Greece
Four Seasons Astir Palace
Athens.
On the Athens Riviera at Vouliagmeni, Four Seasons Astir Palace spans two glamorously revived wings and private bungalows along sparkling coves. Airy rooms and suites gaze over the Saronic Gulf. Laze on beaches and piers, drift between pools and spa, dine across restaurants. Athens’ Acropolis and galleries are within reach. 9.6
King George, Athens
On Syntagma Square, King George pairs neoclassical poise with contemporary polish. Sunlit rooms and suites, some with balconies, frame Parliament and Lycabettus. Dine at Tudor Hall’s terrace, linger over cocktails, and use the gym. Steps to the Acropolis, Plaka’s lanes, museums and haute shopping along Voukourestiou and Ermou streets nearby. 9.4
Hotel Grande Bretagne
Athens.
On Syntagma Square, Hotel Grande Bretagne is Athenian grande-dame polish: marble salons, chandeliers, doormen. Sunlit rooms and suites, many with balconies, frame the Acropolis and Parliament. Linger over breakfast at GB Roof Garden, sip in the Winter Garden, unwind in the spa and indoor pool. Steps to Plaka, museums, boutiques. 9.4
One&Only Aesthesis
On the Athenian Riviera in Glyfada, One&Only Aesthesis revives mid-century glamour amid pines, dunes and a private bay. Low-slung bungalows and villas open to terraces and pools. Laze between beach club, pools and a restorative spa; dine across buzzy restaurants. Athens’ Acropolis, Vouliagmeni coves and Glyfada’s boutiques sit close nearby. 9.4
Conrad Athens The Ilisian
Reborn from the former Hilton Athens on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, Conrad Athens The Ilisian brings mid-century cool to the city’s museum quarter. Expect an outdoor pool terrace, a full spa and fitness centre, plus multiple restaurants and bars. Vibe is polished, wellness-forward, and quietly urban, steps from central Athens.
One&Only Kéa Island
Kea Island, Greece.
One&Only Kéa Island is a cliff-hugging, all-villa hideaway on a secluded Cyclades bay, an easy hop from Athens. Expect private infinity pools with panoramic Aegean views, a 100-metre sandy beach, Bond Beach Club and sunset cocktails at Kosmos. Days drift between the three-level spa, calm water swims, and barefoot glamour. 9.8
The Dolli at Acropolis
Athens.
The Dolli at Acropolis is an art-forward boutique stay on Mitropoleos Street, steps from Plaka and the ancient heart of Athens. Rooms feel like polished apartments, with marble and quiet glamour. Head upstairs for the rooftop infinity pool and Dolli’s Restaurant, where daily cocktails come with amazing views at sunset. 9.8
Bill&Coo Mykonos
Bill&Coo Mykonos perches above Megali Ammos, a short stroll from Mykonos Town, with Cycladic-white suites facing the Aegean. Days orbit the sea-view infinity pool, sunset lounge, cocktails, and a calm spa in two treatment suites. Dinner feels ceremonial at the Gastronomy Project, then silence, stars, and breezes until morning light. 9.6
DeLight Boutique Hotel
Mykonos.
DeLight Boutique Hotel sits above Agios Ioannis Bay, about four kilometres from Mykonos Town, gazing straight at sacred Delos. Whitewashed suites come with terraces, many with outdoor jacuzzis or private pools. Days revolve around the infinity pool, cocktail bar, and fine dining. Vibe is serene, grown-up, quietly glamorous. 9.8
Eagles Palace
Halkidiki.
Eagles Palace, near Ouranoupoli on Halkidiki’s Athos peninsula, is a family run beachfront retreat set in lush gardens. Choose rooms, suites or bungalows, some with private pools. Days drift between the private sandy beach, Elemis spa rituals, and multiple restaurants and bars, with a gently polished, easygoing vibe, this stay is beautifully relaxing. 9.0
Eliamos Villas Hotel & Spa
Kefalonia.
