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White terraces and three infinity pools tumbling down the Oia cliff since 1987
- Since 1987
- The Leading Hotels of the World
- Three infinity pools
- 34 rooms and suites
The story
The Katikies story began in Oia in 1987, when Nikos Pagonis opened his first small hotel on the caldera cliff. The first Katikies property, Katikies Villa, still has just seven rooms.
Katikies Santorini, today the group’s flagship, grew from a handful of rooms and a pool into a cascade of whitewashed Cycladic terraces, linked by steps and bridges and three infinity pools that seem to pour into the Aegean.
The hotel was refreshed in 2023 and now has 34 rooms and suites. Its fine-dining restaurant is run with Greek-Italian chef Ettore Botrini, and the family brand has grown into several Katikies hotels on Santorini and Mykonos.
At a glance
- Where
- On the caldera cliff on Oia’s main street, a short walk from the village centre
- Open since
- 1987
- Rooms
- 34 rooms and suites, some with plunge pools or hot tubs
- Dining
- Botrini’s Santorini, Lower Deck Lounge, Champagne Bar by Fleur de Miraval
- Wellness
- A private spa suite; gym at sister hotel Katikies Kirini nearby
- Pool
- Three infinity pools facing the volcano
- Children
- Not for young children; check the minimum age with the hotel
- Check-in / out
- 15:00 / 11:00
- Nearest airport
- Santorini, about 17 km
Why book it
Three infinity pools
Three pools on different levels look straight out to the caldera and the volcano.
Dinner by Ettore Botrini
Botrini’s Santorini brings the Greek-Italian chef’s tasting menus to the cliff, with Greek wine pairings.
Champagne at sunset
The Champagne Bar by Fleur de Miraval sits on a raised patio above the main pool.
In the heart of Oia
You are on Oia’s main street, a few minutes’ walk from the castle and the famous sunset viewpoint.
Amenities
Food and drink
- Botrini’s Santorini, fine dining
- Lower Deck Lounge, all-day dining by the pool
- Champagne Bar by Fleur de Miraval
- 24-hour room service
Wellness
- Katikies Spa suite
- Indoor and outdoor hot tubs
- Gym at Katikies Kirini nearby
Pool and outdoors
- Three infinity pools
- Sunbathing deck
- Caldera-view verandas
Experiences
- Wine tasting
- Boat trips with crew
- Helicopter transfers to and from the airport
Service
- Multilingual concierge
- Private airport transfers
- Library
Did you know?
Champagne from Provence
The Champagne Bar serves cuvées from Fleur de Miraval, a champagne house linked to Provence, with sushi and caviar.
A small library
Between the pools and terraces there is a little library for quiet hours away from the sun.
A family of hotels
Katikies began with one hotel in Oia; today the name covers several hotels on Santorini and Mykonos.
Good to know
Best for
- Couples and honeymooners
- Guests who love pool time with a view
- Food lovers who want fine dining on site
- Travellers who want to walk around Oia
Think twice if
- You travel with young children
- You want a full gym and big spa on site
- You visit outside the summer season
- Crowds in Oia’s lanes at sunset bother you
The hotel is seasonal, like most of Oia. Book Botrini’s Santorini well ahead in high season, and check the minimum age for children before booking.
Location
Ready to choose?
See it side by side
Wondering how Katikies compares with Canaves Oia Suites, a short walk along the same cliff?
Last checked: October 2026. Sources: The Leading Hotels of the World, LHW: dining, Forbes (via Katikies), Chase Travel review, American Express, Inspirato. Facts change: please confirm details with the hotel when booking. We may earn a commission.