For many, Santorini is the absolute epitome of a dream holiday – whitewashed villages clinging to the caldera cliffs, blue domes, and sunsets over the Aegean Sea. But if you are looking for all-inclusive on the island, there is one thing you need to know.
We have cross-checked the island's hotels against Booking, and the truth is that genuine all-inclusive practically does not exist on Santorini – not even among the five-star beach hotels. The island's luxury hotels are small boutique properties where breakfast, half-board, and occasionally full-board are what is actually on offer. Lists promising "all-inclusive on Santorini" simply do not stand up to fact-checking.
If you want genuine all-inclusive, we recommend Crete or Rhodes instead. But if you choose Santorini for its magic – here are the seven best luxury hotels on Santorini, strictly selected with a guest rating of at least 8.5.
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Andronis Luxury Suites in Oia tops the list with the island's highest guest rating – 9.8 on Booking. The suites are literally carved into the caldera cliff, overlooking the volcano and the Aegean Sea.
Each suite features an elegant, minimalist design and its own outdoor jacuzzi with sea views. The location is secluded yet within easy walking distance of Oia's village life and famous sunsets.
The cliffside restaurant Lycabettus is one of the island's most talked-about dining experiences. This is Santorini at its absolute best – intimate, dramatic, and uncompromising.
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Aspaki by Art Maisons shares the top rating of 9.8 and offers the classic Oia view: blue domes, the Aegean Sea, and the volcano in the background.
The suites are built in a traditional Cycladic style and feel both centrally located and secluded at the same time. There is an outdoor pool, a bar, and a small spa with its own sauna.
It is the perfect hotel for those who want to live right inside the postcard – with Oia's most photographed view right outside your window.
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Cavo Tagoo Santorini in Imerovigli is the sister hotel to the Mykonos icon of the same name – an exclusive all-suite hotel with a rating of 9.7.
The suites are modern with high-end materials, and many feature their own private pool or hot tub. The location between Fira and Oia offers peace and quiet with sunset views over the caldera.
The design is contemporary and sharply executed – a choice for those who want Santorini's drama in a modern package.
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Santorini Princess Spa Hotel in Imerovigli (9.7 on Booking) is the most complete spa hotel on the list – and also the one that comes closest to an all-inclusive feel: here you can book both half and full board.
All rooms have panoramic views of the caldera from their own private balcony, and the heated outdoor pool shares the same view. The spa area is a full-service facility.
Imerovigli is the island's quietest caldera village, perfect for those who want the views without the crowds of Oia.
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Canaves Oia Suites (9.7) is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, clinging to the cliffside high above the caldera in Oia.
There are two outdoor pools – including an infinity pool with breathtaking views – and suites decorated with genuine antiques. The gourmet restaurant is top-class.
The hotel's own motor yacht can be chartered for day trips in the Aegean Sea – the kind of detail that separates the exceptional from the merely excellent.
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Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel (9.7) is Marriott's luxury flagship on the island – carved out of the raw volcanic landscape of the caldera cliffs above the turquoise sea.
The interiors blend traditional Cycladic cave architecture with calm, curated materials. Four different restaurants and bars mean you can eat your way through your stay without ever leaving the hotel.
The cliffside spa with holistic treatments and the wide-open caldera views make Mystique one of Greece's most complete luxury hotels.
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Santorini Kastelli Resort (9.6) is the beach alternative on our list – a two-minute walk from Kamari's black sand beach, far from the crowds of the caldera cliffs.
The resort is surrounded by fragrant gardens and green lawns, featuring two pools, a spa, and a pool bar. The daily buffet breakfast is generously served until lunchtime.
For those who want to combine Santorini with classic beach life – and a resort format that is rare on the island – Kastelli is the obvious choice. Its proximity to the airport makes logistics a breeze.
