Best Luxury Hotels in Macedonia

Discover our favourite luxury accommodation in Macedonia. Our collection of luxury hotels and resorts showcase the very finest in world-class hospitality. Each one has been selected, by our Editors, based on its exceptional service, refined interiors, excellent amenities and standout location. Let our expert selection help you find your perfect place to stay.

Macedonia, Afitos

Cora Hotel & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 181 Luxury Rooms & Suites, Most with Private or Sharing Pools
Amenities Ertha Main Buffet Restaurant, Apiro Restaurant, Delizia Restaurant, Kassandra Lobby Bar, Rastonee Pool Bar, Philos Pool Bar & Rhoda Beach Truck
More Located in Afitos, Halkidiki, Greece, offering Private Beach, Spa with Olive Oil therapies, Fitness Centre & Multiple Pools overlooking the Aegean Sea

Located heart of Halkidiki, mainland Greece, the newly refurbished five-star Cora Hotel & Spa redefines luxury and tranquillity. The hotel offers 181 luxury rooms and suites, some featuring private or shared pools with sea or forest views. Guests can choose between areas designed for adults and families with children over 12, ensuring tailored experiences for all. The property boasts two outdoor pools, a secluded private beach, and a serene spa that includes a sauna, hammam (Turkish bath), three treatment rooms, and a pool bathed in natural light. The spa’s meticulously designed treatments aim to immerse guests in profound relaxation, providing an unparalleled retreat for the mind, body, and spirit.

The property’s architecture is a harmonious blend of modern comfort and local heritage. The exterior, marked by narrow windows and earthy tones, draws inspiration from local monasteries and Byzantine arches, while the contemporary interior seamlessly merges luxury with functionality. Culinary delights are a highlight at Cora Hotel & Spa, with four diverse dining options and three bars. Executive chef George Stylianoudakis oversees the culinary vision, ensuring menus feature locally sourced, high-quality produce. Guests can savour modern Mediterranean and Greek dishes at the main buffet restaurant, enjoy a unique Japanese-Mediterranean fusion at the Greek Tavern, dine on Italian cuisine, or grab refreshments from a food truck. The hotel’s bars, including one by the pool and another within the infinity pool, offer signature cocktails and trendy floating trays for an exceptional experience.

Cora Hotel & Spa is situated just moments away from the picturesque village of Afitos and a mere 40-minute drive from Thessaloniki International Airport, the main gateway for UK travellers. The hotel is surrounded by lush landscapes and crystalline waters, offering stunning views of the Kassandra Gulf. Guests have a wide variety of experiences to choose from, including on-site cocktail masterclasses, wine and olive tasting sessions, hands-on cooking lessons, full-day fishing cruises, sightseeing tours of Afitos village, trekking excursions, winery visits, and sunset boat trips.

Macedonia, Thessaloniki

ONOMA Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 83 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Dining Includes Good Mood Food & Cloud Bar, Fitness Centre, a Seasonal Outdoor Pool, Basketball Court, Playroom, Meeting Facilities

Understanding and relating to guests on an individual and personalised basis is at the heart of this hotel’s ethos. Onoma means “name” in Greek and nods to its value of identity, displayed through a unique combo of smart technology, custom-made experiences and commitment to genuine interaction. Completed in 2021, the building rises eight stories and includes an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a kids’ play area, meeting rooms, a gym and a sports court, as well as a bar and restaurant on its open-air roof terrace. Situated downtown, Onoma is handy for the station and a stroll away from the port.

