Why we like it: small and luxurious, fine large "club" lounge area, views & dining, separated from crowds
OUR REVIEW
La Maltese when you enter it, seems much like a luxury club with its multiple plump sofas and armchairs, antiques, oriental rugs and grand piano, mirrors and chandeliers - rarefied yet casual, smart yet friendly in stature. Its origins were as a captain's house (ship captains were the aristocracy of Santorini ages ago), a neo classical style mansion which has been crafted into this special one-of-a-kind small luxury hotel.
La Maltese feels like a privileged place to stay and admire while enjoying the famous Santorini view. It is quieter, separated from the hotels of Fira or Oia and at the beginning of Imerovigli. The spacious (especially so for the small number of guests) terrace and pool areas are classical in feel yet modern in style.
Not short of stunning sea and volcano views, the building itself is impressive, an arched terrace is on the first level which then leads down to the pool and pool bar. There are enough spaces to be apart from any of the few other lucky guests, while you are staying.
You don't need to go anywhere, dining at La Maltese restaurant will be a treat yet there are a few places to eat nearby and a short trip takes you into Firostefani for more numerous choices of eats, shops and cafes.
Rooms are of high standard and somewhat luxurious - they, as the public areas of the hotel, are all elegant.
Double Room: (max 2 people)
1 Double Bedroom and 1 bathroom with shower. No caldera view.
Superior Double Room: (max 2 people) 1 Double Bedroom, sitting area and 1 bathroom with shower. Caldera view.
Junior Suite: (max 2 people) 1 Double Bedroom, sitting area, 1 bathroom with shower, veranda with caldera and sea view.
Senior Suite: (2-4 people) 2 Double Bedrooms - one of them in a gallery/loft, 2 bathrooms with shower, sitting area, veranda with caldera and sea view.
Master Suite: (2-4 people) 2 Double Bedrooms, spacious living room, dining area, 2 bathrooms with shower, veranda, all of them with caldera and sea view.
FEATURES IN ALL ROOMS & SUITES
Air-conditioning, satellite TV, CD player/radio, direct dial phone, internet access, safe box, hairdryer, bathrobes & slippers.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
24 hour front desk, room service, twice daily maid service and change of linen, in-house laundry and ironing, bell boy service.
Spacious terrace, 250 m2, with sea & volcano views, small pool under a pavilion. Outdoor dip pool. Lobby/lounge, indoor & outdoor bar, piano, restaurant. Breakfast: Full a la carte breakfast served at the time of your preference, either in the lounge area, on the veranda or in your suite.
The "La Maltese" Restaurant: An la carte intimate gourmet restaurant, for romantic candlelit dinners at the open- air veranda with spectacular views. Mediterranean cuisine based on the seasonal products of the sea and land of Santorini. Wine Tasting: During sunset, the residents of the Villa can participate in a ceremonial wine tasting and experience a selection of famous Santorini wines.
DISTANCES
Athinios port (ferry landing) - 11.7 km.
Airport - 7.8 km.
Oia - 9.3 km. Ammoudi harbour - 11.1 km.
Firostefani - 0.7 km. Fira - 1.7 km.
Akrotiri archaeological site - 15.5 km. Red beach 16.4 km.
Perissa (black) beach - 15.4 km Kamari beach - 10.7 km. Renting a car is recommended if you plan to explore the island.