About

santorini’s most exclusive retreat

the world’s best honeymoon hideaway

understated island luxury

Nestled comfortably on the hillside of the medieval village of Pyrgos, the island’s highest village, and boasting a 270-degree wide panoramic view of the northern part of Santorini, Carpe Diem Exclusive Boutique Resort is renowned for its unique and minimal aesthetics.

Carpe Diem is an adults-only, couples-only, ultra-private spa resort, member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and winner of World’s Best Honeymoon Hideaway award in 2017. It was designed and developed by the island’s most renowned engineer, the late George Kopatsaris, who since 1982 and until 2011 led most of hotel development in Santorini.

special features

unmatched space and comfort

EVERY SUITE COMES WITH ITS OWN PRIVATE POOL
ADULTS-ONLY RESORT
UNPARALLELED PRIVACY AND EXCLUSIVITY
SUITES COME IN TWO SIZES; 85 SQM AND 120 SQM – THE LARGEST ON THE ISLAND
INCREDIBLE SUNRISE AND SUNSET VIEWS FROM THE SAME BALCONY
FIRST RESORT IN SANTORINI WITH POOLS IN ALL SUITE TYPES
TRULY BESPOKE BUTLER SERVICE WITH 1-1 GUEST TO STAFF RATIO
FREE PARKING ON SITE, RIGHT NEXT TO THE GUEST’S SUITE

Suites at a glance

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never settle

carpe diem through the eyes of a maverick

about the developer and engineer

Carpe Diem is the legacy project and brainchild of the late Giorgos Kopatsaris, the renowned engineer who since 1982 and until 2011, led most of the hotel development on Santorini. Carpe Diem gave him the opportunity to develop a property with virtually no compromise on quality and features, purpose-built for the needs of the VIP luxury traveller.

Today his design values and unwavering commitment to quality remain more relevant than ever, while his unique way of life inspires to never settle for less, but to seize the day and work towards a truly lasting impact.

Yorgos Kopatsaris

Engineer & Entrepreneur

The architecture

The unique architecture of Carpe Diem brings together ultra-chic minimalist lines and combines them with Cycladic practicality; for example, the whitewashed buildings with their thick walls serve the meaningful function of reflecting the scorching heat of the summer.

The construction techniques

The property’s design and construction by Giorgios Kopatsaris, utilised a wide range of meticulous techniques, such as patiti tsimentokonia and stucco veneziano to achieve the highest craftsmanship possible. The property is renovated every year to maintain the original feel that its creator intended.

The family

Carpe Diem is still run by the Kopatsaris family to ensure that the highest standards of service and quality are attained. Sotiris Kopatsaris, the current Managing Director, is also a Mechanical Engineer – like his father – with degrees from the University of Sheffield and Imperial College. His focus on preserving and enabling more unique craftsmanship at the property, ensures a continuous commitment to excellence and innovation.