Review of Astarte Suites, by The TI Review Team

Far from the crowds lies this nine-suite full-service hotel, where the word of the day, every day, is privacy. Amid the hilltop hush of its dramatic cliff's-edge setting, a capable and gracious staff is on call to see to your every need, from private terrace dining to tours of local sites. The modern take on Cycladic architecture lends a sophisticated edge to this boutique hotel No wonder it's a favourite of honeymooners the world over.

The facilities

Don't expect multiple dining options and gift shops: Astarte is all about the low-key, which means you either grab a snack and a drink in the swank Lava Lounge and Bar, take a seat at the Morning Star Pool Bar, or enjoy the a la carte menu, served ensuite or alfresco on your terrace. There's WiFi access throughout the hotel's public areas. And there's no beating the views from Astarte Suites' freshwater pool, flush up against the very edge of the cliff.

The rooms

They won't be to everyone's taste, with their sponge-painted walls and sorbet-hued palette; and they're not the most drop-dead decadent on the island. But all have jacuzzi tubs (some of them open to the room), king-size beds set into deep built-in bedsteads, and flat-screen televisions. Breakfast is served in the privacy of individual verandas or terraces.