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Katikies Chromata Santorini
Santorini, South Aegean, Greece · Katikies · Grand Luxury
Perched at the highest point of Imerovigli, Katikies Chromata Santorini cascades down the volcanic caldera in an all-white, cave-house style overlooking the Aegean. The property is built around the San Nikolaos Cave House, a preserved historic lookout point. Founded in 1994 as the second hotel from Katikies' Nikos Pagonis, it keeps a 13-and-over policy, sending families to sister property Katikies Garden in Fira.
- 26 rooms
- Opened 1994
- Neighborhood: Imerovigli
- Rooms from 269 sq ft (25 m²)
About Katikies Chromata Santorini
- Katikies founder Nikos Pagonis opened the brand's first hotel, a seven-room Katikies Villa in Oia, in 1987, seven years before Chromata followed in Imerovigli.
- The hotel's San Nikolaos Cave House was a Venetian-era lookout point used to watch the Aegean for pirates; it is now a two-story suite with its own plunge pool.
- Koukoumavlos, the hotel's rooftop restaurant, serves guests 180-degree caldera views from the highest point in Imerovigli village.
- The hotel accepts guests aged 13 and older; families with younger children are directed to its sister property, Katikies Garden, in nearby Fira.
- Guests can reach Mykonos by Katikies Club's private motor yacht service, in addition to the standard inter-island ferry routes.
History
Located in the village of Imerovigli, Katikies Chromata Santorini organically cascades down the volcanic cliffside, offering an all-white aesthetic integrated into the natural rock. The property incorporates the San Nikolaos Cave House, a Venetian-era structure that has been preserved and blended into the hotel's contemporary design. It operates as a signature member of the Katikies Collection, emphasizing the dramatic caldera views that define the island's landscape.
The setting
2 km from main town of Fira. 12 km from hilltop ruins at Ancient Thera.
Restaurants and bars
- Koukoumavlos Restaurant — Restaurant
- Katikies Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Private motor yacht service to Mykonos — Guests can use the private motor yacht service by Katikies Club to reach Mykonos from Santorini.
- Tailor Made boat trips and land tours — Tailor made boat trips and land tours of Santorini are available through Katikies Club.
Amenities
- Infinity pool overlooking the caldera
- A.SPA wellness center with signature treatments
- Fine dining at Chroma Restaurant and poolside cocktails
- Private verandas with panoramic Aegean Sea views
- 24-hour personalized concierge and room service
- Transfer and private tour arrangement services
- Pet-friendly
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