#1 in Santorini
Oia, caldera-edge · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 1,400/night
"The 2018 Canaves flagship, 27 suites, the largest plunge pools in Oia, the Auberge Resorts Collection member."
9.7Room & Design
9.7Service
9.7Location
Why this rank, Canaves Oia Epitome opened in 2018 as the third Canaves property in Oia and the flagship of the family-owned Canaves group. The Chatzigeorgiou family has operated Canaves properties in Oia since 1986. Epitome is the most-architecturally-significant addition to Oia's hotel landscape in the past decade, 27 suites and villas on the caldera-edge of Oia, each with private plunge pool ranging from 8 to 18 square meters. The Auberge Resorts Collection added Epitome to its portfolio in 2024. Petra Tou Ilios is the property's signature restaurant - the caldera-edge dining room operating at the western tip of Oia with a 270-degree view from caldera to the open Aegean. The Spa across two stone-vaulted floors uses the property's traditional cave architecture. The Sapphire Villa at 180 sq m is the property's flagship, three bedrooms, private heated pool of 18 meters, and the deepest caldera frontage of any Oia suite. Best for honeymoon, milestone anniversary, and Santorini stays where the suite and the view together are the trip.
Best room: Sapphire Villa - 180 sq m, three-bedroom, 18-meter heated pool.
#2 in Santorini
Oia, caldera-edge · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 1,200/night
"The 2007 Andronis flagship, 27 suites on the western tip of Oia, the Andronis brand's defining property."
9.6Room & Design
9.7Service
9.7Location
Why this rank, Andronis Luxury Suites opened in 2007 as the founding property of what became the Andronis hotel collection, now seven properties across Santorini, Mykonos, and Greece. The 27-suite Oia caldera-edge property occupies one of Oia's most-photographed cliff positions, on the western tip of the village where the sunset alignment is most direct. The property has held Forbes Recommended status continuously since 2014 and operates with the same family ownership since founding. Lycabettus, the property's signature restaurant, holds a Michelin Plate recommendation and operates from a cliff-edge cantilever platform that has become one of Oia's most-recognized dining settings. The Andronis Wellness program (combined across the Andronis Oia properties) is the deepest spa-and-wellness offering in Oia. The Honeymoon Suite is the property's flagship, 60 sq m, private heated infinity-edge plunge pool, west-facing for direct sunset orientation. Best for honeymoon, milestone anniversary, and Oia caldera-edge stays where the sunset alignment matters.
Best room: Honeymoon Suite - 60 sq m, private heated infinity plunge pool, west-facing.
#3 in Santorini
Oia, caldera-edge · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 1,100/night
"The 22-suite Luxury Collection property, caldera-cantilevered terraces, Marriott-managed, the most-photographed Oia hotel exterior."
9.5Room & Design
9.6Service
9.7Location
Why this rank, Mystique opened in 2007 on Oia's caldera-edge, 22 suites across multiple terrace levels carved into the cliff face. Marriott's Luxury Collection has managed the property since 2013, applying brand-standard service to a property whose architectural identity remains its principal asset. The cantilevered caldera terraces, the most-photographed Oia hotel exteriors after the village's blue-domed churches, were designed by Frank Lefebvre with subsequent refinements by Mary Karatza. Restaurant: Charisma (signature, caldera-edge), Asea (rooftop), and the Aura Bar (cliff-suspended cocktail platform) anchor the F&B program. The Aura Bar's specific cantilever-over-caldera position makes it Santorini's most-photographed sunset cocktail venue. The Allegra spa uses caves carved into the volcanic rock. The Allure Suite at 80 sq m is the property's flagship, three terraces, private heated jacuzzi, panoramic caldera. The Marriott Bonvoy elite-program recognition makes the property the most-points-friendly top-tier Oia stay. Best for Marriott elite-program loyalty, milestone anniversary, and the sunset-cocktail-led honeymoon.
Best room: Allure Suite - 80 sq m, three terraces, private jacuzzi.
#4 in Santorini
Imerovigli, caldera-edge · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 1,000/night
"The Imerovigli Auberge Collection property, 21 suites at the island's highest cliff village, the Champagne Lounge."
