Best Luxury Hotels in Greece

Just half an hour from Corfu Town, this five-star beachfront establishment has repeatedly been named one of the top 10 Resorts in Greece and Europe at the Conde Nast Traveller Readers Choice Awards. Guests have the opportunity to board a romantic dinner cruise or eat onsite at the Deck Bar & Grill, Comodo (Italian cuisine), Platea (Greek food), Kum Kuat (Pan Asian) or Celeste (French Provençale). Your bedroom will have a terrace or balcony, with views of either the sea, the mountains or landscaped gardens. Toddlers, children and teens have their own programmes of activities, overseen by Worldwide Kids UK childcare specialists, and they’ll love the hotel’s waterpark.

This adults-only resort is nestled at the base of a hill, wrapped in a five-century-old Venetian olive grove and overlooking the neighbouring bay. Modern yet regal, art-filled and often bringing the outside in, the hotel’s interiors have been designed by Kristina Zanic. Guests are greeted by a white marble lobby, with a grand piano, a gold mosaic path leading to the promenade and an olive tree, but the glamour doesn’t stop there; suites have features like private pools and jacuzzis. Guests can dine at the Raw Bar, on the degustation menu at Markis, or at one of the stunning pool bars.

Sister property to Marbella’s aforementioned Corfu hotel, this one is reserved for adults. Wake up to sea views from your veranda with a private pool or whirlpool. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, it has three restaurants; a casual all-day dining venue on a pretty terrace, a gourmet fine dining establishment set beside the beach and an eatery beside the infinity pool. Ideal for a honeymoon or anniversary stay, the Nido Suite Hotel is tranquil and offers an array of experiences with romance in mind – including spa treatments for two.

Having opened its doors in August 2022, this W is brand new and bang up to date. Welcoming those aged 12 and over (plus pets), it has a grown-up feel with sophisticated, yet playful, contemporary design and takes plenty of style cues from its surroundings. Dine in a Greek beach club, a casual international artisanal restaurant, a seafood/raw food poolside diner and in the W Lounge, where lighter bites are offered alongside cocktails. Rooms have a barefoot chic vibe, with neutral tones and natural textures, while stone-built beachfront villas include private pools. Plus there’s a dreamy onsite spa.

The low-rise villas housing 445 bedrooms are made from sand-coloured stone blending beautifully with the surrounding environment here at The Westin. Like The Romanos, it has a splash park, a private beach and two golf courses. You can try watersports and climbing, play tennis, basketball and badminton; take the kids bowling, to a movie night or a magic show. And the food options range from Japanese and Lebanese to Italian and American. Deluxe double bedrooms all come with sofabeds, slippers, the brand’s own Heavenly Beds and minibars, some have private infinity pools, and there are interconnecting rooms for families.

Popular with couples who are on their honeymoon, this premium hotel provides enough services and facilities so that guests will never need to stray far. One of the main focal points is the huge outdoor swimming pool complex and the infinity edge provides guests with unblocked views of the ocean as they spread out on one of the luxurious sun loungers and sip a cool cocktail or two. There are 64 rooms and suites in total, with most surrounding the pool and providing pretty views from their very large balconies. The hotel also boasts an on site spa for those who want the chance to indulge in some pampering during their stylish retreat.

For the ultimate privacy and luxury this private estate perched 1000 feet above the sea is ideal. The two-acre plot boasts total privacy away from the other crowded Santorini resorts. The capital of Fira is just over a mile away whilst Oia is a nine-mile drive, but when you have this complex to yourself, who needs to leave? The unrivalled views take centre stage here and again, with no other properties nearby, the vistas are pure un-spoilt drama. Accommodation is made up of four standalone bungalows, housing up to 14 guests. The outside and inside blend seamlessly through large day beds, outdoor showers and plunge pools. Luxe design elements run throughout including heated floors, floating fireplaces and marbles and concrete bathrooms. Design lovers will appreciate the cubist architecture of the building and this striking simplicity continues inside through the black, white and grey colour palette. Whilst guests will have the resort to themselves, the property is fully staffed including a chef who has honed his skills at Michelin-starred restaurants.

An enormous, sleek pool meanders through the terraces of Summer Senses, but, impressive as it is, it’s just one of 12 pools on the premises. Guests staying here can book treatments at its Anassa Spa by Idolo, go kitesurfing on the adjacent beach and fine dining at two restaurants, Galazia Hytra and Gaia. And the concierge will be happy to arrange yacht charters, car hire, island tours and more. Families are well catered for, with their own shallow lounging pool, kids’ menus, baby supplies and private nannies on hand. All rooms come with a balcony, a Marshall Bluetooth speaker and a Nespresso coffee machine.

A celebration of the authentic Mediterranean villages, this Luxury Collection Resort has been conceived to provide guests with a complete sense of serenity. It’s the fourth property from boutique hoteliers Kalia Konstantinidou and Antonis Eliopoulos. Authentic and timeless, the village-style resort has 40 suites (the largest of which has its own pool and dining terrace), a private beach and beach club, a half-moon pool (mirroring the shape of the adjacent bay), a spa, a rooftop area for yoga/meditation and an Aroma Garden. The furnishings in the building are custom-made with handmade embroideries, sculptures, local ceramics and bespoke modern artwork.

Another of Konstantinidou and Eliopoulos’ hotels, Parīlio’s style takes its cue from traditional Cycladic architecture. However, an international array of design pieces have been included in the interiors, with Italian lighting, Danish furniture and North African motifs. A cool simplicity comes from materials such as coloured concrete, terracotta floors and local marble. Found on the unspoilt northeastern coast, it has 33 suites, a cross-shaped swimming pool with a bar, a spa using organic products and a taverna-style restaurant. Although it’s incredibly sophisticated and calming, Parīlio is also very family-friendly with space to play and a babysitting service.

Take an adults-only holiday at the F Zeen Retreat, beside Lourdas Beach in Lourdata Village. Outdoor yoga spaces, a seaside saltwater pool (plus two further pools), an alfresco cinema and the Ido spa await guests coming here. The hotel is close to Mount Aenos, set on a pretty hillside that leads to the coast. Built-in an authentic style, it’s surrounded by olive, lemons and cypress trees and bougainvillaea, adding to the laid-back, Grecian vibe. 53 rooms are split into ten categories, half in a new deluxe wing, all with native Apivita bath products. Two restaurants serve dishes crafted from the onsite F Zeen fruit and vegetable patch.

Beside Argostoli harbour, this 42 bedroom boutique residence takes the form of a whitewashed townhouse. The decor is airy and coastal with lots of white and some blues, oversized floor standing mirrors, rope lights, wicker and lots of natural wood incorporated into the furnishings. Request a front-facing room with a balcony to take full advantage of the setting and dine out on the terrace to watch the world go by. The Grand Hotel has four stars, spa treatments, the KG restaurant and bar and Grand Café, with waterfront terrace seating.