Santorini is among the top 5 most beautiful islands in the world. It boasts a wonderful climate and clean air filled with the scents of flowers, citrus, and aromatic herbs. Beach lovers will appreciate the unique beaches with colorful volcanic sand. There are excellent spots for diving, delicious local cuisine, exquisite Greek wines, plenty of souvenirs, romantic landscapes, and friendly locals. The 5-star hotels in Santorini offer excellent service and are ideal for couples, families with children, large groups, and solo travelers.
Canaves Oia Epitome 5*
The history of this place is unusual. It began in 1985 when the Hademenos family was one of the first to start working in tourism in the fishing village of Oia. Yiannis and Anna Hademenos transformed 17th-century wine storage caves into luxurious rooms, starting with just two caves.
Today, the business is run by the couple’s sons. In May 2018, Epitome opened, located above the picturesque fishing town of Ammoudi. Its design is inspired by traditional Cycladic architecture. The 24 luxurious villas offer views of the sea horizon.
The Petra bar-restaurant serves exquisite Greek cuisine with a creative twist, from appetizing caramelized shrimp to melt-in-your-mouth cod fricassee. The exceptional dinner menu is complemented by stunning views of the volcanic landscape and stars. Delicious vegetarian dishes are also offered.
The Elements bar-restaurant elevates local gastronomy to a new level. Chef Tassos Stefatos creates a rich and refined menu of modern European cuisine with local touches. The tables are located on a floating deck, and the sunset views are considered some of the best in the world.
Omnia by the pool invites guests to enjoy seafood dishes, the Infinity Modern bar-bistro serves Greek culinary classics and cocktails, and aperitifs and tapas are served on the veranda in the evenings. For couples, there is a special offer — dinner under the starry sky on a secluded and cozy panoramic balcony.
Guests can enjoy an infinity pool high above the sea, a spa center with two treatment rooms, a manicure studio, a steam bath, and a sauna, as well as a fitness center with high-tech equipment — you can even exercise outdoors. The premises are also converted from “wine” caves into grottoes. Yoga and meditation spaces are available for those interested.
Canaves Oia Suites 5*
After the success of the first project under the Canaves Oia brand, the next one followed. Impressive mirrors and paintings turn it into a living art project. After its opening in 1995, it became a popular vacation spot for celebrities, politicians, and royalty. In 2006, the first complete renovation was carried out, adding an elevator with full access to all room levels.
Guests can enjoy luxurious rooms and suites with private mini-pools, including executive, presidential, and royal suites, as well as separate villas with two and three bedrooms. You can dine in a cozy restaurant in a relaxed setting or on a panoramic balcony. A pool bar operates by the common pool.
There is a well-equipped spa complex and fitness center. Guests can practice yoga, take walks in the picturesque village of Oia, and sunbathe on Baxedes and Katharos beaches. Windsurfing, snorkeling, and diving are popular. The administration organizes exciting island tours and romantic trips on a private yacht from the port of Ammoudi.
Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Santorini 5*
Its architecture is a project by architect Mary Kavagia, designed in a symbolic Cycladic style in harmony with the surrounding natural landscape. The creamy-beige color soothes the mind and enhances the sense of seclusion.
All suites and villas have sea views and spacious terraces. The interiors are carefully designed to add more light to the rooms. French designer Frank Lefevre created custom furniture from natural materials, combining elegance and simplicity.
Dining is organized in several restaurants:
- Charisma: Open-air dining.
- Lure: Led by renowned French chef Olivier Campagna, who has experience working in many Michelin-starred establishments.
- Captain’s Lounge: Located in the original building of a century-old mansion, where breakfast is served.
Bars Circe, the Aura pool bar, and the impressive 150-year-old wine cellar, featuring the rarest and best local wines, are never empty.
The Elios spa center is a true realm of relaxation. Guests can also enjoy a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and stunning views of the volcano and the Aegean Sea.
Santorini Secret Suites & Spa 5*
Have you ever stayed on an actual volcanic slope? All 17 beautiful suites with private mini-pools or hot tubs, as well as the semi-suite villa, are located here! This is a realm of white color and impeccable comfortable minimalism. The interiors lack anything superfluous but have everything necessary for a complete rest in this peaceful place.
The Black Rock restaurant will take you on a gastronomic journey between the old and the new, familiar and surprising at the same time. Unusual ingredients, refined recipes, and the exceptional talent of the chef form a new creative identity of postmodern Greek cuisine.
Traditional dishes meet contemporary ones, and all-time favorites meet new surprises. The table features culinary delights and simple dishes alike.
The main infinity pool brings guests as close as possible to the impeccable natural landscape of the caldera. You feel as if you are swimming straight into the Aegean Sea. The pool bar offers signature cocktails made from local ingredients and specialty snacks. The fitness center is fully equipped with the latest exercise machines.
Finding inner balance is easy at the Harmonia spa salon. A full range of spa services is offered: from restorative massages to amazing facial and body care treatments, with a variety of scrubs and wraps.
