Platis Residence Villa — Hotel in Municipality of Thira

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Summary: Overall Yiannis spoiled our trip- he might seem an amazing person when he talks- that was my impression but he is a very insensitive businessman so beware Dont stay in Alpada Suites or Platis Residence- you will get tempted by the cheap price and wonderful view with hot tub, but it’s a trap.

Context: Had a negative and unfortunate experience here that really weighed on the trip.

Yiannis seems like an amazing person but cons people.

He has 2 properties- Alpada and Platis residence. We wanted to book Platis for 3Nights but he said as it is sold for 1 night we can stay in Alpada instead- he sent the link of the room he was offering which was an attached pool room.

When we reached the hotel, he took all the money before in cash and then took us to the room- he gave us a suffocating servant room- a studio. When we complained he said the pool rooms are not functional.

I mentioned as I am claustrophobic I can’t stay in this room and he said you have to manage it’s just a night. Cmon, I paid for another room and he cannot tell me what I should manage. I am claustrophobic otherwise I would have bought that room to save money at the first place.

The next day he took us to Platis, it is at a beautiful location, no doubt about that. However my whole trip was spoiled as being claustrophobic my previous night was so tough.

I asked him to refund us for the 1st night but he became agressive and simply denied. He started passing racist comments on how women are always negotiating and troubling and how difficult it would be for my man to be with me.

In Platis Residence, we had a hot tub- but the lights of the tub were not working, the AC was not working. When we asked him he said yeah they might get repaired, he is not sure.

Overall he spoiled our trip- he might seem an amazing person when he talks- that was my impression but he is a very insensitive businessman so beware

Dont stay in Alpada Suites or Platis Residence- you will get tempted by the cheap price and wonderful view with hot tub, but it’s a trap. You can get a peaceful trip and place for a little extra money- prioritize your peace over the view..

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Let me list everything wrong with this property:

Yanis, Yanis, Yanis, Yanis....

First of all Yanis does not even own the suite so all he does by managing the property is add on money to the price.He doesnt even live in Oia.

He over charged me, left me and my 7 month pregnant mrs to lug our bags accross Oia and then ignores our messages for upto an hour. We arrived about midday and the room was not cleaned, infact the previous people were still in there...

The room was in a state ...Completely unclean, so after waiting in the blistering sun we had to leave our bags with the other accomodees until they left.

He then proceeded to tell us to come back at 3 i had been asking him days in advance when could we check in and he ignored all my calls and texts. We returned, and waiting outside again with no reply... he picked up the phone and had a go at me saying "Frank, i am working"

Then can you believe it the room was still not cleaned. By this point i was completely fed up.

We were only trying to experience Oia for one night and ended up asking him for a refund which he refused.  I booked a different hotel last minute as I could not stand to see him received any more my...

When you travel to very touristy places you don't expect to still find hidden gems. The Platis residence is one of those and I can't believe that we were lucky enough to find availability.

I think this is the nicest view you could have on the Caldera, but also on the rest of Oia because it's on the highest point of the village. Looking at the 360 view from the hot tub is a privilege. I would recommend waking up early once and catch the sunrise. The room is designed with taste and with high end material too.

We also enjoyed it because it is quiet and you're not invaded by all the people that come to look at the sunset. We saw other properties completely surrounded with tourists climbing on rooftops and balconies to catch the view.

Yanis was such a great host, showing us around and giving us the tips to enjoy Oia off the beaten tracks. He genuinely cares about the guests. He was so kind that he sent us a free breakfast straight to our room before we left. He made us feel at home and we really enjoyed our...