19 Best Hotel Pools on Santorini

Santorini should definitely be in the running for any list of the world’s most spectacular destinations: the caldera, with its rocky arc around a bright blue bay, topped with sugar-cubes of white Cycladic architecture, is stunningly photogenic. It’s just inviting hotels to build infinity pools overlooking the edge — amongst them some of the best hotel pools in Santorini. We all have a different list of requirements when it comes to choosing hotels, but a great pool is often a good indication of the overall experience you can expect in the hotel. Our Guru’s list of the best hotel pools on Santorini opens with a pool with a view in Oia, then lists an amazing infinity pool in Imerovigli and finishes with a very affordable option in Thira. But there’s a best hotel pool in Santorini for everyone packed into that list somewhere!

For the Album

• The Andronis Luxury Suites sits atop Oia’s cliffs, offering spectacular caldera views — especially from the infinity pool, and restaurant — which is perched out over the water surrounded by its own rock garden. The hotel’s 33 rooms and suites are carved into the cliff-face, in the traditional, white-on-white, Cycladic style, but have many contemporary features, like brushed concrete floors and up-to-the-minute bathrooms. The top-end rooms have their own hot tubs or plunge pools, and there’s a sleek, luxurious spa to share. No kids allowed.

For the Views

• 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.

For an Incredible Infinity Pool

• It’s a niche category, but Santorini’s best infinity pools provide some seriously ‘wowzer’ photos for us, and seriously incredible views too. One of the most impressive infinity pools on Santorini can be found at Grace Santorini. It’s cut into the cliff edge, as if it’s about to cascade, waterfall-like, into the caldera, and it has a poolside bar and restaurant, so you can enjoy the views even longer. Grace Santorini is a great pick for a special occasion too, with 22 rooms and suites, in the Cycladic style, but with a luxurious, contemporary twist: think polished concrete floors, and spacious bathrooms. The most luxurious have private balconies and hot tubs too.
• Chromata is another incredible pick in Imerovigli, which also has miraculous caldera views from a spectacularly appointed infinity pool. Like Grace Santorini it’s a traditional Cycladic building, carved into the cliff, with vaulted rooms and plenty of white paint. Chromata has a simpler flavour to the decor, with white marble floors, gauzy linens and the odd Aztec throw. There are 25 rooms and suites in all — some with private plunge pools and hot tubs, a poolside Mediterranean restaurant, and that incredible infinity pool…

For a Special Occasion

• The Tsitouras Collection is one of the smallest and most intimate properties on our list. It has just five suites, all of them individually designed and decorated inside, with antiques and original art, and doors that open onto private terraces with sea views and private dining facilities. Not forgetting the beautiful shared infinity pool and terrace, of course.
• Canaves is a another beautiful, traditional white Cycladic building, this time perched atop the cliffs at Oia. What sets Canaves apart for us is its infinity pool with a white chandelier and a swim-up cocktail bar, and the variations in their 18 rooms and suites, all traditional — with cave-like spaces and vaulted ceilings — but all different in scale and orientation, with different outdoor spaces available to each. If you want a private plunge pool or expansive private terrace then Canaves can deliver.

For Romantics

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• The Perivolas Lifestyle Houses are a collection of 300 year old cave dwellings, converted into 21 luxurious apartments/villas, arranged in a cliff-terrace, overlooking an idyllic infinity pool and the caldera. One of the things our Gurus love most about this property is the variety – some of the ‘houses’ are large, with private pools and lush gardens, while some feature hot tubs, and vast vaulted ceilings. This is an adults only property, though, so all of them are romantic and intimately laid out. There’s also a shared garden, a fancy spa, and a contemporary Greek restaurant, which is private for hotel guests.
• The Remezzo Villas are a stylishly converted collection of typical, 18th century Cycladic villas. Their vaulted ceilings, white walls and cave-like details have been updated with colourful floors, mid-century furnishings and elegant finishes. Several have their own plunge pools or hot tubs too. And there’s a beautiful pool — with a view, of course. The Remezzo Villas include 12 rooms and suites, all with private balconies or terraces, and incredible views. There’s no restaurant, but there is a terrace bar, and you’re within a short walk of lots of eateries.

