White Ark – Santorini’s Quietest Statement
A Three-Villa Cliffside Sanctuary Where Minimalism, Craft, and Caldera Views Collide
Intimacy Above All
Perched along Santorini’s dramatic western edge, White Ark redefines exclusivity with just three ultra-private villas carved into a historic cave complex. This is the new quiet luxury—pared-back, architecturally exacting, and designed for those who prefer solitude over spectacle. With views that sweep across the caldera, volcano, and infinite Aegean blue, every moment at White Ark is tuned to space, silence, and light.
Design – Sculpted Restraint, Elemental Calm
Local architects Alexandros and Marianna Kapsimalis have taken a restrained, elemental approach to the original cave dwellings. Crisp white surfaces, subtle grey accents, and delicate wire-frame furniture define the interiors. Marble, linen, steel, and architectural light enhance the bare-boned elegance without distracting from the setting. The design is about absence and intention—negative space, clean lines, and materials that absorb rather than reflect. Each suite is meticulously curated to offer privacy and openness in perfect balance.
Atmosphere – Singular, Serene, Self-Contained
Eeach villa includes a private infinity pool, kitchenette, and expansive terrace, giving guests total control over their environment. The Kivotos Suite, ideal for groups or families, adds a private hammam—a rare indulgence on the island. While there’s no on-site restaurant or spa, the design, layout, and service are so finely tuned that nothing feels missing. The experience is hyper-personal. No crowds. No noise. Just the sound of the wind, the sea, and the subtle shifting of light across volcanic rock.
DNA Hotels Verdict
White Ark is Santorini distilled to its purest form—minimalist, exclusive, and architecturally intentional. It proves that luxury doesn’t require scale, just vision and restraint. For travelers seeking total immersion in light, land, and quiet design, this three-suite masterpiece is small in footprint, monumental in experience.
