Melidonia Suites Santorini

Perched at the southern tip of the caldera rim near Akrotiri, this boutique hotel sits closer to the red beach and the Minoan ruins than most of its cliff-hugging neighbors. The suites lean loft rather than cave, with clean lines and modern finishes where others lean into whitewash and rustic stone. Every room gets a private terrace, a private pool, and a caldera view, which leaves very little to argue about over breakfast.