Carved into the caldera cliff at Imerovigli, one of Santorini's highest inhabited points, the cascade of whitewashed volumes that houses Kivotos Santorini appears from a distance to be indistinguishable from the Cycladic vernacular architecture surrounding it — cube forms stepping down the volcanic rock face, blue-tiled pools catching the Aegean light. The tension the property navigates with real sophistication lies inside, where that whitewashed exterior gives way to interiors of sculptural grey plaster, vaulted ceilings carved and folded into organic arches that owe more to cave architecture than to the blue-and-white postcard grammar expected of the island. The rooms push this further than most Santorini properties dare. Polished concrete floors in cool grey tones run beneath swooping plaster vaults — surfaces that have been shaped rather than simply built, their edges catching recessed light in ways that animate the geometry through the day. Darker guest suites take a more contemporary line, with charcoal-framed casement windows opening directly onto private terraces and infinity pools, the caldera framed as precisely as a painting. The main terrace restaurant sets round tables in woven-cord chairs behind full-height glass balustrades, the volcanic island of Nea Kameni anchoring the middle distance. At pool level, dark volcanic stone surrounds an infinity edge that mirrors the sky rather than the traditional turquoise, anchoring the property's chromatic argument: that Santorini's drama is better served by restraint than by colour.

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Kivotos Santorini is ideally located in Imerovigli, the most private area of Santorini. On an island bustling with visitors for many months of the year, Imerovilgi is definitely the quietest, most intimate district on the island with only a few hotels and a couple of gourmet restaurants to shatter the ambience. Unlike many of the properties on the island there is no climbing down involved in accessing the hotel. You can drive straight to a waiting parking space in front of the entrance to the first building with a mere twenty steps leading down to the second. Now, just close your eyes for a moment and prepare yourself for the view of a lifetime, 180 degrees worth of pure majesty, across the entire bay and caldera. You are drawn first to the remains of the ancient acropolis of Santorini, called Skaros, perched on a single defiant turret of rock in the sea. Cast your gaze wider to take in the magnificent sunset and world famous volcano of Santorini. Even more unique is the extra romantic touch not found in other luxury accommodation on Santorini; not only do all the bedrooms look out onto this view but so confident are we of its supremacy that the windows are specially curved so whatever the time of year you stay the last rays of day will stream directly in onto your bed! So, from the view to the hotel itself: Nine Suites and One Villa with indoor or outdoor pools and Jacuzzi, a Hammam, en-suite treatment rooms and other unique five star elements are offered which in combination with the hotel’s gourmet restaurant and skybar are here to further enhance your accommodation experience.