Smy Orizontes Santorini

🌅 Beautiful panoramic island and sea views
🏡 Chic, boutique-style Cycladic design
🏘️ Traditional hilltop village location in Pyrgos
🏊 Great pool area with whirlpool and wide sun deck
📸 Picturesque vineyard and hillside setting
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Board options: Bed & Breakfast

Minimum guest age: 18+ (adult-orientated stay)

Hotel layout: 3 low-rise blocks | 41 rooms | 2 floors | No lifts

Snuggled on a hillside just outside Pyrgos, Smy Orizontes Santorini sits in one of the island’s most authentically Greek settings. Whitewashed houses, tiny bell-topped churches and blue domes cluster around Pyrgos’ cobbled lanes, while vineyards carpet the surrounding slopes.

From the hotel you can stroll around 200m into the village centre for coffee, meze and low-key wine bars, or head uphill to Pyrgos Kasteli, the Venetian castle remains with far-reaching views over Santorini. You’re roughly halfway between the west-coast caldera views and the east-coast beaches, so it’s easy to combine sunset-hunting in Fira with lazy days on Kamari’s black sand.

• Hillside setting just above Pyrgos
• 200m from Pyrgos resort centre
• 3km from Fira (Thira) resort centre
• 5.4km from Kamari Beach (black-sand, east coast)
• 8.4km from Santorini’s famous Red Beach

Approx. transfer time from airport: 35 minutes

Pyrgos, Santorini, Greece

Terracotta Restaurant & Bar is the hotel’s social heart, spilling out onto a terrace so you can soak up those hillside views with your meal or drink. Expect a relaxed mix of buffet and à la carte service, with international favourites and well-executed Greek dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

Highchairs and a simple kids’ menu are available, and there’s a bar counter for cocktails, Greek wines and long, sundowner-style drinks. A smart-casual dress code may apply in the evenings, and opening hours or service styles can vary by season and board basis (supplements may apply).

What All Inclusive typically includes.

The focal point here is the generous outdoor freshwater pool, framed by a broad stone sun deck. There’s a built-in children’s section plus a whirlpool area, and plenty of sunbeds and parasols for long, lazy sessions with a book or a glass of something cold from the bar.

The pool usually operates from around mid-May to late October, though exact dates and opening times can change seasonally. While there’s no beach directly below the hotel, Kamari’s black sands, sunbeds and water sports are just over 5km away, and you’ve got other volcanic beaches within easy driving distance if you’re hiring a car.

This is a relaxed, scenic base rather than a full-on resort, so the focus is on pool time, exploring the island and lingering over meals. On-site facilities include:

• Large outdoor freshwater pool with children’s section and whirlpool
• Extensive sunbathing terrace with sunbeds & parasols
• Terracotta Restaurant & Bar with terrace seating
• Reception with concierge-style assistance
• Luggage storage area

Spa, gym and organised sports are not core features here; instead, many guests use Smy Orizontes Santorini as a stylish launchpad for hikes to nearby villages, winery visits and caldera-view sunset spots.

Standard Double Room for Sole Use
Ideal for solo travellers who want their own boutique bolthole.
Sleeps: 1
Layout & features: Bright, compact room with a balcony or terrace, shower bathroom and simple contemporary styling.

Key amenities:
Flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, balcony or terrace, hairdryer, coffee-making facilities, fridge, shower bathroom, air-conditioning, daily cleaning and towel change.

Standard Double Room
A comfortable base for two with the essential comforts covered.
Sleeps: 2
Layout & features: Double bedroom with balcony or terrace and shower bathroom.

Key amenities:
Flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, balcony or terrace, hairdryer, coffee-making facilities, fridge, shower bathroom, air-conditioning, daily cleaning and towel change.

Superior Room
More spacious and with a terrace, these are great for longer stays.
Sleeps: 1–2
Layout & features: Modern double room with outdoor terrace and shower bathroom.

Key amenities:
Flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, terrace, hairdryer, coffee-making facilities, kettle, fridge, shower bathroom, air-conditioning, daily cleaning and towel change.

Deluxe Room
A step up in comfort and style, ideal if you like a little extra space.
Sleeps: 2–3
Layout & features: Larger room with balcony, seating corner and shower bathroom.

Key amenities:
Flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, balcony, hairdryer, coffee-making facilities, kettle, fridge, shower bathroom, air-conditioning, daily cleaning and towel change.