9.5Room & Design
9.5Service
9.6Location
Why this rank, Grace Hotel Santorini opened in 2008 in Imerovigli, the cliff village 4 km north of Fira at 300 meters above sea level, the highest cliff village on the caldera-edge. Auberge Resorts Collection added Grace to its portfolio in 2018, applying Auberge's San-Francisco-based luxury service standards to the existing Imerovigli property. 21 suites only, with the Imerovigli elevation producing the most-expansive caldera views available on Santorini. Grace Restaurant under chef Andreas Tsiknias operates on the property's main terrace with caldera-edge views; the menu draws on Cycladic ingredients with a French technique foundation. The Champagne Lounge, the property's signature aperitif setup with daily Champagne service at sunset hour, is the most-photographed Grace ritual. The Grace Suite at 150 sq m is the property's flagship, wraparound terrace, private heated pool of 17 meters, west-facing for sunset. The Auberge Premier loyalty program applies to stays. Best for honeymoon, anniversary, and stays prioritizing the highest caldera elevation.
Best room: Grace Suite - 150 sq m, 17-meter heated pool, west-facing.
#5 in Santorini
Oia, caldera-edge · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 900/night
"The original Canaves Oia property, 1986 founding, the family-owned heritage hotel that defined Oia's luxury format."
9.4Room & Design
9.6Service
9.6Location
Why this rank, Canaves Oia Suites is the original Canaves property, opened in 1986 by the Chatzigeorgiou family, the property that anchored Oia's transformation into Santorini's principal luxury hotel village. 26 suites across the original Canaves cave-architecture footprint, with the family's 40-year operational continuity producing one of the deepest staff tenures of any Santorini property. The Chatzigeorgiou family ownership remains active in daily operations. Restaurant: Vinsanto (signature) operates on the property's main terrace with caldera-edge views and wine-pairing-led tasting menus. The Wine Restaurant uses the property's stone-vaulted caves as the cellar. The Canaves Spa is the smaller of the two Canaves Oia spas. The Pool Suite Junior is the most-requested category for honeymoon stays; the Canaves Suite at 80 sq m is the flagship, heated 18 sq m plunge pool, west-facing caldera terrace. The property operates at a slightly more intimate scale than the larger Canaves Epitome flagship. Best for honeymoon couples wanting the original Canaves heritage at a slightly lower price than Epitome.
Best room: Canaves Suite - 80 sq m, 18 sq m heated pool, west-facing terrace.
#6 in Santorini
Oia, caldera-edge · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 950/night
"The 1985 Katikies flagship, 22 suites, the cliff-edge infinity pools, the longest continuously-operating Oia luxury property."
9.4Room & Design
9.5Service
9.6Location
Why this rank, Katikies Santorini opened in 1985, the year before Canaves Oia opened next door, making Katikies the longest continuously-operating luxury hotel in Oia by one calendar year. 22 suites across the cliff-face property, with the multi-pool cliff-edge configuration that has become one of Oia's most-photographed exteriors. The Katikies group has subsequently expanded to four properties across Greece (Mykonos, Garden, and Kirini), with the original Santorini property remaining the brand flagship. Restaurant: Mikrasia (signature, Cycladic-Mediterranean) operates on the main terrace; the Champagne and Cocktail bar runs at sunset hour on the property's lowest cliff terrace. The Pool Suite is the most-requested honeymoon category; the Katikies Royal Suite at 120 sq m is the flagship, two bedrooms, private heated 20 sq m plunge pool, and west-facing positioning for sunset. The property's cliff-pool configuration, three connected infinity-edge pools at different terrace levels, is unique to Katikies in Oia. Best for honeymoon, anniversary, and travelers prioritizing the multi-pool cliff configuration.
Best room: Katikies Royal Suite - 120 sq m, two bedrooms, private 20 sq m pool.
#7 in Santorini
Oia, caldera-edge · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 1,200/night
"The 1968 Perivolas, the oldest luxury hotel in Oia, the Manolis Psaros original 17th-century fisherman's cave conversion."
9.5Room & Design
9.7Service
9.5Location
Why this rank, Perivolas Hotel opened in 1968, the founding luxury hotel in Oia and the property whose 17th-century fisherman's-cave conversion established the architectural format that subsequent Santorini hotels adopted. The Costas Psaros family (founded by Manolis Psaros) has owned and operated the property continuously across three generations. 20 suites across the original cave-architecture footprint, with each room individually designed and no two suites identical. Restaurant: Perivolas Restaurant operates on the main terrace with caldera-edge views and a Greek-traditional menu refined by the family kitchen. The 25-meter cliff-edge infinity pool is the largest hotel pool in Oia and one of the most-photographed in the Mediterranean. The Spa uses caves carved into the volcanic rock at the property's lower terrace level. The Perivolas Hideaway across the channel on Antiparos is the family's second property. The Mr. and Mrs. Suite with private plunge pool is the most-requested honeymoon category. Best for travelers prioritizing the heritage Santorini luxury format, multi-generational continuity, and the iconic 25-meter pool.
