Luxury Hotel · Santorini
Canaves Oia Suites
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At a glance
Perched above the caldera in one of the world’s most sought-after villages, Canaves Oia Suites is Santorini at its most spectacular.
Part of the celebrated Canaves Collection, this five-star property in Oia is built for those who want the very best of the island. Suites and villas come with private plunge pools and sweeping views across the Aegean, dressed in the clean, sun-bleached aesthetic that has made Santorini iconic. The Presidential Suite, Royal Pool Suite and Three Bedroom Infinity Pool Villa set a particularly high bar.
Dining here is exceptional. The award-winning Petra Restaurant serves fine cuisine against breathtaking caldera views, while the Panorama Balcony Experience takes private dining to another level entirely.
Beyond the property, the Canaves team curates a full roster of experiences, from private catamaran charters departing Ammoudi port to pottery workshops, wine tastings and bespoke wellness journeys through the grotto spa.
Highlights
- Suites and villas with private plunge pools and sweeping Aegean caldera views
- Range of options from Junior Suites to a three-bedroom infinity pool villa
- Clean, sun-bleached interiors designed to make the most of Santorini’s iconic light
Accommodation
Junior Suite
The Junior Suites at Canaves Oia include a wonderful open plan bedroom complete with its own King Size bed and living area as well as a large bathroom with monsoon rain shower. The private terrace has a plunge pool jacuzzi as well as space for open-air dining – ideal for starlit dinners.
Superior Suite
The Superior Suites at Canaves Oia are traditionally white. With an open plan bedroom complete with a King Size bed, you’ll also find a spacious living area as well as a large bathroom with its own monsoon shower. On the private veranda you can enjoy your own plunge pool jacuzzi.
Honeymoon Suite
The Honeymoon Suite at Canaves Oia is perfect to celebrate your wedding. One of the best suites in Santorini, it’s at the highest and most private level of the development and has incredible views of the Aegean Sea and Caldera. Your private infinity plunge pool is beautiful and the open air terrace means dinner under the stars is a must.
River Pool Suite
The room type most instantly recognisable at Canaves Oia is the River Pool Suite. The unique river plunge jacuzzi makes this room one of a kind. The open plan bedroom and king size bed leads onto a spacious living room. The bathroom has its own monsoon rain shower and bathtub and a walk-in wardrobe.
Infinity Pool Suite
With stunning panoramic views of the Caldera and the Aegean Sea, the Infinity Pool Suite includes your very own private infinity pool. The separate bedroom and living room are augmented by a large bathroom with rain shower. Enjoy dinner under the stars in your beautiful private suite.
Canaves Suite With Private Pool
The Canaves Suite with its own private pool has two bedrooms. The beautiful master bedroom with a King Size bed is set in a loft in the property whilst a further bedroom is on the lower level alongside the living room and dining area. There is a sauna as well as a plunge pool and the suite accommodates up to five people.
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Further information
Further Information
Canaves Oia boasts the most romantic accommodation on the island, situated in the small village of Oia. Relax in your own private plunge pool and finish the day in style with wine tasting, enjoying the fantastic Mediterranean cuisine.
The infinity poolside bar and restaurant has a relaxed dining experience and is great for cocktails while watching the sunset over the Mediterranean sea. Guests have access to the Canaves Spa at the hotel, and can enjoy Elemis treatments and personal robes can be found in each suite.
For dining, you’ll enjoy the mouth-watering menu at the Petra Restaurant where you’ll find healthy and beautiful Greek/Med-inspired dishes.
Greece
Greece sits at the southeastern tip of Europe, on the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts. The country covers a small mainland and around 6,000 islands, 200 of which are inhabited. The main island groups are the Cyclades (Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, and Naxos), the Ionian (Corfu, Kefalonia, and Zakynthos), and the Dodecanese (Rhodes, Symi), and Crete, which is large enough to be a destination on its own.
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