Top 5 All Time Classic Hotels in Greece

Nora Frohberg

Written by Nora Frohberg

Updated on May 14, 2025

If you love luxury, great design, unique locations, magnificent resorts and high end services, you are at the right place. From Athens to Santorini, and from the Peloponnese to Mykonos, these luxurious and internationally awarded hotels promise to make your stay a truly unforgettable experience. Whichever you choose from this list of the best hotels in Greece, you choose to be where a world of endless comforts is made especially for you.

Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens

Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens

Best For: Historic Hotels

Grande Bretagne is a historic and luxurious hotel that is  located in the heart of Athens across from the Parliament building, offering great view to the Parthenon and the most central square of Athens, the Sydagma square. This unique 5 stars hotel is within walking distance of the Acropolis, top museums and exclusive shopping areas while providing a stay that truly offers it all. The guest list here has included plenty of elite from politicians to Hollywood stars. Its service is exceptional and rooms glamorous. Some boast views of the Acropolis or Parliament and all come with antique furnishings and modern amenities.

There’s an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a lavish spa with saunas offering beauty treatments and massage, and several restaurants, including one on the rooftop for picturesque views of the Acropolis and the city of Athens, as well as outstanding dining. During your stay you can enjoy a visit to its remarkable wine bar with a great collection of exceptional wines from all over the world. Keep an eye for the scheduled events and sommelier meet ups if you are looking for a real experience of wine tasting!

The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino

Costa Navarino

Best For: Families

Boasting a prime location on the Ionian Sea with a long, sandy beach where protected sea turtles lay their eggs, the Westin Resort Costa Navarino is a five-star, family-friendly resort. It unveiled a whole new, refreshed look in February 2025, enhancing its already impressive facilities, while the interiors of the rooms and suites were beautifully updated. All come with balconies, but if you book one of the ultra-spacious suites on the ground floor, you’ll get a patio and private pool.

The sprawling property feels more like a seaside town. Guests can enjoy all the usual beach activities from sunbathing to a wide range of water sports like kayaking, kitesurfing, and SUP. If you want to learn to surf, there’s even a surf school. Beyond the beach, the beautiful Lagoon Pool is surrounded by palms and loungers. There’s a kids’ pool so the little ones can splash around and a pool bar for drinks and light bites too. The recently expanded water park has three slides, and there’s a new lap pool too.

Just a few of the other highlights at Costa Navarino include four signature golf courses, earning it the honor of being named the “World’s Best Golf Venue,” an indoor climbing wall, tennis and basketball courts, and a unique spa. Pamper yourself with exclusive beauty and health therapies, along with oleotherapy treatments based on ancient Greek practices. There are multiple eateries for all tastes too, including fine dining prepared by a Michelin-starred Chef.

Canaves Oia Suites

Canaves Oia Suites

Best For: Honeymoons

Canaves Oia Suites overlooks the sparkling waters of the Aegean and the spectacular caldera of Santorini island with most of its suites located in cave houses, complete with elegant furnishings and a striking white palette. Many include a private outdoor pool like the Executive Suite which has a Cave Pool with a view to the caldera, volcano and the sea. No matter which you book, you’ll be able to enjoy lounging around the pool sipping chilled cocktails from the swim-up bar and relaxing in the water with hydro-massage features.

The on-site Infinity restaurant serves tasty local dishes that can be paired with a fine wine from its well-stocked wine cellar. Dinner can also be served on a candlelit private terrace or in your suite. If you are thinking of where to stay on your honeymoon trip to Greece, this hotel is an absolute go for it! Your stay will be unforgettable for the stunning caldera views, excellence of service and handpicked cuisine based only on fresh, local products.

Elounda Mare Hotel, Relais & Chateaux

Elounda

Best For: Wellness

A 5-star Relais & Chateaux hotel, Elounda Mare offers a luxurious, stress-melting retreat. It not only has its own private sandy beach and spectacular sea views, but a lavish spa providing an oasis for healing. Harmoniously blending with the brilliant blues and greens of the Aegean, there is a long list of blissful treatments available to enhance beauty and wellness, but it goes well beyond the usual scrubs, facials, and aromatherapy massage. Enjoy the benefits of heat and water therapies that have been practiced for centuries, an indoor and outdoor thalasso therapy pool, a traditional Finnish sauna, personalized wellness programs, and more.

Bill&Coo Mykonos

Bill & Coo

Best For: Luxury

One of the most luxurious hotels in Mykonos, an island renowned for its upscale establishments, Bill&Coo Mykonos attracts visitors seeking lots of high-end amenities and privacy. This Greek Island oasis takes it well beyond exceptional with opulence around every corner. Each room comes with a furnished balcony and a breathtaking sea view for an unforgettable stay close to Mykonos Town’s nightlife and shopping. There’s a gorgeous outdoor infinity pool with plush loungers and umbrellas that overlook the sea, and al fresco dining on international and Mediterranean cuisine featuring the island’s freshest seasonal ingredients. Guests can also request a personal shopper or a personal training and an in-room massage.

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