Eliamos Villas Hotel & Spa sits on Kefalonia’s south coast near Spartia, a 12-villa retreat overlooking the Ionian Sea. Contemporary villas feel like beach houses, each with a private saltwater pool and terrace. Book spa treatments, borrow e-bikes, then linger over modern Greek plates at Olais. Serene, sunlit, softly social. 9.8
Cali Mykonos
Cali Mykonos is a discreet all-suite and villa retreat in Kalafati, on Mykonos’s quieter south-eastern coast. A 130-metre infinity pool slides toward a private sandy beach. Expect stone-and-marble interiors, three great dining venues, and a full spa and gym. Vibe: serene, polished, quietly celebratory with sunsets best enjoyed from the terrace. 9.8
Corfu Imperial Hotel
On the Kommeno Peninsula, Corfu Imperial Hotel sits among olive groves with private coves and Blue Flag beaches facing the Ionian Sea. Sleep in sea-view rooms, bungalows or villas, then drift between pools, the Elixir spa, and waterfront dining. Vibe is polished, sunlit, and unapologetically indulgent, with Corfu Town nearby. 9.4
Santa Marina Resort
Mykonos.
Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, sits on calm Ornos Bay, a few kilometres from Mykonos Town, with the island’s only private sandy beach. Whitewashed rooms, suites and villas spill down the peninsula. Rotate between two infinity pools, the Ginkgo Spa, and Buddha-Bar Beach for music, cocktails, and sunset glamour. 9.0
Sani Dunes Helkidiki
Sani Dunes, in Sani Resort on Halkidiki’s Kassandra peninsula, is a grown-up, design-led beach hotel with a quietly glamorous mood. Think sea-view rooms and suites, an exclusively serviced sandy beach, and long afternoons by its signature heated pool. Reset at the D Spa, then dress up for fantastic marina-side dining. 9.8
Katikies Santorini
Katikies Santorini is Oia at its most cinematic: whitewashed, cave-sculpted suites spilling down the caldera cliffs, all salt-air serenity and soft romance. Spend sunlit hours drifting between three infinity pools, then settle in for clifftop dining and Champagne at golden hour. The vibe is intimate, indulgent, and unmistakably Santorini. 9.8
Mystique Santorini
Mistique, a Luxury Collection Hotel, clings to Oia’s caldera cliffs, all sculpted stone and candlelit serenity. Suites and villas face the Aegean and volcano views. Linger by two pools, sip cocktails at Circe Bar, book Elios Spa rituals, then dine at Charisma or Lure. Intimate, romantic, quietly exclusive. 9.4
Porto Zante Villas & Spa
On Zakynthos in Tragaki, Porto Zante is an intimate, all villa luxury hideaway set on a private sandy bay with views toward Kefalonia. Each villa comes with a heated pool and garden. Book waterfront spa rituals, dine at Club House or Maya, then sink into barefoot, butler service at golden hour. 9.6
Kalesma Mykonos
Kalesma Mykonos crowns the Aleomandra peninsula above Ornos Bay, gazing toward Delos. Whitewashed suites and villas feel minimal yet warm, many with private plunge pools. Linger by the saltwater infinity pool, dine at Pere Ubu, and reset in the Dr Barbara Sturm spa. Vibe is hushed, sunlit and distinctly chic. 9.8
Canaves Ena Santorini
Canaves Ena is carved into Oia’s northwest cliffs high above, a chic cluster of historic canaves turned calm, whitewashed suites with private verandas and caldera views. Spend afternoons by the aquamarine infinity pool and swim-up bar, then linger over Mediterranean plates at the poolside restaurant. Vibe: intimate, sunset-focused, quietly indulgent. 9.8
Phāea Blue Crete
Agios Nikolaos.
