Canaves Oia Epitome

Everything you would expect from a top tier luxury hotel. There are so many options in Oia, it's hard to really discern between all of the top 5 or so options, which is why I went with the trusted AMEX fine hotels and resorts recommendation for this Canaves Epitome property. You will always have those who will find something to nitpick, or perhaps they feel they need to get incredible value for their hard-earned dollar. If that's you, then you can stop reading this review right now. Canaves Epitome is probably one of the more expensive hotels you will find on the island, but I think it probably caters to those who really don't put a pricetag on luxury, sophistication, and impeccable service. The location is perfect, perched high above all the other properties, with complete unobstructed views of the caldera and the largest fireball of a sun you will ever see setting over the water's horizon. I was warned by others that had stayed in Oia that there are lots of steps you have to take to get to any of the hotels. Not with Canaves Epitome. There is a shuttle that drops you right off at the front of the property, and everything is flat and easy to access from there. There is a constant shuttle service for those that want to leave the resort and explore the town of Oia. The town of Oia is filled with tourists, and I think staying in the middle of the action would have been a little annoying if you wanted peace and quiet. There were a lot of families with children staying at the property. Our family of 5 (my wife and I, plus our 3 teenage children) stayed comfortably in their Aqua Retreat 2-bedroom pool villa. There was never a shortage of help; anything you needed was just a text away communicating through WhatsApp. Overall, a great experience and I would highly recommend for those looking for a luxury stay in Santorini.

Everything is wonderful! Beautiful service, rooms and restaurants. A paradise outside of the busy streets of the center of Oia we celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary here where they did special touches like balloons in our room and rose petals on the table as you enter the room. Our room with a private plunge pool overlooking the water was truly spectacular. The bed was wonderfully comfortable and I would give this hotel a 10 out of 10 rating,

I spent a lot of time researching 5 star hotels in Oia and speaking with travel agents. There are a lot of hotels in Oia that are highly rated with strong reviews so picking the right one was difficult. Many of the hotels offer tiny accommodations in the village with strangely shaped rooms in a cave like atmosphere with limited privacy. I was looking for something that was very modern and high end, with a nice pool and well designed rooms. I would highly recommend Canaves Epitome. We stayed for three nights in two adjacent rooms, each with its own private pool, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. The rooms are beautifully designed with lots of space, shelf’s and thoughtful amenities, like the motorized shades on both the front and back windows. There is plants of space outside of the room to sit by the private pool with great views of the sea in complete privacy. The main pool area was stunning, with sleek architecture and a tranquil vibe. We enjoyed the free breakfast each morning and thought the selection was very good. Highly recommend to try their Detox juice. The hotel offers private transfer service to and from Oia which is very convenient. We liked staying away from the main village while being within a short driving distance away from it. Overall, we would highly recommend Canaves Epitome if you are looking for a quite high end hotel with beautiful sunset views, individual pools, privacy and luxury accommodation in Oia.

We stay at lots of high end hotels across the world and this was one of the best. Rooms are gigantic, spacious, well appointed and in excellent condition. From The moment you step onto the property the service is exceptional. We had a minor hiccup at the restaurant and the way it was handled was extremely professional. This hotel warrants the price for the stay.

Our experience at Canaves Epitome was nothing short of exceptional. The property itself is stunning - beautifully designed rooms with sweeping views, but what truly sets it apart is the outstanding service. From start to finish, the staff took care of us every step of the way. They were warm, responsive, and genuinely committed to making our stay perfect. It’s hands-down some of the best service we’ve ever received anywhere. In fact, we were so impressed that we actually changed our return itinerary just so we could come back and stay again for two nights. If that doesn’t speak volumes, I don’t know what does. We’ll never stay anywhere else in Santorini. One tip for future guests: if you have your heart set on a specific room you’ve seen online, be sure to clearly request it when booking, as room layouts can vary. Highly recommended - Canaves Epitome is truly in a league of its own.