Ikies Santorini in Oia (Santorini), Santorini

Ikies Santorini is a recently renovated 4-star adults-only hotel made up of 14 cliff-cave houses in Oia. The accommodations follow traditional Cycladic architecture with white-washed roofs and private balconies overlooking the caldera and Aegean Sea. Room categories include the Fisherman's Maisonette with Caldera View, the Boatman's House with Hot Tub & Caldera View, and the Shipbuilder's Suite with Hot Tub & Caldera View.

Daily customized breakfast is served on each guest's private terrace, with a menu that includes eggs, pancakes, fresh juices, and local specialties. In-room dining is available all day from an extensive à la carte menu prepared by two in-house chefs. The hotel offers special diet menus, wine and champagne, and a complimentary bottle of local wine on arrival.

The hotel offers in-room massages, yoga sessions, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with caldera views. Several suites contain private hot tubs or steam rooms, including the Winemaker's Suite with its own sauna. The pool area provides sun loungers, sun umbrellas, and pool/beach towels overlooking Oia.

The hotel sits at the very beginning of Oia, a 5- to 10-minute walk from the main part of town and its famous sunset viewpoints. Nearby attractions include the Museum of Ancient Greek Music, the Naval Museum of Oia, and the Archaeological Site of Akrotiri. The concierge arranges scuba diving, sailing excursions, sight-seeing tours, car rentals, and airport transfers.

The adults-only hotel provides 24-hour front desk service, concierge assistance, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. Guests have access to soundproof rooms, air conditioning, daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and safety deposit boxes. The property also offers bicycle rental, walking tours, bike tours, and classes about local culture.

Rooms: 14 cliff-cave houses with private hot tubs

Views: Private terraces overlooking Oia and the caldera

Dining: Customized breakfast and in-room dining on private terraces

Wellness: In-room massages, yoga sessions, and steam rooms

Location: At the entrance of Oia, near sunset viewpoints

Services: Concierge arranges scuba diving and sailing excursions

Exclusivity: Adults-only hotel with a pool overlooking the caldera