Esperas Santorini Hotel Review: Honeymoon Bliss in Gorgeous Oia

Last Updated on June 1, 2025 by Adrienne

Finding Esperas Santorini Hotel for the Santorini leg of our Greek honeymoon remains one of my all-time greatest travel planning achievements. I knew I wanted to stay in picturesque Oia, in one of the hotels built into the cliffside overlooking the caldera, and I didn’t want to pay a fortune for the privilege.

The guidebook I had purchased led me to believe such a thing was impossible, but I combed through thousands of reviews and photos, and miraculously stumbled upon Esperas, which fit the bill perfectly. When your expectations are so high going in, it’s easy to be disappointed, but the adults only Esperas Santorini Hotel exceeded our expectations in every aspect.

We stayed in a Studio House (House #119). The beds are built in a cave style that gives the room a cozy feel. 2023 update: Esperas Santorini Hotel recently renovated and renamed their rooms. Check out their website to see which room category fits you best.

Because we were honeymooning, they left us balloons and a congratulatory message in our room, which was so sweet.

Our studio had a little window with a beautiful view.

We didn’t really need the window, though, because we had a spectacular private balcony just outside our room. Or rather, two balconies: a small, narrow terrace right outside our room with some chairs, and, down a flight of stairs, a much larger terrace with sun loungers and a table and chairs.

We spent many hours reading on those sun loungers, and enjoying those incredible Santorini sunsets.

The pool area is a big highlight of Esperas Santorini Hotel. Infinity pools are everywhere now, but have you ever swum in a cave pool? It was one of the coolest pools I’ve ever been in, and I loved having the option to swim in the shade (there are plenty of sunny areas as well, for the sun worshipers).

The pool area also has a great view of Santorini’s famous caldera.

Not that you need it, with all there is to see in Oia and the rest of Santorini, but Esperas Santorini Hotel has lots of entertainment options, especially for its relatively remote location. The free wi-fi was very fast (faster than many “business” hotels I’ve stayed at in the US), and they have a well-stocked collection of magazines in various languages and English DVDs (a mix of recent releases and Greek-themed movies). There’s also a decent on-site restaurant, although I’d recommend leaving the hotel for most meals.

I’m not exaggerating when I say Esperas Santorini Hotel was the biggest highlight of our two weeks in Greece itinerary that included Athens, Delphi, Santorini and Mykonos. Esperas offers affordable luxury, incredible views and a relaxed, adults only vibe that is perfect for someone on their honeymoon or a babymoon.

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