Santorini’s shimmering Aegean Sea, the soft whisper of waves lapping at the shore, and the distinct scent of sea salt in the air – all await you at the Canaves Epitome. This luxurious, whitewashed hotel is a gem on the island’s crown and the perfect destination for honeymooners and romantic pairs. Perched just steps from the beach and offering stunning sea views, this hotel is an idyllic retreat for couples seeking romance and relaxation.
Location and Surroundings
The Canaves Epitome is more than just a hotel; it’s a destination. A mere three-minute stroll from the nearest beach and overlooking the captivating Aegean Sea, it offers an unmatched setting. The hotel’s location invites guests to explore – a 15-minute walk takes you to the historical Byzantine Castle Ruins, and a slightly shorter stroll leads to the quaint town of Ammoudi. The hotel’s location, right outside the main town, ensures tranquility away from the hustle and bustle.
Accommodation
With a total of 53 luxurious pool villas, Canaves Epitome is a haven of comfort and elegance. The upscale suites, complete with private plunge pools, balconies offering sea views, and modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, iPod docks, and minibars, ensure a memorable stay. To enhance your experience, complementary wine and fruit baskets are provided. For those seeking more space, 1-and 2-bedroom pool suites are also available.
Service and Facilities
The Canaves Epitome doesn’t stop at providing just a cozy room. Round-the-clock room service is available, including the option of a candlelit dinner for a romantic night in. When it comes to dining, the hotel boasts an elegant restaurant with a candlelit terrace, perfect for an intimate dinner under the stars. And don’t miss the infinity pool overlooking the sea – a truly mesmerizing sight as you take a refreshing dip.
Final Thoughts
The Canaves Epitome, a part of the renowned Canaves Collection, promises a romantic escape like no other. From its serene location and luxurious villas to the world-class service and facilities, it is the epitome of a romantic getaway. Whether you are on your honeymoon or simply seeking a retreat with your loved one, Canaves Epitome offers an experience that is truly Santorini.
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Summary of Verified Guests at Canaves Epitome Honeymooners and romantic travelers universally praised the Canaves Epitome in Santorini for its luxurious accommodations, exceptional service, and breathtaking views. Many guests highlighted the resort's stunning rooms, some featuring private pools, as well as the delicious food served at both on-site restaurants. Visitors appreciated the convenient shuttle service for exploring the local town and the airport proximity. The staff was frequently commended for their friendly, accommodating and attentive nature, making guests feel comfortable and special. The resort's location, offering privacy away from Oia's crowds while still providing beautiful sunset views, was also highly recommended.
Reviews of Canaves Epitome
One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Simply put, the service is the best you will ever receive. Be shuttle is fantastic and the front desk were so helpful. Food and drink in the hotel isn’t cheap, but it’s all very good quality. 100% going back
Absolutely exquisite resort. We’ve stayed at 5 star hotels across the world from Four Seasons to Ritz to St Regis and this was right up there with the best we’ve been to. The service was impeccable, rooms were stunning and spacious, and the food was perfection. It’s undoubtedly the best...
Absolutely exquisite resort. We’ve stayed at 5 star hotels across the world from Four Seasons to Ritz to St Regis and this was right up there with the best we’ve been to. The service was impeccable, rooms were stunning and spacious, and the food was perfection. It’s undoubtedly the best resort in Santorini and we can’t wait to return.
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We stayed at this beautiful hotel in Santorini celebrating our wedding anniversary and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. The rooms were stunning, with breathtaking views. Breakfast by the pool each morning was a...
We stayed at this beautiful hotel in Santorini celebrating our wedding anniversary and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. The rooms were stunning, with breathtaking views. Breakfast by the pool each morning was a highlight, with a delicious spread of fresh options. Breakfast was included! We also had the pleasure of dining at both on-site restaurants, and each was exceptional!! As a family traveling with children, we were so impressed by how accommodating the staff was with our kids, making them feel just as special as the adults. It’s rare to find such a perfect balance of luxury and family-friendliness. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy Santorini in style and comfort. We can’t wait to return!
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A Dreamy Stay at Canaves Epitome !!!
We recently stayed at Canaves Epitome in Oia, Santorini, and it was an unforgettable experience. The service was exceptional, with the staff going above and beyond to make us feel at home. The hotel blends modern luxury with traditional charm, and the sunset views are unbeatable. Our room was spacious,...
We recently stayed at Canaves Epitome in Oia, Santorini, and it was an unforgettable experience. The service was exceptional, with the staff going above and beyond to make us feel at home. The hotel blends modern luxury with traditional charm, and the sunset views are unbeatable. Our room was spacious, beautifully designed, and the private pool provided a perfect, peaceful retreat. Plus, Ammoudi Port is just a short walk away. We will be back !! Highly recommend!
