Luxury Hotels in Santorini
Santorini is the Mediterranean island of the imagination: chalk-white clifftops, cobalt-blue domes and sunsets that set the sea alight.
- Best overall
- Santorini Princess Spa Hotel
- Romance
- Santorini Kastelli Resort
- Spa & wellness
- Perivolas Hotel
Curated by Axel Hernborg · Updated 6 September 2026
Ranking updated 2 September 2026
11 hotels compared · How we choose hotels · No paid placements
How we ranked these hotels
17 hotels looked at for this destination: 11 ranked above, 6 more we recommend, none, none never added.
We analysed 13,942 current guest reviews from the hotels in this selection.
Every hotel here meets the same standards.
Read our methodologyWhereToStay.titleIsland
Areas drawn from our hotels' addresses — updated as the selection changes.
Oia
Best for Classic sunset viewsPerched on the northern tip of Santorini, Oia is famous for its whitewashed houses, iconic blue domes, and steep cliff paths. It becomes exceptionally busy during late afternoon as visitors arrive to watch the sunset over the water.
Fira & Imerovigli
Best for Caldera vistas and diningThese central cliffside settlements offer some of the highest vantage points on the island, ideal for panoramic views of the volcano. Fira acts as the lively transport and shopping hub, while neighboring Imerovigli provides a quieter, more residential atmosphere.
Megalochori & the East Coast
Best for Beaches and wine tastingThis area combines the traditional, quiet inland village of Megalochori with the flatter eastern plains of the island. It is the best base for accessing Santorini's volcanic black-sand beaches, such as Kamari and Monolithos, away from the caldera crowds.
Areas to consider
Travellers seeking classic caldera views should avoid staying on the flat eastern coast, as destinations like Kamari and Monolithos face away from the volcanic basin.
Compare the hotels
| # | Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santorini Princess Spa Hotel | 5★ | Google4.9· 613 reviews Booking9.7· 479 reviews | Fira & Imerovigli | Best overall |
| 2 | Santorini Kastelli Resort | 5★ | Google4.8· 709 reviews Booking9.6· 1,071 reviews | Megalochori & the East Coast | Romance |
| 3 | Perivolas Hotel | 5★ | Google4.8· 138 reviews Booking9.8· 142 reviews | Oia | Spa & wellness |
| 4 | Aspaki by Art Maisons | 5★ | Google4.8· 212 reviews Booking9.8· 266 reviews | Oia | Design |
| 5 | Canaves Oia Suites - Small Luxury Hotels of the World | 5★ | Google4.8· 639 reviews Booking9.5· 88 reviews | Oia | Views |
| 6 | Katikies Santorini - Pelagos House - The Leading Hotels Of The World | 5★ | Google4.8· 666 reviews Booking9.4· 125 reviews | Oia | — |
| 7 | Andronis Luxury Suites | 5★ | Google4.8· 343 reviews Booking9.5· 85 reviews | Oia | — |
| 8 | Lilium Hotel Santorini | 5★ | Google4.8· 403 reviews Booking9.4· 675 reviews | Fira & Imerovigli | — |
| 9 | Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection | 5★ | Google4.7· 253 reviews Booking9.3· 37 reviews | Fira & Imerovigli | Dining |
| 10 | Cavo Tagoo Santorini | 5★ | Google4.6· 846 reviews Booking9.7· 238 reviews | Fira & Imerovigli | Private pool |
| 11 | Apeiron Blue Santorini by Apeiron Hotels | 5★ | Google4.7· 347 reviews Booking9.3· 454 reviews | Fira & Imerovigli | Adults only |
11 Recommended Hotels
Santorini Princess Spa Hotel
Santorini, Greece
Best overallWhy this position: Among the three highest guest scores of the 11 hotels we rank here — 9.7 from 479 reviews. Leads the ranking: a higher guest score than #2 (9.7 to 9.6).
