Santorini is one of the most popular and idyllic Greek Islands, receiving around 2 million visitors every year. For travelers planning a trip to the Cyclades this summer, whether, for a fun getaway with friends or a romantic honeymoon, Santorini is the place to splurge on high-end accommodation.
The heat on the island in the summer months is intense so paying for a hotel with a swimming pool and a view of the stunning caldera is a must. These 10 hotels on the island of Santorini will have you booking your ticket to Europe ASAP.
10 Cavo Tagoo Santorini
Cavo Tagoo Santorini is a gorgeous hotel in Imerovigli, part way between Fira and Oia. The hillside hotel has incredible views of the Aegean Sea and caldera below and is just 9 km from the airport. A stay at Cavo Tagoo Santorini includes access to the pool, spa, and air-conditioned rooms. The rooms have an indoor-outdoor design that allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of the island. For one night in a Junior Suite with a Hot Tub, prices start around €1,320 (approximately $1387).
9 Katikies Santorini
Katikies Santorini is a luxury hotel in Oia, the most coveted part of the island. Oia is famous for its crimson sunsets, attracting travelers from around the world. The luxury rooms are open-concept with a veranda view of the caldera. Several of the suites have jetted tubs on the balcony and the Master Suite has its own plunge pool with a view of the Aegean Sea. Prices start at around €1,200 for one night (around $1260) but can be more expensive when booking weekends and holidays during peak season.
8 Canaves Oia Sunday Suites
Canaves Oia Sunday Suites are one of the Canaves Oia locations on the island of Santorini. The Sunday Suites offer travelers incredible caldera views and each room is decorated with handmade furniture. Each suite has a romantic courtyard for guests to enjoy. The complex has 8 suites, making this a boutique hotel experience in a prime location. Prices for a couple in peak season begin at around $1,580 per night.
7 Astarte Suites
Astarte Suites is a five-star hotel in the town of Fira, Santorini. Typically more affordable than Oia, Fira is a historic central location where many travelers choose to base themselves while staying on the island. The property has 13 luxury suites with interior designs inspired by the Mediterranean culture. The hotel has a Jacuzzi pool where the ceiling is decorated with Swarovski stones and all rooms have a private Jacuzzi.
6 Athina Luxury Suites
Also located in Fira, Athina Luxury Suites offers an idyllic vacation getaway that perfectly positions travelers to explore the best restaurants and attractions the island has to offer. Athina Luxury Suites has a range of room styles, all of which are designed for the perfect combination of comfort and adventure. The Black Rock Honeymoon Suite has a private heated pool and includes a made-to-order breakfast. Prices for the rooms here range from around $1000 per night to $1800 per night, depending on the type of room and included amenities.
5 Pegasus Suites & Spa Hotel
The Pegasus Suites & Spa Hotel is a luxurious 5-star hotel in the town of Imerovigli in Santorini. It’s perfectly situated between Fira and Oia, offering breathtaking views of the caldera while allowing travelers to avoid the hoards of tourists in the main cities on the island. Bookable rooms at the hotel include the Angels Infinity Pool Suite (yes, there’s an infinity pool overlooking the Aegean Sea), the Stars Plunge Pool Villa, and the Deluxe Plunge Pool and Indoor Hot Tub Suite. This is one of the more affordable options in Santorini that still offers a taste of luxury. Prices for the Smart Suite style rooms start at just $530 per night.
4 Costa Grand Santorini
Costa Grand Santorini offers luxury in a totally different part of the island. Located in Kamari on the black sand beach, Costa Grand Resort & Spa has a sea view, beachfront, and beachfront rooms with a private pool. Kamari village is on the East Coast of Santorini, just 4 km from the airport and 10 km from the port where catamaran cruises depart daily. Prices start at around $350 per night.
3 Secret View Hotel
Secret View Hotel is a five-star hotel in Santorini with six types of rooms available to book. Travelers can choose from pool front sea view rooms, sunset sea view rooms, aqua pool suites, panoramic suites, private pool rooms, or sunset suites. The interior of the hotel is gorgeous, featuring cycladic-inspired designs that are minimalist and soothing. Secret View Hotel offers amenities such as the Harmonia Spa, pool access, the White Rock Restaurant, and a 24-hour reception desk.
2 Astro Palace Hotel
The Astro Palace Hotel in Santorini offers travelers an ideal location for their stay, within walking distance of Fira and the caldera. The hotel has a spa and wellness center, multiple swimming pools, an airport shuttle service, and a bar with refreshments and snacks at the pool. Guests can book rooms with a private Jacuzzi or a private pool depending on their budget.
1 Canaves Oia Epitome
Another location of the Canaves Oia, the Epitome offers travelers a chance to leave behind the iconic whitewashed buildings and blue domes of Oia for a more traditional choice of architecture. Canaves Oia Epitome is perched above the beautiful fishing village of Ammoudi. The property combines traditional Cycladic architecture with modern design elements for a unique aesthetic that guests will love. There are 49 luxury suites here, all with plenty of natural light. Most rooms have their own pool, but prices are high, starting at around $1690 per night for a honeymoon suite.