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This is a great luxury hotel. We stayed four nights and were treated wonderfully by all the staff. The hotel is at the far end of the island but still only 30 mins by car to the airport. The rooms are modern and spacious with a few useful touches such...
This is a great luxury hotel. We stayed four nights and were treated wonderfully by all the staff. The hotel is at the far end of the island but still only 30 mins by car to the airport. The rooms are modern and spacious with a few useful touches such as 5 USB charging points and a lovely double shower. It is not far to walk into the local town but we made use of the free shuttle service a few times which operates all hours. The small cove below the hotel has a number of nice restaurants as does the local town Oia. We got the hotel to book us two restaurants and Im sure as a result we ended up with the best tables.
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Canaves Epitome is amazing on many levels. The best!!
Canaves Epitome in Oil was probably the nicest resort we've ever stayed. The villa we had was perfect with an incredible infinity pool with views of the Caldera. The staff was amazingly friendly and helpful without being overbearing. Everyone we encountered there was so nice with typical Greek hospitality of...
Canaves Epitome in Oil was probably the nicest resort we've ever stayed. The villa we had was perfect with an incredible infinity pool with views of the Caldera. The staff was amazingly friendly and helpful without being overbearing. Everyone we encountered there was so nice with typical Greek hospitality of wanting to make sure we thoroughly were enjoying our stay. The breakfast every morning was fantastic, and my partner thought the croissants rivaled what we ate in Paris. The breakfast options were amazing and everything was delicious. We ate dinner at Elements one night and it was over-the-top. Not cheap, but a wonderful gastronomic experience - with again, amazing service. We personally liked not being in the middle of it all in Oia. Just far enough away that you didn't have to deal with the crowds, but we still were able to take a free shuttle (5 minute ride) into Oia. We were glad we didn't stay in town; we had privacy and we still had beautiful sunset views of the Caldera. We would definitely choose to stay at Canaves Epitome if we return to Santorini! A wonderful experience and out stay there was the highlight of our trip to Greece. Fantastic!!!
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Our stay was amazing! The resort is beautiful & very clean. Service is top notch. They thought of everything to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The sunset view from our room is fantastic! The food in Omnia restaurant is 👌🏽. They provide much needed shuttle to and from...
Our stay was amazing! The resort is beautiful & very clean. Service is top notch. They thought of everything to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The sunset view from our room is fantastic! The food in Omnia restaurant is 👌🏽. They provide much needed shuttle to and from Oia town center and ammoudi bay. We plan to come back!
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Exceptional Stay at Canvas Epitome!
We had an incredible experience at Canvas Epitome. The service was outstanding from start to finish, and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. One of the best features was how easy it was to request anything via WhatsApp—whether it was arranging activities, requesting extra towels,...
We had an incredible experience at Canvas Epitome. The service was outstanding from start to finish, and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. One of the best features was how easy it was to request anything via WhatsApp—whether it was arranging activities, requesting extra towels, or booking transport, everything was handled seamlessly and promptly. Oia is easily within walking distance, but the complimentary shuttle service makes it even more convenient. It runs as frequently as you need it, making exploring the area completely stress-free. What really made our stay extra special was the thoughtful touch for my wife's 40th birthday. We were greeted with a bottle of champagne and a small cake in the room upon arrival, which was such a wonderful surprise. I cannot recommend this hotel enough! If you're looking for excellent service, convenience, and a place that truly goes the extra mile, Canvas Epitome is the perfect choice.
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3 days was a perfect amount of time here (although we didn't want to leave!). Extremely wonderful staff, amenities, food, cocktails, etc. It felt like they thought of everything and provided a true luxury experience (which you pay for). We had no problem making multiple reservations upon our arrival after...
3 days was a perfect amount of time here (although we didn't want to leave!). Extremely wonderful staff, amenities, food, cocktails, etc. It felt like they thought of everything and provided a true luxury experience (which you pay for). We had no problem making multiple reservations upon our arrival after consulting with the staff about what we wanted. We ended up not exploring Oia as much as we initially planned because we didn't want to leave the hotel.
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Stay here! Best hotel we’ve been to.
Everything about this hotel was amazing. The staff were so attentive and everything was so clean. We found this hotel through Amex Fine Hotels. We stayed in the honeymoon suite with plunge pool. It was such a refreshing plunge pool. The main pools weren’t crowded. The welcome gifts and the...
