ElysianSantorini
Elysian Santorini stands apart by offering direct clifftop access to the Aegean without the sprawling resort infrastructure of larger properties—intimate hospitality at scale.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- JTR · 45 minutes
- Open season
- June – September
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.7 /5 · 149
Elysian Santorini is a hotel destination wedding venue in Finikia 847 02, Greece, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Santorini (Thira) International Airport (JTR), 45 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Elysian Santorini in Finikia 847 02, open June–September.
Elysian Santorini stands apart by offering direct clifftop access to the Aegean without the sprawling resort infrastructure of larger properties—intimate hospitality at scale.
Located in Finikia's quieter northern reaches, the hotel delivers curated venue spaces that can transition from ceremony to reception within the same property, eliminating guest transfers.
The 4.7-star rating reflects consistently high execution across accommodations, dining, and logistics.
We stayed here in a cave room for 10 nights and had a wonderful experience. The staff are all fantastic. They go above and beyond expectations. Helped us arrange our tours and even made a few adjustments for us. We had a free breakfast every morning and that was surprisingly good also.
4 notes, from the desk.
Positioned on Santorini's caldera edge in Finikia, a village with fewer than 200 permanent residents, ensuring exclusivity
On-site accommodation for up to 80+ guests reduces transportation friction and extends celebration into multi-day events
Three distinct ceremony and reception spaces ranging from 30 to 150 capacity, allowing wedding-day flexibility
Direct partnership with Michelin-adjacent restaurants for customized menus rather than standard catering
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Elysian Santorini.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 3:00 PMGuest check-in and welcome cocktail at sunset terrace
- 4:30 PMGuest seating; pre-ceremony music begins
- 5:15 PMCeremony on upper caldera terrace (30–40 minutes)
- 6:00 PMCocktail hour and group photos with Aegean backdrop
- 7:15 PMReception dinner begins; sunset peaks at 7:30 PM
- 10:30 PMDancing and evening celebrations
- 10:00 AMOptional farewell brunch; checkout by 11:00 AM
Things worth knowing.
JTR · 45 minutes
Guests fly into Santorini (Thira) International Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
$28,000
Off-season (Nov–Mar) discounts reduce costs 35–50%. Ceremony-only packages start at $1,800. Multi-day event packages offer 10–15% savings on combined fees.
$2,500
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
$95 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
$180 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
June – September
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
What's included in a venue rental at Elysian Santorini?+
Space rental includes furniture, basic audiovisual setup, and venue coordination. Catering, florals, and photography are booked separately through their preferred vendor list or external partners.
Can we host both ceremony and reception on the same day without moving guests?+
Yes. The property's layout allows ceremony on the upper terrace and reception on the adjacent garden or indoor space, with a seamless 30-minute transition.
What is the guest accommodation capacity?+
Elysian Santorini offers 40 rooms on-site. For weddings exceeding 80 guests, overflow accommodation is arranged at partner hotels within 5 minutes' walking distance in Finikia.
Are there restrictions on wedding dates or timing?+
The venue operates year-round. High season (May–September) books 8–12 months ahead. Winter weddings (November–March) offer 50% venue discounts and fewer competing events.
What's the weather risk during peak season?+
June through August averages zero rainfall. September-October carry 5–10% chance of brief afternoon showers; all outdoor spaces have rapid-deploy canopy backup.
In the same country.
Hold dates at Elysian Santorini.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.