Ira Hotel & Spa
Ira Hotel & Spa stands apart in Santorini by offering an intimate clifftop property with spa facilities integrated directly into the wedding experience, a rarity among Cycladic venues.
Ira Hotel & Spa is a hotel destination wedding venue in Thira, Greece, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Santorini International Airport (JTR) (JTR), 20–25 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About Ira Hotel & Spa
Ira Hotel & Spa stands apart in Santorini by offering an intimate clifftop property with spa facilities integrated directly into the wedding experience, a rarity among Cycladic venues.
Perched in Firosteфani with unobstructed Caldera views, the hotel provides both ceremony and reception spaces without requiring guest transfers between locations.
The on-site spa allows wedding parties to prepare in a single, cohesive environment rather than coordinating across multiple venues.
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Kostas was very helpful and helped guide us through everything a tourist would need and more. This isn’t something you’d get at an ordinary hotel and I think that’s what made this experience so much more elevated.
Wajiha Tahir · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 22 rooms
Money
- Price
- €1,500 to €5,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- JTR, 25 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Island, restored, elegant
Venue highlights
- Located in Firosteфani, positioned higher on the caldera than Oia, offering fewer crowds while maintaining equally dramatic sunset views
- Integrated spa facilities available for bridal parties, massage and wellness treatments on premises before ceremonies
- 54-room capacity means the entire guest list can stay on-site, eliminating transportation logistics for a destination wedding
- Google rating of 4.3/5 based on verified guest experiences at the property
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 16:00–18:00Guest arrival and check-in; welcome reception at hotel bar
- 19:00–21:00Rehearsal dinner at hotel restaurant or private terrace
- 09:00–12:00Spa treatments for bridal party (massages, facials)
- 15:00–16:00Guest preparation; photos on hotel terraces
- 17:00–17:30Ceremony on pool deck or in-hotel salon
- 17:45–22:00Reception with dinner and dancing
- FlexibleBrunch or farewell gathering before guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- JTR · about 25 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Santorini International Airport (JTR).
- Typical total
- €15,000–35,000Aisle estimate
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€15,000–35,000 for 50 guests (2-night stay, ceremony, reception, no premium add-ons)
- Ceremony fee
- €800–1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €85–130 a headAisle estimate
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€85–130 (food and beverage; varies by menu selection)
- Room rate
- €120–280 a nightAisle estimate
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€120–280 (guest rooms; rates fluctuate seasonally)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 2286 028835
Answered by the venue in local hours.
All-inclusive packages available through hotel. June–September pricing is 20–30% higher. Spa treatments, décor upgrades, and premium wines add to final bill.
Questions about the venue
Can we host both ceremony and reception at Ira?+
Yes. The property offers ceremony spaces with Caldera views and indoor/outdoor reception areas. With 54 rooms, guests can stay on-site, simplifying logistics significantly.
What spa services are available for the wedding party?+
Ira's spa offers massages, facials, and wellness treatments. These can be scheduled for the day of or days before the event to prepare the bridal party and guests.
What is the guest capacity for weddings?+
The property accommodates 20–150 guests depending on space configuration and whether ceremonies and receptions are held simultaneously or sequentially.
How far is Ira from Santorini's airport?+
Approximately 12 km (7.5 miles) from Santorini International Airport, typically a 20–25 minute drive depending on traffic.
Is there parking available?+
Yes, the hotel provides parking on-site. However, roads in Firosteфani are narrow; many guests use taxis, shuttle services, or airport transfers rather than personal vehicles.
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
Rooms: 22 rooms
“Twenty two elegant Rooms & Suites at Firostefani in Santorini”
Read the source for roomsSetting: Island, restored, elegant
“Awake your senses; you are in Ira Hotel & Spa, on the magnificent island of Santorini.”
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