The best beach hotels in Santorini are located mostly in Perissa, Perivolos, and Kamari beaches. Staying by the beach in Santorini is not usually the first choice, as it does not allow you to enjoy the famous caldera views of the volcano or the famous sunset.
However, the beach hotels in Santorini have lots of benefits, including having direct access to some of the best beach clubs on the island and, of course, being meters away from the famous Santorini beaches.
BEST BEACH HOTEL IN SANTORINI:Petri Suites
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- For Couples:Filoxenia
- For Families:Nissia
- For Honeymoon: Terra Nerra
- Adults Only: Anastasia Princess
- Budget:Stelios Place
- In Perissa:Alloro
- In Kamari:Radisson Blu Zaffron
- In Perivolos:Black Rose
The amazing hotels of Santorini that are in Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli or Oia are situated on the top of the cliff with their amazing balconies and private pools overlooking the famous volcano lagoon (called caldera) are some of the most expensive hotels in Europe; especially during the high season of May, June, July, August and September.
Where to Stay in Santorini
Best Family Hotels in Santorini
Best Hotels in Perissa & Perivolos (black beach)
Best Hotels in Kamari Beach
Best Beach Villas in Crete
VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW
- Best Areas by the Beach in Santorini: Perissa, Perivolos, Kamari. None of these locations is close to the famous town of Oia. You either have to take a car to go to Oia or get the local bus. It takes about 30-35 minutes to go to Oia from any of those areas by car (Perissa, Perivolos, Kamari)
- Best Beach Hotel in Santorini: Petri Suites
- Best Private Beach Villa to rent in Santorini:Almyriki Beach Villa
- The hotels in Santorini that are closer to the beachside town, such as Perivolos, Kamari, or Oia, are much cheaper than the ones in Oia or Fira. The majority of these hotels are usually the most family-friendly hotels of Santorini (Kamari beach is the most family-friendly area on the island).
- The beach towns of Perissa and Perivolos are the famous long black beach of Santorini
- Where to Stay in Santorini: You are going to get the most famous Santorini views if you stay in Fira, Firostefani, Oia, or Imerovigli. My personal favourite is Imerovigli as it is very secluded and you won’t have thousands of tourists crowding at your doorstep every afternoon to see the sunset. If you want cheaper accommodation and food, then stay close to the beaches of Perissa, Perivolos, or Kamari
Before jumping into the amazing Beach Hotels of Santorini I should also say that the beach side towns are also offering some of the Best Bars of Santorini, so if you are staying close to the beach do yourself a favour and visit them for an amazing fruit salad or a summer cocktail: Tranquilo, JOJO, WetStories, Chilli, Seaside By Notos, Theros Wave Bar, Night Flight.
So, without further ado, let’s see the Best Beach Hotels in Santorini.
1. Antoperla Luxury Hotel & Spa
This is one of the newest hotels in Santorini and definitely the newest beach hotel, and the staff is simply amazing. And watch out for all the details to make your stay there unforgettable. The hotel is so close to the beach that you even get your lounge chairs (free of charge from the hotel). Some of the most expensive private suites have their private pools as well…
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2. Anastasia Princess Hotel
This is also one of the most famous beach hotels of Santorini in Perissa. A very well-run hotel with very friendly and kind owners. The big swimming pool in front of the hotel is a big bonus in case you don’t like to swim at the beach. The location is ideal if you want to explore the tavernas and the beach bars of Perissa, as it’s meters away from the beach.
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3. Privee Santorini Hotel
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4. Daylight Hotel
This hotel is located meters away from the Perissa beach (famous black beach), but it on one of the quietest areas of beach seaside. The lovely owner, Spyridoula, will make sure your stay is remarkable. The pool, though not big, is crystal clear and very well maintained. A supermarket is meters away from the hotel, and the rooms either have a pool view or a view of the back garden.
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5. Villa Vergina
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6. Black Rose Beach Suites
Also, a very new addition to the beach hotels of Santorini. Black Rose is a very stylish complex of suites (some of them with private pools) that doesn’t forget to impress. This is a really relaxing and quiet hotel, literally meters away from Perivolos beach. Sissy, the super helpful hotel manager she goes the extra mile to make sure you have an awesome time. The breakfast that is brought to your terrace is the cherry on top of the cake.
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7. Petri Suites
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8. Smaragdi Hotel
Smaragdi is a Santorini classic, and it’s a hotel that is highly rated by solo travellers as it’s really value for money with lovely staff and in a great location. Many people have stayed at Smaragdi every summer for the last 20 years, for many good reasons. The hot outside jacuzzi is a bonus too! Value for money? Yes, indeed!
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9. Blue Waves Suites
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10. Costa Grand Resort &Spa
Another amazing and very stylish addition to the beach hotels map of Santorini. We are talking about a luxury experience that doesn’t cost 4 figures per night. There is a really yummy Mediterranean breakfast served every morning, and a top-class restaurant within the hotel with Greek chefs making unique dishes inspired by Santorini’s fresh produce.
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11. Sunrise Studios
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12. Nissia Beach Apartments
A hotel at the heart of Kamari, with great stuff. The top rooms have a view of the beach/sea and a sunset view. The rooms are clean and spacious, and the pool bar is offering some unique drinks at great prices.
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13. Filoxenia Villas
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14. Black Rose Suites
Black Rose is one of the most elegant and tranquil suites on the black beach of Perivolos, with excellent service in a really quiet area of the beach.
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15. Terra Nerra
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16. Alloro
A super cute and elegant complex of small suites and villas on Perissa beach with rave reviews.
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17. Radisson Blu
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CONCLUSION
Staying close to the beach might not be your first choice while searching for accommodation in Santorini, but it is your only option if you cannot afford to stay on the famous cliffs. The best beach towns you can stay in are Perivolos, Perissa (both are the same famous long black beach), and Kamari, which is the most kid-friendly in Santorini. Great beach hotels are abundant in those areas, and the choice is yours!
