Greece Accommodation

Perched right at the peak of the caldera's rim, Katikies Chromata has the best seat in the house on Santorini. Chromata takes its name from the Greek for 'colours', a nod to the blue sky and Aegean Sea, charcoal-black caldera cliffs and white sugar-cube villages you can spot from the hotel's lofty vantage point.

Taking up residence in an 11th-century Catholic monastery, Katikies Garden is a tranquil retreat tucked away among the lanes of Santorini's capital, Fira. Both couples and families will find this an irresistible hideaway, an oasis of relaxation amid Fira's snaking alleyways.

The luxury boutique hotel Katikies Santorini is right in the thick of hip, happening and handsome Oia, a glamorous address that is Santorini’s answer to Knightsbridge. And if Oia can be described using those three Hs, then Katikies Santorini excels in a trio of S words: sunsets, sea views and swimming pools.

Clinging to a volcanic cliffside on the outskirts of Santorini’s poster-child village of Oia, Katikies Kirini manages to blend total serenity with one of Greece’s trendiest postcodes. Its location is hard to beat, with the vistas of Santorini’s caldera and the azure Aegean Sea available from every room of a truly heavenly calibre.

Overlooking the charcoal-black Perivolos Beach on the south-eastern coast, Istoria is about as far away as you can get (both in location and appearance) from the classic whitewashed villages Santorini is known for – but it's no less magical.

Located on the fringe of Santorini’s most famous village, postcard-perfect Oia, on the northwestern tip, Andronis Arcadia is perfectly positioned to capture the island’s magical sunsets. Contemporary, white-washed, low-slung villas and suites, tumble down the Caldera hillside, all with views towards the Aegean Sea.

Hugging the hillside above cream-coloured Agios Ioannis beach on the island's south-western coast, Katikies Mykonos fuses the cool, classy atmosphere of Mykonos with the timeless glamour of the Cyclades.

Sitting just above golden Elia Beach, the longest stretch of sand in Mykonos, Katikies Villas are a luxury collection of one, two and three-bedroom retreats found along a quieter corner of the island's southern coastline.

Owning a prime position on Crete's eastern coast, St. Nicolas Bay is understated luxury at its very best. The views speak for themselves, with the resort overlooking the glittering Mirabello Bay and lying just a 20-minute stroll from the charming waterfront town of Agios Nikolaos.

The phrase ‘off the beaten track’ can often be overused these days but it couldn’t be truer of Numo Ierapetra, a resort tucked far away from Crete’s main tourist trail on its south-eastern coast. Though it's a resort by name, the heart, soul and feel of Numo Ierapetra is akin to the traditional Cretan villages dotted around this part of the island – just with a modern twist.

For all-out luxury, Daios Cove is five-star from top to bottom (quite literally). Cleverly carved into a natural amphitheatre above a secluded private cove just south of Agios Nikolaos, the resort cascades down the rockface over five different levels, accessed by a combination of winding steps, paths and a funicular that can zip you from bedroom to beach in a flash.

For a go-slow vibe on an under-the-radar island, we can’t rate The Rooster on Antiparos highly enough. The island has managed to stay out of the limelight, its wild bays, crowd-free beaches, and untouched landscape have a raw beauty.

Time seems to almost slow to a stop at Parilio Hotel, the unhurried metronome of Paros amplified in a cream-coloured cocoon where long, lazy afternoons are as dreamy as they sound.

Dominated by traditional stone walls and the clean, crisp lines of its whitewashed buildings, Acron Villas proudly boasts one of the finest settings in all of Paros – all-encompassing views of the Aegean Sea and cream-coloured beaches are guaranteed from every one of its hideaways.

Cosme is the hot new opening on Paros - a contemporary retreat with wellness spa and private beach club, gloriously set on the island's Cycladic Aegean shores.

Resembling a local village, OKU Kos' cluster of whitewashed cubist houses are sprinkled among weaving paths, quaint patios and gardens filled with palm trees, shrubs and plants that somehow feel immaculately positioned.

It’s hard to describe the pure life-enhancing joy of F Zeen, a small family-run retreat on the southern coast of Kefalonia. Overlooking the bay of Lourdas (a popular spot for nesting turtles), this adult-only oasis is far removed from fast-paced modern living.

Situated on Halkidiki Peninsula overlooking Mount Olympus, Sani is a privately developed ecological reserve spreading over 1,000 acres of natural forests and wetlands, edged by more than four miles of sand. It has also been at the forefront of redefining all-inclusive holidays, single-handedly tearing up every pre-conception with its emphasis on luxury.

W Costa Navarino

Gloriously tucked away in the beautiful, unspoiled Peloponnese peninsula at the southern tip of mainland Greece, The Westin Costa Navarino is a family friendly Greek hotspot worth adding to your bucket list.

Gundari is a luxury resort surrounded by 80 acres of spectacular, raw nature on the secluded island of Folegandros. Set up high on rugged hills overlooking the Aegean Sea, Gundari has been designed to inspire and invigorate with wellness, gastronomy and sustainability at its heart.