Phōs The Boutique Luxury Hotel & Villas 5*
Perched high above the blue Aegean Sea in a carefully selected location on the caldera in Akrotiri, the main exterior design feature of the building is its lighting. At night, it shines like a beacon. Guests can enjoy prestigious suites and elite villas. All have infinity pools with heating and views of the caldera and sea landscape. The terraces offer equally stunning views.
Chef Kostas Angelopoulos creates delicious fusion recipes, putting his heart and soul into transforming Greek dishes into modern culinary masterpieces. He graduated from one of Greece’s best culinary schools, CHEF D’OEUVRE, and then embarked on a culinary journey across the country, uncovering the secrets of traditional gastronomy in local cuisine and exploring the dynamics of unique ingredients and their combinations. He has been working here since 2005 and has won prestigious awards twice.
The qualified staff provides spa services to guests and organizes various entertainment activities upon request: aerial tours, horseback riding, and exciting sea excursions under sail. Guests also enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving.
Kivotos Santorini 5*
For over 25 years, it has been perfecting its hospitality experience. Located in the quiet village of Imerovigli, on the top of dizzyingly high cliffs, it combines unconventional design, stunning comfort, and the unwavering hospitality of the owners, the Micolopoulos family.
The building is done in black and gray tones, which undoubtedly sets it apart from the usual white surroundings. The thoughtful layout allows guests to enjoy a 180-degree view of the breathtaking world-famous volcanic caldera. The complex’s location allows for direct access to the entrance.
Five suites and four villas captivate with their extraordinary interiors, illuminated by handmade lamps. At the Mavro restaurant, you will find a menu by the award-winning chef Jean-Charles Metayer, combining the rich traditions of the region with the masterful techniques of French haute cuisine. A bar with excellent drinks also operates.
Guests can enjoy a sea of impressions: rent a boat for a day cruise to Athinios, Yalos, or Ammoudi, and take a tour of the famous croissant-shaped caldera. On land, explore the bustling towns of Oia and Fira, the ancient Akrotiri, the volcano on Nea Kameni, and many other interesting places.
Katikies Chromata Santorini 5*
This amazing place is located on the “balcony of the Aegean Sea,” in the caldera, in the quiet village of Imerovigli. Rooms, suites, and villas with views of the sea surface from their own verandas offer guests comfort and romance in every detail.
The menu at the Chroma restaurant is inspired by the culinary traditions of the Mediterranean coast and its islands. Guests are offered an exciting version of Mediterranean cuisine. Everything is perfect thanks to the masterful approach of chef Ettore Botrini and his experienced team.
Here, the freshest fish and seafood are transformed into high-class dishes, combining authentic flavors with refined culinary creativity. In the lounge, you can expect delicacies from around the world, and in the bar, exquisite aperitifs.
You can swim not only in the sea but also in the beautiful infinity pool. Enjoy holistic treatments at the Katikies, Kirini, or Garden spa centers. In addition to Mediterranean baths and massages, there are sessions for couples, foot washing rituals, and rejuvenating facial and body treatments. Individual sea and land excursions are available at the Katikies Club.
Celestia Grand 5*
Located near the island’s capital, Fira, the villas with unique Cycladic architecture and minimalist decor are perched on the island’s cliffs. They offer breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and volcanic landscapes.
The administration collaborates with the best nearby restaurants: Elia at Petit Palace and Caldera at Volcano View. Chefs use only the freshest local ingredients and traditional Greek recipes. You can expect juicy meat, the best catch of the day, stunning desserts, and a superb selection of Greek and imported wines.
Upon request, spa services and massage sessions are available to guests. Individual tours, private boat excursions, or helicopter flights can be organized upon request. Car and motorcycle rentals are available.
Dreams Luxury Suites 5*
Located at the highest point of the famous caldera, in the heart of the colorful cliffs, its original houses were built over 100 years ago and renovated in 2007 by talented local designer Francesca Tsempelis.
They include modern amenities while retaining traditional architecture. Six luxurious suites and villas with poetic names from Greek mythology: “Ariadne” and “Jocasta” are available for booking. All are equipped with mini-pools and (or) jacuzzis.
The location is very convenient. Follow the path along the cliff with panoramic sea views, and you will reach Fira, the bustling capital of the island, in less than 15 minutes. You can also get there in less than 2 minutes by bus, car, or taxi. Following the path in the opposite direction will lead you to the beautiful traditional village of Oia.
An American breakfast is delivered to the rooms. Guests are offered individual cosmetic and massage treatments. The excursion program is rich: guests go on limousine tours, wine tasting tours, sailing yacht tours, helicopter flights, diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, and hiking.
Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, Santorini 5*
Located in the village of Megalochori, surrounded by emerald vineyards, it has transformed from a 400-year-old wine cellar into an authentic Cycladic village paradise.
You can expect stunning gastronomic experiences in local restaurants. Alati, with a terrace in a cave-winery, offers a creative menu by renowned French chef Olivier Campagna. Pergola by the pool invites you to enjoy the best Mediterranean dishes. The minimalist Circe bar-restaurant offers amazing cocktails, traditional Greek aromatic snacks, and drinks. There is also a pool bar and a wine cellar.
