Ikies Traditional Fisherman's Houses is a perfect description of this hotel. The original dwellings were carved out of the rock face of the Caldera and now converted into comfortable studios and suites with sea view across the Caldera of Santorini. With only a handful of rooms, service at Ikies is intimate and personal. Breakfast served on your private terrace and drinks can be served in the evening as you enjoy the sunset!. The hotel manages to achieve a fine balance between traditional architecture and modern facilities and amenities.
The Resort:
The village of Oia perches on 700-foot high volcanic sea cliffs at the north end of Santorini Island. It is the second largest town in the island. It hosts the most fantastic views on Santorini and its famous sunset is worth to be seen even if it gets a little crowded during the high season. Many of the buildings are niches in the volcanic rock and it is easy to get yourself lost in this village. Tranquillity, serenity, pastel colours, houses hanging on th cliffs, Ioa is the perfect place to relax.Hotel Facilities:
Swimming pool, sun terraces, all meals served on your terrace or by the pool.Restaurants and Bars:
Continental Breakfast is served to each room's terrace or balcony with serving time to be selected between 08.30 and 11.00. A light-fare menu and cocktail list are available throughout the day until 21:00 and served either to the room's terrace or at the pool area.Accommodation:
Studios are located at the pool level and is the cosiest and smallest room with a queen size bed, dressing table, built in wardrobe, and bathroom with a shower. The room's balcony where breakfast is served is located a few metres away from its entrance and rests virtually on the edge of the cliff offering uninterrupted views of the Caldera and village of Oia.Superior Studios have one main room with a queen-size bed and two traditional sofas which can be turned into single beds for the night in order to accommodate extra persons. The fully equipped kitchenette has a bar counter around it and the large vaulted bathroom is dug into the rock. The terrace has a temperature controlled hot tub and an exterior use futon to lounge on.
Maisonettes have a bedroom upstairs in the loft which looks down onto the living area and offers lovely views of the Caldera through the loft window.
Suites are the largest houses with spacious terraces and have a private hot tub on their terrace.
Superior Suites have a private hot tub on their terrace.
Each house is equipped with air-conditioning, direct-dial telephone lines and wireless internet connection, satellite television, and most of the houses have private outdoor hot tubs. The furniture is traditional and each house is decorated with objects and artwork inspired by a local designers .
For Our Clients:
Upon Arrival. A bottle of mineral water and local wine are offered complimentary.Our Last Visit:
4th October 2010: "Beautifully restored fishermens houses built in the caves on the side of Santorini's Caldera. Each house has been individually decorated in the bright colours of the traditional style achieving a very authentic result.".Official category: Five Star
