Perivolas Lifestyle Houses
Minimalist Cycladic cave luxury. All whitewashed stone, vaulted skylit ceilings, beds built into alcoves, low-slung sofas with fuchsia and lilac throws. Adults-only. Intentionally quiet. The point is to do nothing particularly well.
Book one of the six poolside restaurant tables early — they're the most coveted seats in the house for sunset dinners.
Why It Matters
Credited as the original caldera cave hotel that defined the Santorini luxury aesthetic. Still family-owned. The communal infinity pool perched on the cliff edge is one of the most photographed pools in the Mediterranean. No TVs anywhere — this is a deliberate design choice, not an oversight.
Perivolas is a cluster of 300-year-old cave dwellings — once homes of local fishermen and farmers, later stables — carved into the caldera cliffs just outside Oia. Bought in 1969 by Greek naval officer Manos Psychas and his wife Nadia, the property has been transformed across three family generations into 23 very individual suites and villas. There are no TVs. The infinity pool has been on magazine covers since 1997. This is the place that put Oia on the map, and spawned a generation of imitators.
Where You'll Stay
11 room types available
Deluxe Suite with Jacuzzi
King-bed cave suite with a hydrotherapy massage pool (Jacuzzi) and private caldera-view terrace. No private swimming pool, but access to the communal infinity pool.
King-sizeDeluxe Suite with Pool
A cave suite with a private heated plunge pool and a bathroom with steam shower. Queen bed, private caldera-view terrace.
Queen-size
Junior Suite
An entry-level cave suite with a queen bed in an alcove and private caldera-view terrace. Shower bathroom. Access to communal infinity pool.
Queen-sizeLifestyle Studio
The entry-level accommodation at Perivolas. Traditionally carved into the cliffside, open-plan with a queen bed built into a snug alcove and hand-woven cotton rugs in warm colours. No private pool, but the terrace stretches toward the sea and access to the communal infinity pool is included.
Queen-sizeNew Perivolas Suite
A cave suite with a heated infinity pool with hydrotherapy jets and a bathroom featuring a steam shower. Private caldera-view terrace.
King-sizePerivolas Floating Villa
A two-person cave villa with a heated pool featuring hydrotherapy jets and a bathroom with a steam room. The terrace stretches toward the caldera with the pool appearing to float above the sea.
1 King-sizePerivolas Luxury Suite
A cliffside cave house over 130 sqm with minimalist Cycladic decor. King bed, indoor hydrotherapy massage pool and steam room, opening onto a private heated pool terrace with expansive caldera views.
King-size · 130 sqmPerivolas Suite
The top traditional house category at over 140 sqm. A separate en-suite bedroom with a double/queen bed plus a spacious domed lounge with a king bed — living and sleeping areas flow into one grand space. Spa-style bathroom with steam bath and hydrotherapy massage pool. The heated cave swimming pool opens onto a grand caldera-view terrace.
1 King-size + 1 Queen-size · 140 sqmPerivolas Villa
The flagship villa, purpose-built adjacent to the main hotel complex. Two en-suite bedrooms, a large living area with a small kitchen and open-plan dining, and a 16-metre heated infinity pool on a private terrace overlooking the caldera. Can sleep up to four guests. The master bathroom includes Jacuzzi and steam shower.
1 King-size + 1 Queen-size (or twin) · 200 sqmSuite
A cave suite with a queen bed and private caldera-view terrace. Shower bathroom. Access to communal infinity pool.
Queen-size
Superior Suite
A cave suite with caldera views, choice of king or queen bed, and a bathroom with either shower or bathtub. No private pool, but use of the communal infinity pool included.
King or Queen-sizeThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
24-hour fitness centre with caldera views for cardiovascular and strength training. Yoga retreats and classes also available on site.
Exclusive private dinner on a dedicated star-lit terrace, tailored menu from the restaurant kitchen, available for special occasions.
Guided exploration of Santorini's history, local village life, traditional Cycladic architecture, and island culture arranged through the concierge.
Private RIB boat tours of the caldera, visiting hidden coves for swimming, inspecting ancient port boat houses carved in stone, snorkeling, sea urchin collecting, and day trips to nearby islands. Full menu of tours available in the hotel's boat tour brochure.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Well-equipped gym with Aegean sea views, available around the clock for hotel guests.
Small but well-curated book library — in keeping with the hotel's no-TV, switch-off philosophy.
All rooms include Rituals toiletries, Nespresso coffee machine, mini bar, Bluetooth speakers, and air conditioning. No TVs.
On-site private car park adjacent to the hotel. No reservation needed. Unusually convenient for Oia.
The iconic communal infinity pool at the edge of the caldera cliff. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and cocktail service. Graced magazine covers since 1997. Exclusive to hotel guests.
Children under 16 are not accepted at the hotel for safety reasons.
Transfers to/from Santorini Airport and Athinios Port are included in the room rate.
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