A cliff-top sanctuary offering panoramic views and Michelin-starred dining in Santorini.
BrandAuberge Resorts Collection
DestinationSantorini
RegionEurope
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingIsland
Best ForCouples/Romance, Culinary Experiences, Scenic Views
PrivacyHigh (Private Entrances)
ServiceFull Concierge
ButlerOn-Request
Private PoolSome Suites
Perched atop the cliffs of Imerovigli, Grace Hotel offers an unparalleled vantage point over Santorini's iconic caldera, providing guests with breathtaking panoramic views of the Aegean Sea. This boutique retreat embodies Cycladic elegance, featuring whitewashed architecture that harmoniously blends
Key Features
Infinity pool
Varoulko Santorini restaurant
private terraces
plunge pools
sailing excursions
wine tastings
cultural tours
panoramic caldera views
Dining
Varoulko Santorini - Greek and Mediterranean cuisine
Signature Experience
Savoring a sunset dinner at Varoulko Santorini, overlooking the caldera.
Indulge in unparalleled luxury with private plunge pools, exquisite dining by a Michelin-awarded chef, and bespoke experiences that unveil the hidden gems of Santorini.
Signature Suite: The Villa
Two bedrooms, private swimming pool, spa, panoramic caldera views
Accolades
Travel + Leisure #1 Resort in Europe 2025, #1 Resort in Greece 2025
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.