Best room: Mr. and Mrs. Suite - private plunge pool, west-facing.
#8 in Santorini
Imerovigli, caldera-edge · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 950/night
"The 2017 Imerovigli Cavo Tagoo, the design-led modernist counterpart to Oia's heritage cave-architecture properties."
9.5Room & Design
9.4Service
9.5Location
Why this rank, Cavo Tagoo Santorini opened in 2017, the Cavo Tagoo group's first Santorini property after the brand's Mykonos flagship. The Imerovigli location at 300 meters above sea level places the property at Santorini's highest cliff position. 36 suites across multiple terrace levels, designed in a modernist register deliberately distinct from Oia's heritage cave-architecture properties, the property's design vocabulary is concrete, glass, and contemporary lines. Restaurant: Anassa (signature, Mediterranean) operates on the main terrace; the Cavo Bar runs the cocktail program with caldera views. The 28-meter cliff-edge infinity pool is the property's most-photographed amenity, one of few hotel pools on Santorini at scale beyond 25 meters. The Spa operates from a dedicated terrace level. The Sea View Suite with private heated plunge pool is the most-requested category; the Two Bedroom Pool Suite at 140 sq m is the family-stay flagship. The property's contemporary register makes it the working alternative to Oia's traditional cave hotels. Best for design-led couples, family multi-room stays, and travelers preferring contemporary Mediterranean luxury.
Best room: Two Bedroom Pool Suite - 140 sq m, private heated pool, caldera view.
#9 in Santorini
Oia, caldera-edge · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 850/night
"The smaller-scale Andronis property in Oia, 23 suites, the intimate caldera-edge alternative to Andronis Luxury Suites."
9.4Room & Design
9.5Service
9.6Location
Why this rank, Andronis Boutique Hotel is the smaller of the Andronis group's two Oia caldera-edge properties, 23 suites in the village adjacent to Andronis Luxury Suites, with shared brand-standard service across both Andronis Oia properties. The smaller scale and the slightly more inland positioning (one block back from the absolute cliff-edge) produce a more-intimate stay format at materially lower rates than Andronis Luxury Suites next door. The Andronis family ownership and the cross-property service infrastructure apply throughout. Restaurant: Anthos (signature, Mediterranean) operates on the property's main terrace; the Andronis cross-property dining infrastructure, Lycabettus at Andronis Luxury Suites is the most-recognized, is available to Boutique guests. The shared Andronis Wellness program across the Oia properties is the deepest spa-and-wellness offering in the village. The Honeymoon Suite with private plunge pool is the most-requested category; the Andronis Boutique Suite at 70 sq m is the property's flagship, heated plunge pool, west-facing for sunset. Best for honeymoon couples wanting Andronis brand and service at a lower rate than Luxury Suites.
Best room: Andronis Boutique Suite - 70 sq m, heated plunge pool.
#10 in Santorini
Oia, inland-side · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 700/night
"Oia's largest luxury hotel, 73 suites, family-friendly, the working alternative to the smaller caldera-edge boutiques."
9.4Room & Design
9.5Service
9.2Location
Why this rank, Santo Maris Oia opened in 2014 on Oia's quieter inland side, not directly on the caldera edge but with terraced gardens that open to caldera views and a pool complex configured for the larger 73-suite room count. The scale (73 suites versus 20-30 at most luxury Oia properties) makes Santo Maris one of the few Oia hotels engineered for family stays and group bookings, with multi-bedroom suite categories and shared amenity infrastructure. Restaurant: Aigaion (signature, Mediterranean) and Alios Ilios (lunch-and-dinner outdoor restaurant) anchor the F&B program. The three swimming pools, main, family, adults-only, give the property the deepest pool inventory of any Oia luxury hotel. The Spa across two floors is the largest spa in Oia. The Royal Spa Suite is the most-requested honeymoon category at 60 sq m with private heated pool and indoor sauna; the property's family-friendly positioning differentiates it from the adults-only boutiques. Best for family stays, multi-room bookings, and Oia visitors prioritizing on-property amenities.
