When the world dreams of the Greek Islands, it’s Santorini that they picture.
The view of white-washed villages dangling on the edge of the volcanic caldera may be a romantic cliché, but it still takes your breath away
And while day-trippers clamour to capture that overworked sunset shot, the best hotels in Santorini serve it up on a platter.
Draw a curtain, order a cocktail or take a dip at these beloved addresses and you’ll enjoy a front-row seat to Santorini’s sensational views.
It’s not just the sun-soaked backdrop that these Santorini hotels promise; privacy is also part of the innate appeal.
On this list you’ll find boltholes hidden at the end of dirt tracks, intimate villas with uninterrupted sunset views and fish baked in vine leaves served at guest-only restaurants. It’s the Greece of dreams. Make it a reality with our edit of the best hotels in Santorini.
Nobu Hotel
Heading down from Imerovigli on the hiking trail from Fira to Oia is this glamorous cliffside pitstop. Its traditional Cycladic architecture looks like velvety cubes of white feta against a backdrop of succulents, Mediterranean palms and olive trees. But its real glory comes from the uninterrupted Aegean views from each of the resort’s 25 luxe rooms and suites. Minimalist and bright, the majority of accommodations are multi-story, with a jacuzzi or pool on the private balcony. Plush Cliff by Talenti sunbeds line the two-tiered resort pool, where Santorini’s famous sunset and Oia’s reddening volcanic cliffs are in full view. But the pièce de résistance here may be what Nobu does best: food. Breakfast is a healthy mix of greek yoghurt from the Pindus mountains and signature Matsuhisa Benedict. Dinner includes prized Hokusetsu sake and the dishes that earned Nobu its stars, including the best-selling miso black cod. Katie Lockhart {Booking now here}
Andronis Boutique Hotel
Andronis is set right in the heart of little village Oía, on the northwestern tip of Santorini, among traditional whitewashed houses and blue-domed roofs lining the landscape. Rooms are dotted around the curves of the hotel’s traditional cave-style architecture. Lauda was the first restaurant built in Oía back in 1971, gathering locals and visitors to convene over traditional food sourced from the local area. That ethos continues today – using regional ingredients to create fresh dishes and bringing in top chefs to rustle up knock-out menus. Note: guests must be 13 or older to check in, and the vibe is definitely much more romantic retreat than family affair. Cordelia Aspinall {Booking now here}
The Vasilicos
Beyond the snap-happy visitors and undulating whitewashed walls of Imerovigli village lies a boutique hideaway that’s a masterclass in Cycladic simplicity. Where subdued and serene design takes a backseat to the show-stopping caldera views. Owner Daphne Valambous spent her childhood summers in this house, and apart from the addition of several plunge pools and a professional kitchen, not much has changed since her father built it in the 1980s. True to its legacy as a family house, The Vasilicos is one of the few Santorini hotels that don’t have an adults-only policy, making it a great family hotel option in Greece, especially for older kids. For couples, check in to the Efta suite, a quiet cocoon slotted into the cliffside that’s completely secluded from view, and don’t miss sunset aperitifs at the two-table guests-only restaurant. Read our full review of The Vasilicos. {Booking now here}
Perivolas
This is the hotel that made me fall hard for Santorini. And it’s what keeps me coming back. While the rest of the island can feel overrun at times, here everything is understated, unhurried, almost preternaturally calm. Much like the owner, Costis Psychas, a blond titan who built this honeycomb of cliff-side houses, stone by volcanic stone. More sculptor than builder, Psychas has distilled the eerie landscape into a cocoon of crisp white sheets on low-slung beds, a scattering of fuchsia cushions, a shapely pool seeping into the horizon. His clear-eyed daughter Sandrine now runs Perivolas with the same lack of pretension. This year, they’ve enlisted Theodoros Kakoulis, a brilliant young chef, to refresh the guests-only restaurant; smoked tomato and shrimp risotto and fish baked in vine leaves, served with sesame green beans and strawberries, are tantalisingly light yet complex. Another perk for the many repeat visitors: a smart new gym and grey lap pool. By Rachel Howard {Booking now here}