Junior Suite
Best for couples or friends wanting lounge-like space in Santorini style.
Sleeps: 2–4
Layout & features: Bedroom plus additional sleeping space (sofa beds), with balcony or terrace. Bathroom with either bath and shower attachment or separate bath/shower.

Key amenities:
Flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, balcony or terrace, hairdryer, coffee-making facilities, kettle, fridge, bath with shower attachment and/or separate bath or shower, air-conditioning, daily cleaning and towel change.

Superior Double Room with Sea View
Wake up to those sought-after Santorini sea views.
Sleeps: 2–3
Layout & features: Similar to Superior Rooms but positioned to capture partial or full sea views from the balcony or terrace; bathroom with bath or shower.

Key amenities:
Flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, balcony or terrace, hairdryer, coffee-making facilities, kettle, fridge, bath or shower bathroom, air-conditioning, daily cleaning and towel change.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary. Local charges may apply for some in-room services or amenities.

This is a slow-travel kind of place, so the “activity programme” is more about exploring at your own pace than organised animation:

• Swimming and relaxing at the large outdoor pool
• Sunrise and sunset photo spots around Pyrgos and the castle
• Village strolls between churches, cafés and wine bars
• Easy access by local bus or taxi to Fira for shopping and nightlife
• Day trips to Kamari, Red Beach and other volcanic shores

For something more adventurous you can easily arrange hiking routes, winery tours or caldera boat trips with local providers.

• Reception with concierge-style assistance
• Luggage storage – handy for late departures
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
• Restaurant with highchairs and simple kids’ menu
• Informal support with local taxi and bus information

Services and opening times can vary by season and occupancy; always check the latest details with reception on arrival.

• Language: Greek (English widely spoken in tourist areas)
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Time difference: GMT +2 hours (GMT +3 in summer)
• Average flight time from UK: Around 4 hours
• Transfer time: Approx. 35 minutes by road from Santorini (JTR)
• Terrain: Hillside setting with steps and slopes – not ideal for those with limited mobility
• Local area: Traditional preserved village, historic Pyrgos Kasteli castle ruins, nearby vineyards and a choice of beaches within a short drive

Hotel information is subject to change; some facilities are seasonal or weather-dependent, and local charges may apply for certain services. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Greece advice.

Smy Orizontes Santorini Prices & Book
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Smy Orizontes Santorini adults-only?
The hotel operates with a minimum guest age of 18 years, so it’s effectively adults-only and best suited to couples, friends and older families looking for a quiet, boutique-style stay.

2. How far is Smy Orizontes Santorini from Pyrgos and Fira?
Smy Orizontes Santorini is set on a hillside just 200m from the centre of Pyrgos village, so you can walk there in a few minutes. Fira, Santorini’s lively capital with caldera views, bars and shops, is approximately 3km away and easily reached by local bus or taxi.

3. Does Smy Orizontes Santorini have a beach nearby?
There’s no beach directly below the hotel, but Kamari Beach – a long stretch of black sand with tavernas, loungers and water sports – is around 5.4km away. The iconic Red Beach is about 8.4km away. Both are straightforward to reach by taxi, hire car or local excursions.

4. What board basis and dining options are available?
Stays at Smy Orizontes Santorini are on a Bed & Breakfast basis, with breakfast served at Terracotta Restaurant & Bar. The same venue offers a mix of buffet and à la carte options for lunch, dinner and snacks at extra cost. You’re also close to Pyrgos’ tavernas and wine bars if you prefer to dine out.

5. Is there Wi-Fi at the hotel and is it free?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout Smy Orizontes Santorini, including rooms and public areas, making it easy to share your sunset photos or plan days out around the island.

6. What are the pool facilities like?
The hotel has a large outdoor freshwater pool with a children’s section and whirlpool area, surrounded by a sun terrace with sunbeds and parasols. The pool is typically open between early May and late October, though dates and times can change with the season.

7. Are there many steps at Smy Orizontes Santorini?
Like much of Santorini, the hotel is built on a hillside with steps and some sloped pathways between blocks and facilities. It may not be suitable for guests with significant mobility difficulties; if in doubt, speak with a Travelisto holiday designer before booking.

8. What room types can I book?
Room options include Standard Doubles (also available for sole use), Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites and Superior Double Rooms with Sea View. All come with air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a fridge and coffee-making facilities; some add extra space, seating areas or elevated views.