- Greece Holidays
- Megalochori
- Vedema Resort
Located in Santorini, Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, Santorini is within a 15-minute drive of Athinios Port and Ancient Thira. This luxury hotel is 3. 7 mi (5. 9 km) from Perissa Beach and 0. 4 mi (0. 7 km) from Santorini Caldera. . Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle. . Make yourself at home in one of the 74 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. . Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at ALATI, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Breakfast is available daily for a fee. . Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle. . Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services and gift shops/newsstands. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
Vedema is highly recommended, it is great location, we hired a car but there is easy access to buses that go all over the island. We loved our room, which had a constant stream of checks that all was ok. The food was first class, breakfast is outstanding and will set you up for the day. The key feature is the quality of the service, the staff are friendly, attentive and attend to anything very quickly. (For instance we had a leaking fridge, these things happen, the leak was cleaned up in 10 minutes, the fridge was replaced in 30). A great team of staff, go and meet them!
My wife and I just completed an incredible long stay at Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort in Santorini. Spending a longer time at a resort gives you a deep look into its daily operations and tests how the team handles unexpected issues—and Vedema’s team handled ours flawlessly.We originally booked an East-facing suite with a hot tub. The room itself was stunning, immaculate, and featured a massive balcony with totally fulfilled our needs. However, we encountered an external issue: a nearby local property had dogs that barked constantly from 4:00 AM to 6:30 AM every morning. After a couple of disrupted nights with little sleep we raised the issue.When we complained to the hotel manager, Theodore, he was extremely welcoming to our issue and dealt with us professionally and accordingly. Maria was also incredibly professional in her approach; she dealt with us in a highly positive manner and made sure she resolved the situation appropriately. Thanks to their amazing service recovery, we were moved to a spectacular Villa with a private pool. It was South-facing, completely quiet, and offered the most incredible views and breathtaking sunsets. This villa was a magnificent, peaceful oasis that completely transformed the rest of our holiday into a relaxing dream.Beyond the management team, the staff throughout the entire resort are truly fantastic. In particular, Tasos and Sam deserve special recognition for their incredible work ethic. Whether they were working during breakfast or around the pool, they worked incredibly hard, always maintained a professional attitude, and greeted us with a warm smile every single day.Important Notes on Location & Transport:While the traditional village of Megalachori is beautiful and charmingly peaceful, staying in the village does have its drawbacks, and the cost of transport is definitely one of them. Future guests should be aware that due to the village location, you need to arrange transportation to visit anywhere on the island. The hotel does not offer a complimentary transport service, and using the hotel-provided transport gets very expensive. On average, it cost us €100 for a return journey to Fira or Oia, and €80 for a return journey to Kamari Beach [¶].For a high-end luxury property—especially when booking premium suites or villas, or holding Gold Elite status and above—complimentary airport/port transfers or basic shuttle options really should be standard and completely included.A hotel's true character shines through its people and how they handle a problem. Theodore, Maria, Tasos, Sam, and the rest of the team proved that Vedema is world-class. Despite the transport costs, we cannot thank them enough for making our extended stay so memorable. We will definitely be back.
I've been lucky to visit several Luxury Collection properties around the world, and Vedema lives up to the name. The property is gorgeous, sophisticated, with gardens and flowers well maintained and clearly cared for. The villas have comfy design and finishes, and the Olympian Villa (love!!) had a beautiful private pool, patio and modern kitchen. Also love the blue and red doors for other suites, all show individual character and are very well-designed. One could easily spend a full week here enjoying life!
Breakfast by the pool was lovely. It wasn't a buffet - you ordered from the menu and everything arrived very quickly. The service was impeccable, and I actually prefer this more tailored approach - and less food waste in general.
I have to say as well, the team was excellent. JM at reception was amazing, so welcoming and made me feel at home from the moment I arrived. Maria at the Front Desk was incredibly helpful and professional. Irini from Guest Experience was vrey sweet and even drew a little picture for my keepsakes, such a fun and personal touch. Panos from F&B runs a sharp team, and Sam and Vassili, everyone in dining, brings pride and attention to their work. The team genuinely wants every guest to have a great experience and were proud of being at Vedema. It makes a huge difference!
I also found the hotel's WhatsApp messaging a real plus. You can learn about events or make bookings, a nice way to stay informed without interruptions.
Now Vedema does recognise and respect Marriott status, and I really was blown away by the generous upgrade after getting Suite Nights!! Yes being Lifetime / Ambassador does help, but it also means I have very high standards for hotels -- and Vedema did manage to "wow" me! In fact, regardless of memberships, I can see a consistent high quality of service throughout, and that luxury service is very well done. Thumbs up!!
Location wise, no it doesn't have that "view" but I like the location in Megalochori over the main tourist areas in Oia and Fira, and there are many beautiful little gems around the hotel. Also just use GYG for private transfers, it's all nearby. I also had the opportunity to visit its sister property Istoria for black sands beach, but Vedema definitely wins for me! ^_^
I'm just so glad that out of all the hotels in Santorini, I found Vedema and it made my stay truly memorable. Beautiful property, excellent service, serene designs, and run by a team that genuinely cares. I would absolutely stay here again.
A dream!
Vedema is truly the essence of Santorini. Located in the picturesque Megalachori you get to experience the island and all its colours and flavours, in a more private way.
The resort is beautiful. The gardens, the grand villas, and attention to detail make you feel home away from home.
We definitely recommend the wine tasting at its historic canava. Their Vin Santo is something else.
Thanks so much to the manager Theodore for your hospitality, to Simon, Vassili and all the team for making our stay a memorable one.
Vedema is pure charm and the best of a secret Santorini. We would love to come back again.
This resort is fantastic. The service and staff are exceptional. Vassilis as the sommelier was superb. Can recommend this totally
