Andronis Arcadia opens in Santorini

A sitting area with long white sofas, a wooden coffee table and potted plants. — (Image credit: TBC)

In Santorini, luxury hotels are expected to secure a dramatic perch on the caldera’s edge. But the 52-suite Andronis Arcadia instead, sits downhill of the pretty-but-crammed Oia village. The payoff: unobstructed sunset views and masses of space, which local firm Kapsimalis Architects has put to good use.

This includes Evexia Spa – the island’s largest – which comprises a Kneipp pool and a sprawling outdoor relaxation area; a rooftop restaurant inspired by Ancient Greek dishes, which uses ingredients like grains and grapes instead of cucumber and tomatoes; and the six-room Eden Villa, where a private fitness centre and two pools are spread over three storeys.

That’s not to say the rest of the suites are lacking. With their cooling forged-cement walls, soothing neutral colour palette and custom-made furniture like low-slung bed frames and simple wooden tables, they make for a calming retreat from the occasionally dubious DJs at the thumping pool bar.

A hotel sitting are with a brown sofa, a round coffee table, a potted plant and a round navy blue couch next to a large window with an ocean view.

White kitchen with long center and wall counters, round chairs, various cooking equipment and two potted plants.

A beedroom containing a bed with a wooden base, a green chair and a large wall mirror.

A hotel infinity pool surrounded by loungers and tables.

Hotel dining area with 8 seater wooden table and chairs on a patterned rug. next to built in wall shelves with various decoration on.

A seating area with a brown sofa, wooden steps with a cushion on and large round mirror on the wall.

A hotel bathroom with a white counter, twin grey marble sinks, a long wall mirror, a pendant light and a wooden towel rack leaning against the wall.

Overview of pool with loungers and potted plants next to it.

ADDRESS

Oia, Santorini

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