Auberge Resorts Collection's Santorini property — adults-only Caldera-view resort on the island's quieter side.
BrandAuberge Resorts Collection
DestinationSantorini
RegionEurope
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingIsland
Best ForCouples on milestone trips, repeat Santorini visitors seeking adults-only format, Auberge loyalists extending to the European portfolio.
PrivacyHigh (Private Entrances)
ServiceFull Concierge
ButlerOn-Request
Private PoolSome Suites
Grace Hotel joined Auberge Resorts Collection as the brand's Santorini outpost, positioned on the Caldera rim away from the island's main town clusters. The property runs adults-only, with suites featuring private terraces and select accommodations with plunge pools. The infinity pool overlooks the
Key Features
Infinity pool
Mediterranean restaurant
spa services
fitness center
private terraces
plunge pools
panoramic Caldera views
Dining
Santoro (Mediterranean)
Signature Experience
Sundowners at the infinity pool's Caldera edge — the adults-only format means the space runs quieter than competing properties on the island.
Adults-only Caldera positioning with Auberge's property-specific approach, at smaller scale than Santorini's mega-resort alternatives. The 9.7 guest score and dual 2024 accolades signal consistent execution.
Signature Suite: Grace Suite
Private plunge pool, spacious terrace, panoramic sea views, luxurious bathroom
Accolades
Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2024, Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2024
Best time: May through June and September through October provide Santorini's finest luxury experience, with warm Aegean temperatures, the caldera at its most photogenic, and the famous sunset viewed from private cave villa terraces without the August peak crowds.
Demand: Santorini commands global recognition as one of the world's most photographed luxury destinations, maintaining extraordinary demand particularly from honeymooners and special occasion travelers. Peak July and August see the highest rates and occupancy globally for Greek islands.
Pricing: Ultra-luxury Santorini cave suites represent Europe's most extreme peak-to-shoulder pricing differentials, with August caldera views commanding rates of $2,000-5,000 per night. May and September offer 50-60% savings while delivering an essentially identical caldera experience with far more intimate
Insider tip: Arrange a private sailing charter at first light before any other vessels leave the caldera, anchoring at the volcanic hot springs for a private thermal soak as the sun rises behind Oia, followed by breakfast prepared aboard — a sequence that delivers Santorini's extraordinary landscape in complete
Avoid: Absolutely avoid peak August when Oia's famous sunset viewing becomes one of Europe's most crowded spectacles, with thousands of visitors creating a fundamentally different experience from the intimate luxury that premium cave suites promise.
