There are sunsets, but then there’s a Santorini sunset. Perched high above the deep cobalt Aegean Sea, Santorini’s whitewashed villages are clustered atop dramatic cliffs, with black sand beaches resting at the bottom. Journey up and down the cliffside staircases in Oia and explore the ancient Minoan ruins at Akrotiri, then step out onto a balcony with a glass of one of Santorini’s famous wines and admire the island’s magnificent sunset.
Sunsets, seafood, and classic Greek Island style – it’s no wonder Santorini is a Greek Isles gem.
Oia
Size: 53 rooms and suites
Style: Eclectic / Sophisticated
Seasonal Operations: closed during the Winter Season
Need a view other than the fab one from your private pool? Wander over to the new infinity-edge pool by the bar, an irresistible perch above the Aegean Sea.
The best sunset views in Oia, spacious villas with private heated pools, and world-class Greek cuisine make for a sublime Santorini escape. The family-run Canaves Epitome sits right outside of town, above the pretty fishing village of Ammoudi. Suites awash in both Cycladic architectural hallmarks and contemporary features boast generous outdoor private terraces, ideal for savoring that blessed Aegean sunshine and light breeze. (In fact, this is the only hotel on the island that offers sea and sunset views from every bedroom.) After a morning in your private pool, make your way to the nearby Katharos Beach.
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Oia Village
Size: 27 rooms and suites
Style: Contemporary Classic & Quiet
Seasonal Operations: Closed during the Winter Season
A living legend. Katikies is a stunning collection of seven authentic Greek properties located on the islands of Mykonos and Santorini. Their unique, magical spirit was inspired bythe rush of feelings that the islands awaken in the heartof every traveller. Enduring, quintessential getaway destinations, these islands are brimming with romance, poetry and singular experiences. Katikies hotels were passionately created from the same inspiration. Katikies provides emotions and memories that remain vivid long after the holiday ends, and its exclusive worldis a tribute to the beauty of nature and humanity’sability to bring out its full potential.
Legendary and Romantic
The ‘original’ Katikies flagship hotel, this legendary Oia landmark is known for its stunning sea views, filmy white rooms and signature pink bougainvillea. Romance redefined. For ultimate privacy, book the intimate seven-room Villa Katikies, which comes with every hotel amenity.
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Oia
Size: 21 rooms and suites
Style: Contemporary Classic & Quiet
Seasonal Operations: Closed during the Winter Season
Perivolas is the ultimate in laidback luxury. Poised on the cliff high above the Aegean, this intimate escape is designed as a place where you can let the rest of the world slip away. Built amphitheatrically, Perivolas’ secluded location combines expansive views with the luxury of absolute tranquillity. It’s just a short walk from Oia, the most beautiful village on Greece’s most romantic and dramatic island, Santorini. Terraced gardens spill down the slope to the infinity pool, which seems to slip off the rim of the cliff and bleed into the blue horizon. Only the occasional toll of church bells or the whistle of a fishing boat far below breaks the meditative silence. It is easy to linger here all day, watching the changing light until the sun settles into the sea.
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Imerovigli
Size: 21 rooms and suites
Style: Contemporary / Sophisticated
Seasonal Operations: Closed during the Winter Season
Varoulko Santorini Helmed by Michelin-awarded chef, Lefteris Lazarou, menus highlight regional cooking traditions and ingredients sourced fresh from the island.
Grace Hotel Santorini is an exclusive luxury boutique hotel in a spectacular location high on Santorini’s Caldera. It has been designed to integrate perfectly with its unique geography.From its setting on the exclusive Imerovigli hillside in northwest Santorini, guests can enjoy famed Aegean sunsets over the Cyclades. This graceful property, with its individually-styled suites and bedrooms, appeals to those seeking the ultimate romantic escape and indulgence.
In addition to the hotel’s exclusive private Villa, Grace Hotel offers a range of remarkable Luxury Suites, including our Grace, VIP, Superior Suites. There are also Junior Suites and Deluxe Rooms available, both with the option of a private plunge pool. Grace Hotel’s suites have an elegant minimal design combined with clean lines & natural elements. All rooms and suites offer 180 degree unobstructed views of the Caldera and the famous Santorini sunset.
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• Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Imerovigli
Size: 5 rooms and suites
Style: Modern Design & Quiet
Seasonal Operations: Closed during the Winter Season
Plenty of very fine Santorini hotels allow their impressive views of the caldera to do all the heavy lifting, elevating their whitewashed spaces into something that approaches the sublime. Kivotos Santorini, in contrast, isn’t afraid to engage the landscape and seascape directly: dark gray stone and shaded, cavern-like rooms directly refer to the black sand beaches as well as the volcanic forces that created this spectacle, and at the same time lend an extra measure of elegance to this extravagantly luxurious hotel.
Conceived as an ark-like haven, Kivotos Santorini reinvents luxury hospitality by tapping into Santorini’s volcanic soul. Built high atop the cliffside in Imerovigli, the most exclusive spot on the caldera, Kivotos combines panoramic views with serenity and tranquillity. Eschewing tradition, the retreat stands out against the island’s white vernacular with its unique, all-black architecture – a bold and unconventional gesture inspired by Santorini’s volcanic geology as a proclamation of Kivotos’ one-of-a-kind brand of hospitality. Just as unique are the handcrafted interiors whose minimalist sophistication belies state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems that allow guests to set the mood of their choice. Combined with private pools and hot tubs, first-class amenities and personalised service, Kivotos constitutes a magical destination where you’ll discover that you’ll both lose and find yourself in equal measure. Listen to your heart, use your senses, rediscover what’s important in life, join us.
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► My Virtuoso Santorini Information Page
Here is a good place to start for some additional information on quality Hotels, Water Adventures and Activities.
► WIKIVOYAGE: The Island of Santorini Page
A great resource for all the basic information you need for The Island of Santorini.
Greek Aegean Sea General Information Page
The Island of Crete General Information Page
Mykonos General Information Page
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page updated: August 2024
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