Kivotos Santorini
Guests arrive at Kivotos Santorini to discover a clifftop haven where whitewashed architecture frames the Aegean Sea at 847 meters elevation in Imerovigli.
Kivotos Santorini is a hotel destination wedding venue in Imerovigli, Greece, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Santorini International Airport (Thira) (JTR), 20–30 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About Kivotos Santorini
Guests arrive at Kivotos Santorini to discover a clifftop haven where whitewashed architecture frames the Aegean Sea at 847 meters elevation in Imerovigli.
The property's 39 suites and villas become your wedding venue and guest accommodation, a rare luxury that eliminates hotel logistics entirely.
Your celebration unfolds against caldera views while guests experience sunrise from their private terraces before the ceremony begins.
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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 Kivotos Santorini for a couple of days, and it was an unforgettable experience.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- JTR, 30 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Located in Imerovigli, the highest settlement in Santorini, offering 360-degree caldera and sea views
- 39 suites and villas on-site, accommodating up to 150 guests with integrated lodging
- 4.7/5 Google rating reflecting consistent guest satisfaction
- Private cliffside ceremony spaces with customizable indoor and outdoor configurations
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.
- 14:00–18:00Guest arrivals; check-in; welcome cocktail on terrace overlooking caldera
- 20:00Welcome dinner at main restaurant; live music
- 07:00–09:00Optional sunrise yoga or swimming; breakfast by the pool
- 17:00Ceremony (outdoor clifftside venue with sea backdrop)
- 18:30–23:30Cocktail reception and dinner reception; dancing; midnight dessert service
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- JTR · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Santorini International Airport (Thira).
- Typical total
- $25,000–60,000+Aisle estimate
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$25,000–60,000+ for 50–100 guests, 3-night celebration
- Ceremony fee
- $2,500–5,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- $180–350 a headAisle estimate
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$180–350 (food, beverage, service)
- Room rate
- $300–800 a nightAisle estimate
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$300–800 per suite/villa
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 2286 028490
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Final pricing depends on guest count, season, menu selections, and additional services (florals, photography, entertainment). All figures are estimates; contact venue for formal proposals.
Questions about the venue
Can guests stay at the venue?+
Yes. All 39 suites and villas are available for wedding guests, eliminating the need for external hotel coordination and creating an intimate multi-day celebration environment.
What is the guest capacity?+
Kivotos accommodates 20–150 guests depending on your ceremony and reception layout preferences. Flexible indoor and outdoor spaces allow for intimate gatherings or larger celebrations.
What's included in the wedding package?+
Packages typically include venue rental, catering, beverage service, ceremony coordination, and access to the property's settings. Contact the venue directly for current packages and customization options.
Are there restrictions on wedding dates or timing?+
The venue operates year-round. Peak season (June–September) books quickly.
How far is the venue from Santorini Airport?+
Approximately 12 km (7.5 miles) from Santorini International Airport, typically a 20–30 minute drive depending on traffic and transfer service chosen.
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.