Santorini Princess Spa Hotel is best for wellness-seeking travellers looking for peaceful surroundings and caldera views from every room. The resort has a booking score of 9.7 from 479 reviews. It features a full-service wellness spa on-site, a heated outdoor pool, and a quiet location in Imerovigli. However, guests should expect steep steps throughout the property, and there are limited dining options within walking distance.
Why this position: The largest body of guest feedback on this page: 1,071 reviews, averaging 9.6. Rests on more guest reviews than #1 (1,071 to 479), at a slightly lower score (9.6 to 9.7).
Santorini Kastelli Resort is perfect for beach-loving travellers wanting a lush, quiet garden setting near local transit. It holds a high booking score of 9.6 across 1071 reviews. Features include a two-minute walk to Kamari Beach, a daily buffet breakfast served until noon, and close proximity to the airport. However, the resort is located away from the famous Caldera cliff views, and Kamari beach itself features coarse black pebbles.
Why this position: Among the three highest guest scores of the 11 hotels we rank here — 9.8 from 142 reviews. Scores higher than #2 (9.8 to 9.6), on a smaller body of reviews (142 to 1,071).
Perivolas Hotel is ideal for travellers drawn to the famous infinity pool and those wanting to stay close to Oia without the crowds. Restored from 300-year-old cave houses, its 22 suites have earned a booking score of 9.8 from 142 reviews. The property is strictly couples' territory, with no children under 16 allowed. Furthermore, the authentic cave architecture means there are few conventional windows inside the rooms.
Why this position: Among the three highest guest scores of the 11 hotels we rank here — 9.8 from 266 reviews. Guests rate it above #3 (9.8 to 9.8) and on more reviews (266 to 142).
Aspaki by Art Maisons is best for guests wanting views of Oia's iconic blue domes from a central yet peaceful location. It holds an exceptional booking score of 9.8 based on 266 reviews. The property is designed with traditional Cycladic architecture and boasts an on-site spa with a private sauna. On the downside, guests must navigate steep stairs and cliffside pathways, and there is limited space around the main pool.
Canaves Oia Suites - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Santorini, Greece
ViewsWhy this position: Sits behind #4 on both the score (9.5 to 9.8) and the sample it rests on (88 to 266 reviews).
Canaves Oia Suites - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is best for luxury travellers who appreciate antique interiors and custom maritime charters. With a booking score of 9.5 from 88 reviews, the hotel features a private motor yacht for Aegean charters and suites styled with genuine antique furniture. Guests also enjoy a cliffside infinity pool overlooking the Caldera. On the downside, the cliffside layout features numerous steps, and its high popularity means reservations are essential.
Katikies Santorini - Pelagos House - The Leading Hotels Of The World
Santorini, Greece
Why this position: Rests on more guest reviews than #5 (125 to 88), at a slightly lower score (9.4 to 9.5).
Katikies Santorini - Pelagos House - The Leading Hotels Of The World is ideal for epicureans and wine enthusiasts. This property has a booking score of 9.4 from 125 reviews. Guests benefit from private terraces for every room, in-room mini wine cellars, and fine dining curated by Hector Botrini. The cliffside infinity pools offer direct Caldera views. However, guests must navigate numerous steep steps throughout, and some terraces offer limited privacy.
Why this position: Scores higher than #6 (9.5 to 9.4), on a smaller body of reviews (85 to 125).
Andronis Luxury Suites is best for travellers seeking dramatic cave suites and elite cliffside dining. It boasts a high booking score of 9.5 from 85 reviews. The suites are carved directly into the caldera cliffside, offering private outdoor hot tubs with Aegean views. Guests are within walking distance of Oia and can dine at the renowned Lycabettus Restaurant. Mind that there are steep steps throughout the property, and lower-level terraces have limited privacy.
Why this position: Rests on more guest reviews than #7 (675 to 85), at a slightly lower score (9.4 to 9.5).
