Esperas

Esperas Hotel in Oia Santorini, one of the world’s best hotels as rated by Fodor’s Travel, is located in Oia, Santorini’s premier location. Everything we do at Esperas is designed to make your stay unforgettable. Perched on a cliff, opposite the volcano and the islets, Esperas in Oia features a carved-into-the-rock pool, and offers accommodations with unrivaled views of the Aegean Sea. {Booking now here}

The tasteful, Cycladic-style units are air-conditioned and feature comfortable Entos mattresses and Greek bio & Zealots of Nature bathroom amenities. Modern installations include free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and DVD/MP3 player with a DVD collection. Guests at Esperas can take a dip at the pool and enjoy the stunning view over the caldera. The pool-side bar offers refreshing drinks and snacks. Lunch and dinner are served at the on-site restaurant. Water sports such as canoeing and jet skiing can be arranged at the reception, while horse riding is also available. Transfer from and to the port or the airport is available upon request. {Booking now here}

The story of Esperas Hotel begins in 1986 when Oia was still relatively undeveloped and unspoiled A surgeon and his wife, a dentist, were vacationing in Oia, and started looking for a plot to build a family vacation home. A close friend of the couple, who was an Oia native, suggested the rocky slope where Esperas Santorini stands today. The plot boundaries were not clearly outlined, the access was non-existent and the two doctors could only see a rocky slope. On top of everything, they were told there might be a couple of caves in the area, but with no certainty. {Booking now here}

Esperas Santorini first opened its doors in 1992. At the time it was one of just five hotels in Oia. “Esperas” is an ancient Greek word which means evening and after witnessing the magnificent sunset in Oia, the perfect name was chosen. Three years after the hotel commenced operations, the family expanded the hotel by purchasing the neighboring property and after a couple more years, in 1997, the new addition to the hotel was complete along with the characteristic half-cave swimming pool that was also carved into the rock. Esperas Santorini has been constantly improving in smaller or larger ways with the addition of more cave houses and amenities such as the poolside bar and restaurant. The daughter of the original owners started managing the boutique hotel in 1999 after obtaining her degree from “L’Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne”, and since 2009 her husband, an engineer has been in charge, continuing the true embodiment of a family-run-hotel. {Booking now here}

Esperas has become an integral part of Oia’s history and offers world-famous views of the sea across the Caldera and the magnificent sunset, as well as relaxing days and serene stays to all its guests. Luxury and accommodation are synonymous at Esperas Santorini. Currently Esperas has three distinct types of accommodation: Studios, Cave houses, and Suites. All of the units enjoy a beautiful and unobstructed sea view of the Aegean and the vast majority face Santorini’s sunset from their own private terrace. The typical Cycladic setting is blended indoors with traditional local design elements to fully complement the spectacular views of the sea and the bright sunshine. Esperas grants you the opportunity to experience a traditional Greek island cave house dwelling coupled with modern day amenities and services in a serene and prestigious environment. {Booking now here}