Phāea Blue is a boutique, beachfront hideaway near Plaka and Elounda on Crete’s Mirabello Bay, facing Spinalonga. Stay in rooms, bungalows or villas, many with private heated pools. Swim in the sea, linger by the pool, book spa treatments, then eat at Anthós or the Blue Door Taverna. Quietly chic. 9.4
The Romanos
Costa Navarino
The Romanos at Costa Navarino, in Messinia on Greece’s southwest Peloponnese, pairs sandstone elegance with Ionian Sea views over Navarino Bay. Rooms and villas open to terraces, many with private infinity pools. Days drift from Dunes Beach to the 4,000-square-metre Anazoe Spa and fantastic destination dining. Vibe: refined, sun-warmed, quietly grand. 9.4
Daios Cove Crete
Agios Nikolaos.
Daios Cove, in a secluded Vathi cove near Agios Nikolaos, is carved into Crete’s rugged coastline. Sea-facing rooms, suites and villas, many with private seawater pools, tumble toward a private sandy beach. Laze by the infinity pool, then retreat to the Anne Semonin spa. Vibe: sleek, restorative, quietly glamorous. 9.4
Poseidonion Grand Hotel
Spetses Island.
Poseidonion Grand Hotel fronts Dapia harbour on Spetses, a Belle Époque landmark opened in 1914. Inside, airy rooms pair classic polish with island light. Spend afternoons by the outdoor pool, book spa rituals, then linger over great Greek food and cocktails on the terrace restaurant. Vibe is quietly cosmopolitan, yacht-ready all summer. 9.4
Belvedere Hotel
Mykonos
Belvedere Mykonos sits on Rohari Hill at the edge of Mykonos Town, a Cycladic village of whitewashed buildings wrapped around a turquoise pool. Book a suite with a terrace, then spend days at the Pool Club, dine at Nobu’s Matsuhisa, and reset with spa and fitness sessions. Vibe: chic, sociable and sunlit.
Katikies Mykonos
Katikies Mykonos perches above Agios Ioannis Beach, close to Mykonos Town yet blissfully removed, with sugar-cube suites facing the Aegean. Many come with private pools or outdoor jacuzzis. Days revolve around the infinity pool, Fleur de Miraval Champagne Bar, and a great full service spa. Vibe: discreet, sunset-slick and romantic. 9.0
Amanzoe
Porto Heli.
Amanzoe crowns a hill above Porto Heli on the Peloponnese, like a modern Acropolis with 360-degree Aegean views. Luxury pavilions and villas come with private pools and fragrant gardens. Spend days at the Beach Club’s four pools, then unwind in the Aman Spa and yoga pavilion in pure quiet. Dine on fantastic Greek, Mediterranean and Japanese dishes day and night. 9.8
Elix, Mar-Bella
Elix, Mar Bella Collection, sits high above Karavostasi Beach near Perdika, with pine scented cliffs and wide Ionian views. Contemporary rooms and suites feel breezy, many with private infinity pools. Ride the funicular down to the sand, then return for spa time, cocktails on the terrace, and elegant, easygoing evenings. 9.4
Amirandes Crete
Amirandes, a Grecotel resort in Kato Gouves near Heraklion, feels like a modern Minoan palace set around shimmering lagoons. Expect an Olympic-size seawater pool, a private sandy cove, and the Elixir Alchemy Spa. Dining spans fantastic Cretan and Asian flavours across seven restaurants. Vibe is polished, sun-drenched, family-friendly yet quietly luxe. 9.4
The Danai
Sithonia.
Set on the Sithonia peninsula near Nikiti, The Danai is a family-run beach retreat wrapped in gardens. Suites and villas face the Aegean, many with terraces. Spend mornings on the private sandy beach, afternoons in the spa, and evenings with serious wine and refined Greek dining. Quiet, cultivated, utterly restorative. 9.8
Imaret
Kavala.
