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11 Best Family Hotels on Santorini

11 Best Family Hotels on Santorini

You might think of it as a honeymooner’s destination, but spectacular Santorini is an amazing place to bring your family! The history is as incredible as the landscape, the food is child friendly, there are great beaches, and there's plenty for everyone to do. The best family hotels on Santorini are spread over the island, so you can choose to stay in the thick of it, or in a smaller village. We've done the research and narrowed down the options to make life easier for you. Our picks for the best family hotels on Santorini don't compromise on style, service and amenities, but all welcome guests of all ages!

For a Special Occasion

The Kapari Natural Resort has been carved right into the cliff-face at Imerovigli, in the traditional Santorini style, with vaulted ceilings and stepped terraces. The décor in the 19 rooms and suites is traditional too, with plenty of white and neutral tones. The most romantic of the rooms have private terraces with hot tubs, and incredible caldera views, but even the simplest rooms have private terraces, and all are memorable for all the right reasons. The restaurant and wine bar are too. Romantic, but also family friendly – The Private Residence can accommodate up to 15 people.

For the Views

The Astra Suites are a collection of 27 Cycladic-style rooms and suites, decorated in whites with splashes of bright colour. Some have private balconies, some private hot tubs, but they all have access to a lovely Greek restaurant and spectacular infinity pool and lounge/bar area. There’s also a sauna and steam room. The family suites are ideal for two adults and two children, and children up to five years old stay for free!
Homeric Poems is a sophisticated cliffside hotel with 20 rooms and suites, a lovely pool and numerous sun terraces. There are beautiful views from almost everywhere, plus contemporary art to look at when you’re facing away from the views. Its cave-style rooms are creatively decorated, and vary from room to room, but all feel fresh, stylish and spacious. Suites sleep up to four, and some of them have private plunge pools and hot tubs too. There’s no restaurant, but there is a bar, and they serve snacks and breakfast on your private terrace, or in the bar. A good pick for families with older children.

For Great Facilities

The De Sol Hotel is a smart new hotel complex outside Thira, with fantastic facilities, and a range of accommodation that includes family suites or private villas. This is a contemporary hotel, with contemporary hotel features, like a spacious spa with an impressive treatment menu, and a playground. Some of the suites have private pools and spas, but the whole complex is arranged around a central free-form pool with a smaller pool perfect for smaller children. The Mediterranean restaurant is very family friendly, and they run a shuttle in to Thira.

For Cycladic Charms

Esperas offers different types of accommodation, from rooms, to studios, to suites and whole villas — all with kitchenettes. You’re right on the coast at Oia, with spectacular views from private balconies. The decor is rustic white Cycladic, with bright blue details and colourful art works.

For an Apartment Hotel

The Apanemo Hotel offers stunning caldera views from its postcard-perfect position on the cliffs at Akrotiri. The views from the stepped pool and terrace are incredible, but the majority of the 27 apartment-style rooms have private terrace or balconies with incredible views too. Outside the Apanemo couldn’t be more perfectly Cycladic, with plenty of white, bougainvillea, succulents, blue accents and natural stone, and inside the rooms offer Mediterranean-style comfort. There’s no restaurant, but they offer an impressive buffet breakfast each day. For families there are suites (two sofa beds for the children) and a children's pool.
The 11 room Hotel Ilioperato is a charming, traditionally Cycladic choice in Imerovigli, with whitewashed walls inside and out, and stepped terraces. Each room or apartment has a private terrace or balcony, and small kitchenette — the deluxe accommodation features private hot tubs too — and the largest apartments sleep up to five. There’s no restaurant, but breakfast is delivered to your door.

For a Whole Villa

The Vino Houses is a beautifully traditional looking complex of villas, with just three units, idyllically located in the countryside, about 30 minutes walk from Oia, and ten minutes walk from one of the best black-sand beaches on Santorini. Each has the classic Cycladic features: whitewashed walls, vaulted ceilings, and big windows, and all have full self-catering facilities, private plunge pools and terraces. They provide you with a large breakfast every morning too! Expect clean, unfussy interior design with stylish soft furnishings.
The Aenaon Villas is a complex of seven villas, built into the cliffside on the route between Oia and Imerovigli — so slightly out of the way. Each of the villas is stylishly decorated with white furnishings against white walls: traditional, but contemporary too. The villas all have private outdoor space, and two have private plunge pools; they share an infinity pool. Children over eight welcome.

