The Best Hotels in Oia for Every Traveller

Oia is perhaps best-known for its cave-style architecture. This luxurious holiday home combines traditional style with modern minimalism and a touch of coastal chic – think driftwood ladders, carved stone basins and steel-framed mirrors. The suite can sleep up to four adults on a king-size bed and two sofa beds, and it boasts an outdoor jacuzzi, sunny terrace, fully equipped kitchenette and a generous living area. Guests are welcomed with a fruit basket and bottle of wine, and the owners can help to organise a range of activities, including yacht and helicopter trips, horse riding, hiking tours and car hire.

Treat yourself to a stay at this spa resort, in the heart of Oia, if you’re in search of a sustainable yet luxurious getaway. The newly built hotel complex takes sustainability seriously. The gardens are planted with indigenous plants, local herbs and organic vegetables, which are used by the restaurant’s chef for the Alios Ilios Restaurant and Akratas Poolside Bar. Want to unwind? Book a treatment at the Anassa Spa, such as the Japanese-inspired Kobido massage. It’s the largest wellness facility on the island, with an indoor heated pool, steam bath, cryotherapy and sauna.

Travelling to Santorini with a large group? You can book out all three villas at this complex on the outskirts of Oia village, creating a seven-bedroom property with unbeatable privacy that’s perfect for families and friends. There are a few two-bedroom villas and an expansive three-bedroom villa – each of which is built in the traditional style with a private plunge pool on a patio overlooking the caldera. Guests are treated to a complimentary welcome drink, and breakfast and lunch boxes are available on request.

The secluded Perivolas hotel, on the cliffs near Oia, is a collection of studios and suites with terraced gardens cascading down to an infinity pool on the cliff’s edge. The warm interiors are decorated with handwoven textiles and elegant whitewashed timber furniture. There’s also a gym and the Perivolas Wellness Studio, which has an outdoor jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and a cave-like massage room – where you can get treatments such as Mother Earth full-body stone massage. In the evening, book dinner in the restaurant located in a converted wine cellar, and enjoy dishes such as grilled octopus and shrimp saganaki.

This hotel in Oia caters to travellers wanting to experience Oia at a relatively affordable price. Take your pick of simple, homely apartments and studios, or splash out on a luxurious suite rich in Cycladian charm. The Superior Santorini Suites are ideal for families or groups, while the Junior and Honeymoon Suites are suited for couples in search of a romantic getaway. The hotel also caters for couples interested in a destination wedding, and has a dedicated wedding planning team that can help to organise wedding decorations, a bridal car and the marriage certificate.

This luxury boutique hotel in Oia features contemporary rooms and suites with private balconies and al fresco dining areas. If you’re looking for something special, book the River Pool Suite, which boasts a unique “river pool” hot tub that winds its way from the inside bathroom to the outdoor deck through a cave-like tunnel. The romance doesn’t stop there – the Infinity Modern Greek Bistro, by the hotel pool, offers candlelit dinner experiences, with an international menu that covers everything from Mediterranean meat and cheese platters to tacos.

Whether you’re a couple in search of a romantic escape or a family looking for space to spread out, you’ll find what you’re looking for at this collection of four houses and villas in Oia. Anemi Petite House is a cosy room with bright blue walls that’s suited to couples, while both Anemi Lovers House and Anemi House can sleep up to three people and boast fully equipped kitchens. Anemi Villa is a palatial three-bedroom home, in a former sea captain’s residence, that can sleep up to eight people. The villa also has a heated plunge pool and several sun terraces.

The owner of this collection of luxurious suites inherited the property from their grandfather, who was nicknamed “Fotinos” (Greek for “bright”) thanks to his sunny disposition – and this welcoming attitude prevails today. The minimalist cave suites, located near Oia Castle, all boast private heated plunge pools on terraces overlooking the caldera. Breakfast is served on these private terraces and made using local produce – think homemade jams and pastries, cherry tomatoes, seasonal fruits, eggs and fresh yoghurt with honey and walnuts.

This adults-only resort in Oia is ideal for couples in search of secluded romance. The studios and suites are built in the traditional architectural style and the Superior, Premium, Luxury and Honeymoon Suites all have private jacuzzis. In addition to the romantic setting overlooking the caldera, the hotel also offers a range of exclusive experiences – from private dining by candlelight on the suite terraces to in-room massage treatments, beauty treatments such as manicures and facials, and yoga classes. There’s also an in-house wedding planning team to help couples craft the Greek island wedding of their dreams.

These beautifully decorated self-catering apartments, ideally located close to the Oia Naval Museum, are a short walk from the heart of the town. Each apartment is air conditioned, and features a seating area and a convenient kitchenette with stove top. Guests can relax around an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers, enjoy a coffee on one of the flower-filled terraces or book the on-site shuttle service to explore further afield – Baxedes Beach is just 1km away, while Santorini Port is a 25-minute drive.