Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Beach nearby, black sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Perivolos, Santorini, Aegean Islands, 847 03
  • Perissa Beach
    1 min walk
  • Perivolos Beach
    9 min walk
  • Ancient Thira
    21 min drive
  • Thira (JTR-Santorini National)
    27 min drive

Room options

Suite (Tarina)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Recit)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Saga)

  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Storia)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Rakonto)

  • 45 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Conte)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Santorini

When you stay at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels in Santorini, you'll be near the bay, a 1-minute drive from Perissa Beach and 7 minutes from Santorini Caldera. .This beach hotel is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Athinios Port and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Ancient Thira.

What's nearby

  • Perissa Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Perivolos Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Athinios Port - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Kamari Beach - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Ancient Thira - 21 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Santorini National Airport (JTR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forty One 41 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Beach Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Gyros Place - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Aegean safran bar restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kelly's Beach Bar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels

Hotel for sandy fun and salt air, near Perissa Beach
Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 43-inch Smart televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Mr. E Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 11 AM.
Mr. E Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine.
Pool Bar - This poolside bar serves brunch and light fare. Open daily.
Pool Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free off-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM–11 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Mr. E Restaurant
  • Pool Bar
  • Pool Bar

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bike rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, March, and April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 14 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 100.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 65 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 100.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number 1042724

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Istoria Hotel Santorini
Istoria Santorini
Istoria
Istoria Hotel Santorini/Perivolos

Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the best and most memorable stay here. The staff pay attention to detail and ensure you have everything you need. I have been impressed with the quality of the service. The rooms are fantastic. I like the model of fewer rooms but there’s no compromise on space. The pool and beach facilities are impeccable. Thank you for one of the best stays for me in Santorini!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Clotilde

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay, very kind and accommodating service, we will come back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and so accommodating! Especially Despina and Rebecca. All of the receptionists were so patient and extremely helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay in Santorini!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, beautiful, and friendly. 10/10.
Istoria was magnificent. It was beautiful and classy. The room was quiet and so well decorated with gorgeous private pool. The hotel pool was also probably the best Ive ever seen, I never wanted to leave and actually preferred it to the ocean that was just outside the front doors. The staff were attentive and so friendly. If you're looking for a beach side stay in a more quiet area of Santorini, this is the choice for you. Its at least a 30min drive to more touristy areas like Oia where you can get your IG shots of stairs and sunsets. But the hotel will book you great tours of those areas as well. Finally, the spa was incredible and well priced. Overall, Id stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel and the staff, especially Pavlos who helped us make many last minute bookings. The chat service was very convenient. Food was amazing, bed was very comfortable and toiletries were so good from Korres. If I could pick this hotel up and place it in a more remote location that would be amazing. From the pictures I imagined it would be very private and in a natural setting. But the hotel is in the middle of a town, surrounded by many beach resorts that don’t have the same vibe as Istoria.

10/10 Excellent

Alecia, Greene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful resort! The accommodations, food, spa services, amenities and staff were impeccable. The swimming pool design was like no other I've ever seen......just gorgeous! The hosts/manager Greg and Dimitra were very welcoming and helpful, as was all the staff!! I highly recommend this property if you're looking for a luxury vacation with 5 star service!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

tony

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johneatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juan Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Istoria black beach
Great design and service! Highly recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't speak highly enough of my experience at the Istoria Hotel. I would recommend it to anyone I know. The staff went out of their way to not only meet our needs, but exceed them at every turn. The property itself is stunning and it's really the little extras that the staff does (i.e. a cold beverage waiting at your check in) that makes the say beyond wonderful. I'll certainly be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

EV, Connecticut

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this property. The facility is gorgeous. The location is perfect. Mostly the staff is exceptional. They could not do anything more to give us the most perfect stay in Istoria.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right in front of black sand beach. The hot tub in the spa was great and my pregnant wife had a delightful massage. The bartender Kostantinos was very nice by the pool area. We loved the view of the mountain in the morning. The staff was top notch! Only negative is the drink prices are high relative to the neighboring beach bars. Other than that we had a great stay for 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dream stay with friends in Santorini
It was amazing. My expectations were exceeded. Everyone was so welcoming and the hotel is beautiful. What a gorgeous location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All new and very clean. Staff were very welcoming and friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and small hotel, with a such beautiful decoration . Staff is very good and the atmosphere is very cool !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maurice, Napoli, IT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pros: Perfectly situated right off black beach. Staff very attentive and accomodating. Very comfortable environment in the southeast corner of Santorini. Rooms are very comfortable. Private jacuzzi is a nice bonus. Rural area, less populated than further north, Fira, Oui, etc. Cons: No gym on site. Transfer to/fm airport cost extra. Spa services are good but not equivalent to cost. Hotel pool water is cold in September, should be heated. Private jacuzzi is heated, but residents cant adjust temperature to personal comfort levels.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mahmoud, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WOW
Where would I start... the welcoming smiling faces of the wonderful staff in all departments ... reception, house keeping, top and all level management... unfortunately I only could remember the names of two Georges... a receptionist and the manager... they resembled the whole nice staff ... My wife and I spent six wonderful nights in this five star hotel... Even though the hotel is brand new ... not a single mistake was encountered ... I also have to mention the food quality... the chef was excellent by all standards... the serving staff were really up to standard... such hospitable people... I planned on a week ( minimum) at this hotel every now and then... It’s location across from the beautiful beach was awesome ... Finally, with a 12 bedroom boutique hotel like Istoria... you can make friends easily... we met two wonderful Swiss friends ( like family to us already ... Markeena and Daniel were just like our sons and daughters... we shared great days together .... Thanks to the whole Istoeia family ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Experience !
My wife and I had the chance to stay in this hotel for 8 nights for our honeymoon, a couple of days after the opening of this facility. The hotel staff has been very caring, extremely friendly and always ready to provide a quality of service above and beyond. The breakfast is delicious and offers a large variety of choices including gluten free options. We booked the Storia Suite which offers a large living space for a couple, separated between a lovely living room and a cozy bedroom with a most comfortable king size bed we ever had. The hidden gem is definitely the fantastic private terrace which has an amazing jetted tub pool with view on the sea for long and refreshing sun tanning experience. The hotel is located just in front of the beach of Perissa and the road along this strip offers options such as restaurants and night club. However we didn't experience any of them as we had a rental car, and we were most of the time away from this area. The only improvement we see is maybe the Wi-Fi connection and coverage, great in some places, but less in others with occasional disconnections. But I am being picky here. Who has time to browse internet while in Santorini? The overall experience has been fantastic, period. I would recommend this hotel to anybody looking for a hotel that offers a surprising experience, in a romantic setting, and surrounded by an excellent staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Valeria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Esattamente di fronte alla spiaggia, bellissimo. La piscina stupenda.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022