Private pool hotels in Santorini are actually quite common in Oia, Fira and Imerovigli towns, and the island is pretty famous for its hotels with private pools. Having a private outdoor pool or a hot tub (or a plunge pool) at your doorstep overlooking the famous volcano and the caldera lagoon is a really exclusive experience…as long as you can afford it! This is a list of the best private pool hotels in Santorini island.
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To be honest, these come at a very high price and are some of the most expensive rooms you can find in Europe. For a very good reason, though, this is the most stunning view you will probably see.
Most hotels at this price tag usually have an incredible shared infinity pool as well as an impressive pool bar, which can also be an amazing experience by itself.It’s good to note here that these rooms are, in most cases, “Adult only” rooms, and are ideal for a romantic getaway or a honeymoon in Santorini. The private plunge pools in Santorini are literally out of this world.
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Hotels in Santorini With Private Pools
1. Grace Santorini (Imerovigli)
Address: Imerovigli 847 00, Greece
Grace Santorini is one of the best hotels in Greece and the world, and it’s also in one of the most impressive locations on the island of Santorini. You can rent many available suites with a private pool, and the service is 5-star.
Well…that comes at a very high price, though, so get prepared to pay 3-4 figures per night. To be honest, if you are looking for a private pool hotel in Santorini, then you should expect to pay a high price.
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Andronis Concept Wellness Resort is a brand new hotel in Santorini (opened in 2021). It has some of the most impressive private pools on the island, and it offers stunning views of the volcano from Imerovigli. The rooms are spacious and modern, and the private pools are quite big for the size of the hotel.
There are also large and comfy sunbeds for unlimited sunbathing. The resort’s concept is all-around wellness and relaxation, with lots of yoga and spa treatments to choose from.
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Canaves Oia Suites & Spa is one of the most famous hotels in Oia, and it’s been continuously providing 5-star services for the last twenty years. The hotel follows Oia’s whitewashed design, and its suites are equipped with private and exclusive swimming pools, large terraces, and verandas to relax. The hotel also has one of the best restaurants on the island.
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4. Cavo Tagoo Santorini (Imerovigli)
Address: Imerovigli 847 00, Greece
Cavo Tagoo Santorini is the sister hotel of the Cavo Tagoo Mykonos. Both have an incredible public infinity pool with floating sunbeds, but the hotel also offers some unique suites with impeccable private pools. This is one of the best hotels on the island, and the service is also top-notch.
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5. Katikies Chromata (Imerovigli)
Address: Imerovigli 847 00, Greece
Katikies Chromata Santorini is situated on the cliff of Imerovigli, overlooking the caldera and the volcano. Its pool suite has spectacular views and a quite large private pool on a large terrace with lots of private space. The breakfast is one of the best on the island, and the staff is really attentive and helpful.
6. Andronis Luxury Suites(Oia)
Address: Oia 847 02, Greece
Andronis Luxury Suites in Oia is the main Andronis hotel of Santorini, famous for its services and amazing location. Make no mistake: This is one of the best hotels on the island. Its private and very luxurious suites are equipped with private outdoor swimming pools and panoramic views of Oia’s sunset.
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7. Anteliz Suites(Fira)
Address: Markou Nomikou 89, Thira 847 00, Greece
I have mentioned the Anteliz Suites in Fira quite a bit on this blog. It is a really nice and pretty new hotel with some really impressive private honeymoon or master suites. These suites have private jacuzzis and plunge pools from the private terrace overlooking the beautiful Aegean Sea.
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8. Aria Suites & Villas (Fira)
Address: Santorini, Thira 847 00, Greece
Aria Suites & Villas is located in Fira and offers three luxury suites with private pools and the Aegean Sea volcano views. Apart from the lovely private terrace, you will also benefit from being minutes from the main Fira square, where everything happens.
But this doesn’t mean you will be intruded by strangers in your suite, as all of them are very secluded and private, which is mostly the case for all the private pool hotels in Santorini.
