Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels

Beach hotel with spa, near Ancient Thira

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Beach nearby, black sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Balcony
Suite (Tarina) | Balcony view
Aerial view
VIP Access

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Free breakfast
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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About the area

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Perivolos, Santorini, Aegean Islands, 847 03

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
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels puts you within a 15-minute drive of Santorini Caldera and Athinios Port. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, or body scrubs, and Mr. E Restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine. Other features include a poolside bar, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Children

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

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach access
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch Smart TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 65 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 100.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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.
Property Registration Number 1042724

Also known as

Istoria Hotel Santorini
Istoria Santorini
Istoria
Istoria Hotel Santorini/Perivolos

Frequently asked questions

Is Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels currently open?
The property is closed during November, December, January, February, March, and April.
Does Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 65 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in is available.
What is there to do at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden. Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels also has access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels?
Yes, Mr. E Restaurant offers beachfront dining, Mediterranean cuisine, and ocean views.
Does Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels like?
Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels is a short 1-minute walk from Perissa Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Perivolos Beach.

Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Frederick, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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!
Anita, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay, very kind and accommodating service, we will come back
Anne Clotilde, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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!
Penny, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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.
Emily, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

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!!
Alecia, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

tony, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Geila, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Irene, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Johneatha, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Istoria black beach
Great design and service! Highly recommend it
Juan Pablo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 :)
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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.
EV, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rony, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review

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.
Justine, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

All new and very clean. Staff were very welcoming and friendly!
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and small hotel, with a such beautiful decoration . Staff is very good and the atmosphere is very cool !
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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.
Maurice, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 ❤️
Mahmoud, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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.
Alain, 8-night romance trip
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