Santorini, GreeceOia
Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas
Cycladic sunset resort
Oia Santorini, Greece
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
Santo CollectionCycladic sunset resort
The resort trades the crowded caldera for open western slopes, laying out whitewashed suites around unblocked Aegean sunsets.
What it’s good at
Notable
Dark volcanic stone and Cycladic white lime define suites arranged in village neighborhoods.
Notable
Poolside staff bring chilled water unprompted, with floating breakfasts delivered to private pools.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
from within the walls of Santo Pure Oia it’s possible to feel like you’re just about alone on the island.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The pedestrian alleys of Oia sit five minutes away on foot, and Ammoudi Bay's seafood tavernas wait below.
The rooms
Every suite opens onto a private veranda with a heated Jacuzzi or plunge pool looking out toward the sea.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Curved infinity pools look out toward the open horizon, fitted with submerged loungers under dark umbrellas.
The spa
Vaulted stone alcoves hold treatment beds for Comfort Zone therapies. A Finnish sauna and an ice room wait nearby.
Gym and movement
The 24-hour gym sits on the lower level with cardio equipment, and instructors host sunrise Pilates and breathwork sessions outdoors.
Alios Ilios Restaurant & Bar
Tables on the pergola terrace look toward open water. The kitchen cooks modern Greek dishes using vegetables from on-site gardens.
At the table
Akratos Poolside Bar mixes botanical cocktails beside the infinity pool, with live acoustic serenades playing at sunset.
How it began
Founder Nikos Metaxas envisioned a spacious alternative to Santorini's vertical caldera, built on open ground in 2016.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.