From the moment we were warmly greeted by Eva the receptionist we felt at home in this lovely apartment complex. Situated off the main road to the delightful clifftop town of Oia you feel as if you are close enough to all the action of the town but distant enough to enjoy this quiet oasis. Everything about the place is classy – the staff, the help with luggage up and down the steps, the pool with magnificent views out to sea and no hassle over the very comfy sunbeds as there were always free ones, the pool bar and the friendly bartender Kostas, the breakfast service to your front door or terrace and the well-appointed rooms – we had a quirky but spacious ‘cave’, with a magnificent rainfall shower, consistently good wifi and an easy to use safety deposit box. The pool has a couple of shallow areas where you can cool off or stretch out, while the main part is 1.8m deep and great for a short refreshing swim. Also they have large floating cushions (an upgrade on the old lilo) that you float on. Kostas serves snacks and drinks. As the sun dies down it’s a great place to take in the sunset with one of his cocktails – our favourites were the Daiquiri and Aperol Spritz. On your arrival you indicate what you’d like for breakfast each day from a long list. It was consistently excellent – freshly squeezed orange juice, cereal, scrumptious Greek yoghurt, fresh fruit, eggs of your choice, bread rolls, cake and tea/coffee – delicious! All with a view! The apartments are at various levels with views out over the Aegean to Ios and beyond. We are in our early 70s and had no problem with the relatively steep steps to reception and then to the main road but check out the right apartment for you if you have any mobility issues. We’ve seen some reviews that suggest Aperanto Suites are further out of Oia than they actually are. It took us about 15 minutes’ gentle walk into Oia but they will always order a taxi for you, as well as offer you advice on local excursions - we were recommended a sunset catamaran cruise which was superb. If you fancy eating close to the apartments, which we did several times, rather than going into Oia there are two very good restaurants within 5 minutes’ walk towards Oia – Finikia and Santorini Mou. All of the staff, not just Eva and Kostas, but the porters and cleaning staff too, were incredibly friendly and attentive. And always well turned out. Professional and courteous would describe them well. I have no hesitation in recommending Aperanto Suites to savour the best that Oia has to offer whilst enjoying a welcome chill-out time away from the crowds.