Astra Suites

Style

Candlelit aphrodisiac

Setting

Caldera panorama

A boutique hotel hugging the cliffs of Santorini, the biggest island in the Cyclades, Astra Suites is the perfect Greek island hideaway. Rooms are all high ceilings, arty ornaments and enough cushions to build a small fort with – if you wish; add in the giant his ’n’ hers shower, a four-poster bed and an outrageously comfortable sofa in the lounge area and you have a ready-made excuse for permanent room service.

Facilities

Rooms

Twenty suites, plus one villa.

Checkout

11am, but the hotel has a hospitality suite which can be used by guests who arrive early or check out late. Earliest check-in, 3pm.

More Details

Rates include a hot à la carte breakfast of tempting freshly-baked treats, meats, cheeses, traditional Greek offerings and strong coffee – even frothy chocolate milk. Guests must stay for a minimum of two nights.

Also

If you're itching for a workout, the village's basketball court is just around the corner.

Hotel Closed

Astra Suites closes from 1 November to 31 March.

Free Internet Access

Laundry

Pool

Room Service

Spa

At the Hotel

Spa treatment room, steam room, jetted tub, book exchange, free WiFi throughout. In rooms: a bottle of Santorini wine, flatscreen TV, CD/DVD player, minibar with daily free bottled water, Apivita toiletries. Deluxe Suites also have a Nespresso machine and Bulgari bath products.

Our Favourite Rooms

All suites have outdoor terraces or balconies with memorable sea views but, if you don’t want to be overlooked by your neighbours, opt for the Senior Suite or the Astra Suite with Open Air Jetted Tub for an extra layer of privacy. The Honeymoon Suite, with its private indoor cave pool, is perfect for canoodling couples; for all-out luxury, opt for a Pool Suite so you can bask in your own crystalline pool while admiring the sunset over the Aegean. Most rooms have a loft bedroom, which isn't suitable for taller guests.

Poolside

A crystal-clear shade of palest blue, the slim infinity pool has a bar and spectacular views of the caldera. Several of the suites have their own jetted tub or small pool; if you feel left out there's an extra jetted tub in the spa available for all guests, too. All are heated throughout the cooler months.

Spa

Astra's spa may be bijou, but its steam room, indoor jetted tub and treatment room will make short work of any lingering tensions and aches. Its exotic massages (eg 'cranial sacral balancing') from world-class experts are sure to turn the de-stress dial to max. For head-to-toe pampering, book an aromatherapy facial, a Thai massage and a pool-worthy pedicure. You can also book out the jetted tub and hole up in there with a bottle of champagne, fresh juices and snacks – oh, and your beloved, of course.

Packing Tips

Leave the heels at home: elegant leather sandals (with a practical good grip) are de rigueur on Santorini's cliffsides.

Also

Infused with honey and fragrant herbs grown in their own organic farms and apiaries, Apivita toiletries are quintessentially Greek and unashamedly indulgent.

Children

Leave the little ones at home – Astra Suite's is strictly over-18s.

Gallery

Food & Drink

Top Table

Astra means 'stars' in Greek; linger beneath them at night with a table on the terrace. Or have the staff set up an intimate meal on your balcony or terrace. Have breakfast in-room for a Skaros Rock-facing seat.

Dress Code

Blissfully blasé.

Hotel Restaurant

A clean-lined, white-on-white space showcasing the island's freshest local produce, Astra Restaurant, naturally, faces the sea. From most of the tables on the terrace you'll get an impressive eyeful of Skaros Rock and the sunset. Tuck in to creative Greek and Mediterranean dishes such as grilled octopus and linguine with fresh prawns, and sample some of Santorini's fabulous white wines.

Hotel Bar

The all-white pool bar may have just a few perches, but it's an unbeatable spot for top-of-the-world sundowners.

Last Orders

The restaurant is open until 11.30pm; grab a nightcap at the pool bar until 11pm.

Room Service

A full menu is available from 7pm to 11.30pm; light snacks such as club sandwiches, dakos salad and souvlaki can be ordered from 12.30pm to 11pm.

Planes

In the summer, Santorini airport serves direct flights from London Gatwick and Heathrow, as well as many other European destinations. Connecting flights from Athens take about 45 minutes. There are limited taxis on the island, so it’s best to organise transfers in advance. Or ask the Smith24 Team to arrange transportation for you; call anytime on 03333 318 506.

Automobiles

The hotel is two kilometres out of Thira, a 20-minute drive from the airport and a 30-minute drive from the port, along the coastal road. There is a municipal parking lot close to the hotel.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

If you can stomach jaw-dropping plunging views, follow the trail to Skaros Rock; its 15th-century-fortress ruins are said to have the most romantic sunsest views on the island. The capital Thira, with its boutiques, jewellery shops and museum, is just a 20-minute walk down the hill; you'll be rewarded with sweeping views of both sides of the island and perfect spots for smug selfies. If you want to explore further afield, the hotel can arrange a sunset cruise to the volcano on a traditional schooner.

Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt

This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .