The best hotels in Greece

Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa

Find your groove in the olive groves at this magical hotel

Best for… strolling to the beach

You can’t get a much more ‘quintessential Greek island paradise’ than this boutique resort, with its idyllic ocean views and surrounding olive plantation. Nestled into a green Mediterranean oasis between the beautiful beach at Stavromenos, the picturesque village of Nea Magnissia and a forested gorge dotted with olive trees, its private pools, exquisite private beach and gloriously indulgent spa offer absolute luxury. Staff, who live locally, can help you make the most out of your time in this special corner of Crete.

Crete

Lindos Royal Resort

Whether your idea of paradise is palm oases or a waterpark, this resort has it all

Best for… grown-up fun

Inspired by Rhodes’s medieval past, this sumptuous resort brings together everything the luscious coastal region of Lindos is famous for: seaside views, pretty villages and lush greenery. Its pools wind around palm tree groves and gardens, with the beach just a short walk away. Its restaurants are a highlight, from the seaside meze terrace to the pristine pool bar. And speaking of pools, it’s not all serenity and sunbathing: the splash pool has slides for adults and kids.

Rhodes

Stella Palace

Get back to nature - on a mountain bike or in a divesuit

Best for… a family holiday

Make a splash on your summer holiday at this fun-packed resort, whose sprawling water park has slides, tubes, aqua towers and pools galore. If it’s wellness rather than wildness you’re after, the jacuzzis at the resort’s luxurious spa offer a different kind of splashback – as do the jacuzzi suites and the rooms with private pools. From scuba diving to mountain biking, the resort is at the heart of Crete’s exhilarating sports scene – and the fine-dining restaurants and chic bars are a brilliant place to recover.

Crete

Acqua Vatos

Why not share a bottle of the hotel's own wine?

Best for… a romantic break

There’s plenty of time for rest and reflection around the enormous pool at the heart of this beautiful, boutiquey hotel, whether that’s over a candlelit dinner for two or soaking up the sun on a lounger. It’s close to Santorini’s beautiful coastal village of Kamari, so you’re a short walk from one of the island’s most remarkable black-sand beaches, as well as a host of fabulous restaurants, bars and nightclubs. But if you’re after some alone time, the hotel’s pool bars are elegant and intimate – and serve wine grown in the resort’s own vineyards.

Santorini

Sotiris Studios

A gorgeous overview of island life

Best for… getting back to nature

Surrounded by sun-kissed tropical gardens that roll down to the ocean, these idyllic apartments, based within a family-run resort, are a home-away-from home in paradise. Whether you opt to stay in the hotel itself or one of the villas, Kefalonian-style with their own private pools, barbecue and gardens, you’ll soon adapt to the gorgeous pace of life on the island: strolling to the beach, in the bar, at the restaurant or around the pool.

Kefalonia

Vencia Boutique Hotel

Is this the best way to see Mykonos?

Best for… town and country

Overlooking the ocean in one of the most prestigious areas of Mykonos, the luxurious rooms and infinity pools at this gorgeous boutique hotel have some of the best views in Greece. Or among the best: the poolside loungers, within easy reach of the cocktail bar, or the gourmet Greek restaurant, or the waterside spa surely come close. Beautiful Mykonos town, with its winding whitewashed streets, is a short walk away. Treat yourself to a boat ride at sunset for the ultimate island experience.

Mykonos

Mitsis Blue Domes Resort and Spa

More pools than a small city

Best for… never getting bored

A thoroughly luxurious, sprawling beachside resort themed around slow island living and Greece’s classical age. With ten pools and 11 restaurants weaving around its palm oases and water gardens, you’ll never get tired of exploring – from the villas to the apartments, the dreamy spa to the water slide. If you explore far enough, though, you’ll find one of Kos’s best beaches waiting for you where the hotel’s gardens meet the Aegean: its white sands and blue sea inspire the airy, elegant decor inside.

Kos

This family of hotels is the epitome of Greek hospitality