Rivari Hotel

We had a lovely stay at Rivari hotel, 3 adults sharing a family room with 2 bedrooms. Clean and spacy, with the extra benefit of 2 bathrooms. The only downside were the beds, which were too hard for us. Othwerwise nothing to complain about, the staff was really flexible and nice, so we would surely visit again!

It was about a 10 minute walk to the beach but still worth the stay and walk. We usually stopped at the supermarket which is halfway. Staff is awesome from check in to cleaning ladies. Hotel us always spotless in the rooms and hallways included. Breakfast was a bonus for us I was not aware it was included. This family obviously cares about their visitors.

The pros-clean room, fluffy towels, large bathroom, stocked with essentials. A variety of foods and beverages at breakfast.Reception staff was friendly and helpful. Set up our car transfers and gave us an extra key card to charhe work computer when out of room. Landscaping was beautiful and well maintained. Pathways and patio swept daily. Pool area had sunbeds, a large shallow end but hot tub was same temp as pool. Pool bar has the friendliest staff who was awesome with the guests, especially w/the kids. He made the hotel stay a pleasure! Cons-there are pool hours from 10 to 7. So basically it opens when you leave for a tour and closes by the time you return (or sooner during our stay). Manager- One morning, at breakfast, we packed up 5 sandwiches to go. Instead of the manager saying, our policy is to not remove food from dining hall so going forward please don't do this again. He says that food is to only be eaten in the dining all and never to be removed. That he is not a supermarket, that there will not be enough food for other guests and that I should read the policy. Explained that during our 5 day stay this was the only time we removed food. That the food is not stolen, it was paid for and that it would be a shame for it to go to waste, which it did. I suggested he post the pool and food policy online so people can decide whether to book here. No outlet in bathroom, or overhead lighting. Had me carry an ironing board from reception.  Too many cons to book here again.

The pool was nice and quiet which was great for our two young kids, hotel grounds were well kept. Location is a 10min walk from the beach where you can access restaurants, shops and public transport.

I booked this last minute and what a find!! This is a lovely small Greek Hotel run by a delightful family. Set back slightly from the main streets of Kamari, this property has the advantages of being away from the hustle and bustle and therefore being lovely and peaceful, but is still only a five minute stroll to the beach and the many shops and restaurants Kamari has to offer when you want them. The property is typical Greek Style and the new refurbished areas are very tastefully decorated in hues of white and blue typical of the island. Rooms are fresh, clean and tasteful again in white and blue and are adequately equipped. The pool area is very well maintained with ample sunbeds etc and a very pleasant snack bar serving a good selection of snacks and drinks which are reasonably priced. The breakfasts were excellent (table served currently due to the Pandemic) but with so much food and fresh produce it meant lunch wasn't necessary!! All in all a very very nice three star property which is well maintained and run by dedicated owners, who genuinely want to do their best for you during your stay. The property offers everything you should expect from a hotel of this class and more! I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice relaxing family holiday and will most certainly return if I go back to the beautiful island of Santorini. .