Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, Santorini

This is a wonderful place to stay. All the staff cannot do enough for you. Very authentic Greek buildings and cobblestone walkways. Truly a great spot. The quaint village has a few restaurants, a winery and some leather and jewelry stores. However it is small but neat. Breakfast is very enjoyable with a good selection of food. There are 2 pools, one by the breakfast area which we preferred. The catamaran cruise they arranged for us was fantastic. A great place.

This is such a beautiful resort, sadly we didn’t appreciate it immediately because some of the pictures shown on the BA website gave you the impression you were overlooking the Caldera and as this couldn’t be further from the truth our initial reaction was one of disappointment. Also the pictures online of an Ionian suite differ quite dramatically from the room we were in so again our expectations were dashed. We made our concerns known to the front of house staff and they said they would do everything possible to improve our situation but asked us to bare with them as this particular day they were incredibly busy. After two nights we were given another room - much nicer location, view and decor. Konstantinos the hotel manager was so charming and apologetic, really cared about us and our enjoyment which was such a reassuring feeling after our initial disappointment. Now the good bits!! ………. Staff are incredible, so friendly, helpful and attentive. The tranquility of the property you do not initially appreciate until you spend an evening in Fira or Oia, both have stunningly beautiful vistas and definitely worth a visit but are so very overcrowded so quite honestly was a relief to get back to the Vedema which gives you the impression you are in your own little Greek village. In the village itself - seconds away - are some lovey tavernas and a very nice Italian. Our favourite was a small tavern called Avlogyros. Quite rustic with true home style cooking on the traditional dishes and also very reasonably priced. We did hire a little car for the 8 days we were here which we do recommend as you are quite tucked away in Magalochori and managed to visit the three beautiful black beaches, our favourite was Kamari and spent the day on the sunbeds provided by Ammos Cafe another beautiful gem, looks unassuming but quality of food, drink and service were wonderful. We went into Fira and Oia, also visited the Monastery at Profit Elias which offered incredible views over the whole of the island. We did a catamaran trip which took you to the Red and White beaches then on to the volcano where we dropped anchor and had the most delicious lunch cooked on board by the captain! But everyday coming back from our trips out it was to a lovely warm welcome and the calm of the Vedema. Yes the food and drinks are expensive as mentioned by other reviews but this is a 5* hotel so not as shocking as you could be led to believe and it is worth noting Sanotorini is overall an expensive place to visit. We didn’t eat at the main restaurant in the evening but the quality of the breakfasts and food in the pool bar at lunchtime made the cost less painful 😂. Yes there are lots of cats there - very common in Greece - but no more than any place we visited this week and certainly none eating from tables etc as stated in a previous review I read. We are not prone to going back to the same place twice but should we ever find ourselves back in Santorini would we revisit the Vedema? The honest answer is 100% yes!

Incredible resort and unforgettable family vacation. Exceeded all expectations! The hospitality here is unmatched, the caring and authenticity behind all aspects of elevating our stay has been amazing. The villas are spacious, spotless, modern and quiet. As a lifelong Marriott member, this is probably the nicest reception and acknowledgment of membership from a property we have received in our travels. The village is perfect and provides a non touristy experience of living on the island. Thanks to all staff for going above and beyond…highly recommend!

The resort is absolutely gorgeous although Megalochori itself is a tiny, quaint and quiet village which we loved. The hotel has 2 very expensive restaurants but you expect that with a 5 star. The main part of the village is literally a couple of mins walk away with about 6 restaurants, 6 jewellery shops and a very expensive mini mart. There is one cocktail/wine bar. The hotel has an outside bar but again very expensive. There is a supermarket about a mile away. This is not like Oli and Thiru so don't expect to see all white buildings with blue tops there are a few and it's a lovely village but not like in the iconic pictures you see online. Equally don't expect to be out late as there are limited places you can just sit and have a drink. The hotel staff cannot do enough for you. Rooms are cleaned multiple times a day, fresh towels, water and canapés left in the room and the al a carte breakfast is lovely. All the staff we came into contact with could not have been nicer, they are a credit to this hotel. The resort has the feel of a village in itself. The main pool bar was open during the day but the Pergola bar and spa bar were both closed despite it being late June. The reasons I gave this resort 4 stars are 1. The cats in the breakfast restaurant are a nightmare. I witnessed them eating off plates on tables on more than one occasion and the staff do not do anything to deter them (although bizarrely they did remove a stray dog). Its quite frankly unhygenic and very off putting to those of us who are not cat lovers (appreciate some people may be ok with this but I am not and even shooing the cats on their way staff did not help to keep them at bay) 2. The aircon in the suites is not great meaning the bedrooms at night can be very hot. 3. There are 2 pools and a spa pool, its a very windy place up on the hill and the volcanic ash is wild when the wind pics up (which even in June we had 40mph winds). The pools are cleaned in the mornings however very quickly become filled with debris, beasties and dirt which is unavoidable given the gusts of wind. The Pergula pool was very dirty even with the filter and personally I feel it could be cleaned (with a net) a few times throughout the day just to remove debris. It really put me off going into the water and in the heat the water is a must!! We tried to reach the hotel before going to ensure checking in at midnight would be ok however despite their website and facebook page providing an email address apparently that was the wrong email. It was a special trip for is as we should have been there in 2020 but Covid got in the way. Overall it is a lovely hotel and I would go back.

From the moment we arrived, we were treated to a level of luxury, privacy, and personalized service that exceeded all expectations. The villa itself was absolutely stunning. The highlight was the private infinity pool overlooking the vineyards. Paired with a massive terrace, it provided the perfect setting for relaxation during the day and unforgettable evenings under the stars. The views were breathtaking, and the sense of space and exclusivity was unlike anything we’ve experienced before. Warm, friendly, and welcoming staff. The hotel is beautiful and spotless, and the rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. Breakfast was the best I’ve ever experienced, with lots of choices, and even when it was busy, it didn’t feel overcrowded. Everything was well-maintained, and the service was good. We love the wine tasting at the Canava wine bar, Eleni was amazing. Thank you a lot to the front desk - concierge for making us a full schedule with recommendations and activities around the island. Especially thank Meridona & Charris. We look forward to coming back!