Everything about this hotel was amazing. The staff were so attentive and everything was so clean. We found this hotel through Amex Fine Hotels. We stayed in the honeymoon suite with plunge pool. It was such a refreshing plunge pool. The main pools weren’t crowded. The welcome gifts and the snacks at turn down weee adorable. Housekeeping even rolled our cords with Velcro. It’s a small thing, but that kind of attention was noticed and appreciated. We had breakfast at the main restaurant and in our room and it was great, so much fresh fruit. Our room had the best view of the sunset. We didn’t want to leave. But when we did there was a complimentary shuttle to Oia town, which was so convenient. It’s only five minutes away, but with no sidewalks we used the shuttle and didn’t feel stranded because they were so responsive via WhatsApp. They also gave complimentary beach bag and hats, so neat. And anytime we sat at the pool they brought out waters. Stay in this hotel!
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Canaves Epitome is hands down the best hotel we've ever stayed at. From the moment we arrived, the experience was flawless. The front desk staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, setting the tone for the rest of our stay. Every meal, from breakfast to lunch to dinner, was simply perfect....
Canaves Epitome is hands down the best hotel we've ever stayed at. From the moment we arrived, the experience was flawless. The front desk staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, setting the tone for the rest of our stay. Every meal, from breakfast to lunch to dinner, was simply perfect. The attention to detail, the quality of service, and the overall ambiance made our stay truly unforgettable. We can't wait to return!
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Incredible could not be better
Incredible hotel with amazing staff. I honestly could not fault the hotel in any way. I took my wife as a surprise for her 50th birthday, we had free champagne delivered to our suite twice, chocolates, cake, twice, balloons in our room when we returned from a meal. Truly amazing....
Incredible hotel with amazing staff. I honestly could not fault the hotel in any way. I took my wife as a surprise for her 50th birthday, we had free champagne delivered to our suite twice, chocolates, cake, twice, balloons in our room when we returned from a meal. Truly amazing. The breakfast is to die to die for I tried a different dish each day and was never disappointed. We eat at the Elements restaurant which was fantastic. I have traveled a lot and stayed at a lot of nice hotels but this is definitely one of the best. Well done to all the staff you made our holiday a truly wonderful experience.
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A Luxurious Santorini Escape
Canaves Epitome is the epitome of luxury in Santorini. With breathtaking sunset views, stunning suites, and impeccable service, every moment here feels special. Just a short ride from Oia, it's a tranquil retreat ! Highly recommended for an unforgettable stay!
Amazing hotel with superb service
I truly recommend this beautiful hotel. Rooms are amazing; setting is amazing and service is excellent. Breakfast is really good, lunch and dinner food is really good. Sunset views are simply stunning from anywhere at the hotel. Vegetation is really nice also.
Canaves Epitome was one of the nicest resort we’ve ever stayed in. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The room, which included a private pools, was quiet, clean and had stunning sunset view. Five stars across the board. Shuttle into town was efficient and easy to arrange. We will...
Canaves Epitome was one of the nicest resort we’ve ever stayed in. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The room, which included a private pools, was quiet, clean and had stunning sunset view. Five stars across the board. Shuttle into town was efficient and easy to arrange. We will be back!
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Canaves Epitome , simply the best !
Our recent vacation at Canaves Epitome was absolutely perfect! The hotel was simply the best we've ever stayed at—luxurious accommodations, impeccable service, and breathtaking views. The attention to detail made our stay truly unforgettable. Every moment was pure bliss!
We stayed at the Canaves Epitomes for 8 nights in August 2024. It is a truly wonderful place and the team there in all areas are the most friendly and courteous you can find. Nothing was too much. The accommodation was a very high standard. The hotel is a few...
We stayed at the Canaves Epitomes for 8 nights in August 2024. It is a truly wonderful place and the team there in all areas are the most friendly and courteous you can find. Nothing was too much. The accommodation was a very high standard. The hotel is a few minutes outside of the main resort of Oia which is a benefit as a shuttle service is provided on demand but you are not subjected to the very busy town, especially when the cruise ship guests descend. You can experience the amazing sunsets from the hotel without the need to travel into Oia. I would fully recommend this hotel.
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Incredible Santorini Hotel
Incredible Hotel in the perfect Oia Santorini location just 5 minute drive to Oia, but secluded and away fro tourist areas. Pool villa suite was beautiful with private dunking pool. Exquisite community pools, Excellent food and service. 10/10.
Amazing honeymoon destination with phenomenal staff and facilities
My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and it was our favorite place out of many other luxury hotel destinations. From check-in, you feel as though you have entered into a special place. They set a feeling of calm as they greet you with a signature drink and...
My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and it was our favorite place out of many other luxury hotel destinations. From check-in, you feel as though you have entered into a special place. They set a feeling of calm as they greet you with a signature drink and gently guide you through your stay. The shuttle into town was very convenient. The room was amazing and while they all vary I am sure none will disappoint. The breakfast was nice, but even better enjoyed in our private suite. The staff work seamlessly to make your stay feel so luxurious and relaxing. We hope to return someday to enjoy it all over again!
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