Location: Imerovigli

Nestled on the Northern edge of the Imerovigli village, Cavo Tagoo Santorini is one of the exclusive luxury hotels in Santorini offering some of the the perfect viewpoint to admire the incredible surrounding scenery of the volcanic islets and the unbelievable panoramic sunsets.

As a suite-only hotel, the accommodation is incredibly luxurious with just 13 rooms of simple yet sophisticated design and every suite featuring either a private hot tub or pool. The hotel also boasts a stunning infinity pool with floating loungers and a bar serving an extensive menu of world class cocktails.

In addition, dining is nothing short of exceptional with one of the most influential chefs in Greece, Aze Vezene, creating a spectacular Greek menu with an open fire grill at the on-site Vezene Restaurant. 

Location: Oia

Renowned for tranquillity and elegance, the haven of Andronis Luxury Suites is home to 33 magnificent suites and villas carved into Santorini’s dramatic cliffside. Reflecting the picturesque houses of Oia, the accommodation is built in a traditional Grecian style and features a private hot tub, infinity pool or cave pool.

As on of the best hotels in Santorini with caldera views, every room in this hotel offers unrivalled views over the crescent-shaped caldera with a private terrace providing the perfect base to relax, unwind and watch the crimson sunset.

Andronis Luxury Suites is also where you will find one of the best restaurants in Oia, Lycabettus, considered one of the world’s most beautiful outdoor dining rooms with phenomenal scenery and a menu of creative dishes bursting with flavour.

Location: Oia

Canaves Oia Suites is the perfect, idyllic retreat in Santorini with accommodation showcasing a fresh and modern design and luxury suites that are truly enchanting with spacious living areas, scenic views and private pools. Boasting 24 suites in total, each with a unique layout and stunning views of the Aegean Sea and the caldera.

Starting the morning off right with a champagne breakfast. As one of the best hotels in Santorini, guests can embark on a journey of relaxation at the world-class Canaves Oia Spa with an extensive treatment menu that can be experienced in the open air overlooking the infinite blue of the Aegean. For a unique experience, explore the coastline on the hotel’s luxury yacht. 

Dining is also a phenomenal experience as alongside the exquisite Petra Restaurant, an intimate gourmet meal can be enjoyed by candlelight on the exclusive Panorama Balcony with views overlooking the sea. Savor fresh Mediterranean flavors while dining al fresco or participate in a ceremonial wine tasting at the hotel’s exceptional wine cellar.

Location: Imerovigli

Perched on the cliffs of Imerovigli, Grace Santorini with its pristine white exterior, is perfectly located to enjoy the spellbinding views of the caldera. As one of the best luxury hotels in Santorini, Grace offers only 20 extraordinary rooms and suites that blur the lines between indoor and outdoor with clean lines and natural materials. The boutique natural of the hotel means, it offers an intimate feeling.

All the rooms come with sweeping views, intimate terraces and the majority offering heated private plunge pools opening to sweeping views of Santorini’s emblematic caldera. Meanwhile, the villa is the ultimate honeymoon suite complete with a private swimming pool, private spa treatment room and private dining with a personal chef.

The location of this luxury hotel in Santorini is the best on the island for sunset views. Whether you choose to enjoy the sunset from the privacy of your own rooms, the infinity pool overlooking the Caldera or the bar, you are guaranteed uninterrupted views. 

Location: Oia

The legendary cliffside hotel is an emblem of fantasy showcasing the island’s mythological beauty and reflecting the intricate architecture of Oia. As one of Santorini’s most renowned hotels, Katikies is constructed into the rocky cliffs, offering unobstructed views of the caldera from every room, pool, and restaurant.

It is all about the pools and views at Katikies, the horizon appears to seamlessly blend with the three infinity pools, which shimmer in a turquoise hue. As one of the best luxury hotels in Santorini, the accommodation on offer at Katikies Santorini is second to none. The main pathway is lined with small white-picket gates that open onto spacious outdoor terraces. Once inside, the arched ceilings and whitewashed walls create a cave-like ambiance, providing the feeling of sleeping within the cliffs, with open-plan living, sophisticated decor and magnificent verandas and your own private pool.

Home to three exceptional restaurants, Katikies Santorini knows how to do dining right with sumptuous menus, candlelit terraces and scenic dining locations. If you happen to be visiting Santorini’s sister island Mykonos, Katikies also has a hotel on the island of Mykonos. View hotels in Mykonos here

Location: Fira

Just a stone’s throw away from Santorini’s cosmopolitan capital Fira, is one of leading hotels in Santorini – Athina Luxury Suites, hidden away in a picturesque neighbourhood giving guests the best of both worlds. A top destination for Santorini weddings and honeymoons, here guests are wrapped in privacy and relaxation whilst the option to explore the stylish and exciting heart of Santorini is right on the doorstep.

Recently renovated, the accommodation features a minimalist aesthetic of refined luxury and exceptional amenities with every suite a unique design and offering panoramic views of the sparkling sea, volcanic landscape and those stunning Santorini sunsets.

Location: Oia

Overlooking the charming fishing village of Ammoudi, Canaves Oia Epitome offers a tranquil and relaxing experience with accommodation in 53 luxury suites and villas. In contrast to the whitewash of Santorini, Canaves Oia Epitome is inspired by the beauty of Mother Nature with earthy tones, natural elements and a warm colour palette. Every room features a private plunge pool or heated pool, additionally the hotel also features a stunning infinity pool with the water flowing over dark volcanic rock.

