Overview

Ark presents a boutique hotel experience in the centre of Pyrgos, built to reflect traditional Santorini architecture while providing modern comforts. The hotel is composed of ten distinct suites conceived around privacy and thoughtful detailing, each featuring private outdoor spaces and water elements. Interiors use natural materials and considered furnishings, including Stearns & Foster mattresses and contemporary bathroom fittings, while the hotel’s team offers a range of concierge services to personalise stays and to arrange excursions, transport and special occasions for guests seeking to explore the island beyond the hotel grounds.

Location

Perched within Pyrgos, Ark benefits from immediate access to the village’s historical fabric and everyday life. The surrounding streets retain their fortified past in the form of the Venetian Kasteli and the Kasteloporta, while the network of alleys reveals cave-like homes, hidden courtyards and numerous chapels that together define the village character. The main square, shaded by tall pines, is a focal point for local meeting and eating, and the village’s calendar includes religious processions and festivals that offer guests the chance to experience community customs rooted in the island’s past.

Facilities

The hotel’s facilities balance private comfort with practical services. A staffed reception and concierge provide assistance with excursions, car hire and recommendations; additional services listed include guest laundry and dry cleaning on request, a pillow menu, safety deposit boxes in suites, high-speed internet across public and private areas, and access to personal services such as hairdressing, manicure and pedicure and medical assistance when required. Event and honeymoon planning support is available, and practical conveniences such as porter service, express check-out and comprehensive room service options form part of the hotel’s guest offer.

Room

Rooms at Ark vary in layout and outdoor provision but maintain a consistent specification of fixtures and amenities. Suite categories include options with private heated infinity pools, heated plunge pools and outdoor jetted tubs, each paired with expansive terraces furnished with shaded lounges, dining areas and double sun loungers. Inside, suites feature rain showers and marble vanities, satellite Smart TVs, multiple streaming speakers, a desk area, mini bar and independent climate control, designed so guests can relax indoors or use the terrace as a private extension of their living space.

Sports & Entertainment

Ark supports exploration and gentle activity rather than formal sports facilities, with an emphasis on island discovery curated by the hotel’s concierge. Guests can request organised excursions to volcanic sites, arrange guided walks through the village’s chapel network and book tailor-made day trips that reveal quieter parts of Santorini. The private water facilities at each suite provide space for swimming and outdoor leisure, and the hotel’s location in Pyrgos makes it simple to join local events, explore historic points of interest or stroll to the village square for further entertainment options.

Dining & Bars

Culinary provision at Ark centres on personalised in-suite dining and local recommendations. The hotel provides an in-room homemade breakfast prepared from locally sourced ingredients and a la carte room service for larger meals, while each suite includes a mini bar. Guests may request a Lunch Box service and the concierge will arrange reservations and suggestions for nearby tavernas and cafés where the village’s culinary traditions are expressed through simple plates and local drinks enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.