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Katikies Santorini
Santorini, South Aegean, Greece · Katikies · Grand Luxury
In 1987 Nikos Pagonis carved three rooms and a pool into the volcanic rock below Oia, inventing the cave-hotel idea that now defines Santorini. Grown up the caldera over nearly four decades, the flagship Katikies holds 34 honeycomb suites, three infinity pools, and a cave spa, some rooms still cut from 18th-century cave houses. It carries a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star and a MICHELIN One Key.
- 34 rooms
- Opened 1987
- Neighborhood: Santorini/Oia
About Katikies Santorini
- Founder Nikos Pagonis began in 1987 with three rooms and a single pool, the seed of the Katikies hotel group.
- Several of the 34 suites occupy original 18th-century cave houses rather than newly built chambers.
- Three infinity pools and a cave spa now climb the Oia caldera face.
- Holds a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026) and a MICHELIN One Key (2025).
History
Katikies Santorini opened in 1987 when Nikos Pagonis carved just three rooms and a pool into the volcanic rock below Oia, pioneering the Santorini cave-hotel concept.
Grown over nearly four decades up the caldera cliffside, it now comprises 34 honeycomb-chamber suites, three infinity pools and a cave spa, and remains the flagship of the Katikies group, with some rooms fashioned from original 18th-century cave houses.
The setting
Katikies Santorini is an Oia hotel on the north side of Oia in Santorini. This is cave-suite country, not a beach strip. Walk the marble lane, skip the castle crush at peak sunset, and save Ammoudi Bay for grilled fish at water level after the day boats leave.
Experiences
- Private motor yacht service to Mykonos — Guests can use the private motor yacht service by Katikies Club to travel from Santorini to Mykonos.
- Tailor made boat trips and land tours — Tailor made boat trips and land tours on Santorini are available through Katikies Club.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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