Auberge Resorts Collection's Santorini property — 20 suites on the Imerovigli caldera cliffs, adults-only.
BrandAuberge Resorts Collection
DestinationSantorini
RegionEurope
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingIsland
Best ForCouples on milestone trips, repeat Auberge guests collecting properties, travelers seeking caldera views at smaller scale than Fira's luxury cluster.
PrivacyHigh (Private Entrances)
ServiceFull Concierge
ButlerOn-Request
Private PoolSome Suites
Grace Hotel sits on the caldera cliffs in Imerovigli, the quieter village north of Fira on Santorini's western coast. The property runs 20 suites, all adults-only, with private terraces and select suites offering plunge pools. Auberge Resorts Collection acquired the property and operates it within t
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
Sundowners on the private terrace as the caldera catches the last light — the Imerovigli angle gives unobstructed western views without Fira's pedestrian traffic.
Auberge's chef-driven dining sensibility translated to Santorini, in Imerovigli's quieter caldera position north of Fira's crowds. The adults-only format and 20-suite scale keep density lower than competing caldera properties.
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.