Grace Santorini
Grace Santorini sits on the very edge of a cliff; viewed from above, it looks like a sunbather languidly dangling a limb over the lip of the island’s famous caldera. Carved out of two village houses partially destroyed in the 1956 earthquake, the hotel had 17 rooms and seven suites, plus two pools. All the rooms have terraces and are simply decorated in white. The hotel is not suitable for the elderly or infirm (there are 149 steps to negotiate), or children (under 14s are not allowed). Book room number 46, a honeymoon suite, for complete privacy. Located 1.2 mi from Fira, the award-winning Grace Hotel Santorini is an exclusive boutique hotel offering luxurious accommodations with panoramic sea views and free WiFi. It features an infinity pool and provides in-room spa treatments. The modernly decorated rooms and suites feature design items and include a satellite TV, DVD player and a balcony. Some units also have a separate seating room and a plunge pool overlooking the sea. Grace Hotel guests can benefit from a variety of services that they can request prior to arrival, such as bathroom amenities, Apivita cosmetics, in-room fitness kit or seven-choice pillow menu. They can also choose among a wide variety of in-room drinks or special romance packages. Experience culinary excellence at Grace Hotel A Michelin-awarded voyage of sensational taste, at the heart of Santorini’s stunning Imerovigli At Varoulko Santorini, pioneering Michelin-star awarded chef Lefteris Lazarou, proposes the most mouthwatering Mediterranean creations, bursting with authenticity, flavor and Santorinian flair. Sensational renditions of Greek cuisine favorites meet a dazzling backdrop of Cycladic perfection in a journey that captivates the senses from the very first moment. {Booking now here}
1864 THE SEA CAPTAIN’S HOUSE
Originally built in 1864 by a local sea captain, this hotel, with just three suites, has been restored to its original form while mod cons have been discreetly introduced. It is now a listed building so there’s no pool, although there is a blue marble ‘Rain Zone’ mega-shower in which to cool off after sunbathing. Despite being in the heart of Oia, each suite has spectacular views of Santorini’s volcanic caldera. Breakfasts can last into the afternoon, and the two restaurants run by the owners will provide lunch and dinner on request. The house has its own Jeep and access to a private yacht. Boasting direct views to the Aegean Sea, volcano and the world-famous caldera, the historic 1864 The Sea Captain’s House has stylish rooms with king-size beds. Located in the scenic Oia village, it is 220 steps from Ammoudi Beach. Fitted with four-poster beds, all suites combine Santorini’s minimal esthetics with Renaissance influences. Each opens to a furnished terrace with sea and caldera views. Bulgari toiletries are provided for free. Guests can enjoy an American breakfast, which is served until late into the day, at the Captain’s House courtyard or the common terrace. Restaurants and café can be found within 21 m.Exclusive massage and body treatments can be arranged at each of the suites’ private terraces. Beach towels and free WiFi access are available. The property lies 12 k from the lively Fira Town. Santorini Airport is at a distance of 11 mi and Athinios Port is 12 mi away. Free transfers are provided {Booking now here}
Katikies
Located right on the cliff edge in Oia, this is one of the island’s best hotels. Two split-level suites are in the 18th-century former home of a noble family: the façade is painted its original pale ochre and the interiors are decorated with antiques and Orthodox icons displayed on pale-blue walls. The other 25 rooms and suites, with similar interiors, sea views and patios, have bright white exteriors and look like a jumble of sugar cubes tumbling down the cliff. More than 200 steps connect the rooms, swimming pools – including a beautiful infinity pool – and public areas, and the small rooftop terrace restaurant serves delicious, fresh seafood. The nearest beach is five minutes’ free transfer away, although it’s probably quicker to walk in summer, when the narrow roads are clogged with coaches. Perched on the cliffs of Oia, 92 m above the blue waters of the Aegean, Katikies Hotel offers 2 restaurants – Botrini’s Santorini and Katikies Lower Deck Lounge. Its infinity pools enjoy sweeping views of the Caldera. Each of the white-washed rooms has a private terrace with unforgettable sea views. All rooms are air conditioned and come with satellite TV and CD player. Guests also enjoy a mini-bar, as well as a mini wine cellar and a fridge. The boutique hotel’s facilities include open-air and indoor hot tubs and swimming pools. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the hotel. American breakfast with champagne is served in your room, or on your private veranda. Guests receive wine and fruit as a welcome gift. Katikies Hotel is 11 mi from Santorini airport and Athinios port. {Booking now here}
