Best Design Hotels in Boracay

Situated in the relatively undiscovered region of Ierapetra in southern Crete, the Numo Ierapetra Beach Resort Crete, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, offers a blend of elegant sophistication and vibrant entertainment options. This resort features 132 spacious rooms and suites, allowing guests to enjoy active pursuits with two swimming pools, an outdoor gym, and a tennis court. Evenings at the resort are equally inviting, with a lively pool bar area hosting a variety of summer events such as DJ nights, a Nouvelle Vague pop-up bar, evenings dedicated to Cretan wine and food pairings, and interactive craft beer tastings.

Located on the island’s northern coast, this Shangri-La property offers six-star service. Its private white sand beach provides opportunities for watersports. Or you can get active by playing tennis and golf onsite. Babysitting services and a kids’ club take care of the children, while you spend time in the spa, or enjoy a romantic candlelit meal for two overlooking the ocean. There are six restaurants and bars in total, serving everything from international buffet food to tapas sharing plates and gourmet oven-baked pizza. Stay in a bedroom, a suite, a tree-house villa, or a garden villa.

Found in the Station 1 area on the south coast, The Lind was designed by Manny Samson and Associates. The 119-bedroom resort’s infinity pool provides panoramic views of the azure sea, while the poolside bar offers a wide selection of refreshing beverages and light snacks. Tuck into a breakfast buffet at Tartine, local and international meals at The Crust, and gourmet treats at the casual +36 coffee lounge. Bedrooms come with Malin + Goetz bath products, coffee and tea making facilities, backlit headboards and accent rugs — higher grade suites also add a private plunge pool.