Most Romantic Hotels on Santorini, Greece

Spectacular beautiful Santorini is an obvious destination for romantics. The sugar-cube architecture, arranged so that it looks as if it’s about to tumble into the incredible blue of the caldera, is lit by stunning sunsets, and it’s difficult to image a more romantic backdrop. So as you can imagine there's plenty of hotels that fit the bill. We've scoured the island to include a variety of hotels in our recommendations for the most romantic hotels on Santorini; there's something for the wine-tasters, the archaeologists, the beach-lovers, village-visitors, modern-life-escapers, and the foodies! If you can’t get past the views, then try our recommendations for the best hotel views on Santorini, but if you’re looking for romance that goes beyond the sunset, then these are our Guru’s picks for the most romantic hotels on Santorini.

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Perivolas Lifestyle Houses Timos Tsoukalas

The Perivolas Lifestyle Houses are a collection of 300 year old cave dwellings in Oia, arranged on a cliff-terrace, and now converted into 21 modern, luxurious apartment/villas, that overlook an idyllic infinity pool and the caldera. One of the things our Gurus love most about this property is the variety – some of the villas are large, with private pools and lush gardens, while others feature hot tubs, and vast vaulted ceilings. This is an adults only property, and all of the rooms are romantic and intimately laid out. There’s also shared gardens, a fancy spa, and a contemporary Greek restaurant, which isfor hotel guests only.

For the Views

Grace Santorini is a palatial property cut right into the cliff, with 22 all white rooms, suites and villas cut right into the cliffs overlooking the caldera. All of the rooms have private balconies, and most have private hotels tubs or plunge pools too. And Grace’s infinity pool is one of the largest and most spectacular on Santorini. Grace also has luxurious spa, and an excellent Mediterranean restaurant. Truly romantic and very luxurious.
Santorini Secret Suites & Spa is a collection of 17 suites, created from traditional Cycladic cave architecture on the cliffs of Oia. Inside the traditional style gives way to a variety of more contemporary looks, still 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. Adults only.

For a Special Occasion

Imerovigli’s Chromata has the kind of infinity pool you could spend an entire holiday wondering at, but don’t let yourself get too distracted by the spectacular caldera views, because it’s pretty stunning inside too. Converted from historic cliff-cave dwellings, Chromata’s 25 rooms and suites offer white-on-white minimalism at its finest, with plenty of natural light from large windows, which also frame the view. The restaurant is pool-side, making the most of the views again, and serves excellent Mediterranean cuisine. Perfect for a honeymoon.
Sun Rocks is a gorgeous white-on-white dream of a hotel in Thira, overlooking the spectacular caldera from numerous terraces and balconies, and from the restaurant and pool deck. Its 18 rooms and suites have stylishly minimal décor, but plenty of luxurious details and incredible views – most are extremely romantic, but if it’s a special occasion go for the honeymoon suite, which has an indoor hot tub overlooking the water. You’re within minutes of Thira’s entertainments, but you can also stay in and enjoy the pleasures of Sun Rocks’ fine dining restaurant.

For Privacy

Imerovigli’s Avaton Resort & Spa is an imitate pick, with just nine rooms and two suites, but it has the facilities of a much larger hotel — with fewer people to share them with. For starters there’s the gorgeous infinity pool with caldera views, plus the all the mod cons 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.
1864 The Sea Captain's House is a small hotel in the old town of Oia, offering just four chic suites. The scale of these rooms is larger than your Santorini average, and they feature four-poster beds, double height ceilings, and antiques. They also all have private terraces with ocean views and lots of space. There’s no pool or restaurant, but they do offer breakfast, and other meals on arrangement, and perfect beaches lie just below you.
Aigialos is a wonderfully romantic collection of 16 clifftop villas 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, and they share a gourmet Mediterranean restaurant, and an elegant pool with a hot tub. With the historic buildings, beautiful interiors, stunning views and fine-dining, this is made for romance

For Luxury Lovers

The Villa Bordeaux is a seriously luxurious and uniquely stunning four room hotel on the lower slopes of Thira, with nothing between it and the caldera but cliffs. The façade is more mainland Greece than the majority of properties on Santorini, with arches and pillars as well as vaulted ceilings and smooth, white walls, and there’s a large pool on a pool terrace plus several smaller plunge pools and hot tubs. The décor is contemporary, and minimalist, making the most of the architecture and the views. The bar and gourmet French restaurant are top notch, and considered one of the best on Santorini.