VEDEMA RESORT
A beautiful cluster of traditional free-standing villas and houses, Vedema – a Luxury Collection hotel built around a 400-year-old winery and thoroughly renovated in 2008 – is ideal if you want a calm and relaxing holiday. The rooms – better described as apartments – are spacious with sparsely decorated, white-washed interiors, flatscreen TVs, big bathrooms, verandahs, and – in some suite categories – private pools or Jacuzzis. Service is impeccable, friendly and relaxed, and the fantastic breakfast buffet, served at the poolside restaurant, might very well be the best on Santorini. Should you wish to see more of the island, 10-minute transfers to Fira and the beach at Perivolas operate throughout the day. Built around a 400-year old winery, the 5-star Vedema Resort overlooks the rolling vineyards, the Aegean Sea, and the colorful sunsets. This superbly located resort offers true luxury in a beautiful, bright and minimalist design. Vedema Resort is located in the medieval village of Megalohori, 4.3 mi from Fira town. It has 59 fully furnished apartments and villas with private verandas, dining rooms and every modern comfort. All of them have beautiful romantic beds. Facilities at the resort include a swimming pool, big open-air hot tub, spa, fitness center, boutique, conference room, jewelry shop, minibus transfers and valet parking. Guests have access to a private beach 1.9 mi away with free towels, sun beds, umbrellas and bar service. American Buffet Breakfast or Greek breakfast is served daily in the dining area. Creative Mediterranean cuisine is served in the 3 on-site restaurants Pergola, Alati and Prive prepared by the hotel’s awarded Chef. Wine tasting can be arranged at the Wine Canava Cellar. {Booking now here}
Incognito Villa
It might seem impossible to be far away from everything on this island, but places such as Incognito Villa manage it. Set at the end of a dirt track on the beach near Monolithos, it has its own garden and a little pool, and there are tavernas within strolling distance in either direction along the sand. Even in the height of summer, it is astonishingly quiet. Located in Kamari, within a few steps of Agia Paraskevi Beach and 2.4 km of Monolithos Beach, Incognito Beach Villa Santorini offers accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Guests might go for a swim in the private pool. The villa is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with pool views. Continental and à la carte breakfast options are available every morning at the villa. A car rental service is available at Incognito Beach Villa Santorini. Kamari Beach is 2.6 km from the accommodation, while Ancient Thera is 5.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santorini International Airport, 4 km from Incognito Beach Villa Santorini.{Booking now here}
Voreina Gallery Suites
Pyrgos, at the foot of Profitis Ilias mountain, the island’s high point, is the largest and best-preserved of the medieval settlements. It is more peaceful and more Greek than the white towns on the cliff edges. Worn stone stairs wind elegantly upwards to the Venetian castle. Part of the way up is Voreina Gallery Suites, where contemporary art fills the walls and the caldera and sunsets can be seen from terraces without the taxi fare to Oia. Perched on a hillside in Pyrgos village, the Voreina features uniquely decorated suites with artwork pieces, offering spectacular sunset views of the Aegean Sea. All suites have a hot tub or a private pool. Voreina Gallery Suites are designed in keeping with the Cycladic architectural style. Each features paintings and sculptures and is decorated in bright earthy tones. Facilities include a satellite LCD TV, iPod docking station and air conditioning. Some units also include a full kitchen and fireplace. Guests can have a rich breakfast with fresh bread and homemade delicacies in the privacy of their room’s terrace enjoying panoramic views of Santorini. Fira, the capital of Santorini, is 12.1 km away. The hotel’s staff provides free 2-way transfer to the port and airport of the island, as well as the surrounding area. Free Wi-Fi and on-site parking are available. {Booking now here}
