We have visited Rocabella twice - once on a scouting trip for our wedding, and the second time for our actual wedding. Both experiences were fantastic.

First, the setting. You are perched on the Caldera, a volcanic crater filled with deep blue waters - the sun sets every evening right in the middle of this beauty, quite literally breathtaking.

Rocabella itself - this isn't a 7-star opulent build-out; but the irregular, whitewashed buildings are charming and rustic and fit the landscape beautifully. There are many pools, the usual amenities, etc.

Service - this is a mark of distinction. On both occasions we've found the staff goes over and above, truly a highlight. They are from all over Europe, giving a cosmopolitan air your service. We had many oddball requests ("Please ship this bronzed lion's paw home!"), especially during our wedding. The front-desk is manned 24hrs a day which was damned convenient.

Location - Rocabella isn't in trendy Oia, but that was a plus as "home" is peaceful and quiet. Oia is only a 10min taxi ride away, even faster to Fira. You can reach any point on Santorini in 30min. And of course this location means there aren't 50 hotels between you and The View.

Our friends recently got married here and booked the whole resort for the guests. My husband and I and our 4-month-old baby stayed in what was probably the best room in the place--Room 31 (see my advice on getting the right room). It was beautiful, modern, enormous, and comfortable with separate climate control in each room. The best feature was the patio with hot tub that automatically cycled to keep it ready at all times; it was also lighted at night. We ate many of our meals from the restaurant (all excellent with large portions; breakfast was a real treat every morning) on our deck facing west, overlooking the ocean. Perfect place to view the sunset. Really private, relaxed, and romantic. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We heard from other guests that not all the rooms were so nice--some older rooms with the bedrooms downstairs were a bit "dungeon-like," and the hot tubs were not user-friendly. We got a discount for the group, so the value was great for us, but otherwise it would be a bit pricey. Two couples or a family could have a great time sharing room 31, though, and I think that would be worth it. Consider traveling just before or after the high season for better value.

I now know there is a heaven on earth.... and it is Rocabella at Santorini. From the moment we arrived at Rocabella, the beauty, bliss and tranquillity of the hotel, together with its awe inspiring surroundings became the setting of a brilliant holiday.

We were very fortunate to receive a complimentary room upgrade and we stayed in the most divine suite with its own heated jacuzzi (more like a mini pool), only metres from the edge of the cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea. The views from this pool were staggering, so rather than heading to Oia for the sunsets, we spent each evening relaxing in our own little pool watching the sun go down. Life doesn't get any better than this! I truly believe that the views and sunsets from Rocabella are better than any others you can see on the island.

The location of the hotel was wonderful. At the time of booking, I was a little worried by other trip advisor reviews that commented on the remoteness of the location and its distance from Fira and Oia. But I have to say that the location of Rocabella could not be more perfect. It is conveniently located between both towns and very easily accessible by bus, car, taxi or quad bike, but still far enough away from the main towns to enjoy the peace and tranquillity that this stunning part of the island has to offer. There were plenty of other guests staying at the hotel too, so the hotel had a great buzz to it.

The service at this hotel was also truly impeccable - all of the staff were so friendly, sincere, helpful with tips on what to do and see and always so willing to assist. The complimentary bottle of wine on arrival (served with a happy smile) was also a lovely touch that got things off to a great start.

As for the hotel restaurant, we ate dinner here a few times and were happy with the selection and quality of the food and wine. The breakfast was fantastic - a wide variety and selection was provided and it was always so fresh...even for late risers like us! Its the best breakfast buffet that I've come across in all my travels, so I am a little puzzled by the comments made by other reviewers who felt that the breakfast could have been improved.

I cannot find fault in this stunning hotel and thoroughly recommend it. We live thousands of miles away in Perth, Western Australia, but can say with confidence that we will be back to Rocabella!

We had a fantastic experience at our daughter's wedding at the Rocabella Deluxe Suites. We were warmly welcomed the moment we arrived and the staff and service for the 3 night celebration was extraordinary--in fact, we wanted to take several of the staff home with us! The chefs did a superb job with authentic Greek food and each night the cuisine was totally different. The hotel is incredibly beautiful and has lovely intimate spaces allowing for privacy. Savas and all of the staff were responsive to all of our needs, helped plan day trips for our group and made this a truly amazing experience!