Calderas dolphin suites
Calderas Dolphin Suites sits on Santorini's caldera edge with direct sea access, a practical advantage for couples wanting both ceremony views and swimming guests.
Calderas dolphin suites is a hotel destination wedding venue in Megalochori, Greece, hosting 25 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Santorini International Airport (Thira) (JTR), 25-35 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About Calderas dolphin suites
Calderas Dolphin Suites sits on Santorini's caldera edge with direct sea access, a practical advantage for couples wanting both ceremony views and swimming guests.
This 4.9-rated hotel offers 47 rooms across whitewashed suites, eliminating the logistics nightmare of scattered accommodations.
The property handles events year-round with on-site dining and water activities built into the venue infrastructure.
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Choose a day from the calendar.
Nothing is reserved until the venue confirms. A first note comes back within two business days.
We stayed at Caldera’s Dolphin Suites for the week of our wedding in Santorini, and it was the perfect home base for our celebrations and relaxation.
Mike & Holly Salvidio · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 40 guests
Money
- Price
- €1,500 to €4,500 venue feeAisle estimate
House rules
- Music until
- 23:30
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- JTR, 35 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Setting
- Island, modern, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 47 suites accommodate wedding parties and guests without external hotel bookings
- Direct caldera and Aegean Sea access with private beach area
- 4.9 Google rating from 300+ reviews
- On-site restaurant and bar for catering coordination
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 4:00 PMGuest arrivals and check-in; welcome drinks on terrace
- 9:00 AMHair/makeup services (typically in-suite or at local spa nearby)
- 3:30 PMGuest seating for ceremony on caldera-view terrace
- 4:00 PMCeremony (45 minutes typical)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- JTR · about 35 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Santorini International Airport (Thira).
- Typical total
- $35,000-60,000Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
$35,000-60,000 for 50-80 guests including 2-3 nights lodging
- Ceremony fee
- $800-2,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- $65-95 a headAisle estimate
See the full figure+
$65-95 (catering, bar, service)
- Room rate
- $160-350 a nightAisle estimate
See the full figure+
$160-350 (group rate typically $180-220)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 2286 081777
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Peak July-August can run 20-30% higher. Final costs depend on guest count, menu selection, beverage package, and date. Request detailed proposals via website contact form; standard catering minimum is 30 guests.
Questions about the venue
Can we have our ceremony and reception at the same venue?+
Yes. The property offers multiple spaces including terrace areas with caldera views for ceremonies and the on-site restaurant for receptions. Most couples use the hotel's restaurant and outdoor terraces without needing external coordinators.
What's included with guest room blocks?+
Room rates vary seasonally ($150-350/night typical), and the hotel can negotiate group discounts for 20+ rooms. Breakfast buffet is standard; wedding packages often bundle ceremony space with catering minimums.
When's the best time to marry here?+
July-August brings 30°C+ heat and premium pricing. The venue operates year-round but winter (Nov-Feb) has limited guest facilities.
How many guests can we accommodate?+
The property seats 80-120 for seated dinners and 150+ for receptions. Ceremony capacity is typically 100-120 depending on terrace setup.
What vendors are required vs. optional?+
The hotel's on-site catering is typically mandatory; external catering is rarely permitted. Photography, flowers, and music vendors can be external or sourced through the hotel's preferred list.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 40 guests
“It is available for functions of any size, from intimate celebrations up to a maximum dining capacity of 40 guests.”
Read the source for seated dinnerMusic until: 23:30
“Due to proximity of hotels, all events must conclude by 23:30.”
Read the source for music untilParking: Yes
“The space is designed for wedding receptions and private events, with dedicated areas for dining, bar and buffet service, DJ and dancing, parking, restrooms, and all essential facilities.”
Read the source for parking