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Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels

On beach with seasonal outdoor pool for sandy fun near Ancient Thira
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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Balcony
Aerial view
On the beach, black sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Suite (Tarina) | Balcony view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa

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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)
    ‪26 min drive‬
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Room options

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Suite (Tarina) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Tarina)

  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Recit)

  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Saga)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Suite (Storia)

  • 540 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Rakonto)

  • 480 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony view

Suite (Conte)

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santorini

Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels places you next to Perissa Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Perivolos Beach. This hotel has 12 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a full-service spa, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Perissa Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Perivolos Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Vlychada Beach - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Athinios Port - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Ancient Thira - 21 min drive - 10.3 miles

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

On beach with seasonal outdoor pool for sandy fun near Ancient Thira
Guests of Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels enjoy features like a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and a seasonal outdoor pool. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 65 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free newspapers, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
43-inch Smart TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include balconies, sitting areas, and minibars.
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 hot tub. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Mr. E Restaurant
  • Pool Bar
  • Pool Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 100.0 per night
  • This property doesn't allow children 14 and younger (only guests older than 14 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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 - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 1042724

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Hotel Registry Number: 1042724
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Istoria Hotel Santorini
Istoria Santorini
Istoria
Istoria Hotel Santorini/Perivolos

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels?

Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels?

As of May 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels on May 16, 2025 start from $338.75, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels?

This hotel in Santorini is within a 10-minute walk of Perissa Beach and Perivolos Beach. You'll also find Santorini Caldera and Vlychada Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include massages, body scrubs, mani/pedis, and facials.

Does Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels include a casino at the property?

No, Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from May until October.

Is Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels good for couples?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as a poolside bar and a beachfront restaurant with some guestrooms featuring private pools.

Are there hot tubs at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels serves free full breakfasts at Mr. E Restaurant each morning.

Will Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels.

Are there connecting rooms at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels?

The closest major airport to Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels is Santorini National Airport (JTR), which is 8.2 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels?

Yes, every guestroom at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels comes with a balcony with some featuring sea or garden views.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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