Santo Mine – From Quarry to Quiet Luxury
A Volcanic-Carved Retreat Where Cycladic Form Meets Earthborn Elegance in Oia
A Hidden Heritage, Reimagined
Carved into the cliffs of Oia, Santo Mine Oia Suites reclaims the land of a former pumice stone quarry, transforming it into a luxury all-suite sanctuary that fuses Cycladic minimalism with industrial memory. With panoramic views of the Aegean, this 37-suite hideaway offers a textured, immersive experience of Santorini—designed, grounded, and deeply evocative.
Design – Cycladic Curves, Volcanic Roots
The design merges traditional Santorinian architecture—arched doorways, whitewashed curves, and sun-drenched terraces—with subtle nods to its quarry past: raw stone walls, mineral-inspired palettes, and sculptural geometry echo the volcanic textures of the site.
Every suite includes a private terrace, and most feature either a plunge pool or Jacuzzi, creating a sense of personal seclusion and elemental calm. Interiors are defined by natural materials, neutral tones, and tailored simplicity, allowing the drama of the landscape to take center stage.
Atmosphere – Explorative, Elevated, Elemental
At Santo Mine, luxury is both intimate and expansive. Whether you’re reclining on a sun-warmed terrace, floating above the caldera in a helicopter, or navigating sea caves by kayak, every experience feels rooted in the island’s raw beauty. The resort’s spa rituals, guided outdoor adventures, and curated helicopter and yacht excursions cater to explorers as much as escapists, inviting guests to connect deeply with Santorini’s terrain and tempo.
Culinary – Sunset, Sea, and Soil
Begin the evening at Rhoē, the resort’s elevated sunset lounge serving bar bites and handcrafted cocktails with uninterrupted views. Then move to Ālme, the fine-dining restaurant where daily-caught seafood, garden-grown herbs, and Aegean flavors are reinterpreted with a light, refined hand. An underground private wine cellar hosts curated tastings featuring volcanic terroir wines, adding yet another sensory layer to this site-specific retreat.
DNA Hotels Verdict
Santo Mine is a landmark of thoughtful transformation—a quarry reborn as an elemental sanctuary, balancing Santorini’s rugged spirit with curated calm. For those drawn to textural beauty, panoramic solitude, and a narrative of place woven into every moment, this hotel is volcanic soul, luxuriously softened.
