Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas

Step away from the rim of the caldera, where the tiny clifftop hotels fight for every square inch, and Santorini’s Oia will surprise you with Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas, a place with a rare sense of space.

Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas does not have the space limitations of the cliff-side properties on the caldera. The hotel grounds are expansive, with facilities to match. There is a fully-fledged gym on-site and a spa with a good-sized heated indoor pool. There are no fewer than four other outdoor swimming pools.

Dramatic architecture, soft interiors

The hotel is located only steps away from the island’s prettiest town, and its simple architectural design brings to mind the cave-dwelling style of buildings in Oia. The sturdy buildings combine stone and whitewashed concrete, surrounded by black walls.

Inside, the polished floors give the interiors a minimalist feel, while the ecru tones and organic accents—such as woven baskets and wall artwork—soften the rooms and add a touch of boho chic.

Things to do

Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas is a great place to stay in and simply relax—the main swimming pool area has great food and beverage service (and the spa team drops by and gives free mini-massages).

The hotel is equally well positioned as a base camp from which to explore the famous Oia. Santorini’s prettiest town is very close by, though, and it looks best early morning, with the sun still young in the sky and before the cruise ship crowds arrive.

Beyond Oia, there are attractions aplenty on Santorini. You may consider sailing or touring the island’s various museums (especially the archeological sites), or even just visiting the best restaurants. The local Vinsanto wine is always worth trying too. The concierge at the hotel will be very good at organizing everything you may wish for.

in our opinion

Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas is secluded and spacious, with unique architecture and stylish but unpretentious interiors.

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What we love

• Beautiful architecture and boho-chic interior design. From the lobby décor with its massive glass fireplace to the houses and villas designed in white and grey, this hotel looks great.
• Proximity to Oia. It's only a 10-minute walk from the hotel to the center of town — but the hotel feels very secluded. Santo Pure is also very easy to drive to and from, as it's just off the main road.
• Breakfasts are brilliant. Served on a terrace next to the main pool, with the backdrop of sea views, they offer a great buffet selection, with various cold cuts, salads, pastries, and even champagne.
• The rooms are spacious and well-designed. Our Exclusive Sunset Suite had a large terrace looking towards the sea, with a lovely swing, and a heated jacuzzi of a good size on one end. The rooms in this category have the most unobstructed sunset views.
  While there is no caldera view, the sunsets here are fantastic — as the hotel is facing the western tip of the island.
• The onsite spa is Santorini's largest, with a steam room, cryotherapy facilities, and a heated indoor pool. A range of treatments and relaxation therapies are designed to soothe and calm.
• The hotel is prepared for wheelchair users, with two fully equipped suites close to the reception, and ramps throughout the property. It's a friendly place for guests with any mobility issues as there are far fewer steps and levels than at many other hotels on the island.

What you should know

• The hotel has a fully-featured gym. WiFi is free and reliable. There is also free valet parking (and there’s a decent-sized car park opposite, a bit of a rarity on the island!)
• Oia is only a 10-minute walk away, but be advised it's an uphill hike.
• The water in the four main swimming pools is not heated, but all suites have heated outdoor stone jacuzzis.
• Some suites suffer from a lack of privacy as they are positioned next to public pathways.