Genesis Cave Houses
Apartment hotel in Oia
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this apartment hotel
Comfortable aparthotel, walk to Santorini Caldera Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are available at this aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Each apartment features a kitchenette with a stovetop, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A furnished balcony, a coffee/tea maker, and a hair dryer are among the other amenities available to guests. Genesis Cave Houses offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with stovetops and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Santorini aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 34-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
TV
Map of Oia
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Reviews
8.0
The property was nice and centrally located to explore Oia. We had a nice time, could watch the sunset and the sun rise from the balconies. I would have appreciated a bit more communication and support with questions/logistics. We figured things out on our own in the end, but support would have been appreciated in the moment.
10.0
George is an amazing host and the Genesis Cave House has the best view over the Caldera day or night! We enjoyed many a mooonlit dinner overlooking the shimmering caldera water and beautiful cliff houses of Oia
10.0
The view was exceptional . Housekeeping came everyday.
3.0
Warning! When we arrived at the property there was no hot tub even though it clearly shows one in the pictures of the villa we selected, I let the owner know who just said we can move to a different apartment which does have a hot tub so we agreed but this turned out to be 15m walk away and didn't have the caldera views, although the place was very nice we felt that the first day was wasted and stressful and that the pictures need to be more accurate for the correct rooms. I spent £200 a night to have to be moved around and it was so hot we needed the pool/hot tub to cool down.
5.0
The property has a breath taking view of the volcanic caldera and is situated in the heart of Oia city. The best part was George, the host at the property who helped us with our tourist plans and also helped with multiple other things, including airport transfers. The property is very clean and very accessible. Perfect recommendation for anyone’s Santorini visit.
8.0
It was beautiful and spacious! The property would have been perfect if it had had 2 bathrooms. Also, a few bottles of water or some nourishment would’ve been super helpful! Also a list of local places open on eat in the low season would’ve been EXTREMELY life saving! The cell phone provided was amazing! It was so helpful. Location was perfect! A summer stay would be amazing at this location but not necessarily in the winter time. Would stay again!
5.0
Our stay with Genesis Cave Houses was fantastic. The location was exactly what we were looking for. The amenities were great. The vew was stunning. Thanks to George and his entire team for the wonderful stay.
5.0
Wonderful place and excellent service by Mr George! Thank U George. Highly recommended. Truly!!
10.0
Close to everything. Good view. I'll stay here again
10.0
Stunning views and George the property manager was fantastic. Super nice and helpful!
5.0
Excellent stay and beautiful location. Only thing is there is lot of stairs to reach this area which will be little difficult for elder person. Otherwise everything is fine...good location to explore with family and Kids.
10.0
Wonderful sea views and great location in Oia. Manager George is very friendly and helpful.
Views from the windows and two balconies were fantastic, looking at sunrise and sunset over the sea everyday! Bathroom is pretty modern and cool. Strongly recommended!
Also this apartment has parking lot at back. it's very convenient. In Santorini, we saw several people carried heavy luggage to climb many steps before they can find their hotels (some hotels are not car accessible).
4.0
We had a lovely stay at Genesis Cave house. The views from the terrace are outstanding, probably the best on the island! The downside of this is that lots of people want their photo taken there, but it can be quite amusing watching all the posing! It’s perfectly placed for all the many shops and restaurants. We enjoyed visiting Amoudi Bay; walking up and down the 220 steps nearly finished us off so we got a taxi the next time (15€ each way) we’ll worth it to sit by the sea and eat some lovely seafood. You can catch a bus to the beaches on the island and this is easy and very cheap. Stavros was very helpful and booked taxis for us. He gave us a mobile phone so it was easy to contact him. I definitely recommend this as a great place to stay.
4.0
Wife and I decided to stay here for our honeymoon stay. It had a great view of the caldera and was close to a great sunset spot as well. I'd highly recommend this area for a stay, it has great value considering how much other spots cost around it. Two thumbs up!
8.0
Pros: the view is fantastic, the outside seating area is great, plus you feel like you really are in a cave house. Stravos was very helpful with everything regarding getting there and anything we needed. Loved having our own kitchen, cold AC, and the place cleaned every day.
Cons: The communication prior to checkin was poor via online messaging, but calling worked perfectly. The bed was not the best. The shower was shorter than average- at 5' 7" I was a bit tall for it. Also would be nice if there was a set of beach towels.
10.0
The location and view wee incredible and the staff were excellent!
10.0
We stayed in the 2 bedroom Villa and it was excellent. Can’t beat the location, right on the main drag, and it had TWO balconies- top balcony gives almost 360 degree views. This was amazing for sunset drinks and the view- BREATHTAKING!!