Andronis Arcadia
Polished concrete and white-washed brutalist cubes rise from the ground at the winding, sprawling Andronis Arcadia. All roads lead to to the sparkly Aegean sea, which sits below the hotel to the west – meaning there are ludicrously brilliant sundowner views from the restaurant, the infinity-swimming-pool-meets-beach-club and the pretty bedrooms. Every room has a cool, dark plunge pool on its private terrace, where the polished floor leads inside to rattan details and wicker furniture, a low bed and a calming bathroom. There’s a buzzy restaurant, complete with DJ and regular parties, and a small but sweet spa. But you’re really there for the space, a serious luxury on this island, and the privacy, which is equally hard to find, and those uninterrupted sunset views – practically unheard of. Read the full Andronis Arcadia hotel review. Set within 3.7 mi of Cape Columbo Beach and 300 m of Naval Museum of Oia, Andronis Arcadia Hotel in Oia provides a terrace and rooms with free WiFi. The resort is also 2 mi away from Saint Nicholas’ Church. The resort has an outdoor swimming pool and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The rooms in the resort are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide tips on the area. The nearest airport is Santorini International Airport, 11 mi from Andronis Arcadia Hotel. {Booking now here}
Perivolas Hideaway
A splinter of land detached from Santorini by a volcanic eruption in 1613BC, Thirassia has somehow escaped everyone’s attention. Very few visitors bother to visit this breakaway island. Even fewer get to stay at Perivolas Hideaway, a magnificent villa resurrected from the ruins of a pumice mine. Invisible from afar, the red-and-black stone house appears like a floating mirage as you approach by speedboat. (The only other way to reach it is by helicopter.) The sea is framed in every arched window, the barely there but ever-ready staff are a dream, but it’s the roof terrace that steals the show. At dusk, Santorini turns blue-black across the caldera, villages sparkling like fairy lights strung along the clifftops. By Rachel Howard This 5-star hotel, offering an infinity pool with magnificent sea view, is located on the cliffs high above the Aegean Sea, a short walking distance from the picturesque Oia. The hotel features 22 private houses in restored 300 year-old caves. Each suite enjoys free Wi-Fi internet access and a comfortable seating area. The wellness center features a steam bath, sauna, open-air hot tub and massage facilities. The fitness center opens at 7:30 and closes at 21:00 and allows guests to exercise while taking in views of the cliffs. Housed in a restored wine cellar, the Perivolas Restaurant serves Mediterranean and Greek cuisine prepared with local products, only to hotel guests. Tables are candlelit with views out to sea. Free 2-way transfer from the port and airport is available and free private, on-site parking is possible. {Booking now here}
Santo Maris OIA
The location of this all-suite hotel, on a scrubby hill just below Oia, feels slightly off at first. But as the sun drops seaward in a swirl of pink and lilac, right in front of your hot tub, it all starts to make sense. Ask for one of the new rooms, added in May 2018, for the very best views. The cavernous spa is another draw. As well as scrubs, wraps and facials, you can get the Lucky Treatment: a four-hand massage that supposedly makes any wish come true. Dubious, but it will make you glow. By Rachel Howard Just a 5-minute walk of the center of Oía Village of Santorini and surrounded by greenery, Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa offers views of the Aegean Sea, 5 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. It features whitewashed domed suites, each with a private veranda fitted with an outdoor hot tub and sun loungers. All air-conditioned suites are stylishly decorated and have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a kitchenette with dining area, kettle and a mini-bar. Each bathroom comes with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests may enjoy modern Greek cuisine and signature dishes at the on-site Alios Ilios Restaurant. Facilities include an award-winning spa and wellness center featuring an indoor heated pool and several body treatments upon charge. A pool bar, free parking and free WiFi in all areas are provided. Fira Town is 6.8 mi away and Santorini Airport is at 11 mi. {Booking now here}
