Santorini has no shortage of beautiful rooms, but staying in a windmill-shaped villa — round whitewashed walls, a domed ceiling, and a private terrace over the Aegean — is a different order of memorable. Windmill Villas sits on the quieter ridge between cosmopolitan Oia and lively Fira, with a small cluster of individually designed windmill villas, each with its own private pool.
Why it made our list
It captures Santorini’s iconic windmill silhouette without the crush of the caldera-edge crowds: circular interiors you simply can’t get in a standard hotel room, private pools with Aegean views, and easy access to both of the island’s main towns. It’s the landmark shape you photograph from the ferry — turned into somewhere you actually stay.
What guests say
Guests consistently highlight the same things:
- The private pool, the views, and the unusual round architecture are the core of the praise.
- The quieter location away from the busiest caldera crowds is a repeated plus.
- Honest cautions apply to Santorini generally: it’s steep and stair-heavy, and peak summer is hot and crowded — shoulder season draws the best reviews.
The consensus: come for the private-pool windmill experience and the calmer setting; visit in May–June or September for the island at its best.
Good to know
- Price: a luxury villa — rates vary by season and villa; check the live booking page.
- Best time to visit: May–June or September–October.
- Getting there: fly or ferry to Santorini; a short drive from the port/airport.
- Suits: couples, sunset chasers, travellers wanting privacy and a pool.
Details verified against the property’s site at time of writing. Prices change frequently — confirm current rates and availability before booking.