The apartment was handy to a bakery and local supermarket as well which made buying provisions easy. Also, a huge thank you to Stavros who was there to meet us, explain the apartment, and he also helped us with our bags. Such a lovely guy- he just wanted us to have the best experience in Santorini and we certainly did. He also remained with us on the last day to make sure our departure transfer turned up. Stavros is such a kind and considerate man.
The only minor negative was that the shower water pressure was not very strong at all. We imagine water is a precious commodity on the island so this may be why the water pressure is not so great. This was only a minor negative and would not stop us staying at Genesis Cave houses again as it’s such a beautiful villa. We have unforgettable memories of our wonderful stay on Santorini and we loved your villa/apartment. Thank you again Stavros and George.
5.0
What a great staff!
5.0
Can’t see sun rise or sun set from balcony unlike what other reviews said. Never the less, great location. The host took care of us really well!!
4.0
3 , spacious and close to all activities and restaurants in Oia
4.0
Really nice view. One of the most beautiful panorama in Oia.
5.0
Excellent definitely recommend great location, great staff
5.0
We couldn't ask for a better view and location. This place is amazing in every way. Short walk to the castle and sunset viewing points, restaurants and cafes and souvenir shops. The rooms were clean and amenities were more than adequate, especially we rarely spent time in the room except to shower and sleep. The owner George greeted us when we arrived to give us a personal tour of our cave house, explained where we were situated in reference to the other cities and landmarks on the island and answered our questions. He also helped arrange our rides from and to the airport and he was always accessible by phone. We highly recommend Genesis Cave Houses.
2.5
Clean,comfy big room. Great sunrise over sea view. Walk to sunset view spot, restaurants and bus terminal. Some steps up down from main walking path.
5.0
Beautiful view, excellent service and hospitality!
3.0
Great views, but cleanliness and house keeping wasn't very good. Bathroom was small and needed an upgrade.
5.0
Excellent location, friendly staff, clean room, beautiful place I really enjoy my stay.
4.0
The location is good with private Carpark lot provided. The person (Freedom) checked us in had done an amazing job. Took his time to introduce us to the island, gave us a phone for easy communication, and answered our every questions. Every patience and nice guy. Unfortunately we experienced some setback like power tripped (the whole town), the balcony areas were invaded with hundreds of small bugs/insects which I believe it’s the seasons of it breeds and lastly, we took an hour plus to look for the accommodation, no signage, google map wasn’t updated and even asking the local, they don’t know anything about the location. Ended up, we have to call Freedom to look for us to direct us to the place. Nevertheless, I feel the entire stay was quite okay. Will stay here again if I return.
3.0
Beautiful view great bed. No wifi for over 50% of the time tv was a waste of time Greece religious or Arabic only. No hanging spots in bathroom only 1 in the main room. Tiny balcony no exhaust fan or vent in bathroom which is also the toilet. Poor choice of meeting point and only contact phone or internet no reception.
5.0
Great location down from the main tourist path, but still close to everything. Enjoyed evenings on the patio and an upgraded room to include a hot tub! Would recommend the hospitality of George and his family's home to a friend!
5.0
We spent 3 nights here and we are so glad we did!! George was able to communicate with us via Expedia message (there is wifi almost everywhere you go in Greece). We met at the local post office. And he had someone there waiting for us to help carry our bags down to the room. It really is just like the pictures on postcards! We had the room with the jacuzzi and it was wonderful! Very spacious! We had housekeeping come by every day, which we were not expecting. This is really the perfect location! If you are going to make the expensive trip to santorini greece, I HIGHLY recommend staying in Oia!! It really is the most beautiful place on the island! The views are just unreal!
5.0
Very clean and organized. Beautiful view. Strategically located, close to the main view point, bus station, some restaurants and café near by. And most of all George is super nice and helpful, you're in a good hand!
5.0
George was waiting for us at the oia post office with a donkey for our luggages. Which was incredibly useful as there are alot of steps until the cave home. He explained everything to us and was always there for us when needed.
The home wow. It is much much better than what you see in the pictures. It is absolutely amazing. People would walk past us and take photos of the home as it is beautifully located. Only 1 min walk to see the famous oia sunset. Few minutes things walk to the bus stop.
You will not regret booking here with George.
FAQs
How much does this apartment hotel cost compared to others in Oia?
The average price for a rental in Oia is R 5,790 per night. This rental is R 2,484 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Genesis Cave Houses. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Genesis Cave Houses pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Genesis Cave Houses?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and tv.
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