Hotel Gardenia in Perissa, Santorini, keeps appearing in package-tour lists and self-catering searches, but the details that settle a booking depend on which source you read. The hotel’s own website describes 38 rooms and studios about 150 metres from Perissa’s black-sand beach (Gardenia Hotel), while guest reviews and tour operators add a more layered picture. This review separates verified facts from guest-reported impressions and flags what still needs confirmation before you book.
Last checked: 2026-09-26
Location: Perissa, Santorini · Distance to airport: Less than 13 km · Amenities: Seasonal outdoor pool, free private parking, shared lounge, terrace · Guest rating: Excellent (TripAdvisor)
- Distance to Santorini Airport: Less than 13 km
- Package price (5 nights incl. flight): From CHF 716 per person
- Guest rating (TripAdvisor): Excellent (4.2/5)
- Typical stay length reported: 4 nights
Hotel Gardenia at a Glance
- Perissa, Santorini, near Perissa Beach (Gardenia Hotel)
- About 150 m from Perissa’s black-sand beach (Jet2holidays)
- 4.2/5 from roughly 490 reviews (TripAdvisor)
- 3-star per TUI (TUI)
How we researched this
Last checked: 2026-09-26.
Sources reviewed: official property website, TripAdvisor reviews, Jet2holidays listing, TUI listing, secondary accommodation listing, travel-agency package data.
We did not make an on-site visit, interview staff, or independently verify current prices and seasonal availability.
Key Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Perissa, Santorini, near Perissa Beach |
| Star category | 3-star (TUI) |
| Official unit count | 38 rooms and studios (official website) |
| TUI room count | 30 non-smoking rooms |
| Distance to Perissa Beach | About 150 m (official website; Jet2holidays) |
| Distance to Perissa resort centre | About 700 m (Jet2holidays) |
| Distance to Santorini Airport | Less than 13 km |
| Guest rating | 4.2/5 from roughly 490 reviews (TripAdvisor) |
| Amenities | Seasonal outdoor pool, pool bar, free parking, luggage storage, sun loungers, communal Wi-Fi |
| Board options | Breakfast and half-board (TUI) |
| Indicative room rate | USD 65–206 per night (TripAdvisor average rates) |
| Contact | +30 22860 81228 (TUI) |
Hotel Gardenia Santorini Reviews: What Guests Report
TripAdvisor’s indexed listing shows 4.2 out of 5 from roughly 490 reviews, with subratings of 4.7 for rooms, 4.5 for cleanliness, 4.5 for service, 4.6 for sleep quality, 4.1 for location, and 3.8 for value (TripAdvisor subratings). The 0.9-point gap between the room score and the value score is the largest in the set.
Guest experiences at Hotel Gardenia
TripAdvisor’s summary points to the hotel’s proximity to the beach and local attractions as a recurring positive theme. The property’s own website sets out the same idea in its opening line: “Hotel Gardenia is a small unit of 38 comfortable rooms and studios, located 150 mt. from the black sandy beach of Perissa” (Gardenia Hotel).
Hotel Gardenia is a small unit of 38 comfortable rooms and studios, located 150 mt. from the black sandy beach of Perissa.
Gardenia Hotel, official website
TripAdvisor’s index summary describes the rooms as clean but basic, with some guests calling them dated. One reviewer, Chen, gives a more specific picture: “My room was spacious with a double bed and single bed, plenty of wardrobe/storage space, a small kitchen and bathroom and a good sized balcony” (TripAdvisor Ireland).
My room was spacious with a double bed and single bed, plenty of wardrobe/storage space, a small kitchen and bathroom and a good sized balcony.
Chen, guest review indexed on TripAdvisor
Staff impressions in TripAdvisor’s summary are generally positive, with occasional concerns about service responsiveness noted. Another reviewer is more direct, writing on TripAdvisor: “The best thing I can say about this hotel is that I would 100% come back to stay here without hesitation.”
The best thing I can say about this hotel is that I would 100% come back to stay here without hesitation.
Unnamed guest reviewer, TripAdvisor
Review counts shift as TripAdvisor re-indexes: a later index showed roughly 505 reviews while keeping the 4.2 rating (TripAdvisor review index). A guest review indexed in 2026 reports a five-night family stay with maximum scores across all six categories — a single data point, not a trend.
