
Overview
If we were doctors, we’d prescribe a stay at Santorini’s Avaton Resort & Spa: its white and latte-hued minimalism will calm you, its sea views will soothe you, its spa and restaurant will indulge you, and its aspect – gazing out over the caldera – will mesmerise you. You'll also be rather taken with its sleek Italian furnishings, the sense of utter peace and quiet throughout, and the starlit-cave spa, which doubles up as a restaurant on windy days – so even on Santorini's few and far, far between 'bad' days, this stay remains as desireable as ever.
Highlights:
Quiet, peaceful, romantic location, just outside Imerovigli
Colourful caldera views
Glorious food that celebrates the area’s rich produce

Smith extra
A bottle of champagne
In the know
Also need to know:
Smokers can light up in communal areas and outside, but not in the bedrooms. Pick up some new baubles: the owner has a jewellery shop, Babalu (www.babalu.gr) in Fira; a selection of beautifully crafted, gem-encrusted trinkets are on sale in the reception.
Packing tips:
Zingy bright swimwear to pep up the hotel’s all-white backdrop: cherry bikinis, aquamarine beach shorts. Avoid binding eveningwear – you’ll want to dine with impunity.
Dress code:
Casual as you like by day, but spruced-up by night to honour the menu: linen for Mr Smith, a silk dress for Mrs.
Accommodation details
Address:
P.O. 97, Imerovigli 84 700, Santorini, Greece, Imerovigli, Santorini, 84700
Imerovigli
Greece
Check-in Details:
Normal Check-in: 15:00
Normal Check-out: 12:00
Location:
0.4 mi / 0.7 km from city centre
General facilities
- Onsite laundry
- Spa
- Internet services
- Restaurant
- Room service
Dining information
Restaurant:
Waiters at Cave, the hotel’s restaurant, don’t just bring you plates of Mediterranean deliciousness, they also act as sun sheriffs – darting out and repositioning the white sun umbrellas whenever rays dare touch guests’ skin. A glass wall and sweeping views put the emphasis on outside – admire the caldera from your seat, and expect to be equally wowed by your food: succulent squid-ink risotto, a flawless starter of warm fava bean purée with bottarga, and colourful salads (we like the feta and watermelon best).
Top Table:
The restaurant has just one area to dine in: out on the terrace. Pray for bad weather: when it rains, staff transform the cave-like spa, carved from volcanic rock, into a candlelit dining room. Alternatively, opt for the indulgent room service option...
Last Orders:
Breakfast is served between 8am and noon, lunch is a relaxed 12.20pm–3.30pm, and expect to dine deliciously late, between 7.30pm and 10.30pm.
Room Service:
From 8am until 11pm, order items from the full restaurant menu; a leaner menu is then on offer until morning.
Hotel Bar:
There’s no formal bar area, but you can have drinks by the pool, or in the Sunset Lounge, the restaurant/cocktail terrace. Choose from a range of local wines, or sample Avaton’s signature cocktail: champagne, Santorini dessert wine and strawberries. The full drinks menu is available until 11pm, with a limited selection on offer until 8am after that.
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