For an Island Escape

• At the Pegasus Suites & Spa guests are treated to their own private plunge pools, or a private hot tub — or both! Built in typical Cycladic style, these 18 suites or apartments are smart, all white, affairs offering every luxury, and most have breathtaking views over Santorini's famous caldera. There’s also an impressive spa, complete with hammam, sauna and indoor hydrotherapy pool, plus a range of luxurious treatments. And there’s a gourmet restaurant known for its incredible use of the island’s natural larder — and for its cooking classes.
• Aigialos is a wonderfully romantic collection of 16 clifftop villas — sleeping between two and four — converted from a community of neoclassical houses once owned by the head of the island’s navy. Each villa has a private balcony and elegant furnishings, including antiques and design pieces, and there’s definitely a home-from-home feeling — if your home is quite luxurious! The villas share a gourmet Mediterranean restaurant, and an elegant pool with a hot tub.

For Families

• 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 — two have private plunge pools — and they share a gorgeous infinity pool with an incredible ocean view.
• 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.
• 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, complete with a lounge/bar area. There’s also a sauna and steam room. The family suites are ideal for two adults and two children.

For Luxurious Facilities

• San Antonio’s stunning, uninterrupted views of the caldera can be seen from the private balconies of all of its 25 rooms, and from the pool, which sits in front of all of them like a turquoise terrace. The rooms benefit from beautiful white decor, butler service, and an extensive spa menu — and some have private outdoor hot tubs. San Antonio also has a stylish gourmet restaurant and space for regular yoga classes, also with a view!
• Imerovigli’s Avaton Resort & Spa is the second smallest property on our list, with just nine rooms and two suites, but it has the facilities of a much larger hotel. For starters there’s the gorgeous infinity pool with caldera views, plus the all the mod cons and bells and whistles in the rooms, an indulgent spa-with-a-view (complete with a steam cavern and a hydrotherapy pool), and an innovative Greek restaurant. Most rooms have a private balcony or terrace, and the two suites have private hot tubs too. Over 15s welcome.

For Privacy

• For privacy, space and style, consider the Santorini Secret Suites & Spa, a collection of 17 suites in Oia, in a classic Cycladic cave-built style that gives way to a more contemporary look inside. It’s still simple, and largely monochrome, but with more art, furniture and facilities than you’ll find in the majority of rooms in Santorini, and each suite has its own private plunge pool or hot tub. Plus there’s a hotel infinity pool, and a gourmet Greek restaurant.

For a Spa Hotel

• The Santo Maris Oia Suites is the largest hotel on this list, with 65 rooms and suites. It offers a stylish, contemporary take on the traditional Cycladic style, with white shapes accented with dark volcanic stones, all the mod cons and chic, contemporary decor. It’s certainly luxurious, especially the suites, which all have private, sea-facing hot tubs — perfect for bubbles at sunset. There’s also a stunning pool and cocktail bar, and an impressive restaurant which serves gastronomic Greek cuisine, and spills out onto a terrace. And the hotel’s scale means that it has one of the largest, and most lauded spas on the island.

For Great Value

• The Callia Retreat Suites are a chic collection of 17 suites in central Thira, arranged around a central pool and decorated with contemporary style. Each suite has a private terrace; the best have their own hot tub too. The pool has resort style day beds, palm trees, and a cool bar. There’s no hotel restaurant, but you’re surrounded by places to eat and drink, and they do a lavish breakfast, and a snack menu in the bar. Adults only.

Still not sure where to book?

• You could expand your search to include all the best places to stay in Santorini
• Refine your search by location to the best places to stay in Thira or the best places to stay in Oi
• Or consider only the best luxury hotels on Santoríni or the most romantic hotels in Santoríni
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

  • 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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  • Chromata Imerovigli 25 rooms from AU$595

    
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    Honeymoons  -  Sun, sea in a wonderously romantic honeymoon suite with private terrace, secluded hot tub and sleek modern interiors.

    Sailing  -  Sail around the island and take in the stunning white villages and deserted beaches.

    5* Luxury  -  Chromata is undoubtedly one of the most luxurious hotels on the island

    Restaurant  -  Poolside Chroma Restaurant serves elegant modern Mediterranean cuisine

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Small Luxury Hotels, Mr & Mrs Smith

    Tradition meets contemporary cool on the most spectacular island in Greece. A series of cave houses in the cliffside, with white on white decor broken with stylish aztec bed throws. Impossibly perfect infinity pool and an intimate poolside restaurant both boast killer views. Ideal for honeymooners. See More

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  • San Antonio Imerovigli 25 rooms from AU$522

    
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    Total relaxation  -  Relax on your private terrace or by the infinity pool, then indulge in top notch dining

    Romantic Break  -  Stunning rooms and suites, epic views, gourmet cuisine — romance defined!

