Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels

Luxury beachfront hotel with spa, near Perissa Beach

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Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Perissa Beach and Perivolos Beach. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, or body scrubs, and Mr. E Restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine. This luxurious hotel also features a poolside bar, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a snack bar/deli.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Saga Suite (Beach Location)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Recit Suite (Beach Location)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Tarina Suite (Beach Location)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Conte Suite (Beach Location)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Rakonto Suite (Beach Location)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Storia Suite (Beach Location)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luma Suite (Cliff Location)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Nara Suite (Cliff Location)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Tale Suite (Cliff Location)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Verse Suite (Cliff Location)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa Epos (Cliff Location)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Perivolos, Santorini, Aegean Islands, 847 03

What's nearby

  • Perissa Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Perivolos Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Museum of Minerals and Fossils - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Go Kart Track - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Kamari Beach - 20 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Santorini National Airport (JTR) - 28 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Forty One 41 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mera Beach Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wet Stories - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barolo Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gyros Place - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels

  • Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Perissa Beach and Perivolos Beach. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, or body scrubs, and Mr. E Restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine. This luxurious hotel also features a poolside bar, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a snack bar/deli.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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 at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (14 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The pool was described as wonderful, gorgeous, and impeccable. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The Istoria is a beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of Perivolos Beach - on the gorgeous black sand beach. Stunning views, great beachside restaurants, and lovely people. If you have time in Santorini, stay one or two nights in Oia or Immerovigli, then the rest of your time on the beach in Perivolos. And the Istoria is the best there.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay, very kind and accommodating service, we will come back
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous rooms. Best hotel on the beach.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was high class, comfortable, amazing staff, and overall a fabulous experience!
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at Istoria Cliff in Santorini was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, the staff welcomed us with genuine warmth and exceptional hospitality that continued throughout our stay. Every detail reflected their commitment to making guests feel special. The rooms are impeccably clean and beautifully designed with rustic elegance. As a horse lover, I especially appreciated the stunning equestrian-inspired décor, from the beautifully displayed horse bridles to the carefully selected accessories that give the hotel a unique character and timeless charm. The views are simply breathtaking. One of the greatest luxuries of staying here is enjoying Santorini’s world-famous sunset from the privacy of your own balcony—no crowds, no rushing to viewpoints, just an unforgettable experience from the comfort of your suite. The outstanding hospitality extends to their sister beach hotel, where the team welcomes you just as warmly and goes above and beyond to ensure you have a relaxing day by the sea. Dining was another highlight. The Michelin-starred restaurant offers an exceptional culinary experience with beautifully presented dishes, while breakfast, served in your room at the time of your choosing, is fresh, plentiful, and the perfect way to start the day. Istoria Cliff combines impeccable service, elegant design, spectacular views, and outstanding dining into a truly world-class experience. It is a place we will gladly return to and recommend without hesitation.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

All new and very clean. Staff were very welcoming and friendly!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Struttura eccellente con staff altretttanto eccellente. Il miglior posto dove alloggiare a Perissa.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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8/10 Very good

Esattamente di fronte alla spiaggia, bellissimo. La piscina stupenda.
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10/10 Exceptional

Istoria black beach

Great design and service! Highly recommend it
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, simple luxury, the storia suite has an amazing terrace and sea view but room was too expensive
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10/10 Exceptional

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 :)
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Personnel prevenant, discret, attentionné Hôtel et restauration au top
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10/10 Exceptional

Die Freundlichkeit des Personals war hervorragend, wunderschöner Pool und Strand, ausgezeichnetes Frühstück, gerne wieder
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and small hotel, with a such beautiful decoration . Staff is very good and the atmosphere is very cool !
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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 ❤️