Myself and my boyfriend (both 30 years old) booked our stay last minute so didn't quite know what to expect. We had reservations that we might be in a slightly sleepy part of the island, which was true, but we were delighted with our choice. It meant we could properly relax and switch off as we weren't in the touristy, expensive hustle and bustle of Fira, Kamari or Oia but we were still easily able to explore these towns at our leisure. The hotel is also opposite one of the best vantage points, overlooking the sea. I would argue you could get as good a view of the sunset as you would in Oia.
We stayed in a perfect room, number 32, in Hotel Mathios, with a mezzanine bed and a lovely patio space of our own outside. The rooms were cleaned every day and fresh towels/ toiletries left out. The pool was lovely, and in the area there are enough decent restaurants to keep you happy for a week. We didn't opt in for the breakfast, which looked decent, as we were on a tight budget and it was €10 a day.
A special mention to the staff; especially Mr Kostas and his lovely receptionist who were so welcoming and helpful and really made our stay so easy and rather special! They helped us to book an ATV one of the days to explore the island, and a car for two days - all at good prices. They gave us great advice, helping to plan an unforgettable trip.