Avaton Resort and SpavsKatikies Santorini
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Avaton Resort ranks marginally higher than Katikies Hotel. Avaton Resort has a TripExpert Score of 83 with positive reviews from 4 sources like The Telegraph, Jetsetter and Oyster.
Avaton Resort and Spa
P.O. Box 97, Imerovigli, Greece
From $299/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
4.0
"One of the more chic and stylish boutique hotels in the area, the adult-only Avaton Resort also features a serene and relatively secluded position on the outskirts of Imerovigli village." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The stunning grotto-spa is a highlight, with a massage room for couples (the dominant clientele at Avaton), sauna, steam room, cold plunge pool for afterwards and a heated hydromassage pool." Full review
Jetsetter
"An intimate nine-suite retreat with an infinity pool, a top-notch restaurant and a spa hidden in a cave." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"With Eames bucket chairs next to beds hewn from the Santorini rock, hotel Avaton Resort & Spa mixes classic Greek isle lodgings with modern design for a coolly Cycladic combination." Full review
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A splash as someone plunges into the glittering pool; a request for tanning lotion; a sigh of contentment as someone lowers themselves onto the geometric loungers.
Katikies Santorini
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 Telegraph
9.0
"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
"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
U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"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