Hôtels de luxe en Greece

L'Elessa Hotel clings to the flank of Pyrgos, Santorini's highest village, five minutes from the Venetian fortress. We bed down in suites carved into volcanic rock, limewashed walls, barrel vaults, floors in polished lava stone. The infinity pool overlooks the caldera without overlooking views, water heated year-round, integrated aquatic bar. The spa offers massages with local olive oils, hammam hewn from stone, cabins with views of Nea Kameni. From 428 € per night, Greek breakfast served on private terrace included. Service is attentive without being intrusive, free airport shuttle on request. We recommend for a three- to five-night stay, avoiding July-August if possible ✨

One of One Hotel occupies a cliff in Imerovigli, 300 metres north of Fira, in the calmest stretch of the caldera. We tested in May, off peak season, and the 9.8/10 score from 330 reviews reflects reality: impeccable service, spacious rooms (35 to 80 m²), raw materials (pumice, polished concrete, white linen). The spa offers signature treatments with local olive oil, the infinity pool is heated all year. Airport shuttle included, free private parking (rare in Santorini). From 1 045 € per night, it's unapologetic high-end Cycladic, for couples seeking intimacy without Oia's bustle ✨

Aspaki by Art Maisons occupies five troglodyte suites on the cliffside, at the end of the pedestrian path in Oia. We reach them via staircases carved into the stone, no porter, no lobby. The spaces are dug into the tuff: white vaults, polished concrete floors, minimalist furniture in driftwood and linen. Each suite comes with a private infinity pool (4 to 6 m²) facing due west, towards the cruise ships gliding to Fira. Silence is absolute after 10pm, when the tourists head back down to Ammoudi. From 997 € a night, breakfast delivered in a wicker basket to the terrace at the requested time ✨

Canaves Epitome occupies a series of Cycladic houses renovated in 2019, clinging to the cliff in Oia, facing the caldera. We slept in a 45 m² suite with private pool carved from volcanic rock, teak terrace, king bed facing the sea. Interiors in white limewash, grey pumice stone, bespoke driftwood furniture and natural linen. The 300 m² spa offers treatments using Greek products (olive oil, thyme honey), hammam hewn from the rock. Service is discreet, efficient, never intrusive. From 1 665 € per night, rate justified by the view, privacy, quality of finishes ✨

Canaves Sunday occupies a discreet enclave on the northern tip of Oia, where the cliff plunges 300 metres into the caldera. We tested a 45 m² troglodyte suite: limewashed walls, polished concrete floor, bespoke whitened oak furniture, Tinos stone bathtub facing the void. The communal infinity pool follows the curve of the volcanic rock, heated water from April to October. The silence impresses, no crowd noise despite the village's proximity. Suites with private pools justify the rate from 950 € per night, especially in high season when Oia becomes impassable after 5pm. We recommend west-facing rooms for the sunset without leaving the terrace. One of the few hotels in Santorini where design doesn't sacrifice comfort for style ✨

Canaves Oia Suites occupies a string of troglodyte houses on the Oia cliff, at Santorini’s most photographed spot. We slept in suites carved into the volcanic rock, hand-limed walls, polished lava stone floors, minimalist driftwood furniture. Each suite has its private infinity pool, facing due west over the caldera and the black islets of Thirassia. The spa offers massages on a suspended terrace, treatments with Cretan olive oil, hammam hewn from the rock. Service remains discreet, never intrusive, with an efficient concierge for booking tables and caique excursions. From 1 328 € a night, rate justified by the view, absolute privacy and membership of the Small Luxury Hotels circle ✨

L'Andronis Boutique Hotel occupies a string of restored troglodyte houses on the northern edge of Oía, where the cliff plunges 300 metres into the caldera. We slept in a suite carved into the pumice stone, hand-limed walls, bed facing the Aegean Sea. The infinity pool follows the natural curve of the rock, water heated from April to October. The restaurant serves contemporary Cycladic cuisine (catch of the day, Santorini tomatoes, fava), tables set on three cascading terraces. From 1 156 € per night, rate justified by the view and intimacy (only 24 rooms). Service is discreet, never intrusive. Our verdict: one of the best addresses for a stay for two on the island, far from the tumult of Fira ✨

Andronis Luxury Suites occupies a series of white troglodyte houses clinging to the northern cliff of Oia, the most photographed village on Santorini. We bed down in suites carved into volcanic rock, hand-limed walls, barrel vaults, polished lava stone floors. Each room opens onto a private terrace with infinity pool, direct view of the caldera and volcanic islets. The spa offers outdoor massages, Greek olive oil treatments, rock-hewn hammam. The communal pool perches on the edge of the void, from 1 432 € a night in high season. Service remains discreet, efficient, never intrusive. We book for sunsets from our own pool, without sharing the spectacle with Oia's tourists ✨

Canaves Ena occupies a cliff in Oia, five suites carved from white pumice stone. We bed down in vaulted volumes with limewashed walls, light grey polished concrete floor, bespoke whitened oak furniture. Each suite has its private infinity pool, hewn from the rock, facing the caldera and volcanic islets. Silence is absolute, light changes all day, from midday's blinding white to evening's coppery pink. Discreet service, breakfast delivered in a wicker basket, airport shuttle included. From 1 338,50 € a night, fully booked three months ahead in high season. Santorini's most confidential address ✨

La Perla Villas and Suites occupies a string of troglodyte houses on the Oia cliff, adults-only. The suites are carved into the porous stone, whitewashed, with private terraces and infinity pools facing the Aegean Sea. We slept in a 45 m² villa, polished cement floor, king bed built into the alcove, light filtered through linen veils. The sunset from the communal pool justifies the trip on its own, from 648 € per night. Service is discreet, attentive without being intrusive. Airport shuttle included, private parking below the village. An address for honeymoons and anniversaries, not for families with children ✨