This is a very unique hotel which is designed as if you are staying within a cave on the island of Santorini. The views were incredible. Our room had an outdoor hot tub as well as an indoor cave pool. The staff was incredibly kind and professional, and romantically decorated our room for our honeymoon. They were also very accommodating and helpful, and helped us book a professional photoshoot as well as a boat tour. The breakfast was also incredible and they gave us the option of having it delivered to our room to eat on our outdoor sitting area. We also really enjoyed that Kivotos was in a quieter part of the island (Imerovigli), and it was so so peaceful We are so happy we spent our 3 nights in Santorini at Kivotos!

Amazing views Very friendly and helpful staff

The room was meant to feel built into a cave but it felt more like a concrete fabrication that you might find in a theme park. It was quite small for the price. Steep steps to all the rooms No privacy - the rooms are directly overlooked.

Our stay at Kivotos Santorini was excellent! The view was incredible from our hideaway suite and the whole hotel. We had a delicious breakfast every morning that you could choose from multiple options - all very good. The service was second to none. Everything was easy - the front desk arranged private transfers for us throughout our stay and we had communication with them via whatsapp for instant service. When we arrived, we received a very warm welcome and complimentary chilled bottle of wine in our room with other items, and everyone was so friendly throughout our stay. The room was also excellent and was tidied every morning while we were at breakfast. They had an evening service if you wished with a complimentary dessert, too. We really enjoyed our time there and didn't want to leave our suite hardly with the incredible view! I would recommend Kivotos to anyone!

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Since we arrived, we were so taken in by the unbelievable beauty of the hotel and how attentive, welcoming and professional the staff were. Apostolia by the front desk, Thanasis by the restaurant and of course Aris for having such a team are absolutely worth a mention. Breakfast was full of Mediterranean taste and super matching the ambience of the insane caldera view. As it comes to the room we were so surprised with the state of the art sound system, the size of the bed, the cleanliness of the room and the lovely jacuzzi! We definitely recommend the hotel for anyone travelling to Santorini. Through whatsapp they arranged anything we asked for and we couldn’t be happier. Transfer to the airport and back was arranged by the hotel, restaurant reservations, wine tours, boat tours and although we didn’t rent a car, we could through the hotel. So easy and possible. Overall, this is what hospitality should be like! Thank you!

That we had to leave

The location is amazing and stunning views, breakfast was ok we did not get the full range on the breakfast menu once in our stay, had to ask for orange juice every morning and the head male waiter in the restaurant was rude and actually stated breakfast had finished and had a real attitude. We were sat dow for last orders 11am and We waited 40min for breakfast with only one other large table of local guests.(We shouldn’t have had to ask for the items there is a fixed menu with only one chosen option on hot food) The food was lovely but spoiled by the staff in the restaurant. Only one young lady with blonde hair was a credit and tried hard every time we saw her, didn’t get her name sorry 😢. The hotel itself was lovely, clean and excellent location. The hotel staff are excellent and offer help to book excursions and taxes, we registered with reception on whats app and they answered swiftly every time. The hotel has amazing views. however if you want privacy good luck, it’s right on a public walkway and the staff do not stop tourists walking in to see the view (you are paying over £600 a night for!!) Very off putting if you are a little self conscious in a bathing suit and want to use the main pool. They can also look over at the hot tubes in room 10 and 2 other suits below. The room we stayed in was very nice modern and had all the mod cons but a little dark and no real natural light, we had an inside pool and it was lovely but had no outside space to sit at, the seating area was above the pool and got very hot and humid. had I known I may have chosen a different hotel as it was the only room left in our hotel on the time of booking. (We had room 5 the only room without outside space to relax in) Overall the hotel was a very pleasant stay and santorini it self is amazing and would definitely recommend!

5* hotel but not given 5* service especially in the restaurant for hotel guests. Not exclusive and off putting tourists when trying to sunbathe or get in the pool.

The hospitality from all the employees. Me and my partner got engaged during our trip. The hotel staff did everything to make sure we had an even more memorable trip. From a special table in the hotel restaurant Mavro with a beautiful dinner, to a boat trip to celebrate our engagement. Apostolia, Thanasis, Kostantinos & Aris thank you very much for everything! Regarding the room everything was amazing! From our private jacuzzi with sunset view, a state of the art sound system.

We had to leave

The service and staff are top notch. They helped us a lot as my wife was unwell and even provided the check in earlier. They were available 24/7 Kudos to the management and entire team. The room we booked was deluxe suite with sunset views and hot tub, i must say it was divine and huge in size. The amenities are perfect and the quality of everything is worth the money. Also the lighting are super cool!

That its too dark for my taste 😅

Kivotos Santorini is simply breathtaking — a sanctuary of style and serenity perched above the caldera. The architecture is striking, the interiors are beautifully curated, and the service is flawless. Waking up to those volcanic views felt surreal, and every moment was infused with peace, privacy, and understated luxury. It’s more than a stay — it’s an experience we’ll never forget.

This is a truly unique property in Santorini. The rooms are something that I have never experienced before. We had the villa with the Indoor pool and Hamman Baths and the pictures do not do this place justice. The staff was extremely accommodating and the breakfast was next level. It was a 3-course meal for breakfast every morning. Honeymooners might be fixated on staying in Oai but this hotel is very close to Fira were all the fun stuff happens so I highly recommend staying here.

The hot tub was not as hot as we would have liked and the steam room took a while to get hot.

Our stay at Kivotos was impeccable, though it's too bad we only stayed one night. The staff were incredibly helpful and kind, especially the guys at the front desk, who provided us with valuable information and activity recommendations that made our stay even more enjoyable. The food at Mavro restaurant was outstanding. The location is unique, offering breathtaking sunsets that are unmatched. We will definitely be back!