Astra Suites

These 20–25sq m rooms are on the ground floor and have a small terrace (visible from the pool area) from which to watch the comings and goings by the pool, with views of the Aegean sea and the volcano. There’s an open-plan living room, a fully equipped kitchenette and a double bedroom (some rooms have beds in a loft alcove) with an ensuite walk-in shower. Rooms include a bottle of Santorini wine, flatscreen TV, CD/DVD player, minibar and free WiFi.

These 25–40sq m suites offset crisp white walls with rainbow-coloured tiles and bold-hued furnishings. Suites have an open-plan living area (some with double sofabeds for up to four extra guests), a double bedroom (some have loft bedrooms) and an ensuite with a shower. There’s a fully equipped kitchenette, and the ground-floor suites (which is most of them) have terraces from which to watch the comings and goings by the pool and savour views of the Aegean sea and the volcano. Suites include a bottle of Santorini wine, flatscreen TV, CD/DVD player, minibar and free WiFi. Guests should note that terraces can be seen from the pool area.

Most of these 25–40sq m suites are on Astra’s higher floors, offering great views of the volcano and sunsets over the sea from their private balcony or terrace, and offering a bit more privacy than lower category rooms. The white-walled living room (some have double sofabeds for up to four extra guests) and double bedroom both have plenty of space (some are open plan), and the kitchenette has all you need to whip together light meals and snacks. There’s a bathroom with a shower, too. Some of the suites are open-plan; all include a bottle of Santorini wine, flatscreen TV, CD/DVD player, minibar and free WiFi.

Designed with families in mind, this 55sq m cave-style suite has a large ground-floor terrace (that can be seen by passing guests) with a private hot tub and views of the Aegean Sea and the volcano. The suite has two double bedrooms: a large master bedroom and a smaller bedroom for two children with twin beds; each has an ensuite bathroom with a shower. There’s also a fully equipped kitchenette and a living room with a cosy sofa. This suite includes a bottle of Santorini wine, flatscreen TV, CD/DVD player, minibar and free WiFi.

These 40sq m groundfloor suites are near the hotel’s pool and have crisp white walls and bold-hued furnishings. Each has a private sunset-facing terrace that looks out over the caldera and Aegean sea. Inside, there’s a sofa bed (that can sleep one guest) and a kitchenette. There’s a double-bed either in the open-plan living area or upstairs, in a loft bedroom; each suite also has a bathroom with a walk-in shower. Suites include a bottle of Santorini wine, flatscreen TV, minibar and free WiFi. Guests should note that terraces can be seen from the pool area.

These 40–60sqm suites have white walls with brightly coloured furnishings, and local artwork hung on the walls. Spread over different levels of the hotel, each suite has a large private balcony overlooking the Aegean Sea and the volcano. There’s a spacious open-plan living area, a bedroom with a king-size bed, a bathroom with a shower (some showers are in the bedroom) and a fully kitted-out kitchenette for preparing light meals. Suites include a bottle of Santorini wine, flatscreen TV, CD/DVD player, minibar and free WiFi.

Each of these 60-70sq m suites has a large private veranda with an infinity pool (heated only during low and middle seasons) and sunset-facing views of the caldera and Aegean sea. These open-plan suites are decorated with local artwork and each has a spacious living area with a kitchenette and a built-in sofa bed that can sleep one additional guest; in the separate bedroom there’s a king-size bed, dressing area and ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Suites include a bottle of Santorini wine, flatscreen TV, minibar and free WiFi.

Each of these spacious suites has an indoor swimming pool cave (the pool is heated only during low and middle seasons) and a sunset-facing terrace with panoramic views of the caldera and Aegean sea. There’s a large bedroom with a king-size bed and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower; each suite also has a separate living room with a sofa bed, kitchenette and additional bathroom with a walk-in shower. Suites include a bottle of Santorini wine, flatscreen TV, minibar and free WiFi.

The heated Jacuzzi on the panorama-endowed veranda is this 65–75sq m suite’s crowning glory, overlooking the Aegean sea and the volcano; however, the spacious, colourfully decorated bedroom with a king-size bed, and the bathroom with shower and dressing area are pretty impressive too. Among Astra’s most private hideaways, the Astra Suites with Outdoor Jacuzzi's are situated on various levels and have open-plan living areas (some with double sofabeds for up to four extra guests) lined with local art, as well as full kitchenettes. Suites include a bottle of Santorini wine, flatscreen TV, CD/DVD player, minibar and free WiFi.

Situated on several floors of the hotel, these 65–75sqm suites all have huge private verandas with their own heated pools (two are infity pools, and two can be accessed directly from the bedroom), so you can swim in sight of Santorini’s spectacular caldera sea. The bedroom has a king-size bed (some Pool Suites have a double sofabed for two extra guests) and the open-plan living room is adorned with local artwork. The bathroom has a shower and a spacious dressing area, and there’s a full kitchenette too. Suites include a bottle of Santorini wine, flatscreen TV, CD/DVD player, minibar and free WiFi.

Set 500m from the main Astra Suites hotel, in a private corner of Imerovigli village, this private villa has a private swimming pool (heated during cooler months), outdoor Jacuzzi, and panoramic caldera views from both its indoor and outdoor living and dining areas. Inside, there’s a fully-equipped kitchen, dining and lounge space, two bedrooms with king-size beds (one can be fitted with twins, on request) and ensuite bathrooms, and a third guest bathroom. There’s also a private gym, free WiFi, an iPad, satellite TV, and air-conditioning. You’ll be welcomed with a bottle of wine and fresh fruit; your stay also includes daily breakfast, twice-daily maid service, concierge service and a personal attendant. Please note that the rates shown only apply for two guests; additional guests stay at an extra cost. In low season, a €500 extra charge will be added to the rate if the booking is for three or four guests. During the shoulder season, the extra charge for additional guests is €600. In high season, it’s €800.