Best Luxury Hotels in Greece

Found in an area protected by the Greek Ministry of Culture, Mykonos Theoxenia has a history dating back to the middle of the last century. The interior design takes its cue from Cycladic culture, with natural textures, sculpture and warm tones, while the exterior was built in a post-modern style. Oozing Aegean chic, it brims with a sense of effortless luxury, with a relaxed coastal feel. Mykonos Theoxenia has four signature suites with private swimming pools and terraces, 38 bedrooms, 100 square metres of olive groves, orchards and gardens, a Mediterranean restaurant serving healthy, nourishing dishes and regular mind and body sessions.

With an excellent onsite restaurant and a pretty garden to unwind in, this luxury hotel features plenty of touches that guests are sure to appreciate. Each of the villas here is fully air-conditioned and features marble floors with modern decor in bright colours. The villas that come with a sea view are spacious enough for up to eight people to stay in. However, for the optimum luxury, the three-bedroom villa comes complete with its own private pool as well as a large living room set with a fireplace, a kitchen with a stove and dishwasher, and a huge terrace that overlooks the ocean. The bathroom is especially impressive and boasts both a huge bathtub and a shower.

Set right on the edge of a private sandy beach conveniently close to the bustling town of Agios Nikolaos, Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas is a complex that consists of five levels with buildings connected by winding passageways and tunnels. There are 230 guest rooms as well as 30 spacious suites and 40 extremely luxurious villas and those who have a taste for the finer things in life will want to make sure that they book one of the extremely large two-floor villas. In terms of facilities, the resort is sure to impress as guests will be able to make full use of the two tennis courts, a whole host of outdoor swimming pools, a large sauna and a fully loaded fitness centre.

This compact cliffside hotel appeals thanks to its quirky individual rooms and boutique size and quality of service. Named after the year the owner’s great- bought the land and then dug two kánaves (medieval wine cellars), this lovely hotel is located at the west end of Oia. Made up of nine suites or studios, five ‘houses’ and one villa, each space is unique. Three have private whirlpools and the Irene ‘senior’ suite boasts an incredible walk-in closet and stunning vaulted ceiling. Bathrooms have a grotto-like feeling about them and feature rain showers for the perfect drench and front terraces face out onto the sparkling turquoise water. The communal pool fades into the horizon and is strikingly surrounded by exposed volcanic rock walls, contrasting with the abundance of clean white. No on-site restaurant doesn’t matter as such as you are so close to town but breakfasts (either American, English or Greek) are cooked to order.

Set on the edge of a beautiful beach on the north coast of Rhodes, the Elysium Rhodes Resort & Spa is just a short stroll from the attractive town of Kalithea. One of the main highlights here is the stunning lagoon-style swimming pool, which provides the perfect setting to simply lounge while soaking up the scenery and sipping a cocktail or two. The Serenity Spa is the perfect place to indulge in a little pampering, while the Superior Deluxe Sea View rooms come complete with spacious balconies set with a table and chairs as well as a hydro massage bathtub that allows guests to gaze out at the ocean through the glass panels while they soak their cares away.

Guests who appreciate pure privacy and the finer things in life are sure to enjoy the secluded seaside location of this elegant boutique hotel. As you would expect, the hotel has been created in a contemporary style with plenty of artistic touches throughout. There are six different guestroom categories to choose from and by far the best pick is the is the palatial loft suite, which comes complete with a huge terrace set with a table and chairs for guests to unwind on. The Aqua Blu Boutique Hotel is famous for its creative cuisine and some of the treats that are just waiting to be enjoyed include tuna tartare served with a tangy passiflora and citrus sauce and kritharáki lobster served with ouzo and creamed peas.

Near to the buzzing Plaka area but secreted away on a quiet road, the AVA Hotel and Suites is a small but perfectly formed hotel that is central to all that Athens has to offer for tourists and business travellers. Suites range from regular to larger executive and exclusive options, and the latter have living area, small kitchen and a large balcony. There is a subdued luxury throughout the hotel and each of the 16 rooms resemble apartments and are furnished in a bright, fresh style. Views from the balconies include the Acropolis, Hadrian Arch and the Temple of Zeus, and a bottle of champagne is an added luxury that is presented to every guest on arrival.

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.

