Best Luxury Hotels in Oia

Santo Mine Oia Suites by Santo Collection is set within the cliffs of Oia, Santorini at the site of an old stone mine above Ammoudi Bay and overlooks the sparkling Aegean Sea. Each of the 37 suites offer guests either a private pool or Jacuzzi and stunning views. The accommodation embraces the distinctive colours, air, and light for which Santorini is rightfully renowned and the fresh and natural palette extends throughout the entire resort. From fine dining to relaxed alfresco appetisers, and wine-tasting to bespoke candlelit dinners guests can enjoy a range of cuisine and culinary experiences. The resort promotes a “passionate living” ethos, drawing on the area’s natural beauty to inspire exploration—whether on land, at sea, or within the nearby village of Oia. The resort welcomes guests aged 12 and older, ensuring a serene environment for all visitors.

The Canaves Collection, a family-owned boutique hotel group in Santorini, Greece, celebrates its 40th anniversary with the unveiling of Canaves Ena, a newly transformed hotel from its original 17th-century wine caves. The Canaves Ena features 18 meticulously designed suites, embodying elegant minimalism with natural tones that harmonize with the Cycladic architecture. Notably romantic, each suite offers a private veranda and infinity pool with stunning views of the Aegean Sea. The hotel also introduces Adami, a restaurant serving authentic Greek dishes made from generations-old recipes. The Chaidemenos family’s deep connection to Oia and their dedication to ‘philoxenia’ ensures a memorable and heartfelt experience for guests.

Domes Novos Santorini, Autograph Collection, features 50 suites and two villas, each equipped with its own private pool and terrace, designed to maximise enjoyment of Santorini’s famous sunsets and views spanning local vineyards and the Aegean Sea. Situated in the Tholos region on the island’s north-western edge, the hotel provides a relaxed retreat that allows for more genuine exploration and engagement with the local community and surroundings, away from the typical tourist throngs. Kiros Pagkalidis Architects skillfully integrated Cycladic elegance with sustainability, utilising regional materials such as volcanic stone and blonde oak to forge a refined architectural harmony between outdoor and indoor settings, enhanced by Olivia Siskou’s tranquil interior design in a palette of fresh whites, ashy greys, and vibrant terracotta accents. The hotel boasts a variety of authentic local dining experiences, including vineyard tours and interactive cooking classes. Vatanee, the onsite restaurant helmed by innovative Head Chef Dionysis Anastopoulos, focuses on bringing people together with meals that draw inspiration from Greek culture, the land, and the sea. Additionally, the Soma Spa ‘The Refined’ combines age-old Greek spa traditions with modern techniques, featuring volcanic-inspired therapies.

Santo Pure is nestled in the outskirts of Oia village and is tastefully decorated in the iconic Santorini style. The essence of this oasis is tranquillity and pure luxury. There are 83 serene suites and 2 villas with private pools, jacuzzis and outdoor living spaces. Each of the accommodation options offers shimmering Aegean Sea views and a secluded escape. Guests can enjoy farm-to-table Mediterranean dining at the award-winning Alios Ilios Restaurant by night with expert wine pairings and live musical accompaniments. There is also a dedicated breakfast area and the indulgent Akratos Pool Bar serving cocktails and snacks all day long. In keeping with the hotels goal to provide relaxation and a connection to nature, there are wonderful wellness and fitness facilities including Anassa Spa with its indoor pool as well as lush gardens. The hotel offers gastronomy, wellness and outdoor experiences on site and around the island.

Katikies, Santorini is much more than a luxury stay on the stunning whitewashed island and boasts multiple awards. Located in Oia, its exceptional design, unforgettable views, and first-class service have given this hotel a reputation of sheer excellence. The hotel is built into the steep hillside of Caldera and is known for picture-perfect sunsets and sea views. There is a range of chich guestrooms and suites on offer – some with jetted tubs and plunge pools for an extra element of elegance. Michelin-starred dining is available at Botrini’s Santorini while Katikies Lower and Upper Deck Lounges spoil guests with cliffside opulence overlooking the expansive infinity pool and Aegean Sea. Lavish experiences are also there for the taking at Champagne Bar by Fleur de Miraval. Complete serenity is on offer at the on-site cave spa while Luisa World Boutique Katikies Santorini affords guests a high-end shopping experience.

Situated on Santorini’s northern tip and slightly out of town, this hotel enjoys a little more tranquillity and privacy than others in the area. The ultimate in honeymoon destinations, Perivolas is a cluster of 300-year-old cave dwellings carved out of the hillside. Now forming 20 striking studios and suites, the caves are calming and minimalist in the obligatory Santorini white but with bright splashes of pink and lilac, alcove bed areas, arched windows and warm wood furniture. Some suites boast their own plunge pools, steam rooms and private terraces but there are definitely no TVs here – it’s all about relaxation! Talking of, the hotel benefits from a private yoga and Pilates studio overlooking the caldera plus an intimate spa with natural Apivita products. The hotel’s restaurant is quirkily housed in a converted wine cellar and a split-level pool terrace and serves simple Mediterranean dishes plus a wine list curated by top Greek wine-maker Panos Zoumboulis.

This compact cliffside hotel appeals thanks to its quirky individual rooms and boutique size and quality of service. Named after the year the owner’s great- bought the land and then dug two kánaves (medieval wine cellars), this lovely hotel is located at the west end of Oia. Made up of nine suites or studios, five ‘houses’ and one villa, each space is unique. Three have private whirlpools and the Irene ‘senior’ suite boasts an incredible walk-in closet and stunning vaulted ceiling. Bathrooms have a grotto-like feeling about them and feature rain showers for the perfect drench and front terraces face out onto the sparkling turquoise water. The communal pool fades into the horizon and is strikingly surrounded by exposed volcanic rock walls, contrasting with the abundance of clean white. No on-site restaurant doesn’t matter as such as you are so close to town but breakfasts (either American, English or Greek) are cooked to order.

Located in the picturesque village of Oia, this five-star resort is made up of individual dug-out cave houses all oozing minimalist elegance. Room décor really speaks for itself here where Scandinavian cool combines with classic Aegean white and blue. Calming tones of steel grey, brown and white are in abundance and beds are decked in natural fibre soft furnishings. The 11 suites date from pre-1956 and have outdoor spaces boasting lovely views of the bay. Some even benefit from private spa tubs for soaking up the sweeping panoramas. Breakfast is served on your terrace in an hour of your choosing before guests can make use of the fair sized communal plunge-pool on the lowest terrace. Whilst the hotel doesn’t have its own restaurant, it’s just a 15-minute walk to the centre of Oia where there are plenty of options and staff are happy to make recommendations.