For an Island Retreat

Istoria is a stylishly contemporary pick on Perivolos Beach, with a stripped back look that will please minimalists, and anyone who appreciates gorgeous natural materials and stunning views. The 12 rooms and suites reference the traditional, cave-built style, but here on the flat, surrounded by palm trees, there’s more opportunity for space and windows. They’ve also got a show-stopping pool with a swim-up bar, and a sumptuous spa. Perivolos Beach is a volcanic beach, with black sand, on the opposite side of the island from many of the key tourist spots, and the caldera views, but there are plenty of advantages, including the peace!
At the Pegasus Suites & Spa guests are treated to their own private hot tub, or private terrace, or both — all with incredible caldera views. The hotel’s gourmet restaurant overlooks the caldera as well, with the wonderful ‘sugar cube’ architecture of Imerovigli in the foreground. Inside, the rooms offer smart white simplicity in typical Cycladic style. And there’s a wonderful spa, complete with hammam, sauna and a range of treatments. This is definitely the kind of hotel you don’t need, or want, to leave.

For Cycladic Charms

The Ikies Traditional Houses is a collection of 13 rooms, suites and maisonettes, cut into the cliff-face just outside Oia. Each one has views out to the caldera, white-on-white decor and vaulted ceilings, but their charms vary from rooms to room, with many rooms featuring private terraces and hot tubs too. Breakfasts and suppers can be served on your private terrace.
The Vasilicos has just seven suites, all simple and chic, but individually designed to make full use of each room’s traditional features — though with gorgeous contemporary bathrooms. All have private terraces, and most have either a private hot tub or a plunge pool. There’s a larger hotel pool too, a bar, and an in-house chef known for championing local produce, and happy to tailor menus to guests.

For a Beach Break

The Bellonias Villas are a collection of all-white contemporary villas on Kamari Beach, one of the island’s longest black-sand beaches. Arranged around an elegant pool, complete with unique views, a chic bar and double day beds, it feels quite resort-ish, with a grown-up luxury vibe. Inside the villas have brushed concrete floors and kitchenettes; outside they all have private terraces — the most luxurious have hot tubs too. Facilities include a sauna, gym, and contemporary Greek restaurant.
Acqua Vatos is a short, romantic stroll from one of Santorini’s longest, and most beautiful black-sandy beaches, and is close to a number of lively sunset bars and terrace restaurants in the pretty village of Kamari — the hotel has a regular shuttle bus if you don't fancy the walk! There are 32 rooms and suites, decorated mostly in white, with colourful accents, and cheerful art. Outside, the beautiful pool gives the whole place a definite island holiday vibe. There’s no restaurant, but they have private dining rooms, and offer breakfast to all.

For Fun

The Callia Retreat Suites are a collection of 17 chic, contemporary suites in central Thira, with views that include the sugar-cube stack of a town as well as the ocean. Each suite has a private terrace, and the fanciest have their own hot tub too. The suites are arranged around an infinity pool, with 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.

For the Finer Things

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 some have private outdoor hot tubs. San Antonio also has a stylish gourmet restaurant and space for regular yoga classes — also with a view.

For Great Value

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. The Remezzo Villas have 12 rooms and suites, all with private balconies or terraces with incredible views. There’s no restaurant, but there is a terrace bar, and you’re within a stroll of plenty of places to eat and drink.
Aria Lito Mansion is an elegant villa hotel, in the Mediterranean style, complete with salmon coloured exterior, and a vast cypress tree on the pool terrace. Before becoming a 16 room hotel it was a private mansion, and retains graceful, luxurious features; each of the rooms and suites have been cleverly designed to include all the mod cons and chic, contemporary hotel-style decor. If you need a touch more luxury you can arrange an in-room massage or wine tasting. They serve breakfast, but guests will need to take other meals elsewhere — which is easy, considering the Aria Lito is on Thira’s main street.

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20 Most Romantic Hotels on Santorini

Chromata

Imerovigli

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.

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

from €365 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

20 Most Romantic Hotels on Santorini

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For the Views

For a Special Occasion

For Privacy

For Luxury Lovers

For an Island Retreat

For Cycladic Charms

For a Beach Break

For Fun

For the Finer Things

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20 Most Romantic Hotels on Santorini

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