Perched on the foothills of Ancient Thira and gazing out over the Aegean, Sandblu Resort is Santorini’s newest ode to minimalist luxury – a place where serenity, style, and substance converge.
Though the island is best known for honeymooners and sunset chasers, Sandblu reimagines the Santorini experience for the discerning traveller who seeks both inspiration and restoration, whether arriving for a corporate retreat or a creative sabbatical.
The resort’s architecture is a visual whisper of Cycladic tradition: whitewashed curves, earthy accents of sage and terracotta, and cascading terraces that seem to spill into the sea. With just 66 rooms, including 22 suites and two villas, Sandblu offers intimacy without austerity. Each room is a masterclass in spatial elegance bathed in natural light, with soft-toned furnishings, blackout curtains, and private terraces. Select suites feature plunge pools and panoramic views of Kamari Beach, while all rooms come equipped with high-tech comforts: touch-screen lighting, electric blinds, espresso machines, and oversized flat-screen TVs. The bathrooms are sleek and spacious, stocked with ESPA and 111SKIN toiletries that nod to the resort’s wellness ethos.
Sandblu’s culinary offering is quietly confident. Plateia, the main restaurant, serves Mediterranean comfort food with a refined twist – think grilled red prawns with black garlic and cherry tomato, or charcoal beef soutzoukaki with yoghurt foam. Breakfast is a languid affair, with fresh fruit, artisanal breads, and à la carte indulgences like French toast dripping in maple syrup. For lighter moments, Stari Café offers baked goods and Greek coffee under a lemon tree, while Aroma Wine Bar curates tastings of Santorini’s volcanic vintages.
Wellness is woven into the resort’s DNA. The Aurora Spa is a sanctuary of calm, offering massages, facials, and beauty treatments using world-renowned brands. There’s a temperature-controlled indoor pool, a sauna, steam room, and a 24-hour fitness centre with wellness classes ranging from breathwork to stretching. The resort’s pace is deliberately slow, inviting guests to linger – whether by the infinity pool, in hidden garden nooks, or on horseback along the coast.
For business travellers, Sandblu offers a quiet alternative to the city’s bustle. While it doesn’t trumpet its corporate credentials, the resort’s discreet service, high-speed Wi-Fi, and serene atmosphere make it ideal for remote work, executive retreats, or creative planning sessions. There are intimate event spaces, including a charming chapel and terraces that double as venues for private dinners or brand launches.
Sustainability is more than a footnote here. Sandblu operates a greywater recycling system, uses green roofs for insulation, and runs a fleet of hybrid and electric vehicles. It’s a resort that understands luxury need not come at the planet’s expense.
For a blend of wellness seekers, boutique business travellers, and design-savvy creatives, Sandblu is for those who value detail, atmosphere, and the kind of quiet that sharpens the mind.