Best Luxury Hotels in Santorini
Santorini, a gem of the Aegean Sea, is a captivating island that epitomises the charm of the Greek Isles. Famous for its breathtaking sunsets, distinctive white-washed buildings with vibrant blue domes, and dramatic cliffside views, Santorini offers a picturesque backdrop that seems to leap from a postcard. This volcanic island, part of the Cyclades group, is steeped in history and legend, including ties to the mythical Atlantis. Its unique geography, created by a massive volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, features stunning caldera vistas, deep blue waters, and black, red, and white sand beaches. From the captivating sunsets of Oia to the exquisite wines birthed from its volcanic soils, Santorini is more than just a destination; it’s an experience, weaving together the threads of history, romance, and unparalleled natural beauty. This island isn’t just a place to visit, but a world to enter, explore, and utterly fall in love with. Here are our favourite 5 star and luxury hotels to stay at on the island.
Santorini, Imerovigli
Astra Suites
(4 stars)Directly near the stunning Skaros rock formation, clinging to the cliffs of Imerovigili is the renowned Astra Suites. The hotel is decked out with a decent sized caldera-edge pool with day beds and wooden loungers, an ideal spot for soaking up the rays plus a small spa with hammam sauna for total relaxation. Although the predominant theme is still typically Greek white throughout, bathrooms are opulent in vibrant blue, green and red whilst some of the living space floors are tiled in jazzy rainbow patterns. Each room has unique art on the walls and splashes of vivacity are added through bright soft furnishings. We recommend the Pool Grade suites for ultimate privacy and your own private freshwater plunge pool with obligatory Aegean Sea views. Breakfast is brought to your terrace for a totally dreamy morning whilst the dusky blue restaurant offers traditional Greek dishes such as mylokópi En papillote with sunset vistas.
Santorini, Oia
IKIES Santorini
(4 stars)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.
Santorini, Perivolos
Sea Breeze Santorini Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
(5 stars)Recently opened (in spring 2022), this is the first Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Santorini and the group’s second to arrive in the Greek islands. With a true barefoot luxury vibe, the on-trend, low-rise whitewashed property sits right beside a private beach, with a waterside bar and restaurant. Inside Sea Breeze, is a further restaurant and bar, a spa and a fitness suite. Each of the 37 bedrooms and duplexes comes with a private terrace, a hot tub or pool, minibar, coffee machine and airy decors such as stone walls, rattan light fittings and organic wooden furnishings.