Erosantorini
Privacy is a rare privilege on Santorini. This stunning villa breaks the mould. Behind stone walls covered with prickly pears, through a narrow passageway, is a sudden vast terrace and a tiered pool plunging 1,000ft to the sea. With whitewashed kilims and giant spotty beanbags, the playful, graphic design is unmistakably Paola Navone, the Italian designer behind several COMO hotels. Four softly monochrome suites are in separate houses, which you can rent individually or as a whole. (Unusually for Santorini, children are welcome and there are no steep stairs.) Watching birds, boats, sunbeams and stars draw patterns on sea and sky is like stepping inside a 360-degree Viewmaster. With a wood-fired oven, wine cellar, marble spa, yoga instructor, outdoor cinema and a winsome staff of 10, you barely need to venture out. By Rachel Howard. Perched on a cliff overlooking the Caldera, Erosantorini Estate covers an area of 8.000 m2 in Fira and features an infinity pool and terraces with outdoor seating area and day beds. It offers suites with outdoor whirlpool or heated pool and also includes a private chapel, a wine cellar and an open-air cinema. Enjoying views over the Caldera, the units at Erosantorini Estate are fitted with radiant heated floors, floating fireplaces, Frette bed linen and a pillow menu. Each comes with a Nespresso coffee machine a 40” LCD TV, Bluetooth speakers, safety deposit boxes and WiFi access. The scenic Oia is 8.7 mi from Erosantorini Estate, while Ormos Athinios Port is at a distance of 3.7 mi. Santorini International Airport is 3.1 mi from the property. {Booking now here}
MYSTIQUE
Controversially painted cream rather than blinding white, this hotel – a sister property to Vedema Resort (above) – has 35 suites and villas carved into the cliff. All have caldera views and the decor complements the troglodytic look with island flair, Flintstones-style: coffee tables shaped like large pebbles on limestone floors; bedheads and lamps sculpted from driftwood; cushions embroidered with traditional floral designs. With friendly staff, Jacuzzis and those views, you won’t need to hyperventilate to reach nirvana – anyway, all the steps up and down between the suites, the infinity-edged pool and the village obviate the need for a gym. There is a cave-cellar full of interesting wines, and the restaurant serves delicious dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. On Oia’s most famous cliffs, the Mystique features an infinity pool with a deck, and a bar with breathtaking views of the Volcano and the Caldera. Decorated by famous interior decorator Frank Lefebvre, the stylish Mystique features nature-inspired design in harmony with the traditional architecture and the most up-to-date technology. All suites open onto sea-facing terraces or balconies and are fully equipped, featuring flat-screen TVs and wireless internet. Appointed with king beds, all units provide luxurious comfort and space. A Greek breakfast is served daily in the dining area and includes Greek cheeses, traditional pancakes and filo pastries with custard cream. Mystique’s refined dining options range from the dramatic 150-year-old Secret Wine Cave to the signature Charisma Restaurant. Guests can taste wine varieties from Santorini in the unique cellar and dine upon regional specialties masterfully prepared by the award-winning chef. {Booking now here}
ZANNOS MELATHRON
