This was our first trip to Santorini and loved the island, the people, and the hotel. Although it does not look down over the caldera (it looks to the east) it is a short walk to the trail along the rim of the caldera where you can enjoy everything that Santorini has to offer. If you sit by a pool at the hotels along the caldera you are on display for all to see walking along the footpath. At Cresanto, you have more privacy and space with easy access to the rest of the island. Best of all, the hotel rooms were spacious, clean and modern (the hotel is only a few months old). The hotel staff were very courteous, and we loved every minute we were there. Attached is a photo of the sunrise that we enjoyed one morning.