Grace Santorni Review? Swoon Over This Santorini Hotel!

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We swoon over hotels with swimming pool edges high above the sea.
In Greece, the island of Santorini has several swoon-worthy hotels – like Ikies Traditional Houses (a boutique cave hotel) and Vedema Resort (a classy luxury retreat).
But one time when choosing where to stay in Santorini, we picked the Grace Santorini.

Grace Santorini review

Talk about location!
You probably know that Santorini, as a volcanic island, is one of the most unique places in Greece.
Set high atop the island’s volcanic crater rim, the Grace Santorini boasts a spectacular perch – offering staggering views of the monolithic Skaros Rock in front and the dazzling sea beyond.
The Grace Santorini is also an adults-only hotel; guests must be 14 or older to stay here.
It’s little wonder, therefore, that the boutique hotel is a favorite with honeymooners.
Grace Hotel Santorini rooms



All of the 21 rooms at the Grace Hotel Santorini have king beds with luxury linens, Korres toiletries and all-white 60s mod furnishings.
Most rooms even feature private plunge pools or heated hot tubs.

Our barrel-shaped room was tunneled into the rock face, like the cave dwellings built by Santorini fishermen and villagers hundreds of years ago.
It also had an outdoor hot tub.

Santorini hikes and walks
Our Grace Santorini review won’t be complete if we don’t talk more about the walks you can do from the hotel.
Walking is one of the best ways to soak up Santorini’s ambience.
We’ve already mentioned the hike from the Grace Hotel up Skaros Rock.

From the hotel’s setting in the quiet little village of Imerovigli, we also liked to walk along a two-mile cobblestone path on the edge of the cliffs – past charming restaurants and houses with flower-filled balconies – to the capital of Fira to shop or have lunch.
Back to the Santorini Grace Hotel pool

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Then we’d return to the Grace to cool off in its zigzag infinity pool, one of the largest on the island.
Poolside caves with loungers and potted palms were cool havens for hiding from the sun.
But the thing we liked best?
Simply hanging over the edge of the pool, gawking at those impossibly beautiful Santorini views.

Other Grace Santorini reviews
Part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, the Grace has received several recent awards.
In 2023, the Grace jumped onto Travel + Leisure‘s prestigious “World’s Best Awards” list in several categories, including being named the No. 3 resort in Greece and the No. 9 resort in Europe.
The year previous, the Grace was recognized as not only the best resort hotel in Greece, but as the No. 2 resort in Europe in Travel + Leisure‘s “World’s Best Awards.”
In 2021, it ranked as the No. 5 resort in Conde Nast Traveler‘s Readers’ Choice Awards for the “Top 20 Hotels in Greece and Turkey.”
Also see other Grace Hotel Santorini reviews on TripAdvisor.
Staying at the Grace Santorini?
What we loved
The fresh and youthful vibe is fun – spoons of sliced fruit were left at nightly turn-down instead of traditional chocolates.
Be aware
There are lots of steep stairs at this boutique Santorini hotel! If you have difficulty walking, this hotel is probably not the right place for you.
Grace Santorini: Check rates and availability here
Experience more of Greece!
Athens: Is Athens worth visiting? You bet! From the fabulous Acropolis Museum to the changing of the guards, check out the many good reasons to go.
Mykonos: Mykonos is a slice of cool in the hot blue Aegean. See our Mykonos travel guide, including the best Mykonos beach hotels.
Philippi: History whispers around every corner at the ancient ruins of Philippi.
Crete: Where to chill? St. Nicolas Bay Resort has lovely suites with private pools.
Facts and tips: Did you know you know it’s illegal to wear high heels to the Acropolis? Check out these useful and fun facts about Greece.
Photo credits: 2, 6, 7, 8, 10 © Janice and George Mucalov, SandInMySuitcase | 1, 4, 5, 9 Santorini Grace Hotel
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