Macedonia, Thessaloniki

The Modernist Thessaloniki

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 41 Contemporary Rooms including Family Options
Amenities the Hotel Features the Modernist Cafefor Homemade Goods, a Rooftop Honesty Bar, Massage & Beauty Treatments Upon Request, Discounted Access to a Nearby Fitness centre, Pet-Friendly Rooms, & a Rooftop Terrace with City Views
More Located in Downtown thessaloniki, a Short Stroll from Aristotelous Square & the Seafront Promenade

This uber-cool hotel accentuates the building’s 1920’s heritage via art deco touches that are blended with mid-century and contemporary Danish decor. Bedrooms are simply categorized as small, medium, large extra large and family (the latter an interconnecting combination of a small and a large); some come with private balconies, all have a Marshall speaker and toiletries by Physis Laboratory. You’ll find interior details such as custom furniture (much of which is The Modernist’s own design) and parquet flooring, with in-house services including babysitting, transfers and massage treatments (for those staying in XL rooms). An organic breakfast is served daily on the roof terrace.

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The Modernist Thessaloniki

Macedonia, Nea Potidaea

Portes Lithos Luxury Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 130 Luxurious Accommodations including Superior Double Rooms, Junior Suites, Deluxe Suites, & Loft Suites, Many with Sea Views & Some Featuring Shared Pools
Amenities Alyki Main Restaurant, Skinos Beach Bar, Lobby Bar, & Pool Bar
More Located on a Sandy Beach along the thermaikos Gulf, 4 Km from Nea Moudania, overlooking Mount Olympus & the Aegean SeaLocated on a Sandy Beach along the thermaikos Gulf, 4 Km from Nea Moudania, overlooking Mount Olympus & the Aegean Sea

Comprising six buildings, this two-storey resort accommodates 130 bedrooms. A freeform freshwater pool is flanked by palm trees. There are two restaurants offering theme nights and live cooking stations (one is situated beside Portes Lithos’ private beach and two bars. Children have their own schedule of activities, an outdoor play area and a dedicated family pool for splash time. Adults have their own activities programme, as well as darts, table tennis, beach volleyball, aerobics classes, watersports and live music in the evenings. Guests can book massages and beauty treatments and hit the gym.

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Portes Lithos Luxury Resort

Macedonia, Ouranoupoli

Avaton Luxury Villas Resort – Relais & Châteaux

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 36 Luxury Suites, Villas & Rooms, Many with Private Pools & Sunbeds
Amenities Private Residents-only Restaurant Serving Creative Greek Cuisine & Champagne Bar with Signature Cocktails
More Located on the athos Peninsula in Halkidiki, Greece, overlooking the Turquoise Waters of the Aegean Sea

Found on the Gulf of Lerissos beside Koumitsa Beach, the Avaton Luxury Villas Resort is at the Athos end of the island. Choose from a two-level Panorama Villa, the ground-level Prestige Villa, the three-level Luxury Villa and the Presidential Villa, most of which have pools and loft-style bedrooms. All have self-catering facilities and private butlers are available on request. The restaurant, exclusive to residents, serves modern Mediterranean cuisine overlooking the sea, or you can have meals brought to your villa. There’s also a champagne bar, a VIP concierge service, beauty treatments by arrangement and a kids’ club.

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Avaton Luxury Villas Resort – Relais & Châteaux

Macedonia, Vourvourou

Ekies All Senses Resort

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 76 Rooms & Suites Including 39 Suites with Unique Decor & options for Private Pools or Sea Views
Amenities Features include three Mediterranean Restaurants Including a Treehouse Dining Experience Two Bars, Open-Air Spa, Outdoor Gym, Freeform Pool Kids' Club & Pet-Friendly Policies
More Located on the Beachfront of Vourvourou Bay in Sithonia Halkidiki Surrounded by Natural Landscapes

Although bijou, the deeply chic Ekies All Senses has all the desired trappings of a larger resort; a kids’ club, a spa (treatments use Apivita products), direct beach access, table tennis, watersports, an outdoor pool area with loungers, a jacuzzi and a bar sheltered by a white straw pergola. If you can tear yourself away from the flowing ouzo and the huge hammock strung over white sands, jump on one of the hotel’s loaner bikes to explore further afield. Dine at Bubo, Kuko and in the ten-seater treehouse, the latter serving tasting menus.

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Ekies All Senses Resort




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