Canaves Collection

Canaves Collection: boutique hotels in Oia, Santorini

Canaves Collection brings together four luxury properties in Oia, on the island of Santorini (Greece): Canaves Oia Suites, Canaves Ena, Canaves Epitome, and Canaves Sunday. The collection presents itself as a boutique accommodation offering where original design and personalized service combine with views of the Aegean Sea and the caldera sunsets. The offering includes suites and private villas, pools, and a selection of restaurants and experiences on the island.

The four hotels in the collection

Each property has a distinct character within the group. Canaves Oia Suites is described as a secluded sanctuary with a 17th-century cave spa, lavish accommodation, caldera views, white interiors, and blooming bougainvillea. Canaves Ena, set on a cliffside, features 18 designer suites with private verandas, al fresco dining spaces, and sweeping panoramas. Canaves Epitome, built into volcanic rock, blends organic and modern design, with pools and expansive terraces. Canaves Sunday is a collection of eight boho-chic suites, with alabaster stone walls and sea views.

Canaves Epitome: 53 suites and villas

Canaves Epitome, built in 2018, is presented as a complex of 53 suites and villas located just outside Oia. According to the property, all suites and villas offer sunset views and private pools, and it includes what it describes as the largest rooftop pool in Santorini, at 8,600 square feet (about 800 square meters). The property has two main pools and a complimentary two-minute shuttle service to the center of Oia, as well as transfers to Oia and Ammoudi upon request. It caters to both couples and families with children of all ages, with multi-bedroom suites and villas, spacious living areas and outdoor spaces, a children's pool, and a customized Kids Program by age group.

Restaurants and dining

The collection comprises five dining venues in Santorini. These include Elements Restaurant, offering fine dining recognized with several awards according to the property; Omnia Restaurant; Petra Restaurant; Panorama Balcony Experience; and Adami Veranda Sushi & Sunset Bar. The offering ranges from relaxed tapas and cocktails to fine dining dinners, with selected ingredients and standout locations. The Sunset Lounge and in-room dining are also mentioned.

Wellness, experiences, and events

The wellness area includes treatments and activities such as soothing therapies and outdoor yoga classes. The collection organizes bespoke artisanal experiences, such as cooking classes, pottery workshops, and wine tastings, as well as catamaran and yacht outings from the port of Ammoudi in Oia, with options that include wine tastings and scuba diving excursions. It also offers guided food and wine experiences and tours to discover local traditions. In the events space, the collection manages weddings, exclusive property buyouts, and other events.

Recognition and editorial presence

The website features mentions in media such as Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Brides, Vogue, Afar, Elle, and The World's 50 Best | Discovery. Among the statements attributed to those publications are that Canaves Epitome is the only property on the island with sea and sunset views from every suite and villa, that Canaves Ena is a unique Cycladic dreamscape, and that Canaves Sunday aims for a laid-back sort of luxury. Condé Nast Traveler named it an option for family holidays in Europe in 2022.

Services and collection details

The collection offers bookings through its website, a newsletter, gift cards, and a travel partners portal. The owning company is listed as Canaves Oia Hotel Technical Shipping SA, with registration number 122009538000 and specific tourism licenses for each property. The site is available in English, Portuguese, French, and other languages.