In Kavala’s old Panagia quarter, Imaret is an 1817 Ottoman charitable complex reborn as a hushed boutique hotel of domes, courtyards and lantern-lit rooms. Linger by the garden pool, book spa treatments, then dine on seasonal Greek plates with great sea views from the rooftop terrace. 9.8
Canaves Oia Suites
Santorini.
Carved into Oia’s volcanic cliffs, Canaves Oia Suites pairs Cycladic whites with caldera drama. Many suites have private plunge or infinity pools and terraces for starlit dinners. Relax at the infinity pool, book a massage in the spa, then linger over dining at Petra. Vibe: Romantic, serene, impeccably attentive staff. 9.8
GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel
Heraklion, Crete.
In a 1925 neoclassical landmark overlooking Heraklion’s Venetian harbour, GDM Megaron blends old-world dignity with modern polish. Rooms feel plush, many with balconies to the sea. Take breakfast, then slip upstairs to the rooftop plunge pool and bar. A health club and walkable museums keep it effortlessly city-sleek. 9.8
Magma Resort Santorini
On Santorini’s quiet hillside near Vourvoulos, Magma Resort, part of the Unbound Collection, has fifty-nine rooms and suites, all with terraces and views, many with plunge pools or hot tubs. Relax in the island’s longest infinity pool, then reset in Lava Spa’s indoor pool, sauna, and steam room. Vibe: beautifully quiet and restorative. 9.4
Deos Mykonos
Perched above Mykonos Town near the windmills, Deos is a sleek Cycladic retreat with just 42 keys and big Aegean views. Days revolve around the infinity pool terrace and Epico’s Greek cooking. The Sana Spa adds a marble indoor pool, sauna, and steam. Vibe: serene, grown-up, quietly glamorous. 9.8
The Saint Hotel
Santorini.
On the quiet edge of Oia, The Saint feels like a stepped, whitewashed hideaway carved from former homes and cellars. Sixteen suites come with terraces and caldera views, some with private plunge pools. Spend sunset hours at Trinity Restaurant, then reset in the spa-gym and pool area. Vibe: playful, intimate. 9.8
Euphoria Retreat
Wellbeing Destination Spa
Sparta, Greece.
Near UNESCO-listed Mystras in Greece’s Peloponnese, Euphoria Retreat is a Byzantine-inspired wellness sanctuary beautifully set in a pine forest. The four-level spa stars a dramatic sphere hydrotherapy pool, hammam, saunas and Kneipp therapies. Programmes mix diagnostics, yoga, hiking on Mount Taygetus, and soulful Mediterranean menus. Vibe: quiet, transformative, softly luxe. 9.6
Conrad Corfu
On Corfu’s southern coast, Conrad Corfu brings polished Ionian ease to a beachfront resort framed by gardens, water features and sea views. Expect contemporary rooms and suites, heated pools, a refined spa, kids’ club and generous dining, with a calm, sun-warmed vibe within reach of Old Town and Achilleion Palace. 9.5
Hotel Contessina
Zakynthos.
In Tsilivi, Zakynthos, Contessina Hotel is a polished five-star hideaway with 195 renovated rooms and a relaxed, family-friendly mood. Freshwater pools, a children’s pool, pool snack bar and leafy grounds make it easygoing but smart, while the beach and village centre sit close enough for sunlit wandering and island ease. 9.6
Omeon Mykonos
Above Agios Stefanos, OMEON Mykonos is an adults-only, 38-room retreat shaped by Cycladic calm and Aegean views. Ora Mare dining, poolside bars, a serene spa, open-air gym and yoga bring polish without fuss, while Mykonos Town sits close enough for energy, then mercifully far enough for silence. 9.2
Cosme Paros
Paros Island.
In Naoussa, Cosme brings Cycladic village charm to Paros’ seafront, with all-suite accommodation, Aegean views and a private beach club. Parostià restaurant, Circe Bar, a sweeping spa, outdoor pool and boutique create an elegant, free-spirited hideaway, close to the harbour’s nightlife yet beautifully softened by salt air and island calm. 9.8
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