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title: "Cycladic Suites & Spa vs Desiterra Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Cycladic Suites & Spa or Desiterra Resort in Santorini? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Cycladic Suites & Spa vs Desiterra Resort

Both are in Santorini, 2.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Firostefani
## [Cycladic Suites & Spa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cycladic-suites-spa-santorini/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1331747/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Exo Gialos Thiras
## [Desiterra Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/desiterra-resort-santorini/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.7

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1351929/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Desiterra Resort

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 2.0 km apart.

### Choose Cycladic Suites & Spa if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.6 / 8.5)
-   to walk to the sights (600 m / 2.4 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (81 / 0)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 13 / 27)

### Choose Desiterra Resort if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (520 m / 2.4 km)
-   breakfast included
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 27 / 13)

### Why is Cycladic Suites & Spa better than Desiterra Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.5) (+1.1)
2.  1.8 km closer to the city centre (−1.8 km)
3.  More guest reviews (185 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable (×19)
4.  81 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+81)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 80 vs 0) (+80)
6.  9 more sights within 1 km (+9)
7.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Desiterra Resort better than Cycladic Suites & Spa?

1.  1.8 km closer to the beach (520 m vs 2.4 km) (−1.8 km)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  Offers an airport transfer
4.  12 more listed amenities (28 vs 16) (+12)
5.  Has a gym
6.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Cycladic Suites & Spa | Desiterra Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+1.1) | 8.5 |
| Location | 6.8  (+2.1) | 4.7 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 10.0  (+4.2) |
| Spa & wellness | 6.0 | 9.5  (+3.5) |
| Beach access | 2.2 | 8.5  (+6.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.5  (+0.7) | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+1.1) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 185  (+175) | 10 |
| Rank in Santorini | top 2%  (+69%) | bottom 29% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.8  (+2.1) | 4.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 600 m  (−1.8 km) | 2.4 km |
| To the beach | 2.4 km | 520 m  (−1.8 km) |
| To the airport | 4.8 km | 4.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 81  (+81) | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 930 m  (−1.6 km) | 2.6 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 9  (+9) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 13 | 27 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2021 |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 28  (+12) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

2.0 km apart

Cycladic Suites & Spa: city centre: 600 m, Santorini International Airport (JTR): 4.8 km, beach: 2.4 km, 81 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.

Desiterra Resort: city centre: 2.4 km, Santorini International Airport (JTR): 4.3 km, beach: 520 m.

[Top-rated of 67 hotels in Fira](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/santorini/area/fira/)

## Cycladic Suites & Spa or Desiterra Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Cycladic Suites & Spa or Desiterra Resort?

Desiterra Resort leads in 3 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, beach access. Cycladic Suites & Spa is stronger in guest rating, location.

### Which is cheaper, Cycladic Suites & Spa or Desiterra Resort?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Cycladic Suites & Spa is closer: 600 m from the centre, against 2.4 km for Desiterra Resort.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Desiterra Resort is 520 m from the nearest beach; Cycladic Suites & Spa is 2.4 km.

### How far apart are Cycladic Suites & Spa and Desiterra Resort?

The two hotels are 2.0 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cycladic-suites-spa-santorini-vs-desiterra-resort-santorini/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/