An Aegean Sanctuary Awaits: Sandblu Santorini Returns This Spring as LXR Hotels and Resorts’ First Greek Hideaway

Reopening 8 April 2026, Sandblu Santorini returns as LXR Hotels & Resorts’ first retreat in Greece.

Property Highlights
- Location: Above Kamari’s black-sand shoreline, Santorini.
- Rooms: 66 accommodations (36 rooms, 27 suites, 3 villas).
- Design: Rooted in Cycladic tradition — whitewashed walls, volcanic stone, coastal tones, private terraces, and nearly half with private pools.
- Villas: Offer expansive terraces, private pools, and secluded privacy.

Culinary Experiences
- Six dining destinations:
- Nectar – modern Greek cuisine.
- Plateia – all-day dining with infinity pool views.
- Aroma – 300-label wine cellar.
- Stari Bakery – artisanal pastries and coffee.
- Blu – Rockwell Group-designed terrace restaurant overlooking the Caldera.
- Focus on local seafood, volcanic-grown wines, and Greek-Mediterranean flavors.

Wellness & Fitness
- Aurora Spa: ESPA and 111SKIN treatments, sauna, steam room, indoor heated pool.
- The Wellness Collective (new for 2026): Hosted practitioners offering yoga, meditation, nutrition, sound bathing, psychology workshops.
- Nous & Sóma Fitness Facility: Two-story space with Technogym equipment, Pilates studio, and advanced training machines.

Experiences & Adventures
- Santovini Wine Cellar: Cave-style cellar for private tastings and gatherings.
- Local immersion: Volcanic-terrain horseback riding, olive oil and wine tastings with local purveyors.
- Designed for travelers seeking authentic connection and curated adventures.

Strategic Context
- Marks LXR’s debut in Greece, adding to nearly 40 trading and pipeline properties worldwide.
- Part of Hilton Honors, offering loyalty benefits like flexible points booking, discounts, and mobile app access.
- Location: Ancient Thira, Kamari, Santorini, Greece.

This property embodies LXR’s philosophy: independent luxury hotels with distinctive design, deeply local experiences, and personalized service.