Santorini, GreeceMegalochori
Nelya Suites
Cliffside family estate
Cliffside family estate
The property runs as an intimate private estate, hosting just three suites above the quiet southern rim of the caldera.
What it’s good at
Listed
Whitewashed Cycladic suites trimmed in aquamarine with built-in Aegean platform furniture.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Nelya Suites is an island escape that’s both luxurious and down-to-earth. Offering some of the best panoramic views in the area, the hotel feels deliciously hidden away on Santorini’s caldera cliffs.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The cliffside paths look straight down the caldera, and Megalochori's quiet village square is a fifteen-minute walk away.
The rooms
Suites have built-in platform beds, and each opens onto a private terrace with a heated outdoor Jacuzzi or jet pool.
Pool and massage
Heated plunge pools sit along the caldera's edge, and therapists set up open-air massages right on the terrace.
How it began
The estate was originally a family summer residence, named after the owners' daughters, Nefeli and Lydia.
Santorini
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The medals
Gold
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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.