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1864 The Sea Captain's House

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A rooftop terrace with a seating area, a small table, and a view of a coastal town with white buildings. - 1864 The Sea Captain's House (Santorini)
A spa room with a blue-tiled hot tub, a white towel rack, and a candle on a pedestal. - 1864 The Sea Captain's House (Santorini)
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Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint and Castle of Oia are located near 1864 The Sea Captain's House, which provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a library. In addition to laundry facilities and car rentals on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, a lamp, and a vase with a plant.

Suite (Venetian)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a desk with a chair, and a lamp on a bedside table.

Suite (Captains)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden dresser, a desk, and a chair.

Suite (Sailing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a white sofa, a black metal chair, a small table with a bowl of fruit, and a bed with white bedding.

Suite (Cave)

  • Sea view
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Santorini, 1864 The Sea Captain's House is in the city center and near the beach. Castle of Oia and Ancient Thira are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Santorini Caldera and Kamari Beach. Maritime Museum and Lost Atlantis Experience Museum are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Santorini travel guide
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Village Center Caldera View, Santorini, Santorini Island, 847 02

What's nearby

  • A coastal village with white buildings and blue domes, a rocky coastline, and the sea.
    Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A coastal town with white buildings, a cruise ship, and a clear blue sea.
    Santorini Caldera
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A coastal village at sunset with white buildings, a windmill, and a view of the sea.
    Castle of Oia
    5 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A coastal village with white buildings, clear blue sea, rocky cliffs, and purple flowers.
    Amoudi Bay
    7 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A white-washed village with a windmill on a hillside.
    Ammoudi
    11 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Santorini National Airport (JTR)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lotza
    1 min walk
  • Passaggio
    9 min walk
  • Santo Souvlaki
    3 min walk
  • Pelekanos Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • pitoGyros
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to noon

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1864
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 01 and April 20.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per room (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1167K05AA1115001

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is 1864 The Sea Captain's House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at 1864 The Sea Captain's House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at 1864 The Sea Captain's House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does 1864 The Sea Captain's House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per room applies.

Where is 1864 The Sea Captain's House located?

Located in the heart of Santorini, this hotel is steps from Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint and Santorini Caldera. Maritime Museum and Mnemossyne Gallery are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

1864 The Sea Captain's House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

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8/10 Good

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Very Good breakfast and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was the best. Property is well managed by Takis. We enjoyed a lovely breakfast daily. Location was excellent with beautiful views and also enjoyed the recommended restaurants. Our only regret was we didn’t book more time! Don’t miss out on this gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The view!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff is very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was wonderful! We really enjoyed our stay. Our room was spacious and comfortable. We had a beautiful veranda overlooking a prime spot for pictures. A lovely place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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An amazing time at the Sea Captains house! A wonderful location in Oia, just steps away from all the best view points, restaurants, and shopping. We had a superlative experience and the staff is extremely helpful with just about everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The uniqueness of this property is the location and how the rooms are arranged. The kids loved the upstairs room for their bedroom. The sitting area outside is also unique. The place just outside the house is a popular spot where everyone comes to take their picture.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, super nice staff. Extraordinary breakfast!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

We have traveled all over and this is the best place we have ever stayed. Beautiful, clean, unbelievable views, and amazing staff. Has to be the best place to stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

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Very good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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This location gets a 10 rating. Excellent location, and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast was outstanding and the staff was very attentive. Below our balcony is where all the popular Blue Dome photos are taken.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful!

