Altera Pars Suites

Perched above the Santorini caldera in Santorini, this spa hotel sits minutes from Athinios Port and about 3.3 km from Santorini National Airport. You're close to Wine Museum Santorini, Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum and the Museum of Prehistoric Thira. Ancient Thira, Kamari and Perissa beaches are all within easy reach.

Just 14 individually decorated suites and rooms designed for privacy and serenity. Many units offer private furnished balconies or patios and private spa tubs, plus kitchenettes with refrigerators, minibars, flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations. Bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Pamper yourself at the on-site spa with massages, unwind in the steam room, or rent a bike to explore nearby villages. There’s a terrace and garden, picnic area and barbecue grills. Complimentary wireless internet and concierge services keep things easy. Note: the outdoor swimming pool is closed seasonally from Nov 1 to Mar 31.

24-hour front desk, dry cleaning and laundry facilities, and luggage storage. Roundtrip airport and ferry terminal shuttles are available for a surcharge.

An on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge serve guests, and a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is included. Outdoor barbecue grills offer a casual spot to dine after a day on the caldera.