Hands down, these are the Best Hotels in Santorini, with excellent private pools, incredible caldera views, and unparalleled 5-star service. When it comes to holidays in Santorini, I am sure you‘ve seen all these stunning pictures all over Instagram. Still, it’s tricky when you are researching for your upcoming vacations to pick the best, as there are so many options regarding where to stay on the island.
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- For Couples:Canaves Oia
- For Families:Nissia
- For Sunset Views: White Pearl
- For Honeymoon: Andronis
- With Private Pool: Katikies
- With Caldera Views: Perivolas
- Cave Hotel: Divine Cave
- Budget:Stelios Place
- In Oia: Canaves Epitome
- In Fira:Cosmopolitan
- In Imerovigli:Astra Suites
- In Perissa:Anastasia Princess
- In Kamari:Amara Suites
Yes…you are right: Santorini has to offer some of the most luxurious and impressive hotels you’ve ever seen, but bear in mind that this luxury comes at a hefty price. If you are looking to spend less than 3 figures per night, you have to move closer to the seaside areas (Perissa, Kamari, or Perivolos) or you have to go off-season (any month outside of May-June-July-August-September).
Infinity swimming pools at the edge of the cliff, stunning views, and some of the most amazing terraces in the world—these are not just some luxury hotels in Santorini—they can be considered the Best Hotels in Santorini!But here’s the deal:
Santorini has become extremely popular in the last few years, and these amazing hotels are filling up quickly, so you have to book as early as possible—at least five months in advance!
READ ALSO:VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW:
- Best Website to Book a Hotel in Santorini: Booking.com (much more options than Airbnb…even for private villas to rent on the island)
- Best Hotel in Santorini: San Antonio (…wow!)
- Where to Stay in Santorini: For the famous views, stay in Oia, Fira (the capital town), Imerovigli, or Firostefani, but for being closer to the beaches, stay in Perissa, Perivolos, or Kamari.
- Where Are the Best Hotels in Santorini? The most impressive ones with famous views are in Oia, Imerovigli, and Firostefani (but you will be a 20-minute drive from any beach).
- Areas with the most luxurious Hotels: Oia, Imerovigli, and Firostefani
- The best private villa to rent in Santorini is Anteliz Villa.
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Best Hotels in Santorini
I’d say that 6 months to 1 year in advance is probably the safest period to book your holidays in Santorini, but you will always find some last-minute good deals if you are lucky. Most of these hotels are in Fira (the island’s capital), Firostefani (Fira’s neighbour), Imerovigli, and Oia. So…without further ado, let’s see the Best Hotels in Santorini that stand out from the crowd and have the “wow” factor in Santorini:
1. Hotel San Antonio
Hotel San Antoniooffers an amazing infinity pool and an impressive Spa at Imerovigli. Access is by car or taxi.
The rooms are spacious and have lots of privacy, and there is a luxurious feeling everywhere you look around the hotel. It’s a very posh option!
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Some of the rooms have private verandas where you can enjoy the excellent breakfast the hotel offers, along with its unique service. This is probably the best place for an unforgettable honeymoon.
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3. The Tsitouras Collection
The Tsitouras Collection is located in Firostefani. It is a very easily accessible boutique hotel with lots of artwork in the rooms and around it.
Eleni and Giorgos are enthusiastic owners who run the place with love and care. They are probably the most amazing hosts you could ever have (along with the whole staff team). The views are amazing, and a talented chef prepares a top-notch dinner.
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4. Astra Suites
Astra Suites is located on the cliffs of Imerovigli and offers some of the best views of the Caldera and the volcano. All the suites have their private balcony where breakfast is brought to you every morning (that can be the ultimate relaxing experience).
Some people say that the sunset views from the Astra Suites are even better than watching it from Oia. Can’t argue that… You can’t go wrong with Astra Suites when searching for luxury in Santorini.
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5. Aqua Luxury Suites Santorini
Aqua Luxury Suites Santoriniis located in Imerovigli. It is an excellent choice for couples who are looking for elegant accommodation, beautifully designed suites, and a great outdoor hot tub (in the honeymoon suite) overlooking the caldera with stunning views (seriously…look at it!). The honeymoon suite with its pool is probably the most private luxury gem on the island.
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6. Mystique
The hotel is very close to the famous “sunset point” in Oia, so it is very close to the town centre with the shops and the restaurants, but still has a very private overall feeling. Rumours say the hotel’s spa is probably one of the best in Santorini…
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7. Perivolas Hotel
Perivolos Hotelis located in Oia, within walking distance of the centre of the town. Here, you’ll get the ultimate cave house experience, as the hotel has 17 rooms built in traditional Santorini cave houses, which are 300years old.
