Santorini
Mediterranean · Greece
Best Months
May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Rec. Nights
4 nights
Airports
JTR (Thira) via ATH (Athens)
Avg. Cash
$132 - $4,086.97/night
Best Value
Overview
Santorini is the iconic Greek island -- famous for whitewashed villages perched on dramatic cliffs, windmills overlooking the Aegean Sea, and romantic sunsets in Oia. The crescent island was formed by a massive volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago, creating unique black-sand beaches and volcanic hot springs.
For points travelers, Santorini offers excellent Marriott bookings. Canaves Oia Suites delivers one of the highest cpp values (2.0) for a luxury property, with terraces overlooking the famous caldera. Santo Maris Oia provides an alternative at similar value. Both are in the heart of Oia's sunset-watching scene.
Santorini is smaller and more romantic than other Greek islands, attracting honeymooners and couples. The infrastructure is excellent despite its remote location. Summer is crowded; spring and fall offer perfect weather with fewer tourists. The island's wine is world-famous, and sunset views rival any destination on Earth.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in Santorini range from $132 to $4086.97 per night. Points redemptions offer 4.45+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
14 properties in Santorini bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros | Hyatt | 29,000 | $1,266 | 4.4¢ | Aug 1 | |
Canaves Oia Suites | Marriott | 60,000 | $1,200 | 2.0¢ | ||
Magma Resort Santorini | Hyatt | 29,000 | $538 | 1.9¢ | May 22 | |
Santo Maris Oia | Marriott | 50,000 | $800 | 1.6¢ | ||
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Bodrum | Wyndham | 15,000 | $232 | 1.5¢ | May 22 | |
Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Santorini | Marriott | 172,000 | $2,559 | 1.5¢ | May 22 | |
Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay | Wyndham | 30,000 | $443 | 1.5¢ | May 26 | |
Wyndham Grand Athens | Wyndham | 30,000 | $369 | 1.2¢ | May 22 | |
Santorini Secret Suites and Spa, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 150,000 | $1,464 | 1.0¢ | ||
Vignette Collection The Chania Hotel Crete | IHG | 45,000 | $207 | 0.5¢ | May 26 | |
InterContinental Crete | IHG | 50,000 | $230 | 0.5¢ | May 22 | |
Canaves Epitome, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 240,000 | $1,016 | 0.4¢ | May 22 | |
Independent (SPHC) La Mer Resort & Spa Crete | IHG | 58,000 | $212 | 0.4¢ | May 22 | |
San Antonio, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 120,000 | $435 | 0.4¢ | May 22 |
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Transfer Points Strategy
Find the best transfer path for your credit card points
If you have Points:
Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
Canaves Oia Suites
If you have Points:
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Bodrum
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
Santorini Secret Suites and Spa, an SLH Hotel
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
Vignette Collection The Chania Hotel Crete
How to Earn Points for This Trip
The best hotels in Santorini use World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, Wyndham Rewards, Hilton Honors, and IHG One Rewards points. Here’s how to earn them:
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
IHG
$99
Annual Fee
140,000 IHG One Rewards points — transfers earns IHG One Rewards points directly
- 140K bonus points — enough for 3-5 free nights at many IHG properties
- Earn 26x total at IHG properties and 5x on travel, dining, and gas
- 4th night free on IHG award stays (saves 25% on 4-night bookings)
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Hilton
$150
Annual Fee
130,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Gold status
- Earn 12x at Hilton properties, 6x at restaurants and supermarkets
- Free weekend night reward after $15K in calendar year spending
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton
$550
Annual Fee
175,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status (top tier)
- Earn 14x at Hilton properties, 7x on travel and dining
- Free weekend night reward annually + one after $60K spend
Bilt Mastercard®
Bilt
$0
Annual Fee
earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly — only card that earns points on rent — transfers 1:1 to all major hotels
- Earn 1x points on rent with no transaction fees (up to 100,000 pts/yr)
- Earn 3x on dining and 2x on travel
- Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Chase UR
$95
Annual Fee
75,000 Ultimate Rewards points — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly
- Earn 5x on travel through Chase Travel℠
- Earn 3x on dining, select streaming, and online groceries
- 1:1 transfer to Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG
World of Hyatt Credit Card
Hyatt
$95
Annual Fee
60,000 Hyatt points + free night (Cat 1-4) — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly
- Earn 4x at Hyatt hotels and 2x on dining, travel, and gym memberships
- Free night certificate annually (Cat 1-4) worth up to $300+
- Automatic Discoverist elite status
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Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Getting There
JTR (Thira) via ATH (Athens)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $132/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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