13 travelers when I come to the Cyclades islands from the US. The issue with the hot water and lack of return contact from the gm will be a major consideration when we decide which location we come back to. Other than that, I give this facility a thumbs up.

Stayed 6 nights which didn't start well. Had shuttle pick up at airport. Found driver and said we would wait outside as airport incredibly hot. We were not more than 10 metres away. Kept eye on the door for driver as he was waiting for other guests. We got left behind. Our fault I suppose. Luckily we could get a taxi to the hotel for 30 euro. Check in was the weirdest thing I have ever seen. You go on the deck for a drink. Nice. Then go back inside to pay holiday tax. Then go outside where you arrive to point out your luggage for delivery. Not streamlined at all. Our room was lovely and house keeping was excellent. Keep in mind if your 5 foot you will struggle to get in the shower over the bath. The side is really too high. Breakfast had a great range of food and staff great. Except for lass who wears glasses that asks for your room number when entering. Not once in a week did she say good morning. Just got barked room number. Very aggressive and in the wrong job. They were the only words spoken in a week to us by her. Room number. No guidance after as to sit wherever or what we should do. She just wanted our room number. The end. Really bad attitude and should be no where near guests. The pool and all the team around it were just brilliant as was the food. The night before check out, once again struck by the weird stream lining of the front of house. There is a shuttle into town that you book with concierge. But if you book shuttle to airport you go to reception. So we had to go to two places to book to go to town for dinner and to get to airport. Not a biggie. Just strange. Overall a decent stay that would have been perfect except for lass at breakfast. She does your hotel no favours.

we booked an executive sea view room, and have to say was a little disappointed with the room - two single beds pushed together, when i complained they rectified by providing a double quilt at least which still wasn't up to scratch for a 3 night stay that cost over £1000 ! the room itself was clean, small balcony but a stunning view. some of the cheaper rooms had similar views, and larger outdoor areas so in hindsight i would not upgrade again. the hotel itself is stunning, great pool area and access to the beach. immaculate everywhere and didn't spot one thing wrong. food was lovely and good value compared to other places we ate. very laid back so no good if you want to party. its a bit out of the way and the complementary shuttle bus isn't always available so we found a local taxi firm which was more reliable and cheaper. would defiantly stay again and recommend it - just wish we'd had the double bed we booked and paid for.