    Views  -  Stunning uninterrupted views of the caldera

    Private Hot Tub  -  Several suites have private outdoor hot tubs

    

    Recommended by  -  CN Traveller, Small Luxury Hotels

    Luxury clifftop accommodation oozing Santorini chic! Gorgeous all white suites with private hot tubs, butler service and balconies. Gourmet restaurant, spa suite, and all-round perfection. An ideal choice for romantics, honeymooners, and weddings. See More

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  • Grace Santorini Imerovigli 22 rooms from AU$1048

    
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    Romantic Break  -  Beautiful all white accommodations, most with private plunge pool, superb views and award winning dining

    Views  -  Panoramic sea views

    Swimming Pool  -  Wonderful infinity pool with stunning sea views - the largest of its kind on Santorini

    Restaurant  -  Seaview restaurant specialising in Mediterranean cuisine

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet, I Escape

    A hotel cut from the cliff's edge with wow factor views and indulgent surroundings. All white rooms, suites and a palatial villa with fabulous private balconies and hot tubs. Lovely Mediterranean restaurant and extensive spa. Truly romantic and luxurious. See More

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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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  • 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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  • Pegasus Suites & Spa Imerovigli (Santorini) 18 rooms from AU$489

    
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    Views  -  The property has incredible view's over Santorini's caldera

    Swimming Pool  -  Heated outdoor pool with stunning views, plus an indoor hydrotherapy pool in the spa.

    Spa  -  The "Heaven Spa" features a hammam, and sauna and offers a range of treatments.

    Private Hot Tub  -  Several suites have a private hot tub either on the terrace or in the room

    

    A grown up, all suites property with breathtaking views over Santorini's famous caldera. Built in typical Cycladean style, smart all white suites offer every luxury and many come with either private hot tub or plunge pool or both! Gourmet restaurant and spa too. Romantic heaven! See More

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  • Aigialos Fira 16 rooms from AU$585

    
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    Romantic Break  -  With the historic buildings, beautiful interiors, stunning views and fine-dining, this is made for romance

    Views  -  Outstanding views of the caldera

    Restaurant  -  Gourmet restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine

    Sights nearby  -  Ancient Tira archaeological site.

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Fodors

    Utterly romantic all white hotel with a collection of sugar cube houses on the cliff top. Each house, from standard to mansion size, sleeps from 2 to 4 people. All have private balconies and elegant interiors furnished with anitque pieces. Small pool and fine-dining Mediterranean restaurant. See More

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  • Callia Retreat Suites Fira 17 rooms from AU$285

    
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    Romantic Break  -  This adults only property offers a chic romantic haven. Book one of the executive suites with private outdoor hot tub!

    Private Hot Tub  -  Book one of the executive suite for a private terrace with hot tub

    Views  -  Stunning seaviews both from the pool area and private terraces

    Sights nearby  -  Located in the centre of Fira

    

    Recommended by  -  I Escape

    Seriously stylish adults only property in central Fira. Contemporary rooms feature private terraces, the best come with a hot tub. Plus there's large swimming pool with snack bar. Superb location offering easy access to restaurants, sights and activities around. A chic romantic bolthole. See More

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  • Andronis Luxury Suites Oia (Santorini) 33 rooms from AU$866

    
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    Romantic Break  -  Couples love the amenities at this hotel, particularly the adult focus and the possibility of a private hot tub or pool

    Beach Life  -  With beautiful sea views from the hotel, and easy access to local beaches, this is a great base for seaside break

    Honeymoons  -  Make yours a luxury honeymoon by booking a suite with a private infinity pool

    Sights nearby  -  Take an impressive helicopter trip from the hotel across the Aegean to some of the most renowned Greek islands

    

    This seafront luxury hotel in Oia offers stunning vistas across the Aegean. The suites have classic interior design with stonewashed bathrooms and nautical colours; the best lead onto a private infinity pool overlooking the sea. Don't miss the clifftop restaurant and sleek spa. A breathtaking hotel. See More

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  • Canaves Ena Thera, Santoríni 18 rooms from AU$836

    
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    Romantic Break  -  Beautifully stylish luxury accommodation with breathtaking views; book one of the top end suites for a private pool

    Local exploring  -  A perfect base to explore Oia's winding cobbled streets with local bakeries, art galleries and artisan shops

    Restaurant  -  The Infinity Modern Bistro & Bar is open all day for classic Greek cuisine

