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Honeymoon Suite (Plunge Pool) | Living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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Eparchiaki Odos Oia, Santorini, Santorini Island, 84702
  • Place, Amoudi Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Oia Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Thira (JTR-Santorini National)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite (Plunge Pool) | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Suite (Plunge Pool)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite (Plunge Pool) | Terrace/patio

Honeymoon Suite (Plunge Pool)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Terrace/patio

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 King Beds, 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool (Aqua Retreat ) | Terrace/patio

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool (Aqua Retreat )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Villa, Private Pool (Epitome) | Resort view

Villa, Private Pool (Epitome)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool (1) | Terrace/patio

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool (1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite With Plunge Pool

  • Sleeps 2

Honeymoon Suite With Plunge Pool

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Pool Villa

  • Sleeps 3

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Pool

Two Bedroom Pool Villa

  • Sleeps 5

Aqua Retreat Two Bedroom Pool Villa

  • Sleeps 5

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Epitome Pool Villa

  • Sleeps 3

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Hideaway Pool Suite

Hideaway Pool Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hideaway Pool Villa

Hideaway Pool Villa

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 5 Bedrooms, Private Pool (Epitome) | Terrace/patio

Villa, 5 Bedrooms, Private Pool (Epitome)

  • 550 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 5 King Beds and 2 Large Single Sofa Beds

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms | View from room

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • 170 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Private pool

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Pool Suite

Pool Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Hideaway Pool Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Three-Bedroom Villa

  • Sleeps 7

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Hideaway Pool Villa

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Pool Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Two Bedroom Pool Suite

  • Sleeps 5

Villa, 5 Bedrooms, Private Pool (Epitome)

  • Sleeps 14

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About the area

Santorini

When you stay at Canaves Epitome - Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Santorini, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Santorini Caldera and Oia Castle. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint and 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Athinios Port.

What's nearby

  • Amoudi Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oia Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santorini Caldera - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tramonto ad Oia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Santorini National Airport (JTR) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pelekanos Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lotza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Piatsa Souvlaki - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Κόκκινο Ποδήλατο (Red Bicycle) - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Donkey - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Canaves Epitome - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Canaves Epitome - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers 53 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Santorini hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Epitome has 1 treatment room. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 53 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Grab a bite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle and a ferry terminal shuttle are provided for an additional charge.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Canaves Epitome - Small Luxury Hotels of the World has 2 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Canaves Epitome - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.
The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2018
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 28 and April 14.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 200.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 200.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses solar energy
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1073457

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April 20 to October 15
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Canaves Oia Epitome Hotel Santorini
Canaves Oia Epitome Hotel
Canaves Oia Epitome Santorini
Canaves Oia Epitome
Canaves Epitome Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Canaves Epitome - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Hotel
Canaves Epitome - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Santorini

Canaves Epitome - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 164 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

True 5 Star Property

A true 5-star experience from start to finish! The property is absolutely stunning, beautifully designed with incredible rooms, multiple pools, and breathtaking landscaping. The service is impeccable; every staff member goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome and taken care of. The location is perfect just a 6-minute walk to Oia town, so you’re close to all the shops and restaurants but still get the peace and tranquility of the property. Highly recommend this hotel if you’re looking for luxury, comfort, and world-class hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luiz

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shterna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived, we were treated like valued guests rather than just another booking. The property itself is beautiful, spotless, and well-maintained, but what truly sets this hotel apart is the staff. Every single team member we encountered was warm, attentive, and eager to help with anything we needed, often going above and beyond before we even had to ask. Whether it was the front desk arranging last-minute reservations, housekeeping anticipating our preferences, or the restaurant staff remembering our favorite drinks, the service felt personalized and genuine. It’s rare to find such a consistent level of care and professionalism across the board. Our stay was flawless, and we left feeling not just refreshed, but truly appreciated. We can’t wait to return and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone seeking both comfort and exceptional hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tod

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhihua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the place so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristobal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably one of the best hotels we’ve stayed at. The service was superb. The facilities absolutely amazing. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING MAGICAL STUNNING
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caylei

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hema

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an escape, a true paradise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madhuri, Jersey City

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was great and the staff was so helpful, amenities and all extras stupendous!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JORGE, Medellin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a 2 bedroom suite with its own swimming pool with a great ocean view. We could watch the beautiful Santorini sunsets. The rooms were very confortable. The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property. A few too many rude interactions with staff or witnessing staff arguing. The property itself was spectacular though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, Doylestown

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024