Starwood Vedema Resort is overlooking rolling vineyards, inland from the Aegean Sea. The Vedema Resort has been constructed from the old medieval village of Megalohori, original houses have been converted into suites retaining the original features, styles and colours whereever possible. The village retains its 15th-century winery with its original wine making equipment and is kepy fully stocked for regular wine tastings for guests. Soak in the outdoor pool or stretch out on a hammock or sunbed among the olive and pistachio trees. The Spa offers an open-air-Jacuzzi and a fully equipped fitness centre.
Traditional style rooms, domed with distinctive cupolas, highlight each of the Vedema Resort’s 45 unique pastel-hued townhouses. Whitewashed walls, shuttered windows, four poster brass beds and original art in each of the individually-styled house.
The Resort:
The medieval village of Megalohori is located inland and was originally a farming village and wine making village. It is very charming and completely rural ideal for a peaceful stay.Hotel Facilities:
Private hotel beach fifteen minutes away by hotel shuttle service, beach bar, sun beds, umbrellas and towel service. Spa and boutique.Restaurants and Bars:
Vinsanto’ Restaurant & Lounge , offers creative Mediterranean cuisine masterfully prepared and presented by our awarded chef and served in a 400-years old winery or at the open-air dining area surrounded by authentic black volcanic stones. You will taste delicacies from a rich creative menu prepared with the freshest local ingredients and various fine products from all over the world.Pergola’ Pool Restaurant, surrounding the swimming pool is wrapped up by the bar and a wide pergola from where you can enjoy the views of picturesque Megalohori, the vineyards and the sea. A buffet breakfast is served in the morning and an extensive variety of Greek and international dishes can be prepared at any time during the day.
‘Prive’ Dinning Room, offers dinning in luxury with the utmost discretion in a cozy private area inside the wine cellar. Indulge in a customized taste experience that you and the chef create for your own dinning. The best choice for exclusive occasions,
‘Canava’ Wine Bar, carved out of the Thiran earth, this 400 years old winery stands as a catacomb in the middle of Vedema Resort to remind us of the past and inspire us for the future. Converted into a unique Wine Bar, it offers its guests a distinguishing atmosphere, participate in the ceremonial wine tasting and get introduced to different kinds of selected white wines from Santorini.
‘Pool Bar’ nestled next to the swimming pool is a delightful bar, where you may enjoy thirst quenching drinks or your favorite cocktails while sunbathing or relaxing to streams of soft music during the sunset hours.
Vinsanto’ Lounge Bar, stylish bar located at the roof-top of the old winery offering classic cocktails, fingerfood and a wide selection of wines from all over the world.
‘Jacuzzi Bar’, next to the Open-air Jacuzzi, you may enjoy fresh juices and fruits in this cozy niche while laying back in hammocks or sun-beds mong olive and pistachio trees.
Accommodation:
Dorian Suite Minimum 50 sq. metres Consists of one bedroom, living room and bathroom with shower. Terrace or patio with a view to the garden. Equipped with 21' TV with satellite channels, cd player, alarm clock, direct-line telephone, data port, internet connection, individually controlled air-conditioning. Bathrobes, slippers, bathroom amenities, hairdryer, make up mirror, in-room safe deposit box, mini bar, twice daily maid service, welcome amenity including bottle of white Santorini wine and basket of fresh fruits.Ionian Suite Minimum of 60 sq. metres Consists of a master bedroom and a smaller one capable to accommodate a 3rd person, a living room and a bathroom with shower. Patio or terrace with a view to the garden. Equipped with 21' TV with satellite channels, cd player, alarm clock ,direct-line telephone, data port, internet connection, individually controlled air-conditioning.
Bathrobes, slippers, bathroom amenities, hairdryer, make up mirror, in-room safe deposit box, mini bar, twice daily maid service, welcome amenity including bottle of white Santorini wine and basket of fresh fruits.
Sports and Health:
Spa, featuring minimalist, Cycladic style with immaculate service, and a wide array of traditional therapies -with a twist- all aim to stimulate, rebalance, soothe, and renew.Ideal for the traveler needing a speedy rejuvenation, or the guest in need of head-to-toe holistic treatments. Fully equipped Fitness center featuring Cybex equipment. Sauna and Turkish bath facilities. Mountain bikes provided by the hotel free of charge for daily excursions around the island. Sailing boat for volcano tours. Speed boat for visits to other islands nearby. Tennis court at 500 m.Water sports at 4 km.
Our Last Visit:
5th October 2010: "Just the place to get away for a few days, total peace and quiet in a rural location, with fine food and wine, what more could you ask?"Official category: Five Star
