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Iconic Santorini - A Boutique Cave Hotel vs Esperas Oia Santorini

Iconic Santorini, a boutique cave hotel and Esperas Santorini are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Esperas Santorini scores significantly higher than Iconic Santorini, a boutique cave hotel. Esperas Santorini ranks #9 in Santorini with recommendations from 3 publications including Oyster, Fodor's and The Telegraph.

Iconic Santorini - A Boutique Cave Hotel
Iconic Santorini - A Boutique Cave Hotel
8 / 10
Imerovigli, Imerovigli 84700, Greece
From $390 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Perched high above the Aegean in the village of Imerovigli, this old-meets-new hotel has been carved into Santorini’s ancient caldera wall." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Enjoying fabulous views across Santorini's stunning caldera, Iconic Santorini was the island's first luxury cave-conversion hotel, dating originally from the early 1980s." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"A sea-view pool, cosy spa and breezy whites and blues have freshened the traditional dwellings, now the perfect spot for a luxurious break with dazzling Aegean Sea views." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This five-star cave hotel is something special, with great attention paid to tiny details" Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
19.0
"Perched above the Aegean Sea, about 2 miles north of the town of Fira, the Iconic Santorini, a boutique cave hotel, is ideal for leisure travelers seeking a romantic stay in Santorini, Greece." Full review
Esperas Oia Santorini
Esperas Oia Santorini
7 / 10
Oia 84702, Greece
From $355 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This setting provides the best perch in Santorini for the sunset, when hundreds gather at the caldera’s edge to witness the fiery descent." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Esperas’ setting, clinging to the slope at the far western edge of the village, and the resulting views across to Thirasiá islet (especially at sunrise or sunset) are this cave hotel's USPs." Full review
Oyster Oyster
3.0
"This charming 20-room upper-middle-range hotel enchants with its Cycladic style, personable service, and stunning location that makes for mesmerizing sunset views." Full review