Canaves Oia Suites is a hotel destination wedding venue in Oía, Greece, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Santorini International Airport (JTR), 25 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Canaves Oia Suites
Canaves Oia Suites sits on Santorini's cliffside with direct access to the caldera, meaning your ceremony backdrop requires zero decoration.
About Canaves Oia Suites
Canaves Oia Suites sits on Santorini's cliffside with direct access to the caldera, meaning your ceremony backdrop requires zero decoration.
This boutique hotel manages logistics smoothly for 20-150 guests, offering on-site accommodations so your wedding weekend flows without shuttle chaos.
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Absolutely stunning property. Service was top notch, as you'd expect, but it was the little things that made our experience really nice...
Ryan · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €3,500 to €8,500 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- JTR, 30 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Island, restored, elegant
Venue highlights
- Perched 300 meters above the Aegean Sea with unobstructed caldera views from ceremony spaces
- All 24 suites feature private pools or hot tubs, eliminating need for separate guest hotel blocks
- Google rating: 4.8/5 with consistent praise for service and sunset positioning
- Integrated wedding coordination team handles permits, catering, and setup logistics
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 4:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome reception on main terrace
- 5:30 PMPre-ceremony photos with caldera backdrop
- 6:15 PMCeremony begins (guest seating 5:45 PM)
- 7:00 PMCocktail hour and sunset viewing
- 8:00 PMReception dinner and dancing (4-hour service)
- 10:00 AMFarewell breakfast; guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- JTR · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Santorini International Airport.
- Typical total
- $18,000-35,000Aisle estimate
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$18,000-35,000 for 50 guests (ceremony, 4-hour reception, one night accommodation)
- Ceremony fee
- $2,500-4,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- $120-200 a headAisle estimate
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$120-200 (food, beverage, service)
- Room rate
- $350-800 a nightAisle estimate
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$350-800 (suite dependent on season)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 2286 071844
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Shoulder season (June, September) offers best weather-to-cost balance. Summer (July-August) commands premium pricing.
Questions about the venue
Can we have our ceremony and reception in the same location?+
Yes. Canaves offers multiple terrace spaces and an indoor venue that allow you to transition ceremonies directly into receptions without moving guests off-property.
What's included in the accommodation for wedding guests?+
Suites include daily breakfast, pool/hot tub access, and room service. Wedding packages typically offer discounted rates for guest room blocks booked 6+ months in advance.
Are there weather contingencies?+
The venue has covered indoor spaces with panoramic windows, allowing full-weather ceremony pivots. Wind is common in Oia; discuss storm protocols during planning.
What's the nearest airport?+
Santorini International Airport (JTR) is 12 km away, a 25-minute drive. The hotel can arrange private transfers for all arriving guests.
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
Outdoor ceremony: Yes
“Perched atop the Caldera Cliffside, this open-air setting provides a spectacular backdrop for exchanging vows, making it an ideal spot to say 'I do'.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonySetting: Island, restored, elegant
“Make your fairytale wedding a reality amid this Greek island paradise, one of the best hotels in Greece, and mark the beginning of a life together with a majestic wedding reception to cherish forever.”
Read the source for setting