Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites and Spa is a larger scale boutique retreat just outside Oia, set apart by its village style layout and quieter position away from the centre.

The hotel is arranged as a series of low rise clusters rather than one continuous structure, with pathways, gardens and pools breaking up the space between each section. It feels closer to a small Santorini village than a traditional hotel, with different areas revealing themselves as you move through rather than everything centred around one core.

This layout works well given the size. Despite having a higher room count, the spread of the site prevents it from feeling crowded, and the separation between areas gives a more relaxed flow throughout the day. The position just outside Oia also helps, keeping the atmosphere calmer while still within easy reach of the village.

Staying

Suites and villas are designed with outdoor space as a key part of the stay, with most opening onto private terraces that include heated jacuzzis or pools. The layout of each unit is built around that terrace, so it becomes the main living space rather than a secondary feature.

Inside, the style follows a clean Santorini palette with darker accents coming through in materials and finishes, giving it a slightly more contemporary feel. Higher categories, including the Sunset Suites and Pool Villas, offer more space and better positioning across the site, particularly for open views and privacy.

Dining is centred around one main restaurant, Alios Ilios Restaurant, supported by one bar, Akratos Pool Bar. The restaurant focuses on modern Greek cooking, with menus built around local ingredients and a more relaxed approach rather than formal fine dining.

Breakfast is served daily in the restaurant, while lunch and dinner follow a similar setting, with the option to dine on terraces when conditions allow. The pool bar runs throughout the day, covering drinks and lighter options and acting as the secondary dining point without becoming overly busy.

Experience

The hotel is built around multiple pool areas rather than a single central one, with several infinity pools spread across the site. This reduces pressure on any one space and allows guests to settle into different areas depending on the time of day.

Beyond the pools, the experience is relatively low key. There is no heavy activity programme, with the focus instead on relaxing within the hotel or heading into Oia for more movement. The concierge can arrange excursions and boat trips, but these sit alongside the stay rather than defining it.

Wellness

The Anassa Spa is a more complete wellness space than many properties on the island, with treatment rooms alongside an indoor heated pool. The approach is structured but not overwhelming, offering a range of treatments without overcomplicating the experience.

A gym is also in place, along with yoga and fitness sessions, giving it a broader wellness offering than most Santorini boutique hotels, particularly for guests staying longer.

Where

The location sits just outside Oia, around a five minute walk from the centre, which makes a noticeable difference to the pace of the stay. Fira is around 11 km away, and the airport is approximately 17.7 km, keeping access straightforward while avoiding the congestion of staying directly within the village.