Essentials
• Location: North of Imerovigli village on the caldera ridge
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• Hotel phone: +30 22860 36737
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Andronis Concept Wellness Resort – A family-friendly, wellness-focused hotel with private pools for each spacious suite, an impressive spa, and three shared pools.
The solitary retreat of its kind in Santorini offers an indulgent blend of privacy, mindfulness, and luxury. Suites and villas vary in size (from 35 to 160 square meters), all including private, heated plunge pools; villas each contain an equal number of restrooms as bedrooms. The three shared pools are uniquely designed: the spa`s unheated pool is the largest on the island permitting laps; the heated cave pool is sheltered from sunlight; and the heated infinity pool at Throubi restaurant features stunning caldera views. For families, special children`s yoga and spa programs are available in addition to cooking classes, tennis, and kids facilities within the suites and pool area. Menu options for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the restaurant were curated by a nutritionist, featuring many healthy and delicious dishes utilizing ingredients grown onsite in their gardens and vineyard.
See Also
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Andronis Concept Wellness Resort – Location
• Area: Absolutely gorgeous location about a 15 minute walk from the heart of Imerovigli village. This quiet location offers more privacy than the hotels in the village center, along with stellar views of the caldera to the west, and the Aegean to the east.
• How to Get There:
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Transportation by public buses always awaits at the ferry terminal for each arrival of ferries, as well as buses departing hourly from Santorini Airport. However, there are no direct buses from the harbor or airport to Imerovigli; buses from both locations go to Fira, where passengers must then board a different bus to Imerovigli – the entire journey from the port or airport to Imerovigli generally takes approximately one hour and costs around €5 total. Tickets are purchased on the bus using cash only. The bus stop is simply located 12 minutes away on foot, primarily downhill, and fairly straightforward to navigate with baggage.
The area about 1km east of Tha Phae Gate along the edge of the Old City may seem unappealing. There are abandoned shopping centers, burnt shops, and closed hotels. But every day around 4 pm, it comes alive. Changklan Road quickly transforms into packed stalls selling clothes, souvenirs, and other items. Some areas have signs promising “beer garden,” “night market,” and “food street,” but they are empty. Head directly to Kalare Night Market, where stalls sell lots of tasty food at low prices. Go to Anusan Market for clothes and souvenirs. Both places are opposite Le Méridien hotel.
For guests more comfortable operating their own vehicles, we suggest booking a rental car either at the airport upon arrival or in Fira. The roadway from the ferry terminal is steep and narrow with numerous tight turns, large trucks and buses. Best to allow the locals to handle the travel along that route. We strongly advise reserving a vehicle ahead of time, especially for automatic transmission needs. On reaching the resort, Andronis provides complimentary valet parking, a definite perk.
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Map of Andronis Concept Wellness Resort
Andronis Concept Wellness Resort – The Basics
- Ages: Visitors of all ages are welcomed here. Most guests are couples marking a unique event, though more family units have recently explored the hotel, and are constituting a growing proportion of guests.
- Coastline: The nearest coast is Exo Gialos, a peaceful, black sand coastline with intriguing wind-carved cliffs at its southern limit. The best beach bar and restaurant is East Breeze, just a few meters from the cliffs. The northern limit has a little harbor and another excellent beach bar and restaurant called Yalos. From the hotel, it’s a brief 5 km drive to the northern limit, or 6 km to the southern limit, where the cliffs are.
- View: 25 suites offer gorgeous caldera views from their private infinity pools and terraces, while 3 suites offer views to the Aegean Sea and gardens.
- Private Pools or Whirlpool Baths: All suites and villas include a private, heated infinity plunge pool. The Fabulous Suite offers a whirlpool bath in its pool area; the Three Bedroom Villa has both a bath and a pool; while the 4 Bedroom Villa boasts 2 private pools.
- The Four Bedroom Villa contains a full kitchen area for preparing meals.
- Parking: Abundant free parking on site.
- Extras: Upon arrival, guests can enjoy complimentary wine as well as customized room amenities like pillow selection, fragrance choice, and high-end bath products. Cooking classes, yoga sessions, tennis courts, and family activities including kids` spa services, yoga for youth, family cooking lessons, and pool accessories for children are also available. An evening shuttle transports guests to and from Oia daily, and a sea cave shows different films each night.
- When to Book: The lodging works from the first of April until early November. Book no less than 4 months ahead of time (6 months is better) for remains during high season from June through September, and around 2 months ahead of time for the low and shoulder seasons.