Best room: Royal Spa Suite - 60 sq m, private heated pool, indoor sauna.
#11 in Santorini
Megalochori, inland · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 650/night
"The Megalochori vineyard property, Marriott Luxury Collection, the only inland Santorini luxury hotel at this rank."
9.3Room & Design
9.5Service
8.8Location
Why this rank, Vedema, A Luxury Collection Resort sits in Megalochori, the inland village 4 km from the caldera-edge, surrounded by Santorini's working vineyards. The property is built around a restored 15th-century winery with the original stone walls preserved as the lobby and main public spaces. Marriott's Luxury Collection has operated Vedema since 2007. 45 suites and villas across the wine-estate property, with the larger Vedema Villa categories holding up to four bedrooms. Restaurant: Canava is the property's signature restaurant, set in the original 15th-century wine cellar, with the property's own wine label paired with seasonal Cycladic cuisine. The Vinsanto Cocktail Bar runs the bar program. The Spa Vedema occupies a dedicated building. The Vedema Villa at 150 sq m with private heated pool is the most-requested category for family stays. The property is the working Santorini answer for travelers who want vineyard-and-village atmosphere over caldera-edge cliff drama. Best for family multi-room stays, wine-led visits, and travelers preferring the inland Santorini experience.
Best room: Vedema Villa - 150 sq m, private heated pool, four bedrooms.
#12 in Santorini
Imerovigli, caldera-edge · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 750/night
"The 1985 Imerovigli founding, Relais and Châteaux member, the longest-operating Imerovigli luxury property."
9.3Room & Design
9.5Service
9.5Location
Why this rank, Astra Suites opened in 1985 in Imerovigli, the same year Katikies opened in Oia, making Astra one of the two longest-operating Santorini luxury hotels. The George Karagiannis family ownership has been continuous since founding; the property joined Relais and Châteaux in 2008 and remains the only Santorini Relais and Châteaux member. 26 suites across the Imerovigli cliff position, with the highest single-village concentration of caldera-direct rooms in Imerovigli. Restaurant: Alali (signature) operates on the property's main terrace with caldera views and the Karagiannis family's longstanding Cycladic-Mediterranean menu. The Cocktail Bar runs at sunset hour. The Spa occupies a small dedicated space. The Astra Royal Pool Suite at 90 sq m is the property's flagship, private heated 12 sq m pool, two terrace levels, west-facing. The family-owned operational character and the Relais and Châteaux brand standard make Astra one of the most-decorated heritage properties in the village. Best for honeymoon couples valuing heritage continuity and Relais and Châteaux brand standards.
Best room: Astra Royal Pool Suite - 90 sq m, 12 sq m heated pool, two terraces.
#13 in Santorini
Imerovigli, caldera-edge · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 800/night
"The 2014 boutique Imerovigli property, 17 suites only, the smallest-scale luxury option on the caldera-edge."
9.3Room & Design
9.4Service
9.5Location
Why this rank, Iconic Santorini opened in 2014 in Imerovigli, a smaller-scale luxury property at 17 suites only, designed by Greek architect Stamos Haritos. The property occupies a compact caldera-edge footprint with all rooms on multiple terrace levels carved into the cliff. The independent ownership (the property is not part of a chain or collection) and the small scale produce a stay format at the smallest-luxury-property end of Santorini's spectrum. Restaurant: Pergola (signature) operates on the property's main terrace with caldera-direct views; the wine-tasting room functions as the cocktail bar at sunset hour. The Spa uses a small cave-vault space cut into the volcanic rock. The Iconic Honeymoon Suite at 50 sq m with private plunge pool is the most-requested category. The property's compact 17-suite scale and the independent ownership give Iconic the character of an Aegean luxury private residence rather than a hotel, the working alternative to the larger 25-40 suite competing Imerovigli properties. Best for honeymoon couples wanting the smallest-scale Imerovigli luxury option.
Best room: Iconic Honeymoon Suite - 50 sq m, private plunge pool, caldera-direct.
#14 in Santorini
Imerovigli, caldera-edge · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 650/night
"The 2011 Imerovigli boutique, 9 villas only, the smallest luxury property on Santorini, family-owned."
