Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels

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Brand: Design Hotels (Marriott Bonvoy)

Where the azure Aegean Sea kisses the black volcanic sand of Perivolos Beach, a sanctuary for lovers emerges. Welcome to Istoria, a refined all-suite hotel, offering an authentic Greek experience wrapped in luxury and romance. Situated just 14 km from the historic ruins at Ancient Thera and a convenient 13 km from Santorini Airport, this retreat is a paradise for honeymooners and romantic travelers alike.

An Epitome of Elegance

With just 12 upscale suites, Istoria strikes a perfect balance between intimacy and grandeur. Each suite is well-appointed with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, ensuring modern convenience amid timeless elegance. Balconies or patios adorn each suite, offering serene spots to soak in the beauty of the surroundings. Select suites, meanwhile, take luxury up a notch with lounges, whirlpool tubs and even private pools – all set against the backdrop of breathtaking sea views.

Dining with a View

Begin your day with a delightful breakfast, available at your convenience. As the day unfolds, the hotel’s sophisticated open-air restaurant invites you to savor delectable cuisine. With the Aegean Sea as your dining companion, each meal here becomes a memorable experience.

Amenities to Enrich Your Stay

Istoria is not just a place to stay but a world to explore. An outdoor pool awaits for those sunny Santorini days, while a private beach area, complete with sun loungers and umbrellas, offers an exclusive slice of seaside paradise.

For those seeking ultimate relaxation, the chic on-site spa is a sanctuary of rejuvenation. Indulge in a range of treatments and therapies that promise to leave you refreshed and revitalized.

The Istoria Experience

At Istoria, every detail is designed to provide an experience that is authentically Greek. Surrounded by verdant terraces, the idyllic suites seem as if sculpted by divine hands and bathed in bright Cycladic sunshine. The unique blend of classic and contemporary aesthetics, along with the attentive service, come together to create a retreat that truly understands the needs of modern and sophisticated travelers. At Istoria, you don’t just visit Santorini – you become a part of its timeless romance.


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Summary of Verified Guests at Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels

Guests praised the stunning views, immaculate rooms, varied breakfast menus, and exceptional service at their chosen hotels, highlighting the warm and professional approach of the staff. They appreciated the charming settings and proximity to the beach, as well as additional touches like chocolates and drinks. Many guests commended the quality of the food and the atmosphere created by the hotels. The luxurious facilities, such as spacious suites, jacuzzis, pools, spas, and private beaches, were also highly valued. Notably, one couple found their hotel in Santorini to be the highlight of their honeymoon trip, despite visiting other luxury hotels in Greece.


Reviews of Istoria, A Member of Design Hotels

Deserves 5 Stars

Our second visit and still a winner. Lovely setting, with stunning views of the mountain and only few steps from the beach. Immaculate and spacious rooms with top quality linen. Beautiful dining room with one of the best and varied breakfast menus I have experienced. The service is undoubtedly the...

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Great!

Great atmosphere. Nice ambiance. Nice interior. Great staff and wonderful food. Close to a nice beach. Good beach club with really nice staff. The area around the hotel is not very interesting. So if you are staying many days you might need a car.


The Best of the Best

During our honeymoon, we stayed at four luxury boutique hotels and two larger luxury city hotels across Mykonos, Crete, Athens, and Santorini. Out of all of them, this hotel provided the most incredible experience. Honestly, we weren’t fans of Oia—the main attraction in Santorini—but despite that, we still tell everyone...

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A lovely relaxing hotel with attentive, helpful staff

We had a lovely week at this hotel. All the staff were excellent and really looked after us. We particularly liked the additional touches such as the chocolates and drinks. The location was great and along with the very helpful and attentive staff, a perfect and relaxing holiday.


Perfect Hotel in Santorini

We had an incredible stay at Istoria. We stayed in the Conte Suite, which was spacious and had a nice balcony with a jacuzzi overlooking the sea. The hotel has comfortable beds, delicious breakfast, gorgeous pool, wonderful beach area, and even a cute spa. As beautiful as this hotel is,...

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Quiet rest close to the beach

it is a lovely hotel with a fantastic swimming pool and nice restaurant - quite expensive. it is a pity that no sparkling wine was available by glass and no lounge was arranged to change our clothes before departure to the airport especially for a 5 stars hotel.


Boutique hotel by the sea

Boutique hotel by the sea. Charming hotel. Room with as quiet with a private spa. Very clean. Extraordinary staff - went above and beyond our expectations daily, from the greeting on arrival to accommodating schedule changes. Delicious breakfast. Met some lovely guests from around the world. Quiet location with easy...

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Very bad!

Good day! Unfortunately, the holiday at the hotel was ruined, although the staff and management made a lot of efforts to smooth out the situation! This is a classic example of the greed and indifference of the owners to their clients! The declared philosophy and advertising do not correspond to...

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Fantastic Food, even Better Service

Had a beautiful lunch with my husband and fantastic service from Despina. The food is phenomenal, great ambiance, creative menu with something for everyone and excellent wine list. But the service and care of the staff sets this spot apart from the rest. They managed our quiet couple lunch while...

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Top of the Island

At the top of pleasure happiness and service hôtel accommodation team food and service. Everything was just perfect as on the pictures. Very convenient location, you Rent a scooter and you can go all around the Island ! The pool is gigantic , the sea is just facing the hôtel...

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The Jewel in the Crown of Perissa

Well what an absolute gem this hotel is. Beautiful and clean throughout. Amazing facilities including the spa. And the staff…. Nothing was ever too much hassle. Upon arrival they set you up with the hotel WhatsApp and you can chat with the hotel using this. They did everything for us,...

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Day at the beach

We were staying at the VEDEMA hotel. A sister property of the Istoria and took advantage of the complementary shuttle to the property to spend the day on the beautiful black sand beach. The beach staff were absolutely amazing. Bizmark, who took care of us, anticipated our every need. The...

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Innocuous but excellent hotel

A lovely small hotel away from the built up areas of Santorini. Very helpful staff, great private beach 50 yards away, but also a fabulous pool. Great breakfasts and good food in the restaurant. Rooms are very comfortable and have a small plunge pool.


Pool area amazing, breakfast also amazing. Overall impression 4 *

Ambience is great. First impression also great. Very nice hotel with 12 suites. Pool area is amazing and never got crowded. Spa area just by the pool. The Lava treatment itself is worth going back for. A la carte breakfast was really good. Nicely presented and tasted just as good...

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Awesome Istoria in Santorini

An absolutely amazing experience, fantastic hotel, very well located with excellent facilities, the friendliest and kindest staff and management imaginable, phenomenal food, prepared by a chef willing to cater for individual needs. It felt like leaving family when our stay came to an end .