Hotel Porto Perissa is a straightforward, family-friendly hotel in Perissa, the long black-sand beach resort on the south-east coast. The booking page places it in the entertainment district, about a three-minute walk from Perissa Beach, a four-minute drive from Perivolos Beach and about twenty minutes by car from Kamari. It offers seven room types, from double and twin rooms to a family room, a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool that are open from eight in the morning to eight in the evening, and a buffet breakfast available for a surcharge. There is no on-site restaurant listed, and the page names nearby restaurants and room service as the alternative, which is easy in a resort full of tavernas and cafes. The hotel is classed as a three-star property on the booking page. It is a base for beach days rather than a place to sit in and look at the view: Perissa and Perivolos run together as one long strip of dark sand, with sunbeds, water sports and cafes, and the cliff of Mesa Vouno, with the ruins of ancient Thira on its summit, rises behind. For families on a moderate budget, or for travellers who want the sea within a few minutes, the hotel is a practical choice that avoids the higher prices of the caldera.
What Perissa offers
The black sand is made of volcanic pebbles and grit and gets very hot in the afternoon, so beach shoes help. The water deepens quickly, and the beach is long enough to find quiet spaces away from the sunbeds. Behind the beach, the village has a promenade of tavernas, bars and shops, and in the evening there is a lively atmosphere. If you want a quiet stay, ask for a room away from the main street.
Getting around
Perissa is about thirty minutes from Fira by road, with regular buses in the season. Ancient Thira can be reached by car or taxi and then by a walk up the mountain, and Akrotiri and Kamari are within a short drive. If you plan to see the caldera sunsets, you will need transport or a bus to Fira or Oia, so a hire car or a scooter makes the stay more flexible. The airport is a short drive away.
Practical notes
The pool is seasonal, so check the dates outside summer. The booking page mentions a hot tub, though one guest review says it was not seen, so do not rely on it. Breakfast is available for a surcharge and the hotel has no on-site restaurant. The hotel suits families, couples on a budget and travellers who prefer a beach base to a caldera view, and it pairs well with the horse ride to Eros Beach and the quad tour that begins at Perissa.
Why stay here
- ✓3-minute walk to Perissa Beach
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Children pool
- ✓Family rooms
- ✓Buffet breakfast (surcharge)
- ✓Room service
- ✓Seven room types
- ✓Tavernas and cafes nearby
Good questions
How far is Hotel Porto Perissa from the beach?+
About a three-minute walk to Perissa Beach, with Perivolos Beach a four-minute drive away.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?+
No on-site restaurant is listed, but there are many tavernas nearby and room service is offered.
Is it suitable for families?+
Yes, the hotel has a children's pool and family rooms.