For Great Value

Thira’s Tzekos Villas Hotel is spectacularly built into the cliffside — vertically, like an elegant, white amphitheatre — which means that every one of the 25 rooms and suites has wonderful caldera views. From the outside this looks every bit the traditional Cycladic building, but inside are tiled floors, plenty of colour, and all the mod cons. There are a handful of rooms that are designed for three and four people, and are ideal for families. No restaurant, but they do serve breakfast.
Aria Lito is quite different from the majority of our family friendly Santorini recommendations: it’s much more like a Mediterranean villa hotel, converted from a private mansion. Its 16 rooms and suites have been cleverly designed to include all the mod cons, and chic, contemporary hotel-style decor. There are a lot of gorgeous views too, and luxurious facilities, like in-room massages and wine tastings. They serve breakfasts, but not other meals, but that’s not a problem, you’re in the heart of Thira. It prides itself on being one of the only truly family friendly hotels in town.

Still not sure where to book?

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- Astra Suites Imerovigli 27 rooms from AU$443
  
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  Romantic Break  -  Romantics will love the higher-end suites which either come with private hot tub or pool
  Families  -  Family suites are perfect for two adults and two children
  Views  -  Panoramic views of the caldera and the Aegean Sea
  Restaurant  -  Five Senses Restaurant offers Greek and Mediterranean fine dining cuisine
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith
  
  Wonderful boutique hotel with funky rooms and suites. Splashes of bright colour throughout all white rooms, all with private balconies, some with private hot tubs or pools. Lovely Greek restaurant and swimming pool lounge area. Great for romantic getaways and family holidays. See More
  
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- Esperas Oia 17 rooms from AU$595
  
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  Romantic Break  -  Romantics will love the views, private hot tubs or pools and great Greek cuisine
  Families  -  With some accommodation units sleeping up to four this is a good family pick
  Views  -  Stunning sea and caldera views
  Swimming Pool  -  Small outdoor pool and the best suites come with their own plunge pool
  Recommended by  -  I Escape
  
  All white rustic chic accommodation ranging from studios to suites to separate villas overlooking Oia's coastline. Charming rooms have splashes of art, kitchenettes, private balconies and spectacular views. Beautiful, romantic, family friendly too. See More
  
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- Hotel Ilioperato Imerovigli 11 rooms from AU$266
  
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  Value chic  -  With its stunning view and charming, simple style Ilioperato represents excellent value on this expensive island
  Romantic Break  -  Amazing views, sunsets to die for and even your own private hot tub (in certain rooms) — a romantic haven
  Families  -  The spacious apartments offer excellent options for families, with some sleeping up to five
  Views  -  Stunning caldera views from both rooms and pool terrace
  
  A lovely Four star hotel with a collection of rooms and apartments that have small kitchenettes and private balconies. Fantastic sea views, traditional Santorini white and blue decoration, swimming pool. Excellent value, very romantic. See More
  
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- Vino Houses Oia (Santorini) 3 rooms from AU$375
  
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  Groups  -  These spacious villas, which can sleep up to 4 people, are a great option for those travelling in larger groups
  Country Escape  -  Located in the beautiful Oia countryside, these private villas offer the perfect base for a country retreat
  Families  -  The self-catering facilities and private pool make these villas popular with families
  Cooking classes  -  Brush up your Mediterranean repertoire with a cooking class; enquire with the hotel for details
  Recommended by  -  I Escape
  
  Vino Houses consists of just 3 private villas each with a hot tub in the quiet village of Finikia just outside Oia. Chic interiors, views onto the vineyards, private parking, 10 minutes from the best black beaches in Santorini and just a 30 minute walk from Oia. Great for families. See More
  
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- Aenaon Villas Imerovigli, Santoríni 7 rooms from AU$734
  