    Swimming Pool  -  Outdoor infinity pool; and several suites have their own pools too

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith

    In a picturesque village, this luxury hotel seems surreal. Perched on a cliff side, beautifully designed with white on white keeping in mind the traditional Cycladic style, rooms offer private terraces. The suites come with a private pool and the restaurant serves great food. Super romantic. See More

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  • The Tsitouras Collection Fira (Santorini) 5 rooms from AU$750

    
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    Local exploring  -  Set in close proximity to the Thira ferry, this hotel is in a great location for exploring on Santorini and local islands

    Romantic Break  -  Couples love this hotel's discreet touches; book a luxury suites for a romantic private terrace

    Beach Life  -  Set on a cliff overlooking the sea, this hotel is a great choice for a luxury beach break

    Sailing  -  Visit Santorini's volcano and Thirasia Island on a boat trip; stop off on Thirisia Island for a traditional meal

    

    This luxury hotel is located on a thousand-foot cliff in Santorini, Greece. Individually designed suites boast elaborate, antique furniture and living space; doors open out onto a private verandah with sun loungers and sea views. Unwind in the infinity pool after an al fresco dinner; a VIP getaway. See More

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  • Avaton Resort & Spa Imerovigli (Thira) 11 rooms from AU$659

    
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    Romantic Break  -  This intimate property is perfect for romance. Think luxury suites, stunning views and epic sunsets

    Views  -  Excellent sea and sunset views from all rooms

    Spa  -  With hydrotherapy pool, steam cavern, sauna and a wide range of massages and beauty treatments

    Sailing  -  Ask the hotel to book you a boat ride and head out to explore the coastline

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith

    Fantastically chic all-white hotel with an extensive bar and a Mediterranean restaurant. Rooms and suites are decorated in neutral tones and boast private balconies, dreamy sea views, and all the modern gadgets. Minimalist design, an indulgent spa, and fabulous views - a very romantic setting. See More

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  • Perivolas LIfestyle Houses Oia (Oia) 21 rooms from AU$937

    
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    Romantic Break  -  With a wide range of luxurious accommodations, many with private pool, superb views and delicious food this is very romantic!

    Hideaway  -  Set in 300 year old caves this stunning seaside property feels a-million miles away from everything.

    Restaurant  -  Serves contemporary Greek cuisine using locally sourced ingredients, exclusively for the hotel guests

    Sailing  -  Take a boat across the lava islands for magical views of the sulphur exuding caldera.

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, I Escape

    A collection of lifestyle houses converted from 300 year old caves, built into the hillside. Spectacular views and complete tranquility meets laidback luxury and style. Stunning infinity pool, beautiful terraced gardens, and superb contemporary Greek cuisine. A wildly romantic destination. 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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  • Santorini Secret Suites & Spa Oia (Oia) 17 rooms from AU$750

    
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    Beach Life  -  Set on the coast on the picturesque island of Santorini, book this hotel for a luxury seaside getaway

    Romantic Break  -  The laid-back, romantic atmosphere at this adults-only hotel is well suited to a couples' holiday

    Hideaway  -  With a spa, restaurant and pool onsite, there is no need to leave this boutique hideaway hotel

    Sights nearby  -  Visit the Akrotiri archaeological site – one of the Aegean’s most important prehistoric settlements

    

    Recommended by  -  Small Luxury Hotels, Tablet

    This stylish bolt-hole offers luxurious villas and private suites in Oia on Santorini. Classic Cycladic exteriors give way to contemporary suites with a splash of colour in the designer fittings. For romantic sunset views, dine on the terrace at the hotel's gourmet Black Rock restaurant. See More

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  • Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas Oia 65 rooms from AU$756

    
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    Honeymoons  -  Honeymoon heaven with sumptuous suites and private villas boasting outdoor hot tubs overlooking the stunning Aegean Sea.

    Foodies  -  Having been lauded for its authentic Greek gastronomic cuisine, foodies will love it here

    Restaurant  -  Alios Ilios serves authentic Greek cuisine and is widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in the country

    Spa  -  Anassa Spa is one of the largest on the island and offers a wide range of revitalising treatments

    

    A magnificent five-star hotel overlooking the sea. A modern, stylish take on the traditional Cycladic style, with rooms maximising on comfort and luxury. It's the perfect place for a relaxing, indulgent romantic break, with an extensive spa and a stunning setting looking out to sea. See More

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Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Wednesday, 24th April 2024