Imerovigli Santorini, Greece
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
Volcanic cliffside cocoon
Carved into the volcanic cliffs of Imerovigli, subterranean cave living meets wide-open views across the caldera to Thirasia.
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Ten organic cave suites carved into volcanic cliffs feature sculpted archways, private terraces, and caldera-view Jacuzzis.
Notable
Private rooftop cabanas, secluded cliffside hot tubs, and attentive breakfast service overlooking the Aegean caldera.
Notable
A subterranean spa in a restored wine cave features a heated volcanic pool with hydromassage.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Each of the hotel’s ten suites is carved directly into the rock, and frames a unique view of the caldera at Santorini’s center.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Perched high on the Imerovigli cliffside, the setting looks across the caldera toward Thirasia with Oia visible along the rim.
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The rooms
Ten sculpted cave suites feature curved volcanic walls, arched verandas, and private hot tubs looking out across the sea.
The cave pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated water weaves around illuminated volcanic rock and sculpted pillars inside the 50-square-meter indoor cave pool.
The spa
A restored 100-square-meter wine cave hosts private holistic massage sessions deep within the volcanic rock.
YLIA Restaurant
The rooftop terrace serves Cycladic-inspired Mediterranean dishes with sunset views across the caldera toward Thirasia.
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Divine Cave Experience
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.