- How to Make a Reservation: Booking.com will have the best prices.
- Phone: +30 22860 36737
- Contact: [email protected]
- Website: andronisconcept.com
Andronis Concept Wellness Resort – Amenities
- Pool: 3 pools on site: unheated spa lap pool, heated cave pool, heated endlessness pool with caldera perspectives.
- Spa: The largest relaxation facility in Santorini, offering individual, couples, or family treatments. The comprehensive menu features body, skin, hair, and nail care based on eastern and western therapeutic traditions. Most remedies are administered inside the spa, while they additionally propose sunset massage outdoors surrounding the caldera. Full day spa packages can be combined with yoga, fitness, and meals at the eatery.
- Fitness Facilities: Large gym area, offering a variety of cardiovascular machines and free weights. The yoga studio provides Hatha and aerial styles with caldera views. Personal trainers are available for workouts or yoga instruction. Yoga is offered for children and families. Their signature event is sunset yoga.
- For Guests with Disabilities: This hotel has numerous stairs but no elevator, making it unsuitable for guests with mobility issues as it is built into a volcanic crater without elevators.
- For Families: Exceptional family amenities, possibly the best in Santorini. Activities include kids` spa and yoga, family cooking classes, tennis court, and kids` items in rooms (cribs, tiny robes, games) and at pools (goggles, floats).
- Activities: Cooking lessons, sunset yoga, cave cinema (screening a distinct movie filmed in Greece every night).
- Additional Facilities: Helicopter landing area, vineyard, vegetable and flower garden, underground cinema.
Andronis Concept Wellness Resort – Food and Drink
- Dining establishment:Throubi is situated beside the infinity pool and offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beverages with caldera views. The menu combines wellness, fine cuisine, and local Santorinian flavors, providing a distinctive selection of wholesome, delicious snacks and main dishes all day (more indulgent choices are also accessible). Most ingredients are grown onsite in their gardens, and the wine list highlights the best local selections. The dining establishment is open to the public and serves lunch from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and dinner from 6:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
- Lounge/Bar: The poolside bar provides lunch items and refreshments made in the on-site kitchen along with cooling beverages crafted using locally sourced ingredients for guests to enjoy throughout the day. Drinks are available all hours, and meals are served coinciding with the regular dining times.
- Morning Meal: Complimentary breakfast is provided daily to each accommodation. Choose from a wide assortment of healthy, organic and indulgent choices on the a la carte menu from 8-11am.
- Room Service: Available around the clock.
Andronis Concept Wellness Resort – Rooms
- Room Types: Cozy Suite • Wet Allure • Finesse Suite • Fabulous Suite • Two Bedroom Villa • Three Bedroom Villa • Four Bedroom Villa
- Smoking Areas: The hotel does not allow smoking within any rooms. Smoking is permitted on private outdoor terraces and in designated external spaces.
- Premium Accommodations: Their highest category room is a Four Bedroom Villa of 160 sqm in size, showcasing 1 large master bedroom and 3 additional bedrooms each with an ensuite private bathroom, along with a separate living room and fully equipped kitchen. Round trip airport or port transportation and 24 hour butler service are included as standard amenities.
- For Families: Several categories suit families of 4 or more people, such as the Fabulous Suite (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms across 3 levels with 90 square meters and an infinity pool overlooking the caldera, accommodating up to 4 guests), the Two Bedroom Villa (2 bathrooms, 1 level of 70 square meters with an infinity pool and Aegean Sea views for up to 4 guests), the Three Bedroom Villa (3 bathrooms across 2 levels including a playroom, 100 square meters with an infinity pool, jacuzzi, and caldera views for up to 6 guests), and the Four Bedroom Villa (4 bathrooms, a kitchen, 160 square meters with 2 infinity pools and caldera views for up to 8 guests).
Andronis Concept Wellness Resort – Local Transport
- Walking: The hotel is located just outside of the main village area in Imerovigli. Though it feels remote, the village’s restaurants, shops, and attractions are all within walking distance, 5 to 25 minutes away along the Oia-Fira hiking trail.
- Public transportation: The closest bus stop is in the village of Imerovigli, a 12-minute walk from the hotel. Buses here serve all the major villages and beaches across the island, often requiring a transfer in Fira. Tickets are purchased on board and range from €1.80 to €2.50 per individual during the daytime, relying on the route. Night buses (12:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.) run less regularly and cost a little more, from €2.30 to €3.10. Buses can become very crowded, particularly during high season, so much so that they frequently fill to capacity and are unable to accept additional passengers. There are only 23 public buses serving the island.