Great stay. We loved the privacy and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice location and very good reception and service highly recommended it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property. Lovely breakfast each day, clean rooms, and cute historic details. And it’s super close to everything, so very convenient. Beautiful views as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This the locationest of locations in Oia. Great for viewing views without crowding in crowds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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In the heart of Oia just steps outside the door is the most magnificent view and opportunity for fabulous pictures of the iconic Santorini landscape. This is a quaint hotel with an amazing staff. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing property with the views everyone wants of Santorini. Highly recommend. Very lovely hosts that can arrange anything you need from transfers to tours, etc. Breakfast was amazing, plentiful and eggs to order!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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best view, no steps, near the center, best area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Service was very personable and you certainly felt that you were important. Breakfast was amazing. If you are looking to spend time in Oia, we cannot more highly recommend Takis and his staff for their care and commitment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Stunning property! We stayed in the Sea Captain’s suite and it was spacious, clean and an unforgettable accommodation because it exudes old world charm which we loved. The courtyard was beautiful and it provided a peaceful oasis away from the crowds outside. The hotel’s porter will meet you once your driver drops you off at a designated area. Our porter carried our bags and climbed with them up the steps to the hotel. We were grateful for that service! The hotel manager, Takis, met us and showed us to our suite and we felt so taken care of immediately. We had arrived by ferry, and Takis also helped to arrange our transportation to and from the port. We stayed two nights and breakfast each morning was served in the courtyard and was amazing! There was always too much food and so beautifully presented and laid out we took pictures of our breakfast each morning! We would stay again at 1864 The Sea Captains House should our travels bring us back to beautiful Santorini!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent historic heritage property. Huge rooms. Bathrooms are antiquated with no shower curtains/barriers (apparently due to heritage property regulations). Nice breakfast and excellent owners
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing experience

Amazing experience, the owner and staff are so kind and helpful. Help us arrange the breakfast to meet our tour schedule, provide nice taxi pick up and carry our heavy luggague through the stairs and streets. Location is right near the most popular photo taking spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the best vacation we had. Santorini is amazing and staying at Sea Captains was the most wise decision we made. Property is beautiful, I think it has the best location on the island. The service, what can I say, First class all the way. Takis and his staff, They pamper us from the time we wake up in the morning with coffee, breakfast in our villa, and he made sure we are taken care through the day with suggestions and setting up places to visit and eat. We will be back and strongly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Mr.Takis is a very nice property manager. He arranged all our pickups and drop off to and from hotel.He made sure we had breakfast next day as we had to do an early check out. This property is located in the heart of Oia with amazing views. We got up early to take pictures with the blue dome as it was right next to property and had a peaceful walk on the strip of Oia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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My wife and I stayed at this lovely boutique cave hotel and we had an amazing time. The location of this hotel is awesome, very convenient to walk to all the places to see in Oia plus close to the bus stop if you want to go to other places in Santorini, plus it has great views of the caldera and literally a stone’s throw from one of the picture taking place. Secondly, the breakfast was great, lots of fruits, Greek yogurt, cheese and choice of eggs. They even packed the breakfast for our early morning departure. Lastly, the manager, Mr Takis, is awesome. He sat down with us on multiple occasions and talked to us about the island’s history and geography. He helped plan our two day trip, suggested which restaurant’s to go to, and had arranged for our taxi ride from and back to the ferry. He made us feel like family. We would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay at the the Sea Captain’s house surpassed our expectations. Takis, the manager, has excellent communication before arrival with options for travel to the hotel and offered help with excursions. Takis also arranged for a porter to help with our bags as it is down two sets of stairs from the main pedestrian only paths. Also included was 2 big bottles of water per day. We were provided with one of the best breakfast we have had in a hotel: coffee/tea, orange juice, baked goods, fruit plate, cheese and meat selections, Greek yoghurt, honey, and eggs. We were set for a day of exploring. Takis helped us plan our days. We would stay again and definitely recommend to anyone who wants to live the way people have in Oia for years….away from cars, enjoying a beautiful view. One has to expect so many people in the small walkways of Oia and adjust when you want to take photos. We were able to take the 2 domes photo but we did get up at 6am, fortunately we went back to the hotel and alept before breakfast.
We rented a car, easily found the meeting point. Grateful for the porter who helped us with our bags to the hotel
Main room as pictured in description of the captain’s suite.
The extra bedroom has steep stairs and would worry if we had kids as the window is floor level. We were only two so we did not use this room
Our private patio. Used both elevated areas for the views. Note everyone stands at the railing to get photos of Oia. Didn’t really bother us but if you put privacy high on your list this would not suit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025