This hotel – a 19th-century mansion and attached 18th-century villa – is magnificent and the second most sophisticated hotel on the island after the Tsitouras Collection. Built in the 19th century by local wine magnate Michael Zannos (who pioneered a lucrative trade between Santorini’s sizeable wine industry and thirsty Odessa in Russia), it has been exquisitely restored by the owners. Rooms and suites mix traditional decor and post-modern touches with all mod cons and the excellent guests-only restaurant and swimming pool have sunset views across the island. Zannos Melathron is a 19th century mansion adjoined to a historic villa, perfectly located on Santorini’s highest hilltop. This 5-star hotel provides an impressive swimming pool area and a wellness spa. It offers charmingly decorated rooms and elegant suites. Each retains the richness and elegance of the mansion’s origins, disposing original antiques. A basket with fruit and a bottle of wine, as well as a welcome drink are offered upon arrival. Breakfast including aromatic tea and delicious pastries is served at the veranda every day until 14 pm. A light and fresh summer feast is served throughout the day by the pool, in the suite or at the veranda. The Zannos Gourmet Dinner offers a fine cuisine that puts emphasis on local flavors. Dinners are served at the Mansion’s Veranda or in the glamorous Old Dining Room. The Melathron’s cellar offers a variety of wines. The Cigar Lounge offers premium cognacs and aromatic cigars. The Villa is 3.1 mi from Santorini airport and 3.7 mi from Athinios port. A few hundreds of meters away from the Villa, there is a Greek Orthodox Church dedicated to The Virgin Mary and the Venetian castle of Kastelli and the Byzantine Museum. {Booking now here}
ASTARTE SUITES
This family-run, 13-room hotel is in the least-developed part of the island. There are panoramas of the caldera, and the village-topped cliffs looking like snow-capped mountains. The best rooms are those with traditional vaulted ceilings. Meals are served on your private terrace. Perched on the volcanic rock of Santorini, Astarte offers suites with private Jacuzzi® and stunning views over the caldera and the Aegean Sea. It features an infinity pool and serves fine Mediterranean cuisine. Astarte Suites are romantically decorated in natural tones and feature built-in beds. Each is equipped with a satellite TV, CD player and mini bar. They all open out to a private terrace overlooking the volcano. Bathrobes, slippers and cosmetics are offered for extra comfort. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the privacy of their terrace. Local and international dishes made with fresh products are prepared by the Astarte chef. The Morning Star pool bar serves refreshing cocktails, snacks and light meals. Astarte Suites lies within a 20-minute drive from Santorini Airport and Ormos Athinios Port. The archaeological site of Akrotiri is 0.9 mi away. The spectacular Red Beach is just a short drive away. Free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking are provided.{Booking now here}
COSMOPOLITAN SUITES
In the capital Fira, near the cable car that disgorges tourists from the old port, this 10-room hotel is near plenty of bars and nightclubs. As well as gazing out at the sea and volcano, you can people-watch. Hollywood stars have stayed in the antique-filled rooms, and Room 7 is a characterful former home. This elegant hotel is majestically situated on a cliff, providing magnificent sea views in Fira, the capital of Santorini. The Cosmopolitan Suites features an infinity pool that hangs from the cliff and a sunbathing terrace with one of the most impressive views of the caldera and the volcano. The Cosmopolitan Suites provides 10 distinct accommodations, all elegantly decorated in Santorinian style, featuring private or semiprivate porches or balconies with views of the sea and the volcano. The hotel’s location in the heart of Fira provides guests with access to the cosmopolitan nightlife of Santorini’s capital. The Dominican Convent, the Catholic Cathedral, the Archaeological Museum and the cable car are only steps from the hotel. {Booking now here}
HOMERIC POEMS
Inspired by the owner’s home in Ithaca, Homeric Poems is a cluster of 19 stylish suites with a restaurant, bar and swimming pool. The kitchens are fully equipped, too. Built on the cliff of Firostefani, Homeric Poems is an awarded hotel offering luxurious accommodations. Its boutique rooms, as well as the hotel swimming pool, enjoy spectacular views of the caldera. The apartments and suites of hotel Homeric Poems are simply yet stylishly decorated with respect to the traditional Cycladic style. The rooms include a comfortable seating area. Traditional Greek specialties, made with local products and prepared by the awarded chef Skarmoutsos, are served on the rooms’ private terraces. Guests of Homeric Poems hotel can enjoy their drink at the bar by the swimming pool overlooking the volcano. Homeric Poems is less than 0.6 mi away from Santorini’s capital, Fira. Free WiFi is available in all hotel areas and there is a public parking at a nearby location. {Booking now here}
