Istoria, a member or Design Hotels, sits directly on Perivolos Beach, offering a low rise beachfront stay that feels removed from Santorini’s caldera focus with a stronger connection to the sea.

The hotel is arranged as a linear beachfront property, with suites set back from the sand behind the main pool and garden areas. The layout is open and horizontal, with pathways linking the rooms to the pool, restaurant and beach without any vertical movement.

Natural materials and planting shape the setting, with volcanic stone, sand tones and mature trees softening the structure of the hotel. The main pool sits at the centre, acting as the transition between the suites and the beach, so movement through the space naturally flows towards the sea.

Staying

The 12 suites are positioned for privacy, each opening onto its own terrace with direct access to outdoor space. Many include hot tubs or private pools, which become the main focus of the stay alongside the beach.

Layouts are consistent in approach, with interiors kept simple and grounded, allowing the terraces and outdoor areas to carry the experience. The scale remains intimate throughout, with no sense of crowding even when the hotel is full.

There is one restaurant and one bar, with Mr. E Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a Mediterranean focus. The setting is relaxed, with tables positioned close to the pool and beach rather than in a formal dining room.

The bar operates alongside the same space, providing drinks and lighter dishes throughout the day, keeping everything centred around the pool and beachfront.

Experience

The main pool and sun terrace form the hub of the hotel, with loungers extending out towards the black sand beach, where guests also have access to dedicated seating. The atmosphere is calm and low key, with the beach providing a natural extension of the hotel.

Activities are minimal on site, with the focus on time by the pool or sea, although the surrounding area offers beach clubs and coastal walks for those wanting to explore further.

Wellness

The Asian Spa includes treatment rooms and wellness therapies, keeping the focus on relaxation without adding large scale facilities.

Where

Located on Perivolos Beach, the hotel sits around 12 kilometres from Santorini Airport and approximately 11 kilometres from Athinios Port, offering a quieter coastal base away from the island’s busier towns.