Zélia Halkidiki brings contemporary elegance and world-class hospitality to the serene Kassandra peninsula. This adults-only retreat comprises 104 rooms and suites, each with sweeping views of the Aegean Sea or the lush resort gardens. King-sized beds, premium Le Labo amenities, and a choice of private terraces, balconies, or swim-up access ensure a restful stay. Guests seeking extra space can opt for the Loft Sea View Suite, set across two levels with a private balcony for sunrise coffees and evening aperitifs.

Dining is central to the experience at Zélia, with award-winning Chef Vassili Papatheodorou overseeing four restaurants: Mediterranean-inspired Mesogaea, the relaxed Hebe Café, Zest for fresh, vibrant dishes, and Shizen for Japanese-Peruvian fusion. Syntrofi, the supper club, offers a unique setting within an olive grove, where menus are created using produce from the resort’s own kitchen-garden. Two bars serve handcrafted cocktails and fine Greek wines against a backdrop of fire pits and live jazz, funk and soul music.

Wellness is woven into every aspect of Zélia. The Amazonia Spa features a heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, sensory showers, sauna and steam rooms, as well as a tranquil relaxation area. Guests can stay active at the state-of-the-art Fitness Hub with Pilates reformers, Technogym equipment and personalised training sessions. Outdoors, two pools, a private beach deck, and curated nature excursions—including e-bike tours, kayaking, and guided hikes—invite exploration and relaxation. The resort’s concierge also curates experiences to discover the natural beauty of Halkidiki.

With a classy, sophisticated tone, this boutique hotel has a growing fan base of regular customers who love the mixture of modernistic furniture coupled with classic Greek art as illustrated in black and white photographs of ancient Greek statues. Rooms range from smaller sizes with work space and small balconies to more expensive suites each decorated in an individual style and with ample space and stunning views of the Acropolis from large balconies. Marble bathrooms come complete with luxurious Korres toiletries, and the hotel has a restaurant with a delightful interior garden for drinks, snacks or main meals.

Grecotel Daphnila Bay is set on the exclusive Kommeno peninsula, a standout amongst Mediterranean resort developments. This resort boasts a prime spot overlooking the tranquil Dassia Bay, surrounded by fragrant olive, cypress, and pine trees. One of its major attractions is the protected sandy beach, offering year-round swimming without the need for umbrellas, thanks to the natural shade provided by tree-lined lawns. Guests stay in a selection of accommodation types; from guest rooms, suites and bungalow-style villas, tucked among the lush gardens and towering trees.

A sports enthusiast’s paradise, the resort features seven tennis courts and a padel court, complete with coaching, along with many other sporting activities including a freshwater pool, children’s pool and a heated indoor pool. Watersports like snorkelling and water polo are readily available, and the waterpark at the sister resort Costa Botanica offers additional fun.

Dining options include six a la carte restaurants and casual spots for light bites and snacks. Guests can enjoy sailing trips around the peninsula to explore other Grecotel properties and visit Danilia Village, a reconstructed 1930s Corfiot village built by Grecotel to celebrate local culture and provide unique dining experiences. The hotel is family-friendly however there is an adult-only zone at the beach, and at Antica Cucina restaurant whilst Gattopardo’s fine-dining restaurant is adults-only.

Set along the serene shores of Marathi, close to the atmospheric harbour town of Chania, JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa presents 160 guest rooms, suites, and villas, many with private pools and all gazing across the Aegean. Spread over more than 100 acres, the property’s architecture by Athens-based studio Block722 draws on marble, warm-toned woods, and planted rooftops threaded with olive and carob trees, creating a dialogue between contemporary design and Crete’s natural and cultural heritage. Interiors carry a quiet elegance, shaped by organic forms, sculptural lighting, and a palette of sun-baked terracotta, olive, and sand.

Dining is a journey in itself, from ANOEE’s open-fire Cretan cooking to Õnalos’ fresh sea-to-table creations, rustic Italian at Cuccagna, convivial Mediterranean plates at Fayi, and the relaxed settings of Suncti and Eēxis, where a mixology partnership with Line Athens infuses cocktails with Cretan botanicals. Wellness takes centre stage at the ANOSEAS Spa, complemented by a yoga deck, fitness facilities, and four shimmering pools. Families discover imaginative spaces at the Phestos Den kids club, while curated cultural and sea-based excursions offer an authentic connection to the island’s stories and landscapes.