HOTEL ATLANTIS
This is probably the town’s smartest traditional A-class hotel, which has 25 rooms, sea- and caldera views and a swimming pool. It is one of the most affordable choices on the island – even in high season. In central Fira, with a panoramic view of the caldera and Aegean Sea, Atlantis Hotel combines traditional Cycladic architecture with modern facilities including a pool and a hot tub. The elegantly decorated rooms come with modern amenities ensuring comfort. Most rooms have a truly unique view of the caldera and Aegean Sea. Atlantis provides free wireless internet connection, 24 hour front desk service, and free parking at nearby public location. The central location of Atlantis, very close to the Archaeological Museum makes it the perfect base for nice walks at Fira’s picturesque village. {Booking now here}
TSITOURAS COLLECTION
This five-suite, one-villa hotel with swimming pool is owned by wealthy lawyer turned art collector Dimitris Tsitouras and was opened in 1988. The suites are themed on the sea, on Byron, on Tsitouras’s porcelain collection and on images of his friend, the late Rudolf Nureyev. Located in Firostefani, The Tsitouras Collection is an 18th-century mansion offering luxurious accommodations with spectacular sunset views. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire complex. The Tsitouras houses include antique artwork and special architectural features such as domes, vaults and skylights. They are all equipped with flat-screen TVs, DVD player, air conditioning, and refrigerator. Free a la carte breakfast is served every morning to the guests of Tsitouras Collection without any time limitation. In the evening, they are offered a complimentary cocktail, which they can enjoy by the swimming pool, while admiring the spectacular sunset views of the caldera. Transfer from/to the airport/port is provided upon charge. Fira, the island’s bustling capital, is just a 641 m walk by the caldera. Free parking is possible near the Tsitouras Collection houses. {Booking now here}
CHROMATA
This aptly named, 22-room hotel, with interiors in pink, blue, red, yellow or green, sits at one of the highest points of the caldera. The quirky, cosy rooms are all in former homes, most of which were cave-houses dug into the cliff. Ten suites have indoor pools. There’s a stunning infinity pool over the precipice. This exclusive hotel in Imerovigli, in Santorini, is set on the rim of the Caldera facing the sea and the volcano. It offers an infinity pool and rooms with private verandas with wonderful views of the sea. Chromata Hotel offers well-appointed rooms and suites with Queen size beds, iPod docking stations and verandas with Caldera views. The poolside cocktail bar and lounge restaurant serve refreshing drinks, sandwiches and fresh salads for lunch or dinner. Mediterranean Cuisine and a wide selection of Greek and International wines are available at CHROMA Upstyle Dining. The location is ideal to explore the island. The island’s capital Fira Town is only 20 minutes walk from the hotel. A great number of restaurants, shops and bars can be found nearby. {Booking now here}
ON THE ROCKS
On The Rocks, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is a collection of suites with barrel-vaulted rooms, antique furniture and a swimming pool. On The Rocks is ideally located in the famous village of Imerovigli. It is only 1.2 mi from Fira town and built on the steep rocks, 200 m from the Caldera basin. All the residences have breathtaking views and verandas overlooking the Caldera and the sea. All rooms have traditional décor, combined with modern elegant elements. Every room is designed to make the most of the view from their shared verandas. On the Rocks is a property built in a traditional Aegean Cycladic architecture with spa facilities, ready to offer you an unforgettable stay. Enjoy the magnificent sunsets of Santorini from the hotel’s outdoor pool, listening to relaxing music. Next to the swimming pool you may enjoy your favorite cooling drinks, cocktails, light snacks and delicacies. Tavernas and restaurants are only 200 m away, while the bus stops at 30 m. The distance from Santorini Airport and Port is 5 mi. Oia is 6.2 mi away and the closest beach (Kamari or Monolithos) is 6.2 mi away. {Booking now here}
