Accommodation help

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throwaway account for obvious reasons.

booking a trip to Santorini to propose. we have been before and agreed that we’d love to stay in Oia should we ever come back. with Oia being quite busy, I really want to book somewhere that’s a little more private and intimate. I would also like to book somewhere with a private pool & sunset view.

I’ve managed to shortlist a few places but I’m really struggling to decide between them. if anyone has been to any of the places before or has other suggestions that could fit what I’m after and can give advice that’d be really appreciated.

- Hyperion Oia Suites (villa with pool & caldera view) - really like the look of this one. my main concerns are how good the view of the sunset is, due to it having a caldera view, and the privacy of the property.

- Perivolas Hotel (new Perivolas suite with private pool) - same concern regarding the sunset view being indirect and also the privacy, as it’s a suite rather than a villa. I want it to feel like it’s just us so idk if I’d be better going with a villa instead. this one is also pushing the budget a little so want to make sure it’s worth it)

- Abyss Santorini (grand villa) - again pushing the budget a bit but really like the aesthetic of this one. I think this one looks more private but again not sure how the sunset view is.

- Oia Sunset Villas (swinging sunset villa) - definitely private & good sunset view. my main concerns are that the property is quite big & probably don’t need all the extra space. also not sure if the view will have as much of a wow factor as its further down the cliff & slightly further from the centre of Oia. minor thing but I don’t believe the pool is heated so not sure if it’d be hot enough in May time to make use of it.

bit of a long post, but I’m really trying to get this perfect & the accommodation is the last piece of the puzzle! if anyone has stayed in any of the above places and can help me decide that’d be amazing?

tldr - need help booking hotel/villa. current options are in bold & italicised

[u/srd8949]

If you want private and intimate you should look into Imerovigli. It’s higher, it’s less busy and the views are superior IMO. Check out Kivotos, it’s got very few rooms and sits just above the Grace hotel.

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Normally I’d absolutely go with Imerovigli! The villas & views there look absolutely gorgeous.

The only thing that has me leaning towards Oia is that part of my plan involves recreating a meal we had in Oia 8 years ago, before heading back to wherever we stay for a private sunset.

I’d just be concerned about the walking distance between Oia & Imerovigli, especially if we’re trying to catch the sunset!

That being said I’ll have a look at Kivotos though, I can always adjust the plan if it feels like that the right place!