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Dome Santorini Resort & Spa in Imerovigli is a newly built hotel with five suites, 3 of which have private outdoor pools overlooking the caldera and the Aegean Sea. This is a beautiful new hotel with lovely private terraces.
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10. San Antonio (Imerovigli)
Address: Imerovigli 847 00, Greece
San Antonio is one of the highest-rated hotels of Santorini (for many good reasons). Its luxury suites offer incredible hot tubs with exceptional views, but the hotel’s shared swimming pool is equally stunning and one of the most photographed on the island.
Breakfasts are fantastic, and the service that comes with your stay is exceptional. This is an unforgettable stay.
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Kapari Natural Resort in Imerovigli offers a variety of luxury suites. However, its Up & High Suite has one of the most impressive outdoor private pools on the island, with unobstructed views of Santorini’s famous sunset.
The resort offers celebrity-style treatment on all levels, with breathtaking views from every suite or room. The indoor Spa is also available for treatment bookings (massages, facials, manicures, etc.), and the hotel restaurant is one of the most romantic in Santorini.
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Celestia Grand in Fira is scoring an incredible 9.9/10 from independent reviews at Booking.com, and that says a lot about the quality of service and the facilities. This is a complex of private villas with hot tubs and private pools and superb caldera views over the Aegean Sea. All the villas are in a very quiet spot of Fira (rare), and Niko (the general manager) is one of the best on the island.
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13. Katikies Kirini Santorini (Oia)
Address: Main Street, Oía 847 02, Greece
Katikies Kirini Santorini is in Oia, and like every luxury hotel in Oia, it comes with the best sunset views. There are 7 suites in total in this complex, and 3 of them have outdoor pools on the private terraces.
There are also indoor hot tubs in some of the suites. Katikies hotel chain is probably the most well-known on the island, and it’s pretty much guaranteed to offer 5-star quality and exceptional service from the attentive staff. Fun fact: Kirini is the name of the cute cat.
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Canaves Oia Boutique Hotel is in Oia and has four luxury suites with private pools. One of the suites has a unique private plunge pool on the river (see above), which adds to the magical scenery and impeccable views. The service is exceptional; the 9.6/10 genuine online reviews prove that.
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15. West East Suites (Imerovigli)
Address: Eparchiaki Odos Firwn-Ias, Imerovigli 84700, Imerovigli 847 00, Greece
West East Suites is a new hotel with an exceptionally modern design and attention to detail. This complex of spacious private villas in Imerovigli has hot tubs and private outdoor pools. All suites offer perfect privacy and are in a tranquil area (of the already super quiet) Imerovigli.
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FAQs
Are private pools in Santorini actually private?
Due to the steep, tiered architecture of the caldera cliffs, very few private pools in Santorini are 100% hidden from view. Pedestrians on the pathways above can often look down onto hotel terraces. For maximum privacy, you must book specific “Cave Pool Suites” where the pool is built deep inside the rock, or stay in the quieter village of Imerovigli rather than Oia.
Are private pools in Santorini heated?
Most luxury hotels in Santorini heat their private plunge pools and cave pools to around 28°C (82°F) during the shoulder seasons (April, May, October). However, larger private infinity pools are often unheated. Always confirm the heating policy with the hotel before booking, especially if traveling outside of July and August.
What is the difference between a plunge pool and a cave pool?
A plunge pool is a small, outdoor pool built on your private terrace, ideal for cooling off while looking at the caldera view. A cave pool (or cave jacuzzi) is built laterally into the volcanic rock inside your suite. Cave pools offer complete privacy and shade but do not have direct sunlight.
How much does a hotel with a private pool cost in Santorini?
During the peak summer season (June through September), expect to pay between €800 and €2,500+ per night for a luxury caldera-view suite with a private pool in Oia or Imerovigli. Prices drop by 30-40% during the shoulder months of April and October.