The hotel is famous for its relaxing atmosphere and stunning caldera views. If you are looking for 5-star luxury, that’s a safe choice!
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8. Santorini Secret
Santorini Secret is located in Oia, and first of all, it has a great name! The hotel offers a top-notch experience with breathtaking views and 5-star service, as well as beautifully minimally decorated rooms with private jacuzzis and terraces.
Not to mention that breakfast is served on your private balcony at no extra charge. Sushi at the restaurant is also excellent, and the cocktails by the pool are highly recommended!
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9. Art Maisons Oia Castle
Art Maisons Oia Castle directly overlooks the world’s most famous and beautiful sunset, in Oia. The hotel itself is probably one of the most romantic on the island.
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10. Ambassador Santorini Luxury Villas & Suites
Akrotiri is not close to Oia, so this alternative option will give you another view of the caldera and the volcano. However, there are no compromises in luxury here, and the restaurant is one of the best on the island.
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11. Canaves Oia Suites
Canaves Oia Suites is one of the most popular honeymoon spots on the island. And there is a very good reason for that…The rooms are also located within the traditional Santorini cave houses, and the private pools and jacuzzis are some of the most unique in the world! The breakfast by the pool is the best treat you can have in the morning, and the hotel restaurant is considered one of the best on the island.
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12. Iconic Santorini
The restaurant is an extremely “value for money” choice, and the rooms have some of the most comfortable beds on the island! The service is 5-star and there is no doubt your stay in the hotel will be a slice of heaven…
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13. Petit Palace Suites
Petit Palace Suites is in Fira and exceptionally well decorated, making it one of the most luxurious options on the island and probably one of the most photogenic hotels you’ve ever seen. Rumours say that the hotel offers one of the best Greek breakfasts on the island with plenty of options. Overall, the hotel provides an amazingly relaxing experience.
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14. Andronis Luxury Suites
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15. Avant Garde Suites
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16. Homeric Poems
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17. Gold Suites
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18. Cosmopolitan Suites
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19. Senses Boutique Hotel
Depending on your mood, you may want to stay in the yellow, green, or purple room. The jacuzzis have some of the most amazing views, and the breakfast basket that comes every morning in your room is…yummy!
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20. Grace Hotel
Grace Hotel is by far the most talked-about hotel on the island. And yes…it has one of the most amazing swimming pools in the world! It is located at Imerovigli and offers (obviously…) fantastic views of the caldera and the volcano. And you guessed it right: you probably have to book well in advance.
Probably more than a year before your arrival. We are talking about the ultimate luxury hotel on the island, one of the best in the world. There is nothing more to add to that…
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WHERE TO STAY IN SANTORINI?
- Best Place To Stay in Santorini: Imerovigli – it has the best hotels of the island with the most amazing caldera views, and it is not as crowded as Oia or Fira
- Caldera Views: unfortunately you have to choose between the famous views you have seen in the magazines and the beach life as you cannot have both; if you are staying on the cliff with the famous views (Fira, Imerovigli, Oia, Akrotiri, Firostefani) you won’t be close to the beach (Kamari, Perissa, Perivolos) and you will pay more per night
- Best Sunset Views in Santorini: undoubtedly in Oia, but Firostefani and Imerovigli have impressive caldera and sunset views too, and they are not that crowded
- Fira or Oia: Fira is better for the winter (Nov-May) as it won’t be too empty (it’s the capital, after all). Oia is amazing, but it has thousands of tourists. You’d better stay at Imerovigli, which has amazing caldera views and the best hotels in Santorini.
- Beaches: If you want to be close to Santorini’s best beaches, you must stay at Perissa, Perivolos, or Kamari; these are also the most family-friendly places on the island.
- Cheapest Hotels: If you stay close to the beach in areas such as Kamari, Perissa, or Perivolos, you will generally get more for your money, as these places do not offer the famous views (but most have excellent services and swimming pools).
- Best Family Place in Santorini: Kamari, Perissa, or Perivolos (close to the beach – ideal for kids).
- Most Romantic Place of Santorini: Imerovigli (with the best honeymoon hotels in Santorini)
- Steps and stairs: if you have issues with your knees or in general you cannot use any staircase or steps avoid areas such as Fira, Imerovigli, Oia and Firostefani as chances are you will have tens of steps every day to reach your hotel; you should better stay close to the beach where there are no steps anywhere
- Best Alternative Places to Stay: Pyrgos or Emporeio villages; they are super cute, and you will be away from the tourist crowds
CONCLUSION
In my honest opinion, the best hotel in Santorini is San Antonio. But whichever of the hotels on this list you choose, you will get excellent service and 5-star luxury, with, of course, the amazing caldera views of Santorini.
If you cannot find a room at these hotels, you can head to some cheaper but equally good options. The choice is yours!
