Picolo recommends · Hotel in Oia, Santorini
Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Suites cut straight into the volcanic rock south of Oia, terraces hanging above the caldera and a wine cellar tucked into a cave.
From the water, Mystique is hard to spot. The suites are cut into the cliff just south of Oia, and what you see from below is mostly rock, terraces and the odd flash of a pool.
Inside, the rooms follow the shape of the stone, and each terrace looks out over the caldera. A cave has been turned into a wine cellar, a good place to try the island's own wines before dinner.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel
We chose Mystique for couples who want luxury without being on show. You are close enough to Oia to drop in for an evening, yet far enough away that the crowds never reach your terrace.
It sits at the very top of Santorini's price range, so this is a stay for an occasion rather than a long holiday. The cliff means many steps, and the walk up to the village is tiring after dark.
What you get
- Several pools with caldera views
- Suites carved into the rock
- Wine cellar in a cave
- Ask about transfers to Oia
- Private terraces over the caldera
A day at Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel
- Morning
- Breakfast on a terrace that feels cut off from the rest of the island.
- Midday
- An hour by one of the pools before the sun gets high.
- Afternoon
- A tasting of Santorini wines in the cave cellar.
- Evening
- A ride up to Oia for dinner, and the quiet waiting when you return.
Location
Oia, Santorini, Greece
Open in MapsQuestions about Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Where is Mystique located?
It is built into the cliff just south of Oia, on the caldera side, a short drive from the centre of the village.
Does Mystique have a wine cellar?
Yes, the hotel has a wine cellar set inside a cave, which makes a good spot for an evening glass.
Is it easy to get from Mystique to Oia?
The slope means plenty of steps, so many guests arrange a hotel car up to the village for dinner.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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