Overlooking the caldera and the romantic sunsets, the luxury hotels in Greece Santorini are among the best places where you can spend your summer holiday.
What I like most about these hotels is that they are no all-inclusive hotels or mega-resorts, most of them are boutique hotels which gives you the perfect conditions for you to relax.
Most of the hotels are located on the west side of the island in the beautiful towns of Fira, Firostefani, Oia and Imerovigli, all of them overlooking the world-famous caldera.
Just imagine yourself lying in the sun on your own private deck with a cocktail or a beer next to you and treated with the best food and drinks in the world!
It is very easy to understand why we love summer and summer holiday so much.
Going to such amazing places like the ones from above will definitely make the most of our trip!
Luxury hotels in Greece Santorini
Enough chatting, let’s move forward and discover the best hotels from the islands and quickly the one you like most as they are likely to sell out soon!
Mystique Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Located on top of the cliffs and overlooking the Aegean Sea and the magnificent caldera, Mystique Hotel Santorini was designed using Cycladic architecture.
Gentle curves and sculptured arches blend with a muted colour palette and light enhancing space, while the interior design was made by the famous artist Frank Lefebvre.
The hotel was decorated having in mind one thing: to create a relaxing and welcoming ambience for all its guests.
All the 39 rooms and suites overlooking the sea have a nature-inspired design.
The extraordinary design is in harmony with the traditional architecture and the most updated technology.
The resort has a fitness centre, two pools, out of which one is an infinity pool, a restaurant and a bar.
Charisma restaurant serves traditional dishes, all made up of local fresh products and the best ingredients from the island.
What I like most at this hotel is its romantic vibe, perfect for honeymooners and other couples who love the privacy of this hotel and the great cuisine, including the wine tasting session at the Secret Wine Cave.
Grace – Luxury Hotel in Greece
One of the best luxury hotels in Greece Santorini, Grace Santorini is an exclusive boutique hotel with amazing sea views of the famous caldera.
This luxury hotel in Greece Santorini has been designed to integrate perfectly with its unique environment and offers 180 degrees unobstructed views.
From its setting on the exclusive Imerovigli hillside in northwest Santorini, guests can enjoy the famed Aegean sunsets over the Cyclades.
This graceful property with its individually styled suites and bedrooms appeals to those seeking the ultimate romantic escape.
Grace Santorini has in total 21 rooms and suites at the property including an amazing villa with a private swimming pool.
Fitness room, yoga and pilates studio, as well as an infinity heated pool, one of the largest by the caldera, are just some of the places where you can relax and recover after many days of hard work.
All the guests who choose to stay in a suite (one of the best honeymoon suites) or the villa will get on arrival a bottle of champagne and strawberries.
What I like most about this hotel is the amazing Grace Suite plunge pool with its indoor and outdoor space and the amazing view of the caldera.
Canaves Oia Suites
Perched on the cliffs of Oia and overlooking the world-known caldera and discover lies the luxury hotel in Greece Santorini, Canaves Oia Suites Spa Santorini .
Listed by many publications among best luxury hotels in Greece Santorini, Canaves Oia suites carved into the cliffs is the ideal setting for the best Instagram shot of your life.
The hotel provides luxurious accommodation in airy and spacious rooms and suites decorated with unique art objects and antique furniture.
Recently renovated, the majestic property has been given a contemporary update, embracing a minimalist aesthetic with a warm twist.
From the attention-to-detail service to private plunge and infinity pools on every balcony, the property brings new meaning to the luxury on the island.
A private motor yacht is available at hotel’s dock, located within walking distance from the reception, for cruises in the Aegean Sea and the nearby islands.
Guests can enjoy their free time at the 2 outdoor pools, one of which is infinity-style.
Perivolas
Located on the famous caldera edge at the entrance to Oia, Perivolas Santorini is a luxury hotel in Greece Santorini which offers premium facilities and amenities to all its guests.
Rooms and suites of this adults only hotel are designed in the traditional Santorini architectural style consisting of hand-dug cave houses with windows in front, skylights above, marble floors, concrete built-in beds, sofas and even shelves.
All the rooms are facing the caldera offering unforgettable sunsets from your own private terrace where you can enjoy your dinner if you ask for room service.