Guests enjoy relaxing in the jacuzzi and two picturesque outdoor pools. A state-of-the-art fitness center operates, equipped with Cybex machines, free weights, yoga mats, and an open patio for sunbathing. Personal trainers are available. After workouts, you can relax in the sauna or steam bath.
The fully equipped Elios Spa is located in a 100-year-old wine cellar. Comprehensive facial and body care treatments use locally produced cosmetic products and the best natural oils. Qualified specialists are at your service.
West East Suites 5*
Located in Imerovigli, one of the most beautiful villages on the island, 16 suites offer various approaches to the idea of comfortable living. All suites have spacious verandas with private jacuzzi pools and stunning sunset views. All offer exceptional caldera scenery.
The Fly Away bar-restaurant is managed by chef Stratos Chaitaridis, whose advanced culinary skills and refined taste can turn guests’ wishes into a unique gastronomic experience.
You can swim in the heated infinity pool. Guests are offered massage services, hairdressing, manicure and pedicure, and other similar services.
There are car rentals and a rich selection of excursion programs: sea trips on catamarans, winery visits (dinner, wine tasting), helicopter flights, snorkeling, kayaking, donkey tours, and other adventures.
Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa 5*
The complex is located in the photogenic northwest part of the island, just a 5-minute walk up the hill to the city center. To enjoy the best panoramic views, choose one of the rooms with a top-class location. All are suites, and each has a jacuzzi or mini-pool.
Guests can enjoy excellent products grown in various parts of Greece, whether you want a snack at the Akratos pool bar or dinner at the Alios Ilios open-air restaurant. Seafood (local sea bass, Aegean octopus), traditional dishes prepared in a modern style.
In the mornings, enjoy a Greek breakfast: fresh fruit, Greek coffee and mountain tea, many salads, cheeses, meats, spreads, eggs cooked any way, local pies, and sweets.
There are six pools: five outdoor and one heated indoor pool with hydrotherapy equipment. The spa complex has a steam bath and hammam. A gym operates on-site.
The staff can help organize a catamaran trip. You can rent a helicopter. Go on a wine tour and choose wines from Sigalas Domaine, Estate Argyros, and Santo Wines, a cooperative of winemakers. Several beaches are nearby: Baxedes, Columbus, Ammoudi, and Armeni.
Pegasus Suites & Spa 5*
Located in an amphitheater above the cliffs, it blends seamlessly with the unique landscape of caves, volcanic rocks, and the white and blue colors of the Aegean Sea. Located in Imerovigli, near Fira and the famous village of Oia. The semi-suites, suites, and villas create an atmosphere of bliss, allowing guests to relax in the paradise of modern comfort and romance.
The Under the Stars restaurant invites guests to dine al fresco. Traditional Greek flavors are reinterpreted in the menu and served with a modern twist. A vast assortment of fresh island products and various regional dishes are offered.
The spacious infinity pool blends with the heavenly expanse, and the pool bar entices with authentic wines. Heaven Spa offers a wide range of facial and body treatments. A fitness center operates on-site.
The Pegasus boutique is serviced by renowned designers — you will find stylish jewelry, accessories, summer sandals, and the most romantic dresses. Everything you need for a beach holiday is available.
Ambassador Aegean Luxury Hotel and Suites 5*
In this place, Cycladic architecture wonderfully combines with the beauty of water and the bliss of nature. The complex is located a few steps from the world-famous Akrotiri, attracting travelers from all over the world.
Each of the 40 rooms, suites, and villas boasts spacious rooms and a mini-pool. Guests will be enchanted by the island’s sunsets and the magnificent panoramic view of the caldera and the villages of white houses on the cliff edge.
The Cabo Rosso restaurant invites you to enjoy expertly prepared Mediterranean dishes made from local products. The needs of guests who prefer vegan and gluten-free menus are also considered. Freshly squeezed juices, coffee, or delicious cocktails are offered at the pool bar by the infinity pool.
The spacious spa complex under white stone arches attracts with an atmosphere of complete calm and relaxation. Here, guests can order holistic treatments and massage sessions using only the best products.
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Santorini 5*
Located on the southeast coast of the island, on the picturesque Monolithos Beach with black sand. The accommodation consists of 62 standards and suites, including 13 with private jacuzzis and 35 with mini-pools. The ultra-luxury combines a pool and patio with a magnificent 360-degree view of island landscapes. All interiors are done in white with natural wood elements.
The Nikki Beach restaurant, overlooking the Aegean Sea, operates throughout the day. It is known for its delightful organic dishes prepared from the freshest local products. Sandwiches, salads, and excellently prepared seafood are also available.
Guests have access to a 25-meter Olympic-format pool. Soft sun loungers are arranged on the terrace, and a pool bar with cocktails operates.
The Tone gym provides ideal conditions for maintaining good physical shape. Eleni Petrulaki, one of Greece’s best instructors, and her experienced team will test your capabilities and inspire results. All yoga, Pilates, and HIIT programs can be done individually or in a group.
The spa center offers body detox programs, aromatherapy massages with blends of individually selected Clarins oils, hot stone massages, and other wellness treatments.