The beachfront Santorini retreat has reopened with redesigned suites that blend Cycladic simplicity, contemporary craftsmanship and understated luxury…
Bellonias Villas, a peaceful, contemporary beach hotel on the black volcanic sands of Kamari on Santorini in Greece, has completed a total room renovation, with the property re-opening with a sleek, refined new design for the 2026 season.
Natural, simple elegance is at the heart of this property, with 26 one-bedroom beach suites scattered alongside the black volcanic beach, on the east coast of the island overlooking the mountain of ancient Thira. This boutique hotel is also home to Elia Restaurant, a pool-side cocktail bar, and its own private stretch of glittering beach, making it all about stylish, unpretentious luxury and beachside relaxation.
Bellonias Villas | Image credit: Bellonias Villas, Vangelis Paterakis
The renovation project conveys the passion and creativity of the local owners, in combination with the innovation and fresh thinking of up-and-coming Greek architects, craftspeople and artists. Redesigned rooms fuse traditional Cycladic architecture with modern minimalism: a local pressed cement technique has been used for the walls and built-in bedside tables, and wooden shutters, arched ceilings, and stone-tiled floors pay homage to the island’s timeless aesthetic.
Bellonias Villas | Image credit: Bellonias Villas, Vangelis Paterakis
Rich, dark-toned wooden furniture and cabinetry, made by a local carpenter, sits in combination with Didimon Dark marble in wardrobes, Traventino marble table tops, and Sinai pearl marble kitchenette counter-tops, all crafted by a local marble technician. Bespoke lighting, curated artworks and low-profile beds bring a quietly sophisticated contemporary edge, styled with linens and soft furnishings with a muted, earthy palette that invites rest and relaxation.
The exterior bar, pool area, restaurant and reception, all designed by Athens-based design gurus K Studio, remain as they were originally.
Bellonias Villas | Image credit: Bellonias Villas
For a spot of pampering, a wellness area including whirlpool tub, gym, steam, sauna and treatment room is available for guests to book on request. For those wanting a more active day, SUP paddleboards are available to take to the water, and a host of tailor-made tours and excursions around Santorini can be arranged, as can bike rental, and private boat trips for an uninhibited discovery of the island from the water.
Bellonias Villas sits alongside the black volcanic beach of Kamari, on the eastern shores of Santorini. With its own serene stretch of beach, the hotel has an excellent position in a peaceful part of Santorini. With a handful of shops and restaurants along the boardwalk, guests can take an ocean-side stroll straight from their room. This is a world away from crowded caldera sunsets – a slower rhythm to the islands usual pace.
Main image credit: Bellonias Villas
