Best Luxury Hotels in Santorini

The luxurious, 5-star Nikki Beach Resort & Spa lies on Santorini’s southeast coast alongside the black sands of Monolithos beach. There are 62 lavish rooms and suites on offer – 35 of which boast a private pool with 13 featuring a private jacuzzi – with the Ultra Suite providing spectacular vistas overlooking the Aegean Sea from a private patio. Guests can unwind at the tranquil Beach Club or indulge in the treatments on offer at Nikki Spa or Outdoor Spa Cabana. There is a fully equipped fitness facility at Tone Gym where yoga, Pilates and HIIT classes are There are a range of exquisite dining options and room service available. A unique shopping experience is also available at Vilebrequin Boutique. Nikki Beach Resort & Spa, Santorini is a contemporary sanctuary, perfect for hosting a picture-perfect wedding ceremony and celebration on the iconic, volcanic island. The resort is in an ideal location to enjoy the sun, sea, and sky while exploring the whitewashed villages and touring the island on land or at sea.

Featured in the exquisite Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Magma Resort Santorini is located on the tranquil northeast coast of the luminous island. The hotel offers privacy and serenity while being a short drive from the island’s famed landmarks. There are 59 luxurious guestrooms and suites which offer immense vistas in a comfortable, contemporary setting with the option of private pools and jacuzzies. This resort is home to one of the island’s largest wellness centres and includes the tranquil Lava Spa and an excellent fitness centre. Magma Soul and Colombo are the divine, on-site restaurants, offering delicate Greek flavours in unbeatable alfresco style. Magma Resort Santorini offers private fine dining and wine tasting options and features Bar On The Rocks and Astra Lounge. The resort is the ideal location for hosting unforgettable functions overlooking the Aegean Sea – from business events to weddings.

Perfectly in keeping with the radiant whitewashed island, Nobu Hotel Santorini is nestled in the steep hillside in the northeast, overlooking the dazzling Aegean Sea. There is a luxurious selection of guestrooms, suites, and villas to choose from. The hotel boasts one of the largest infinity pools on the island and a secluded rooftop space offering spectacular views and complete tranquillity. It is also home to the iconic Nobu restaurant where exquisite, locally sourced Japanese and South American flavours with a Greek and Mediterranean twist are served alongside exceptional service – The Sunset By The Pool experience allows guests to savour Nobu’s iconic specialties from lavish sun loungers. Revitalising spa treatments can be enjoyed from the comfort of private suites while the hotel features a fully equipped, cave-style fitness facility. This hotel is located next to the stunning Oia-Fire hiking trail and is an idyllic location for hosting private events and picture-perfect wedding celebrations.

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.

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.

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.

Katikies Kirini Santorini is located in the scenic Oia village, built into the Caldera, and offers guests a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and unwind in the scenic surrounding of the hotel. There is a selection of guestrooms and suites boasting private verandas and sensational views over the island sunsets and the option of private swimming and plunge pools. On-site dining is made available thanks to the tempting Therasia Restaurant while the Katikies Lounge makes the perfect spot to unwind with a view. Physical and mental well-being are a priority at this hotel and the Katikies Kirini Spa showcases the power of natural ingredients and holistic experiences. Guests can enjoy a shared indoor swimming pool and outdoor infinity pool. There is an on-site fashion boutique and exclusive members-only Katikies Club experiences in and around the island. This hotel is pet friendly.

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.

For the ultimate privacy and luxury this private estate perched 1000 feet above the sea is ideal. The two-acre plot boasts total privacy away from the other crowded Santorini resorts. The capital of Fira is just over a mile away whilst Oia is a nine-mile drive, but when you have this complex to yourself, who needs to leave? The unrivalled views take centre stage here and again, with no other properties nearby, the vistas are pure un-spoilt drama. Accommodation is made up of four standalone bungalows, housing up to 14 guests. The outside and inside blend seamlessly through large day beds, outdoor showers and plunge pools. Luxe design elements run throughout including heated floors, floating fireplaces and marbles and concrete bathrooms. Design lovers will appreciate the cubist architecture of the building and this striking simplicity continues inside through the black, white and grey colour palette. Whilst guests will have the resort to themselves, the property is fully staffed including a chef who has honed his skills at Michelin-starred restaurants.

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.