Zannos Melathron
About the hotel
Swimming Pool Area and Wellness Spa
Indulge in relaxation at our impressive swimming pool area and wellness spa.
Luxurious Accommodations
Experience the charm of our charmingly decorated rooms and elegant suites with original antiques.
Fine Dining and Cigar Lounge
Enjoy local flavors at the Zannos Gourmet Dinner and unwind at the Cigar Lounge with premium cognacs and aromatic cigars.
To book your stay at this historic mansion turned 5-star hotel on Santorini's highest hilltop, visit our website now!
Facilities
- Express check-in
- Beach umbrellas
- Internet access
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Ironing service
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Car hire
- Sauna
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Allergy-free room
- Kid meals
- Heated pool
- Outdoor furniture
- Fence around pool
- Beauty Services
Check-in and check-out
- Check-out
- until 11:00
Guest reviews
Good
Superb
Liked: Everything was perfect. Very large room with comfortable bed. Room was very clean. Polite and responsible staff. Super nice view to island.
Disliked: The location is good but 10 minutes walk uphill to get there. Other than that everything was perfect.
Superb
Not as advertised
Liked: If you are looking for a spacious room with a hot tub and beautiful sunset views, this place delivers it. Pyrgos is beautiful, and there are some lovely restaurants. We would especially recommend Rita Bar for excellent food, wine and ambience.
Disliked: This property is not as advertised. It is not a characterful hotel, but a modern development of individual suites. The historic hotel shown in the photos was not open, and there was no bar or restaurant. Reception was unstaffed most of the time and there was only one attendant who, although polite, was rarely on site. The room was clean and spacious but was lacking in provisions. Breakfast was brought to the room but it was very poor quality (supermarket bread, instant coffee, eggs that had gone cold, nothing fresh). One day breakfast didn’t arrive at all. None of this was explained in advance. When we queried why the accommodation was not as described we were taken up to the historic hotel (about 10 minutes walk away) and shown a room which was in the process of renovation, with dust and empty paint pots lying around. We felt that the property owners were dishonest with us, and we will not be staying here again.
Scam Listing – Hotel was closed and abandoned upon arrival
Disliked: We were a bit worried beforehand since we saw the previous reviews some days upon our arrival. Therefore we communicated with the property and Booking multiple times before arrival to confirm everything was in order. We were repeatedly told there was "no problem." We had little faith, but unfortunately we booked a non refundable room, so we went anyway. We booked Zannos Melathron expecting a boutique stay in Santorini. What we got instead was a completely closed, deserted hotel with not a single staff member or guest in sight. The building was locked, dark, and clearly not in operation. Upon arrival, after finding the hotel abandoned, we were redirected to a completely different, dusty apartment elsewhere – without reception, no real amenities, and definitely not equivalent to what we paid for. It was passed off as an “upgrade.” Let me be clear: it was not. The apartment had no breakfast buffet (despite being included), just some home delivered soggy toast, some egg and some yoghurt (all delayed by 75 minutes, so we just waited in our room for nothing), no services, and a visible lack of hygiene. We spent hours on the phone with Booking, trying to get reallocated or refunded, and eventually had to abandon the property ourselves and book a proper hotel out of our own pocket to salvage what was left of our trip. This listing should not be active. It is deceptive, and guests are being misled and left stranded. Avoid at all costs.
Fantastic location, but the service was a joke
Liked: The village and the location is amazing with the most stunning view
Disliked: The service was almost non existing and the cleaning pretty random and for a hotel this expensive that is unacceptable. It was more like renting an appartment than living in a hotel. We booked a transfer from the airport throught the hotel, which did not come, and when we arrived the room was not cleaned properly and the pool really dirty aswell (they partly took care of this the next morning) There was no one in the "reception" and only one man (friendly but apparantly too busy) who took care of the guests. On several occasions we wrote him on whatsapp (which he asked for) and got no reply. When we booked the place there was several photos of the original Zannos Melathron on Booking.com but this part is closed at the moment because it is too unsafe because of the risk of earthquakes. In other words we did not get what we bought. Still, we had a good stay because it is a unique place, but it is really a shame that the hotel does not offer better service.
Left our hearts at Zannos ❣️
Good to know
Please inform Zannos Melathron in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Zannos Melathron is located on the top of Pyrgos village and it is not suitable for guests with mobility issues.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Zannos Melathron compared with other hotels in Santorini
Based on guest scores and reviews for 200 places to stay in Santorini. Distances as the crow flies.
- its score; the average in Santorini is 9.2
- 7.7
- guest reviews
- 164
- from the centre of Santorini
- 4.1 km
What’s near Zannos Melathron
Distances from the hotel as the crow flies.
- Santorini Airport (JTR) 3.2 km
Frequently asked questions about Zannos Melathron
What are the check-in and check-out times at Zannos Melathron?
Check-out is until 11:00.
Are pets allowed at Zannos Melathron?
Yes: pets allowed. Let the hotel know when you book in case there is a supplement or a size limit.
Does Zannos Melathron have a pool?
According to the hotel: swimming pool, heated pool, fence around pool.
How far is Zannos Melathron from the centre of Santorini?
About 4.1 km from the centre of Santorini, as the crow flies.
