Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort,Santorini

We stayed at Vedema for 5 nights while in Santorini for our wedding, and our stay could not have been more perfect. The property is absolutely beautiful, with views of the sea, the vineyards, and the surrounding charming village of Megalochori. If you are looking for a 5-star property that is removed from the crowds and located in a much more authentic area than Fira and Oia, look no further. We arranged airport transfers through the hotel. George, our lovely driver, was waiting for us at JTR and immediately took our bags to the car. On the 20-minute drive, he gave us some great information on the island and the town, pointing out landmarks and information about the island. We bumped into him a few times during our stay, and he was always so friendly and asked us how our stay was going. Upon arrival, we found out that the resort had upgraded us to a suite with private hot tub, which was a lovely surprise. The reception agent that checked us in gave us a property tour on the way to our room. When we arrived, champagne and fresh fruit were waiting for us. On our first night, we ate dinner at Alati, the onsite fine dining restaurant. They offer a 10% discount on your first evening. Vasilis, the F&B manager, greeted us, gave us a tour of the old winery that the restaurant is built into. He was so friendly and passionate about the property, and we loved learning all of the little details that make this place unique. After we sat down, the entire service staff at the restaurant took great care of us, explaining each course, being vigilant about refilling wine and water, and timing courses perfectly. The entire meal was incredible and we were sad we only had time to eat there once during the trip. Daily breakfast was included with our room, and that was also fantastic. Staff were wonderful and friendly, food was served promptly, and the poolside area was a lovely spot to dine at. Housekeeping was thorough, and our room was serviced multiple times each day with fresh towels, amenities, and ensuring the bathroom was always clean. (you cannot flush toilet paper in Santorini, so they made sure the bathroom never had trash in it for more than a few hours) The rest of the stay was beyond perfect. The staff at the property got to know us throughout our stay, and always greeted us and asked how we were when they saw us. We felt so at home at the resort and were so sad to leave. We loved that the concierge use WhatsApp to communicate - we could text at any time, day or night, with questions or requests, and we were answered promptly. We had 30 guests in Santorini for our wedding, and only about 10 stayed at Vedema. However, the resort had no issues being our home base, and we often had wedding guests join us at the pool for cocktails or lunch. The day after our wedding, they allowed us to eat our leftover wedding cake at the poolside restaurant, and provided plates and silverware, and even brought over a complimentary bottle of champagne for us to enjoy with it. We will be back to Santorini many times to celebrate our anniversaries, and Vedema is the only property we want to stay at when we return. We will be back many times.