Astra Suites sits on the edge of the caldera at Imerovigli, the highest village on the rim, where the cliff drops almost three hundred metres to the sea and the volcano lies directly across the water. It is a suite hotel rather than a conventional resort: the booking page describes a cliffside sanctuary with caldera views, and the room list runs from superior rooms with a jetted tub to senior suites, suites with an infinity pool and a luxury villa. Every room has air conditioning, a safe, a minibar and a kitchenette, which is unusual and useful for longer stays. The shared facilities are those of a small luxury hotel: an infinity pool and a hot tub, a full-service spa, a poolside bar, a terrace and a library, and a restaurant called V Senses that serves Greek fine dining with views over the water. Breakfast is cooked to order and is free of charge, which is a pleasant change from a buffet, and guests rate the hotel at the top of the scale, with a perfect score from around a hundred and sixty reviews on the booking page. Imerovigli is quieter than Oia and Fira, and the hotel takes advantage of that: the main experience here is sitting on a terrace above the caldera in the evening, without the crowds, while the sun drops behind the volcanic islands.
Choosing a room
The superior rooms with a jetted tub are the entry point and give the caldera view for the lowest price; the senior suites add space; the suites with an infinity pool give a private plunge in the view; and the luxury villa is the choice for families or two couples. The kitchenettes make the larger categories practical for longer stays, and the hotel arranges airport and ferry transfers for a surcharge, which is worth booking because cars cannot reach the cliff door to door.
The location
Imerovigli is on the caldera path between Fira and Oia, about a ten-minute walk from Firostefani and a short stroll to the rock of Skaros, where the ruined fortress and the most famous sunset views on the rim are found. Fira is within walking distance along the rim path, and Oia is a long but beautiful hike. Buses and taxis are available from the main road. Like many cliff hotels, the access involves steps, so mention mobility needs when you book.
Practical notes
Astra Suites is a seasonal property. The booking page says it is closed from the first of November to the end of March, so it is a spring-to-autumn choice. Check-in starts at three in the afternoon and check-out is by eleven, and pets are not allowed. Parking is mentioned in the description rather than the amenity list, so confirm availability if you plan to hire a car. It suits couples, honeymooners and anyone who wants a quiet, view-focused stay with real facilities, in the most peaceful village on the rim.
Why stay here
- ✓Infinity pool and hot tub
- ✓Caldera views from every suite
- ✓V Senses Greek fine dining
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Free cooked-to-order breakfast
- ✓Kitchenettes in rooms
- ✓Poolside bar and terrace
- ✓Airport and ferry transfers (surcharge)
Good questions
Where is Astra Suites?+
On the caldera rim at Imerovigli, between Firostefani and Skaros Rock, with views across to the volcano.
When is Astra Suites open?+
The booking page says the hotel is closed from 1 November to 31 March, so it is a spring-to-autumn stay.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free cooked-to-order breakfast is listed.