The award-winning Elements Restaurant boasts a sophisticated menu of European cuisine with Greek flair whilst in-room dining can also be enjoyed on your own private balcony with a personal waiter. Canaves Oia Epitome is a firm favourite with celebrities with A-listers such as Helen Hunt and Jennifer Lawrence spending their Santorini vacations here.

Location: Fira

At home in the heart of Santorini’s capital, Villa Bordeaux Santorini is nestled on the front line of the cliff providing, 250 meters above the sea level with unobstructed views of the endless blue Aegean sea, the volcano and those famous Santorini sunsets.

The boutique hotel is a beautifully renovated 19th century historical building that is the ultimate place for privacy. Inspired by the traditional architecture of the Cyclades, Suites of Villa Bordeaux are part of an authentic neoclassical house. They have been restored so as to preserve the charm and character of a bygone era while at the same time offer all indulgences and comforts of modern life.

Featuring just four luxury suites, each with a private pool, in addition to spectacular facilities and impeccable service. The hotel also offers the largest panoramic infinity pool in Santorini and the only French fine dining restaurant on the island enhancing the attraction of this quaint hotel.

Location: Oia

Perched high above the glistening waters of the Aegean Sea, Perivolas is home to 22 exclusive houses built within magnificently restored 300-year-old caves. The secluded location of Perivolas provides the ultimate privacy whilst also showcasing expansive views of the dramatic Santorini caldera, whilst also being within easy walking distance of the pedestrian area that is lined with boutiques and restaurants. 

Originally designed as a family home, Perivolas still feels like a private residence. Intimate in scale and atmosphere, every house is different. Built by native craftsmen using local materials, interiors embody Cycladic style, with its organic forms and smooth surfaces.

Every private house at Perivolas is of unique design with a traditional Grecian vibe, the timeless and quietly glamorous, interiors are pared down so that nothing distracts from the show-stopping views and nothing disturbs the intensity of the stillness. The contemporary Greek menu at Perivolas Restaurant features some of the finest dishes to be found of Santorini made from the freshest, local produce and bursting with flavour. All in all, Perivolas is one of the best luxury hotels in Santorini.

Location: Between Firostefani and Imerovigli

Offering some of the best views of the caldera, Dreams Luxury Suites boasts the traditional Grecian style of Santorini design but blends luxury and personality into the seams. From its privileged location, Dreams Luxury Suites is one of the few accommodation options on the island with virtually step free access.

This charming boutique hotel boasts numerous unique details, including six cave suites with traditional Greek names, all surrounded by walls that provide a sense of seclusion and privacy. In fact, these original houses were built more than 100 years ago, and renovated during 2007 by the talented local designer Francesca Tsempelis. They incorporate all possible modern amenities, while preserving the traditional architecture.

As one of the best hotels in Santorini with caldera views, each of the suite is designed in the traditional Cycladic style, and has its own terrace with a Swimming Pool or Jacuzzi overlooking the Caldera and the Aegean Sea. Whilst complimentary in-room champagne breakfasts and private candlelit dinners make Dreams Luxury Suites the perfect destination for a romantic escape.

Location: Oia

Oia Sunset Villas is among the most sought after hotels in Santorini for its best caldera views and the iconic sunset Santorini is known for. Located just above Oia, tucked away in a peaceful location just a short walk from town, Oia Sunset Villas gives you the jaw dropping views without the crowds.

One of its biggest highlights is the infinity pool  seemingly spilling into the Aegean. In fact, there are 5 different pools to choose from. Inside, there are 6 elegant houses which spread over 3 floors. All embracing the classic Cycladic architecture with whitewashed curves and airy interiors, elevated by private terraces, with dining areas to enjoy alfresco dining, garden and a private heated hydro massage spa. It feels more like your own private hideout than a typical hotel.

Location: Oia

An adults only hotel Mystique arguably is one of the best hotels in Santorini with Caldera views. It’s effortlessly carved directly into the caldera cliffs of Oia, offering almost cinematic journey through stone paths, terraces, and hidden viewpoints rather than a single “look at me” moment.

The curved cave-style suites are noticeably larger than other hotels, with deep terraces, hot tubs or plunge pools and unobstructed views that feel expansive. The infinity pool is one of the most talked about feature, offering that signature Santorini optical illusion where water, horizon, and volcano all blend into one view.

In fact many of the rooms also offer their own private infinity pools in addition to the hotel’s main infinity pool. Mystique also offers a mix of curated experiences, from intimate wine tastings to dreamy yacht excursion turning it into your personal Santorini sanctuary instead of a mere tourist checkbox.

Situated in the captivating Imerovigli village on a clifftop, Nobu Hotel Santorini features panoramic views of the Aegran Sea and the Caldera. Designed in the traditional whitewashed Cycladic style with minimalistic decor to enhance the dramatic vistas beyond.

This newly built Nobu hotel is already on the list to be one of the best luxury hotels in Santorini. Featuring 25 stunning rooms, all with breathtaking views with 5 luxurious pool villas which have their own private pool. It boasts a fitness centre, dual-level infinity pool, and of course the world famous Nobu restaurant. Experience a star-lit dinner alongside the Caldera at Nobu restaurant and lounge.