9.2Room & Design
9.4Service
9.4Location
Why this rank, Aenaon Villas opened in 2011 in Imerovigli, 9 villas only, the smallest luxury property on Santorini and one of the smallest luxury hotels in Greece. The Tsanos family ownership has been continuous since founding; the small scale and the family operational involvement produce a stay format closer to a private Cycladic estate than a hotel. Each villa was individually designed by the family with no two villas identical, and the Imerovigli caldera-edge position places the property at one of the village's most-photographed cliff segments. Restaurant: Aenaon Restaurant operates seasonal Cycladic-Mediterranean menus with breakfast and dinner service; the small scale means dining capacity is effectively bookable only to residents. The infinity-edge pool faces directly west for sunset alignment. The Skaros Villa at 70 sq m with private terrace and outdoor jacuzzi is the property's most-requested category. The family-owned independent operation gives Aenaon the most-personal service register of any Imerovigli property. Best for honeymoon couples and travelers prioritizing the smallest-scale, most-personalized Santorini stay.
Best room: Skaros Villa - 70 sq m, private terrace, outdoor jacuzzi.
#15 in Santorini
Akrotiri, southern caldera · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 500/night
"The Akrotiri caldera-edge property, 11 suites, the southern Santorini alternative to Oia and Imerovigli."
9.2Room & Design
9.3Service
9.3Location
Why this rank, Astarte Suites is in Akrotiri at the southern tip of Santorini, the village 12 km south of Oia with caldera views across the volcanic caldera toward Imerovigli and Oia in the distance. The southern position is the working alternative to Oia and Imerovigli for travelers wanting caldera views without the principal cliff-village density. 11 suites across the property, all with caldera-direct orientation and most with private plunge pools. The independent ownership has been continuous since the 2009 opening. Restaurant: Astarte Restaurant operates seasonal menus with breakfast and dinner; the property's small scale means restaurants are residents-priority and book to capacity ahead of non-residents. The infinity-edge pool faces north toward Imerovigli and Oia, with the entire caldera arc visible. The Honeymoon Suite at 50 sq m with private heated plunge pool is the most-requested category. The Akrotiri location places the property near the Red Beach, the Akrotiri Lighthouse, and the Akrotiri Minoan archaeological site - the Santorini sights concentrated on the southern coast. Best for honeymoon couples wanting the southern alternative to Oia.
Best room: Honeymoon Suite - 50 sq m, private heated plunge pool, panoramic caldera.
#16 in Santorini
Fira, caldera-edge · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 500/night
"The 21-suite Fira boutique, the working Fira-village luxury option, walking distance to Fira's restaurants."
9.1Room & Design
9.3Service
9.3Location
Why this rank, Aria Suites occupies a caldera-edge position in Fira, the capital village of Santorini, twenty minutes by car south of Oia and the working center of the island's restaurant and shopping infrastructure. 21 suites across multiple cliff terraces, with the Fira position placing the property within walking distance of Fira's restaurant cluster, the cable car to the old port, and the bus terminal that connects to the rest of the island. The property is family-owned and family-operated. Restaurant: Aria Restaurant operates on the property's main terrace with caldera views and a Cycladic-Mediterranean menu. The Sunset Bar runs at sunset hour. The Honeymoon Suite at 60 sq m with private plunge pool is the most-requested category; the Aria Sunset Suite is the property's flagship with the most-direct sunset alignment. Fira's village position differs from Oia and Imerovigli, the village operates year-round (where Oia's restaurants largely close in winter), and Fira's working-village character is more accessible than Oia's tourist-village concentration. Best for travelers wanting Fira walkability and a more-accessible Santorini base than Oia.
Best room: Aria Sunset Suite - 60 sq m, private plunge pool, sunset alignment.
#17 in Santorini
Oia, caldera-edge · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 600/night
"The 18-suite Oia boutique, the working Oia alternative at a meaningfully lower rate than the top-tier Oia properties."
9.2Room & Design
9.3Service
9.5Location
Why this rank, Charisma Suites is one of Oia's mid-tier luxury options, 18 suites across the cliff face with the Oia caldera-edge position that defines the village. The smaller scale and the working-village positioning (the property is on Oia's main cliff path but not at the absolute western tip) produce a stay format at rates 30-40% below the top-tier Oia properties (Canaves Epitome, Andronis Luxury Suites, Mystique, Perivolas). The independent ownership has been continuous since the 2012 opening. Restaurant: Charisma Restaurant operates on the main terrace with caldera views and a Greek-traditional menu. The pool deck is shared across the property's central terrace with infinity-edge orientation. The Honeymoon Cave Suite at 50 sq m with private heated plunge pool is the most-requested category - the cave-architecture format is preserved in the suite's volcanic-rock walls. For honeymoon couples wanting Oia caldera-edge at a more accessible rate than the Canaves-Andronis-Mystique-Perivolas top tier, Charisma is the working answer. Best for honeymoon couples on tighter budgets wanting Oia caldera-edge positioning.