Strengths and trade-offs at a glance
Strengths guests report
- Room quality: rooms subrating of 4.7/5, the highest indexed category.
- Cleanliness: 4.5/5 subrating.
- Beach access: about 150 m from Perissa’s black-sand beach per the official site and Jet2holidays.
- Staff: generally positive views of friendliness in TripAdvisor’s summary.
- Parking: free private parking listed by TripAdvisor and a secondary listing.
Trade-offs and concerns
- Value score: 3.8/5, the lowest indexed category.
- Dated décor: TripAdvisor’s summary notes some guest descriptions of basic or dated rooms.
- Room count discrepancy: official site says 38 rooms and studios; TUI says 30 non-smoking rooms.
- Wi-Fi: Jet2holidays lists free Wi-Fi in communal areas, not explicitly in guest rooms.
- Service responsiveness: occasional concerns noted in TripAdvisor’s summary.
Watch out: the property count is not consistent across sources. The official website says 38 rooms and studios, while TUI lists 30 non-smoking rooms. Confirm the inventory directly with the hotel before booking.
Note: Jet2holidays lists free Wi-Fi in communal areas rather than in guest rooms, and states that its advertised facilities are based on high season and may vary depending on occupancy.
Property details at a glance
Facilities in the table below come from Jet2holidays and TUI, the two tour-operator sources that list room-level amenities in detail.
| Property name | Gardenia Hotel |
|---|---|
| Address (TripAdvisor index) | Perissa Beach, Perissa 84703, Greece |
| Star category | 3-star (TUI) |
| Units per official website | 38 rooms and studios |
| Units per TUI | 30 non-smoking rooms |
| Standard-room facilities | Air conditioning, refrigerator, television, hairdryer, balcony or terrace, shower bathroom |
| Studio kitchen facilities | Kettle, refrigerator, single cooking rings |
| Pool | Seasonal outdoor freshwater pool with pool bar |
| Wi-Fi | Free in communal areas |
| Parking | Free private parking |
| Other amenities | Bar or lounge, luggage storage, sun loungers, breakfast room, safe, sun terrace, conference room |
| Telephone | +30 22860 81228 |
What a stay costs
Package pricing places Gardenia in the budget-to-midrange band. Travel agency Aventura lists a five-night package including flights from CHF 716 per person, while TripAdvisor’s indexed average for a standard room runs between roughly USD 65 and USD 206 per night depending on season and room type. TripAdvisor’s summary describes the property as good value overall while noting possible extra costs, so the final price depends on the board basis and any add-ons you select.
The pattern: guests rate rooms, cleanliness, and sleep quality higher than value; the room-count discrepancy and communal-only Wi-Fi are the two details worth confirming before you pay.
What Is Perissa in Santorini Like?
Perissa is the beach-resort side of Santorini: a village built around a long black-sand beach, with shops, bars, and tavernas along the seafront (Jet2holidays). The sources consistently place Gardenia in this beach context rather than in the caldera-view areas of Fira or Oia (Gardenia Hotel).
Perissa Beach and Surroundings
Perissa’s black-sand beach is the main draw, and Gardenia sits close to it: the official website and Jet2holidays both give a distance of about 150 metres. Jet2holidays also places the resort centre about 700 metres from the hotel, which puts most of the village’s amenities within a short walk.
A secondary accommodation listing puts the distance to Perissa Beach at about 400 metres and places the archaeological site of Ancient Thera less than 1 kilometre from the property (Poehalisnami). The difference between 150 and 400 metres suggests the two sources measure from different reference points, so treat the exact distance as approximate.
Proximity to Hotel Gardenia
Getting to the hotel starts at Santorini Airport, less than 13 km away. Jet2holidays estimates the transfer to the resort at about 1 hour 10 minutes, a figure that varies with traffic and ferry-season congestion.
Free private parking is listed by TripAdvisor and by the secondary listing, which also says airport transfers and bicycle rental may be available. Guests who rent a car have a free place to leave it.
