We stayed at Blue Arise Fira for a couple of days and had a great experience overall. If you're looking for a place that’s walkable to downtown Fira, this is a fantastic choice—only about a 10-minute walk, which made it easy to explore, dine, and shop without needing transportation.
The hotel was very clean, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious and one of the highlights of our stay. Another big plus: the hot water! This was one of the few places during our trip where we didn’t have to wait for the water to heat up—it was hot right away, which was a pleasant surprise.
The pool was also excellent—clean, spacious, and perfect for relaxing. There's a hot tub too, though I wish it had been a little warmer.
A few small things to note:
The bathroom didn’t have much ventilation, so it would get quite steamy after showers.
The AC didn’t cool the room as well as we’d hoped.
There was no smart TV, and the in-room Wi-Fi was pretty weak. It worked much better outside the room.
The location really made up for these minor issues. There’s a winery right next door for tastings and several grocery stores nearby if you want to grab snacks or drinks.
Overall, I’d definitely recommend Blue Arise Fira for its location, cleanliness, friendly staff, great breakfast, and relaxing pool. A few quirks, but nothing that took away from an otherwise lovely stay.
