Iconic Santorini’s cave-sheltered rooms, pergola patios and sun-drenched terraces tumble down the cliffside in Imerovigli village, the highest point on the island. This traditional caldera-facing setting has been transformed with a perfect pool, an intimate spa and lashings of bright white and blue.

At the hotel

Spa, gym, lounger-lined terraces, free WiFi throughout. In rooms: flatscreen TV, iPod dock, JBL sound system, Aesop toiletries. The Caldera Suites and higher categories have jetted private pools.

Our favourite rooms

With French doors opening onto a private terrace and separate Juliet balcony, the Cliff Suite is bright and airy, with a rather special indoor grotto pool; sink into the rocking chair outside to take in splendid sea views. If you want to make a splash, book the Iconic Suite, with its two pools (one indoor, one outdoor, both with powerful jets) and day-bed-strewn terrace overlooking the sea. It was once the village bakery, and still houses the original bread oven. Each room, named after a letter of the Greek alphabet, sports laid-back and tactile decor: polished cement and volcanic rock floors, decorative headboards made from branches and vast Coco-mat beds for a naturally blissful sleep.

Poolside

On a decked sun terrace, the 11-metre heated saltwater infinity pool is sheltered under an arch at one end and seems to melt into the Aegean at the other, where a whirlpool section offers front-row seats for dazzling caldera views.

Spa

Have those last travel knots and tensions eased in the snug spa, housed in an atmospheric cave hewn from the bedrock. There’s a small heated whirlpool in the grotto and an intimate treatment room for holistic massages using locally produced oils, best enjoyed à deux.

Packing tips

Colour-match with some nautical-inspired swimwear. Glamorous shades are a must for the sun-blessed terraces.

Also

All rooms are non-smoking, but there are plenty of outdoor spaces to light up.

Children

Iconic Santorini’s cliffside location is best suited to adults. Over-14s are welcome, though the hotel doesn’t offer extra beds.

 

 

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