Santa Maria Village is one of the best-known hotels in Adamas, the port town where most visitors arrive and where buses, car rental offices, supermarkets and restaurants cluster. It is classed as four on the booking partner's scale and is consistently among the highest-rated places to stay in the town, with guests praising how clean the rooms are, how friendly and helpful the staff are and how easy it is to walk into the centre. The hotel takes the form of a small village of whitewashed buildings in the traditional Cycladic style, arranged around a garden and pool area, which gives it a calm, resort-like feel while keeping you close to the harbour. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a bar and lounge, a snack bar and a complimentary buffet breakfast, and rooms are equipped with LCD and satellite television; views are of the sea or of the surrounding countryside depending on the room. Adamas is a practical base on an island where the sights are spread out: from here you can reach the Mining Museum, the waterfront tavernas and the boat departures for Kleftiko and Polyaigos within minutes, and you are around a ten-minute drive from Plaka and Sarakiniko.
Choosing a room
Sea-view rooms and rooms near the pool tend to be requested first, so ask when you reserve if you have a preference, and tell the hotel if you need a ground-floor room or have mobility concerns, since a village layout usually means paths and steps. Families can ask about larger rooms and extra beds, and couples can request a quiet corner away from the bar. Rates rise sharply in July and August and ease in June and September, which are also the best months for sailing and swimming.
Getting around
The hotel is within walking distance of the harbour and the main street, which makes it convenient on arrival by ferry, and the staff can advise on car rental, buses and taxis. A car or scooter makes the beaches and villages much easier, but you can also base yourself here and join boat trips, van tours and e-bike rides that pick up in town. Parking is usually arranged nearby, but confirm in advance in high season.
Who it suits
First-time visitors, families and couples who want a well-run hotel with a pool and breakfast rather than a boutique concept, and travellers who prefer the convenience of the port to the quiet of a remote beach. It is not on the beach, and Adamas can be lively in the evening and busy at ferry times, so light sleepers should ask for a room away from the road. Check what is included when you reserve, including breakfast, airport or port transfers, and any resort or tourist taxes, which are paid locally under Greek rules.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Complimentary buffet breakfast
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Snack bar
- ✓Sea or garden views
- ✓LCD and satellite TV
- ✓Walkable to town and harbour
- ✓Staff help with cars and tours
Good questions
Is Santa Maria Village near the port?+
Yes. It is in Adamas and within walking distance of the harbour and the main street, according to guest feedback.
Is breakfast included?+
Guests describe a complimentary buffet breakfast. Confirm what is included in your rate when you reserve.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, an outdoor pool is part of the property.