With just six suites, the adult-only, 2014-opened Alti Santorini Suites is a quiet, upper-middle-range property, calmly set between the villages of Pyrgos and Megalochori (both about a 15-minute walk). Caldera and Aegean Sea views are spectacular from private plunge pools and terraces, which all suites afford. Understated rooms also have elegant decor, rainfall showers, Nespresso machines, minibars, and bathrobes. There's no restaurant here, but free, room-delivered breakfasts come standard and other snacks and meals can be arranged, as can massages. There's little else to this small establishment, and note that pool privacy is often compromised (common for Santorini). For a family-friendly option that's less pricey, consider the Grand View Hotel.
With just six suites, the adult-only, 2014-opened Alti Santorini Suites is a quiet, upper-middle-range property, calmly set between the villages of Pyrgos and Megalochori (both about a 15-minute walk). Caldera and Aegean Sea views are spectacular from private plunge pools and terraces, which all suites afford. Understated rooms also have elegant decor, rainfall showers, Nespresso machines, minibars, and bathrobes. There's no restaurant here, but free, room-delivered breakfasts come standard and other snacks and meals can be arranged, as can massages. There's little else to this small establishment, and note that pool privacy is often compromised (common for Santorini). For a family-friendly option that's less pricey, consider the Grand View Hotel.
Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, Santorini is one of the only traditional five-pearl hotels on the island -- and it once hosted Angelina Jolie. The fact that it has space for three high end restaurants, a chic outdoor pool, Asian Spa, fitness center, 400-year-old wine cellar, helipad, and boutique shop is due to its unusual location in the ancient village of Megalochori. Guests trade caldera views for vineyard and distant Aegean Sea views, but the village is much more intimate than the tourist trappings of Oia and Fira. The resort offers a free shuttle to its private beach club. Though the main buildings are done in Cycladic style, the 46 villas and suites interiors are modern and many include private pools or whirlpools. For travelers who want luxury on the caldera in Oia, check rates at Mystique Luxury Collection Hotel but expect higher prices and you'll lose the beach club access.
Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, Santorini is one of the only traditional five-pearl hotels on the island -- and it once hosted Angelina Jolie. The fact that it has space for three high end restaurants, a chic outdoor pool, Asian Spa, fitness center, 400-year-old wine cellar, helipad, and boutique shop is due to its unusual location in the ancient village of Megalochori. Guests trade caldera views for vineyard and distant Aegean Sea views, but the village is much more intimate than the tourist trappings of Oia and Fira. The resort offers a free shuttle to its private beach club. Though the main buildings are done in Cycladic style, the 46 villas and suites interiors are modern and many include private pools or whirlpools. For travelers who want luxury on the caldera in Oia, check rates at Mystique Luxury Collection Hotel but expect higher prices and you'll lose the beach club access.