Best room: Honeymoon Cave Suite - 50 sq m, heated plunge pool, volcanic-rock walls.
#18 in Santorini
Pyrgos, inland estate · Private estate . ***** · from EUR 3,500/night (full estate)
"The private-estate Pyrgos villa, full-property buyouts only, the largest hotel-managed estate in Santorini."
9.4Room & Design
9.5Service
9.0Location
Why this rank, Erosantorini is Santorini's principal private-estate property, the 5-bedroom villa in Pyrgos (the inland traditional village in the south-center of the island) that operates as a hotel-managed full-property buyout. The villa accommodates up to 14 guests across 5 bedrooms and is rented exclusively to single parties at a time; the property's 1,500 sq m of indoor and outdoor space includes a private infinity pool, gymnasium, wine cellar, library, and gardens. The estate operates with a dedicated staff of 6-8 (cook, butler, concierge, housekeeping) during occupied weeks. Dining: a resident chef cooks meal-by-meal with menus pre-arranged by the booking party; supplies are sourced from Santorini's producers (wine from the property's adjacent vineyard partnerships, vegetables from on-island gardens, fish from the daily Akrotiri catch). The Pyrgos position places the estate near the highest point on Santorini with views across the island toward both coasts. Bookings run 3-night minimum, 7+ nights for high season. Best for extended families, wedding parties, and milestone celebrations requiring full-estate privacy.
Best room: Entire estate - 5 bedrooms, 14 guests, private staff.
#19 in Santorini
Imerovigli, caldera-edge · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 550/night
"The 24-villa Imerovigli property, adults-only, the working Imerovigli option below the Grace-Cavo-Iconic-Astra top tier."
9.1Room & Design
9.3Service
9.4Location
Why this rank, Honeymoon Petra Villas is one of the larger Imerovigli luxury properties at 24 villas, adults-only positioning, with the village's caldera-edge cliff orientation across multiple terrace levels. The property's name reflects its explicit honeymoon focus (the property is calibrated for couples and does not accept children under 16), which differentiates it from the family-friendly options on the island. The Mavridis family ownership has been continuous since the 2008 opening. Restaurant: Honeymoon Petra Restaurant operates on the main terrace with caldera views; the Yamas Bar runs the cocktail program. The property's two pool decks - one at the main terrace level and one on a lower cliff terrace - give the property the deepest pool inventory of any Imerovigli mid-tier luxury hotel. The Honeymoon Suite at 50 sq m with private plunge pool is the property's principal category. The Imerovigli location at 300 meters above sea level places the property at the highest cliff position on Santorini. Best for honeymoon couples wanting Imerovigli's elevation at a more accessible rate than the Grace-Cavo top tier.
Best room: Honeymoon Suite - 50 sq m, private plunge pool, west-facing.
#20 in Santorini
Firostefani, caldera-edge · Five-Star . ***** · from EUR 500/night
"The 31-villa Firostefani property, the quietest of Santorini's caldera-edge villages, family-owned."
9.0Room & Design
9.2Service
9.4Location
Why this rank, Dana Villas occupies a caldera-edge position in Firostefani, the village immediately south of Imerovigli and north of Fira, less-photographed than its neighbors but with equivalent caldera-edge sightlines. 31 villas across the property's multiple terrace levels, making Dana one of the larger luxury hotels in Firostefani while maintaining the village's quieter character. The Maravelias family ownership has been continuous since the 1995 opening. Restaurant: Dana Restaurant operates on the property's main terrace with caldera views and a Greek-traditional menu. Three pools - main, family-friendly, and adults-only - serve the property's mixed-audience positioning. The Honeymoon Suite at 50 sq m with private heated plunge pool is the most-requested couple category; the Two Bedroom Villa is the family option at 90 sq m. Firostefani's quieter character compared to Oia and Imerovigli makes Dana the working answer for travelers who want caldera-edge stays without the principal Oia tourist density. Best for family caldera-edge stays, mixed-audience trips, and travelers prioritizing Firostefani's quieter village character.
Best room: Two Bedroom Villa - 90 sq m, two pools shared, family-configured.