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Kivotos Santorini
Santorini, South Aegean, Greece · Independent · Core Luxury
The Michopoulos family, who opened Greece's first boutique hotel on Mykonos, turned family land bought in the early 1980s, old stables and wine cellars, into Kivotos Santorini in July 2019. Ten rooms in all-black architecture, a volcanic answer to the island's whitewashed villages, look over the caldera from Imerovigli. Mavro cooks Mediterranean downstairs.
- 13 rooms
- Opened 2019
- Neighborhood: Imerovigli
- Rooms from 2,153 sq ft (200 m²)
About Kivotos Santorini
- Opened July 2019 on land the Michopoulos family acquired in the early 1980s, converting former stables and wine cellars.
- All-black architecture, inspired by Santorini's volcanic geology, against the island's usual white.
- Ten suites and villas, many with private heated plunge pools; Michelin gave the house One Key in 2025.
- The same family launched Kivotos Mykonos, often called Greece's first boutique hotel.
- Entry-level rooms start at 2,153 sq ft (200 m²).
History
Kivotos Santorini opened in July 2019 by the Michopoulos family, who launched Greece's first boutique hotel in Mykonos decades earlier. They built on family land acquired in the early 1980s, turning former stables and wine cellars into an all-black house inspired by Santorini's volcanic geology, a contrast to the island's white villages.
Restaurants and bars
- MAVRO restaurant — Restaurant
Experiences
- MAVRO restaurant dining — Dining under the stars on the highest point of the Santorini caldera, presented as an all-sensory experience.
- Explore the Caldera of Santorini — The caldera of Santorini is one of the world's natural wonders and has even been associated with the myth of Atlantis city.
- Akrotiri in Santorini — Akrotiri is a prehistoric city that lies beneath a bioclimatic shelter.
- Skaros Rock: The Medieval Capital — The imposing rock of Skaros, visible from Fira and Imerovigli, is situated 330m above sea level. Here you will discover the mediaeval capital of Santorini.
- Stroll from Fira to Firostefani and Imerovigli — Relaxed stroll amidst the charming cave-like houses from Fira to Firostefani and Imerovigli.
Amenities
- Mavro Restaurant (Gourmet Mediterranean cuisine)
- In-suite/villa wellness treatments and Hammam
- Private heated plunge pools and indoor pools
- Customizable lighting scenarios and Sonos sound systems
- Uninterrupted caldera and sunset views
- Concierge and 24-hour personalized service
- Spa
- Hot tub
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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