Pros

  • Awesome sunset views over the caldera off of Oia
  • Beautiful infinity pool and bar with food menu
  • Wellness studio, spa, and 24-hour gym
  • Well-liked restaurant serving modern Greek food
  • Great breakfast buffet with a la carte options included in rates
  • Some suites have private pools, all have terraces
  • Private excursions through the hotel’s own tour company
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
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Cons

  • Steep grounds with many steps to navigate
  • No children under 16 allowed (pro for some)
  • Rooms are caves and can feel claustrophobic
  • Oia is a 15-minute walk away, and hotel can feel removed
  • No TVs (pro for some)
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Bottom Line

The 20-room cliffside Perivolas is a quintessential Cycladic-style luxury hotel with an authentic atmosphere thanks to the site’s origins as centuries old cave dwelling. Converted into “houses” or suites, the rooms all have terraces with perfect views of the caldera and sunset, and access to top features including an infinity pool, restaurant, 24-hour gym, spa, and the hotel’s own day tours. Located a 15-minute walk from the center of picturesque Oia, Perivolas offers a real escape -- children are not allowed, there are no TVs, and some rooms have their own pools. Like other cliffside hotels, the grounds have lots of steps, not recommended for anyone with limited mobility. Families looking for luxury along with TVs in rooms and flatter surfaces should compare rates with Majestic Hotel in Fira.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pool
  • Spa

Oyster Hotel Review

Perivolas

Scene

Rustic romance in dramatic cliffside caves alongside stunning caldera views

At Perivolas, the decor and ambience are understated, in keeping with the property’s history. Once the homes of local fisherman and farmers, more than 50 years ago the Psychas family transformed these cave dwellings into 20 separate suites or “houses” that make up the hotel today. Guests enter through a gate that leads them down a path lined with low stone walls to the hotel's cliffside perch. Buildings are designed in traditional Cycladic style, with white stone and soft rounded edges. The steepness of the cliffs offers a kind of drama to the exteriors, creating a perfect setting for the views of the famous Santorini caldera from the terrace at the infinity pool. Stark white walls and sofas are punctuated with bright pink and purple pillows and rugs giving the place just enough style to merit its luxury rating. Children under 16 are not allowed, and it’s pretty clear that Perivolas is generally geared toward couples with a taste for rustic charm and in search of a postcard-perfect vacation. 

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Location

On a caldera-side cliff, a 15-minute walk to the center of Oia

Perivolas settles into the cliffs on the caldera side of Santorini, near Oia, the largest town on the northern part of the island. While there are other hotels nearby, the center of Oia is about a 15-minute walk away. While some guests might enjoy the relative serenity of being a bit removed from town, others can find this less convenient. Oia itself is known for being sleepier than its southern counterpart, Fira, the capital of Santorini, which is about a 20 minutes away by car. It’s also possible to hike the distance in a scenic two-and-a-half hours, or take a bus which stops close to the hotel. Shuttles to the airport can be arranged with the hotel and the trip takes about 35 minutes.

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Rooms

Whitewashed cave-style suites with pops of color and caldera-view terraces, but no TVs

At Perivolas all of the rooms are cozy and sparsely decorated cave suites, and each one is unique in terms of layout. The suites are referred to as “houses,” having been converted from centuries old cave dwellings, and there is a distinct feeling of privacy in each. Suites are decorated in the same style as the rest of the hotel, with whitewashed walls and pops of fuchsia and lavender, and beds are tucked into nooks. Interiors lack windows, given the cave topography, so some guests might find them claustrophobic. Each “house” also has a private terrace with lounge chairs and umbrellas for taking in the caldera views, and some have private pools. Bathrooms are simple, but clean, with contemporary fixtures like vessel sinks and roomy walk-in showers plus robes and toiletries. All rooms have a minibar, electric kettles and/or coffeemakers, air-conditioning, and safes. There are no TVs, as Perivolas believes that the experience there should be a true escape and an opportunity to relax and take in the surroundings. There is, however, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, and some rooms have sound systems.