Readers comparing beach hotels across Greek islands can use our review of Sirios Village Hotel & Bungalows in Crete as a source-checked reference point.
What this means: the hotel’s location is its most consistently documented strength, but “near the beach” ranges from 150 to 400 metres depending on the source. Plan for a short coastal walk, not beachfront access.
Hotel Gardenia Santorini Restaurants
Perissa’s seafront and resort centre supply most of the dining options near Gardenia. Jet2holidays places the resort centre about 700 metres from the hotel, and the surrounding village is described in the sourced listings as having tavernas, shops, and bars.
Dining within walking distance
TripAdvisor’s indexed summary highlights proximity to local attractions as a recurring guest theme, and the 700-metre distance to the resort centre puts the main cluster of Perissa’s tavernas and bars roughly a ten-minute walk away. The beach itself sits about 150 metres from the hotel, so seafront restaurants are closer still.
The self-catering option
Studio rooms include a kettle, refrigerator, and single cooking rings, according to Jet2holidays, so guests can prepare simple meals without eating out for every meal. TUI also lists a breakfast room, a bar, and food options that include vegetarian dishes and snacks, with breakfast and half-board available as board choices.
Tip: a studio with cooking rings suits travellers who want flexible meal times; if you would rather not cook, check whether your rate already includes breakfast before comparing half-board prices.
The trade-off: self-catering keeps meal costs down and schedules flexible, while half-board removes the cooking question entirely. Your choice depends on how much time you plan to spend cooking on holiday.
What Is the Best Month to Visit Santorini?
For Santorini as a whole, the peak travel window runs from June to September, while the shoulder months of April and October offer milder weather and lighter crowds. Both windows have direct implications for a stay at Gardenia.
Seasonal considerations for Hotel Gardenia
First, the outdoor pool is described as seasonal by a secondary listing, and Jet2holidays warns that its advertised facilities are based on high season and may vary depending on occupancy. If a pool day matters to you, confirm the pool is open for your dates.
Second, June and September typically have warm weather and lighter crowds than July and August, which are the busiest and most expensive months on the island.
The bottom line: June and September generally pair warm weather with manageable crowds, but the high-season facility caveat means you should verify the pool and other seasonal amenities for your exact dates.
Our pick: who should book Hotel Gardenia
Based on the sources above, Gardenia Hotel best matches couples, solo travellers, budget-conscious travellers, and beach lovers who want a short walk to Perissa’s black-sand beach and a room that TripAdvisor guests rate 4.7 out of 5.
Book with confidence if self-catering studios, free parking, and a 4.2/5 overall rating match your priorities — and if you are comfortable confirming the room count, Wi-Fi coverage, and board basis directly with the property. For another Greek-island property breakdown, see our review of Hotel Muses Skiathos.
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Hotel Gardenia Santorini: FAQ
Is Hotel Gardenia Santorini near the beach?
Yes. The official website and Jet2holidays both give a distance of about 150 metres from Perissa’s black-sand beach; Jet2holidays also places the resort centre about 700 metres away.
Does Hotel Gardenia have a swimming pool?
Yes. Jet2holidays lists an outdoor freshwater pool with a pool bar, and TUI lists pool umbrellas and loungers. The pool is described as seasonal, so check whether it is open for your travel dates.
How far is Hotel Gardenia from Santorini Airport?
Less than 13 km. Jet2holidays estimates the transfer to the resort at about 1 hour 10 minutes, though the actual time depends on traffic and route.
Is breakfast included at Hotel Gardenia?
TUI lists a breakfast room and states that breakfast and half-board options are available, with vegetarian dishes and snacks. Whether breakfast is included in your rate depends on the board basis you book, so confirm it at the time of booking.
What is the price for a 5-night package at Hotel Gardenia?
Aventura lists a 5-night package including flights from CHF 716 per person. TripAdvisor’s indexed average for a standard room runs between roughly USD 65 and USD 206 per night depending on season and room type.
What is the overall guest rating of Hotel Gardenia?
TripAdvisor’s indexed listing shows 4.2 out of 5 from roughly 490 reviews, with rooms rated 4.7, cleanliness 4.5, service 4.5, sleep quality 4.6, location 4.1, and value 3.8.