Lilium Hotel Santorini is best for travellers seeking unobstructed views of the volcanic Caldera combined with reliable transport links. It achieves a booking score of 9.4 from 675 reviews and a Google rating of 4.8 based on 399 reviews. Highlights include modern Mediterranean cuisine served on-site and hydromassage jets within the infinity pool. Guests also benefit from a scheduled complimentary shuttle service to Fira. However, the property sits at a distance from the main Fira pedestrian zone, and there is limited natural shade on the pool terrace.
Why this position: Sits behind #8 on both the score (9.3 to 9.4) and the sample it rests on (37 to 675 reviews).
Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection is tailored for couples and gourmands seeking a secluded, high-end cliffside retreat. It is highly rated, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 253 reviews and a booking score of 9.3 from 37 reviews. Guests can experience Michelin-starred Mediterranean fine dining and relax by the dramatic Caldera-facing infinity pool in Imerovigli. On-site bespoke in-room spa treatments add to the appeal. However, visitors must navigate numerous steep stone stairs, and the pool deck has limited space.
Why this position: Among the three highest guest scores of the 11 hotels we rank here — 9.7 from 238 reviews. Guests on Booking rate it above #9 (9.7 to 9.3), but #9 leads on Google (4.7 to 4.6), which the ranking weighs equally.
Cavo Tagoo Santorini is perfect for design-conscious travellers who want sunset views from their own private pools. It has achieved a booking score of 9.7 from 238 reviews. The suites feature private pools or hot tubs, high-end contemporary finishes, and a quiet setting between Fira and Oia. Be aware that the steep terrain and steps require physical mobility, and high demand limits room availability.
Apeiron Blue Santorini by Apeiron Hotels
Santorini, Greece
Adults onlyWhy this position: Rests on more guest reviews than #10 (454 to 238), at a slightly lower score (9.3 to 9.7).
Apeiron Blue Santorini by Apeiron Hotels is best for adults seeking peaceful seclusion and views of the sea. It has earned a booking score of 9.3 based on 454 reviews. Guests enjoy adults-only cliffside tranquility, with private outdoor spaces for every room and sweeping Aegean Sea views from the infinity pools. An exceptional breakfast is served daily. On the downside, the property is located outside Fira's pedestrian centre, and there are limited onsite dinner options.
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More hotels we recommend on Santorini
These pass the same checks as the ranked list, but sit outside our top selection for this destination. Several of them lead our all-inclusive and adults-only guides.
Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Santorini
9.7(9 reviews)Travellers wanting a view and design in one place
Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, Santorini
9.0(18 reviews)Travellers who want quiet over resort bustle
Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas
9.0(301 reviews)Travellers wanting quiet and design in one place
Orama Hotel & Spa
9.4(1,185 reviews)Guests who plan the day around the pool
Aelia Thalassa
9.0(396 reviews)Beach days with the sand a few steps away
Aelia Luxury Suites
9.0(1,092 reviews)Travellers who notice architecture and interiors
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Most common facilities
- Free WiFi (17 of 17)
- Pool (17 of 17)
- Bar (16 of 17)
- Restaurant (16 of 17)
- Airport shuttle (16 of 17)
- Parking (14 of 17)
What these hotels do best
- Pools (12 of 17)
- Privacy & seclusion (11 of 17)
- Views (10 of 17)
- Dining (7 of 17)
How we chose these hotels
At our latest review (August 2026) the properties listed above were measured against the same standard: sustained guest scores on both Booking.com and Google — weighted by how many reviews sit behind them — five-star class or an equivalent premium level, a genuinely first-rate location, and facilities that set the hotel apart.
As a guideline we look for around 8.5 or higher on Booking.com, but no single number decides on its own — when the sources disagree, the broader evidence wins. Guest scores on this page update continuously, and the selection is re-reviewed at regular intervals. The full standard is described in how we choose hotels.