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Features

Caldera-facing infinity pool, gym, spa, terrace restaurant and private day tours

Perivolas offers the standard features of a Santorini luxury hotel plus a few extras. A gorgeous infinity pool facing the Aegean is one of the best spots on the island for views of the caldera and sunset, and drinks and snacks are served at the pool bar. Perivolas Restaurant is popular for its contemporary Greek cuisine that incorporates seasonal local produce, and the converted wine cellar setting only adds to the charms. A wellness studio includes an outdoor whirlpool, sauna, steam room, and massage room for various body treatments. A small 24-hour gym has views of the caldera, and while there are only a few machines, it's worth noting that it’s unusual to find a hotel fitness center on Santorini at all. Perivolas can arrange tailor-made island tours or guests can opt to join of of the hotel’s own Perivolas Boat Tours. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Perivolas

Scene

Rustic romance in dramatic cliffside caves alongside stunning caldera views

At Perivolas, the decor and ambience are understated, in keeping with the property’s history. Once the homes of local fisherman and farmers, more than 50 years ago the Psychas family transformed these cave dwellings into 20 separate suites or “houses” that make up the hotel today. Guests enter through a gate that leads them down a path lined with low stone walls to the hotel's cliffside perch. Buildings are designed in traditional Cycladic style, with white stone and soft rounded edges. The steepness of the cliffs offers a kind of drama to the exteriors, creating a perfect setting for the views of the famous Santorini caldera from the terrace at the infinity pool. Stark white walls and sofas are punctuated with bright pink and purple pillows and rugs giving the place just enough style to merit its luxury rating. Children under 16 are not allowed, and it’s pretty clear that Perivolas is generally geared toward couples with a taste for rustic charm and in search of a postcard-perfect vacation. 

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Location

On a caldera-side cliff, a 15-minute walk to the center of Oia

Perivolas settles into the cliffs on the caldera side of Santorini, near Oia, the largest town on the northern part of the island. While there are other hotels nearby, the center of Oia is about a 15-minute walk away. While some guests might enjoy the relative serenity of being a bit removed from town, others can find this less convenient. Oia itself is known for being sleepier than its southern counterpart, Fira, the capital of Santorini, which is about a 20 minutes away by car. It’s also possible to hike the distance in a scenic two-and-a-half hours, or take a bus which stops close to the hotel. Shuttles to the airport can be arranged with the hotel and the trip takes about 35 minutes.

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Rooms

Whitewashed cave-style suites with pops of color and caldera-view terraces, but no TVs

At Perivolas all of the rooms are cozy and sparsely decorated cave suites, and each one is unique in terms of layout. The suites are referred to as “houses,” having been converted from centuries old cave dwellings, and there is a distinct feeling of privacy in each. Suites are decorated in the same style as the rest of the hotel, with whitewashed walls and pops of fuchsia and lavender, and beds are tucked into nooks. Interiors lack windows, given the cave topography, so some guests might find them claustrophobic. Each “house” also has a private terrace with lounge chairs and umbrellas for taking in the caldera views, and some have private pools. Bathrooms are simple, but clean, with contemporary fixtures like vessel sinks and roomy walk-in showers plus robes and toiletries. All rooms have a minibar, electric kettles and/or coffeemakers, air-conditioning, and safes. There are no TVs, as Perivolas believes that the experience there should be a true escape and an opportunity to relax and take in the surroundings. There is, however, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, and some rooms have sound systems.

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Features

Caldera-facing infinity pool, gym, spa, terrace restaurant and private day tours

Perivolas offers the standard features of a Santorini luxury hotel plus a few extras. A gorgeous infinity pool facing the Aegean is one of the best spots on the island for views of the caldera and sunset, and drinks and snacks are served at the pool bar. Perivolas Restaurant is popular for its contemporary Greek cuisine that incorporates seasonal local produce, and the converted wine cellar setting only adds to the charms. A wellness studio includes an outdoor whirlpool, sauna, steam room, and massage room for various body treatments. A small 24-hour gym has views of the caldera, and while there are only a few machines, it's worth noting that it’s unusual to find a hotel fitness center on Santorini at all. Perivolas can arrange tailor-made island tours or guests can opt to join of of the hotel’s own Perivolas Boat Tours. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

  • Swim-Up Bar

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