- Taxis: The closest taxi stand is located at Stathmos Taxi all the way in Fira, making it impractical to walk or take buses to reach it. Furthermore, with guests from approximately 1,000 hotels, villas, and Airbnbs on the island, there are usually only around 25 taxis serving the entire location (resulting in potential waits at this stand). It`s advisable to reserve a taxi ahead of time to avoid any delays, and arrange for them to meet you directly at your hotel. Small additional fees are commonly charged for advance reservations as well as for transporting luggage, typically just a few Euros. The average fare from Imerovigli to Fira is roughly €15, and from Imerovigli to the airport or port is around €25 to €35.
- Motorcycles and scooters: Scooters are mainly how locals get around, but if you`re unfamiliar with the layout, it can be very dangerous. The roads here zigzag up and down hills with narrow lanes and no guardrails or streetlights in most areas. A lot of dirt roads and potholes too.
- ATVs/Quads: ATVs are an enjoyable and popular method of transportation with visitors, but for the locals required to drive behind them, they maneuver too gradually and hold up traffic in an area where moving around is already challenging. For individuals who don’t routinely ride quads (i.e. most people), they can be risky at high speeds and on turns. Crashed your ATV is a guaranteed way to ruin your vacation.
Andronis Concept Wellness Resort – What’s Nearby?
Best Nearby Restaurants
- Vezené: Mediterranean-Asian fusion cuisine with breathtaking sunset views and romantic ambiance served. Absurdly expensive but every menu item is flawlessly prepared.
- Anogi: Al fresco dining with local specialties and classic Greek dishes. Rich flavors and large portions, so come hungry.
- La Maison: Contemporary Greek fine dining with expansive caldera perspectives. Cuisine, wines, and service are all outstanding.
- Yakinthos Residence – (Hotel phone: +30 22890 29183)
- Avocado: Traditional Greek cuisine is served in a charming space, with very welcoming staff. Local Cycladic recipes and an excellent selection of Santorinian wines are offered.
- The Athenian Home: Stylish fine dining with breathtaking sunset views. Contemporary and imaginative Greek meals incorporate modern culinary techniques and locally-sourced ingredients. Most of all, they’re delightful.
Best Nearby Bar
- Buddha Bar Beach: Upmarket cocktail bar, restaurant, and shisha lounge with scenic views over Skaros Rock to the caldera. Rather expensive but suitable.
Best Nearby Cafe
- Hlios Bakery: Decent coffee, basic pastries and sandwiches. Not exceptional but reasonably priced, and they deliver (cash only for deliveries).
Nearby Shopping & Cool Shops
- Bicycle trip through downtown Amsterdam
- Under a Fig Tree: Upscale boutique showcasing Greek-designed fashion, accessories, and swimwear situated directly on the trail connecting Oia and Fira.
Nearby Attractions
- Trail Connecting the Cities of Oia and Fira: One of the top destinations on the island is this scenic 10.5 km hiking route linking Oia and Fira. Composed of sidewalk, cobblestones, and dirt path, this course boasts gorgeous views the full stretch. Hiking northwest, the entire length of the path from the hotel to Oia Castle occupies from 2 to 4 hours; heading south to where the trail ends in Fira, near Keti Hotel, consumes about 30-40 minutes. Add roughly an hour for a diversion at Skaros Rock either way. Only a 1-minute walk from the hotel.
- Imerovigli Basketball Court: Not an attraction of note, but useful to be aware of. This serves as the primary parking area in Imerovigli village.
- The most picturesque church with blue domes in Imerovigli is Anastasi Church, which offers gorgeous views of the caldera overlooking Skaros Rock. It is a popular venue for weddings and photographs.
- Agios Georgios Church: Small white church on a platform over the caldera, denoting the starting point of the path to Skaros Rock. Stunning, panoramic perspectives from here.
- Skaros Rock: Impressive volcanic formation housing ruins of a medieval castle and town dating back to 1207. The monastery at its base, Panagia Theoskepasti, represents the sole still active part of Skaros .
Nearby Markets or Grocery Stores
- Jimmy’s Market Cava: Market and deli with a superb selection (particularly the wines), plus quality coffee and breakfast sandwiches (more reliable and better tasting breakfasts than Hlios, though they don’t do deliveries).
- The Supermarket Nissi is said to offer the friendliest service and most reasonable prices in the Imerovigli area.
Andronis Concept Wellness Resort – The Hotel
