Hotel Mathios Village is in Akrotiri, the quiet southern village that gives its name to the Bronze Age town buried by the eruption, and it is a practical base for travellers who want to be close to that site and the beaches of the south coast. The booking page places it in the historical district near the beach, with the Castle of Akrotiri a seven-minute walk, the ancient site about fourteen minutes on foot, the caldera edge a two-minute walk and Red Beach a three-minute drive. There are seven room types, from standard, triple and superior rooms to a honeymoon suite, a traditional suite, a family room that sleeps four and a two-bedroom family room that sleeps up to six, with room sizes from about one hundred and seventy square feet up to over four hundred. Facilities include an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a poolside bar and cafe, a restaurant serving Greek cuisine, spa services such as Swedish massage, a free breakfast buffet, free in-room Wi-Fi and free self parking. Air conditioning, safes and balconies are listed, and babysitting is available for a surcharge. The hotel is classed as a three-star property on the booking page. Akrotiri is far calmer than Fira or Oia, and the hotel suits travellers who prefer a village atmosphere, a pool and quick access to the south.
Choosing a room
Standard and triple rooms are the budget option; the superior rooms and the honeymoon suite add space; the traditional suite and the two family rooms suit families and groups, with the two-bedroom room sleeping up to six. Balconies are listed, so ask for the best view available when you book.
Why Akrotiri
The village is a short walk from the Castle of Akrotiri and a short drive from the Bronze Age site, the Akrotiri lighthouse, Red Beach and the beaches of the south coast. It is also a good place to be if you plan to take boat trips that leave from the south or a sunset cruise from Vlychada. Evenings are quiet, with tavernas in the village, and Fira and Oia are within a thirty-minute drive if you want the caldera views.
Practical notes
The pool is open from nine in the morning to eight in the evening, and the airport shuttle is available on request for a fee per vehicle. Pets are not allowed. The airport is about twenty-three minutes away by car. A hire car or scooter is a good idea in Akrotiri, because bus connections are less frequent than in Fira. The hotel suits families, couples on a moderate budget, history lovers and travellers who like a quiet village base close to the beaches.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Mathios Greek restaurant
- ✓Poolside bar and cafe
- ✓Spa services
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Family rooms for up to six
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
Where is Hotel Mathios Village?+
In Akrotiri village on the south of the island, a short walk from the Castle of Akrotiri and a short drive from Red Beach.
How far is it from the ancient site?+
About a fourteen-minute walk, according to the booking page.
Does it have family rooms?+
Yes, including a family room for four and a two-bedroom family room for up to six.
