Iconic SantorinivsKatikies Santorini
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Katikies Hotel ranks slightly higher than Iconic Santorini, a boutique cave hotel. Katikies Hotel is ranked #12 in Santorini with accolades from 4 publications including Frommer's, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
Iconic Santorini
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Lonely Planet
U.S. News & World Report
Tablet
Imerovigli, Imerovigli 84700, Greece
From $390/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
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 Telegraph9.0
"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 "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 PlanetTop choice
"This five-star cave hotel is something special, with great attention paid to tiny details" Full review
U.S. News & World Report19.0
"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
Tablet "At the highest point on Santorini's caldera rim, Iconic is built into the rock face at Imerovigli, its rooms following the island's cave architecture: volcanic rock and polished..." Full review
Katikies Santorini
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Condé Nast Traveler U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Forbes Travel Guide Tablet Tablet
Oia 84702, Greece
From $978/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "Virtually every unit has that astonishing caldera view, as does the formal restaurant... Because of its classy privacy, Katikies gets a good number of honeymoon couples." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Built atop a cliff overlooking the Santorini caldera basin, Katikies Hotel is renowned for its sweeping views of the Aegean Sea and the island's colorful sunsets." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Infinity pools which blend into the sky, a candle-lit rooftop restaurant and tranquil white-washed cottages set into a cliff overlooking the volcanic Caldera and Aegean Sea make this a dreamy escape." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Stands out for its first class views of the caldera, and chic minimal design. In each room, you’ll find arched ceilings and verandas—perfect for lazy afternoons spent reading in the sun." Full review
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Order dishes like the langoustine tartare or sea bass served with fennel, and choose from an extensive wine list that spotlights local Santorini wineries.
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"Fans of simple elegance and luxury will love Katikies Hotel in Santorini, Greece." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Enjoy the quintessential Santorini experience at this iconic hotel, perched on the cliffs high above the Aegean waters...home to the first Cycladic outpost of the Michelin-starred Botrini's restaurant"
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Michelin Guide "This hotel is a feast for the eyes, not just a scenic overlook but a sparkling white modernist take on a traditional cliff dwelling...guest rooms make the most of the hotel’s position" Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Katikies Santorini appears like a whitewashed oasis along the deep blue Aegean Sea. The boutique hotel spills down the cliff in Oia, which ensures dramatic panoramas from every vantage..." Full review
Tablet19.8
"The differences between the best Santorini hotels are remarkably subtle; how to distinguish one sun-drenched, white-washed hotel on a scenic seaside cliff from the next? More than..." Full review
Tablet19.7
"On Santorini, the view’s the thing, and there may be none better than that from the pool deck at Katikies, looking out over the island’s submerged volcanic caldera and the sea beyond...." Full review
