New hotels in Santorini: from the caldera to Kamari beach

Istoria Cliff has opened its terraces above the caldera. Sandblu joins LXR above Kamari, Domes introduces Helestia and Radisson signs a new Collection resort.

Official image: Istoria Cliff’s terraces above Santorini’s caldera · Empiria Group / Istoria

Updated 4 November 20262 min readHow we write the guide

If you want to train during your stay

Nous & Sóma, Sandblu’s fitness centre, covers 2 floors and includes a reformer Pilates studio.¹

Opened since May 2026

Istoria Cliff

Firostefani · open since May 2026.² 9 cave-style suites in Firostefani above the caldera, at a separate location from Istoria Beach in Perivolos.²

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The Santorini calendar

«To be confirmed» means the hotel hasn’t given the date itself yet.

8 April 2026

Sandblu Santorini, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Sandblu announces its transition to LXR with 66 rooms, suites and villas above Kamari’s black-sand beach.¹

Announced in 2026, opening date to be confirmed, to be confirmed

Helestia Pocket Hotel & Concierge Club, Caldera Santorini

Domes introduces Helestia, a boutique hotel on the caldera with its Concierge Club.⁵

Opening announced, date to be confirmed, to be confirmed

Radisson Collection – progetto Santorini

Radisson Hotel Group has signed a Collection resort on the island, its second hotel in Santorini.⁶

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