The hotel has just 20 rooms and suites and is a family-owned hotel for 3 generations and offers one of the best services from the island.
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What I like most about this boutique hotel is its design inspired by local architecture and the location, of course.
Andronis Boutique Hotel
Located in the centre of the beautiful village of Oia, on a cliff edge of the village, Andronis Boutique Hotel Santorini offers a panoramic view of the caldera.
This vertical hotel built on Santorini cliffs has a simple style and a calm vibe, with everything focus on the breathtaking views of the caldera.
Each of the 24 suites which are carved into the rocky cliffs has its own charming terrace overlooking…obviously…the caldera.
Some of the rooms have their own private pools and/ or heated whirlpool tubs and comfortable sunbeds.
Beds have special mattresses which take your body form and a varied pillow menu is available on site.
Guests can take their meals at the on-site restaurant and choose from a very fancy menu created by the 3 stars Michelin starred consulting chef Emmanuel Renault.
There are six to nine-course tasting menus with the option of very well-chosen paired wines.
What I like most about this hotel is the food which was absolutely delicious and the spectacular views from the pool.
Bonus: Vedema, a Luxury Collection resort
Located less than 15 minutes from Santorini airport, in the charming village of Megalochori, Vedema Resort Santorini is a luxury hotel in Greece Santorini evolved from a 400 years old wine cellar.
The hotel has a safe, secluded air that makes this location a particular child-friendly resort.
At the property, there is a large pool, open-air hot tub, Asian Spa and a fitness centre with holistic treatments.
All the 45 rooms and suites from the hotel are airy and spacious decorated with marble bathrooms and island-style interiors.
In your room, you will find first-class amenities such as Korres natural bathroom amenities, fresh fruits and a bottle of Santorini wine on arrival.
Food and drinks are something about which we can talk about for hours because they are among the best from the whole island.
Melina Comata, the resort’s award-winning chef, brings creative Greek cuisine to three restaurants, one with an amazing view of neighbouring vineyards.
What I like most about this hotel is that this family-friendly hotel offers sophisticated luxury with the safety, seclusion and amenities you need for a perfect family stay.
Conclusion Luxury hotel in Greece Santorini
All these luxury hotels in Greece Santorini one of the best Greek islands are amazing and offer the best experience you could ever imagine.
It is not just the stunning view or the high quality of services, it is about the whole picture which makes you feel you are in a wonderful world full of love and happiness.
Definitely, Santorini with its luxurious hotels is one of the best places for a romantic getaway close to Europe.
If you still have doubts if Santorini is the best beach holiday destination, here are 5 reasons besides these luxurious hotels why you should plan your next trip on this island:
- historical sites spread all over the island
- the so-called Magical Hour, the moment when sunsets in Santorini are out of this world
- the volcano which can be explored on foot
- the amazing and unique beaches
- the romantic atmosphere which wrap the island 24/7
Book your accommodation
We always use Booking.com as they have the best price-quality ratio and they offer a wide range of hotels, guesthouses, apartments, and villas to choose from.
You will find here all types of accommodations, from the cheapest ones to the most luxurious.
Don't forget travel insurance
We never leave home without HeyMondo Insurance or Safety Wings Insurance as they offer the best services and a good value for money.
When we go for longer trips around the world we get Globelink Insurance as it offers a good cover for an affordable price.
Travel insurance will always protect you against unexpected costs caused by medical events like illness, injury, theft, or travel cancellation.
We never go on any trip without travel insurance and there were many cases when we had to use it.
Renting a car
We like to explore a country on our own and a car gives us the mobility and freedom to do that.
We always rent our car from Discovercars as they have free cancellation 48 hours prior to starting date and a wide range of car rental companies and options to choose from all over the world.
Tours and attractions
When we are looking for some adventure or we simply want to break up the monotony and discover new places, we always use GetYourGuide.
We love it because we always find the most amazing experiences, with free cancellation and a large variety of activities and tours to choose from.
Airplane tickets and holiday packages
Expedia is our ally when searching for the best price for airplane tickets as it works as an aggregator for a huge number of airlines and we always find the best price for our flights.
Travel tip: use Expedia when you are searching for holiday packages as they have many last-minute offers and great discounts for hotels, flights, and even the whole holiday packages.