Astra Suites

These 20–25sq m rooms are on the ground floor, leading off from the hotel's main terrace, and each has a small terrace 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, a double bedroom and an ensuite with a shower. There’s also a fully equipped kitchenette, and the ground-floor suites have terraces from which to watch the comings and goings by the pool, so they may be visible to other guests. Suites include a bottle of Santorini wine, flatscreen TV, CD/DVD player, minibar and free WiFi.

Most of these 25–40sq m suites are on Astra’s higher floors, offering more privacy and 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 and double bedroom both have plenty of space (some can accommodate a third guest on a built-in single sofa-bed in the living room), and the kitchen area 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 jetted 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 to comfortably accommodate a family of four; each has an ensuite bathroom with a shower. There’s also a fully equipped kitchenette and a living room with an entertainment system and 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 built-in single sofa bed where one extra guest can sleep 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 single 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 sofa beds 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.

These 60–70sq m suites all have huge private verandas with their own heated pools (these can be used in low and middle season only), so you can swim in sight of Santorini’s spectacular Aegean sea, volcano and riotously hued sunsets. The bedroom has a king-size bed and the open-plan living room, adorned with local artwork, has a built-in single sofa bed that can be made up for an extra guest. The spacious bathroom has a shower and a 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.