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  Chic  -  Beautifully stylish interiors manage to honour the traditional architecture whilst offering the smartest of stays
  Romantic Break  -  Stunning all-white interiors, outstanding location, views to die for and some villas with private pool...
  Outstanding location  -  Cliffside location right on the edge of Santorini's Caldera, on the path between Oia and Imerovigli
  Views  -  Panoramic views over the Aegean Sea and caldera, plus unbeatable sunsets
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Fodors
  
  A cluster of white villas house seven ultra-chic all-white rooms with huge private terraces offering a seamless blend of tradition and contemporary luxury. Dreamy sea views from its clifftop site, and a gorgeous infinity pool. Ideal for honeymooners, couples, and families with older children. See More
  
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- Homeric Poems Fira (Firostefani) 20 rooms from AU$473
  
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  Local exploring  -  Homeric Poems is a ten minute walk from the centre of Fira so you can easily get out and about
  Views  -  Epic views over the caldera and Aegean Sea
  Swimming Pool  -  Freshwater pool; book one of the Grand Suites or the Honeymoon suite with private pool for your own pool
  Private Hot Tub  -  The Honeymoon suite not only has a plunge pool, but an outdoor hot tub too!
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith
  
  A sophisticated cliffside hotel all in white with views over the Aegean Sea. Spacious terraces, luxurious rooms and suites, all the mod cons, lovely pool and splashes of modern art. A fabulous spot for couples, honeymooners and families with older children. See More
  
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- Aria Lito Mansion Fira (Main Street) 16 rooms from AU$187
  
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  Total relaxation  -  In a quiet and peaceful setting, its the ideal place to enjoy some time out, sit back and relax by the pool or on the terraces.
  Families  -  Aria Lito Mansion prides itself on being one of the few truly family friendly hotels in town
  Romantic Break  -  A perfect couples getaway with its chic and comfortable interiors, great service and food.
  Local exploring  -  Ideally located close to the centre of town as well as the beaches.
  
  A stylish retreat, in the heart of the city. This mid-1900's renovated mansion offers creatively designed rooms, with chic contemporary décor, and lovely views of the sea. An outdoor pool, a cosy garden space, in room massages and wine tastings add to the charm. A classy yet modern vibe. See More
  
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- Tzekos Villas Hotel Fira 25 rooms from AU$293
  
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  Families  -  Children are welcome here and several of the rooms can accommodate three or four people
  Romantic Break  -  Stunning views from which to watch the sunset and the best rooms with private hot tub
  Swimming Pool  -  Outdoor pool with amazing views of the volcano
  Views  -  All rooms boast stunning caldera views
  
  Built amphitheatrically on the edge of the renowned Caldera in Santorini's capital, Tzekos Villas has breathtaking views over volcanic islets and the Aegean sea. Rooms are typically Cycladic — bright white interiors, tiled floors, with verandas overlooking the volcano. Peaceful and romantic. See More
  
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- De Sol Hotel Thira, Santoríni 45 rooms from AU$326
  
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  Families  -  As well as Family Suites, the deluxe villas offer spacious multi room accommodation and private pool
  Spa  -  Offering a wide range of massages and therapeutic treatments plus a large hot tub, sauna and hammam
  Views  -  Lovely views to the East of the island over Pyrgos Village and surrounding vineyards
  Swimming Pool  -  Heated outdoor pool. Suites and villas also feature private heated outdoor pools
  
  A smart new family friendly five star property on the outskirts of Thira. The rooms are elegantly done with a soothing neutral colour palette and private balconies. Book a suite or deluxe villa for private pool and spa bathroom. Plus there's an outdoor heated pool and Mediterranean restaurant. See More
  
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- Kapari Natural Resort Imerovigli 19 rooms from AU$489
  
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  Families  -  The Private Residence can accommodate between 2 and 15 guests and is ideal for larger family groups
  Romantic Break  -  Kapari offers rooms with private hot tubs, chic interiors and fabulous food
  Views  -  Stunning views of the Caldera
  Private Hot Tub  -  The Up & High Suite, Honeymoon Suite and Private Residence all feature a private outdoor hot tub
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith
  
  Very luxurious rooms and suites carved from the cliff face. Neutral tones, natural materials, clean lines, plus all the mod cons and a few private hot tubs. Excellent wine bar and restaurant with fantastic sea views. Romantic and very chic. See More
  
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