What could be better than soaking up Greece from a hotel right on the water, with a pool all your own?
Perched above some of the finest beaches in this southern European country, these coastal hotels set the standard for luxury.
Here you'll find every amenity imaginable, from exclusive spa treatments to private helicopter transfers and personal butlers. Here are the 10 most luxurious coastal hotels for a trip to Greece.
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MAINLAND GREECE
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
After an extensive renovation, the historic Astir Palace reopened this year as the first Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts property in Greece.
Although it sits on the Athenian Riviera, this idyllic seaside retreat is just half an hour from the historic city centre, so guests can easily explore ancient Athens during their stay.
Set across 75 acres of pine forest, Astir Palace boasts three private beaches, eight restaurants, lounges and bars, exclusive boutiques and a spa inspired by the Hippocratic philosophy of holistic wellbeing.
The hotel comprises two separate buildings, Nafsika and Arion, along with several private bungalows.
At Nafsika, the suites come with a private pool and offer breathtaking sea views, while the modernist Arion building is styled in retro chic.
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, 40 Apollonos Street, Vouliagmeni, Athens, 16671; +30 21 0890 1040
Sani Asterias Sani Resort, Halkidiki, Greece
Surrounded by pine forest and sandy beaches, Sani Resort spreads across a lavish 1,000-acre estate on the Kassandra peninsula.
The exclusive Sani Asterias is one of the resort's five luxury hotels.
It features 57 elegant suites with a private terrace and direct access to the exclusive Sani Asterias beach, with stunning views over the Aegean Sea.
There's also a three-bedroom deluxe suite that comes with a private pool, three bathrooms and express in-room check-in and check-out.
Among the boutique hotel's other highlights are a spa offering exclusive aromatherapy treatments by Anne Sémonin and the Water restaurant, where three-Michelin-star chef Mauro Colagreco has created a remarkable menu rooted mainly in Mediterranean and French cuisine.
Sani Asterias Sani Resort, Kassandra 630 77, Greece, Halkidiki; +30 23740 99400
The Romanos at Costa Navarino, Messinia
Set in Messinia in the southwest of the Peloponnese, Costa Navarino is the embodiment of exclusive coastal living.
Nestled among olive groves, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, is one of the two luxury resorts at this destination.
This award-winning hotel has 321 rooms, suites and villas with private infinity pools and majestic views over the Ionian Sea.
The 660-square-metre Royal Villa Koroni is the most lavish of them all, offering exclusive amenities such as a private gym and spa area.
Fine-dining restaurants, a first-class spa and VIP helicopter service are among the resort's luxury offerings, alongside activities like cooking master classes and stargazing evenings.
The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, Navarino Dunes, Costa Navarino, 24001 Messinia; +30 27230 96000
Amanzoe, Peloponnese
Perched on a hilltop and surrounded by olive groves, Amanzoe offers a sweeping panorama of the eastern Peloponnese coast and the Argo-Saronic Gulf.
This luxury resort lies in Porto Heli, close to archaeological sites such as the ancient city of Halieis and the beautiful island of Spetses.
Its freestanding luxury pavilions come with terraces and private pools, while the resort's one- to nine-bedroom villas offer the services of a personal chef and host.
The Amanzoe Beach Club, set just below the resort in a sheltered bay, includes a private beach, four pools, casual dining, a two-treatment-room spa and overnight cabanas where guests can wake to the sound of the sea.
Amanzoe, Agios Panteleimonas, Kranidi 213 00; +30 275 4772 888
Lichnos Beach Hotel and Suites, Parga
Set in the tranquil bay of Lichnos along the shimmering waters of the Ionian Sea, Lichnos Beach Hotel and Suites offers an outdoor infinity pool, two restaurants and a beach bar.
The surrounding green hills create the perfect setting for this secluded five-star luxury beach resort in Parga, Epirus.
It features a range of luxury bungalows and rooms, including a beachfront executive suite with sea views, a private balcony and an outdoor jacuzzi, the ideal spot to watch the sunset.
At 78 square metres, the Suite Prince Faisal is the most luxurious of all, with two huge balconies, two bedrooms, a dining area and a living room.
Lichnos Beach Hotel & Suites, Lichnos Bay, 480 60 Parga; +30 26840 31257
GREEK ISLANDS
Daphnila Bay Dassia, Corfu
Set on a green hillside overlooking Dassia Bay in Corfu, Daphnila Bay Dassia effortlessly blends its seaside location with luxurious design.
Facing the Ionian Sea, its many draws include a rejuvenating spa, excellent cuisine, a Blue Flag beach and beautiful gardens filled with olive and pine trees.
Guests can dive into the freshwater pool, unwind on the beach or join in a host of entertainment options, including live music and folk dance shows.
Corfu's wonderful Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is just a 20-minute drive from the hotel.
Daphnila Bay Dassia Grecotel, 49100, Dassia, Corfu; +30 2661 090320
Casa Cook Kos
Set on Kos, the birthplace of Hippocrates, this stylish adults-only resort is a perfect base for exploring the Dodecanese island.
Inspired by the traditional architecture of the Greek islands, the resort's 100 rooms range from double rooms to villas with a private garden and pool.
The hotel's contemporary restaurant follows a farm-to-table approach, with a menu created by Corfiot Italian restaurateur Ettore Botrini together with chef Theodora Lampropoulou.
Casa Cook Kos, Marmari 85300, Kos; +44 161 7743828
Abaton Island Resort and Spa, Crete
Heraklion, the lively capital of Crete, is just 30 kilometres from this stylish resort.
Abaton Island Resort and Spa has 152 rooms, suites and villas. Standouts include the two-storey Dream Villa and the Royal Villa, both with captivating views over the Cretan Sea, private heated pools, spacious outdoor areas and butler service.
The resort has five restaurants serving everything from sushi and signature steaks to local Greek cuisine and international dishes.
There's also a world-class Elemis spa with five treatment rooms and a fitness centre.
Abaton Island Resort & Spa, Themistokleous Avenue, 70014, Hersonissos; +30 28970 26410
Grecotel Mykonos Blu
Perfectly positioned on the sandy Psarou beach, Mykonos Blu is made up of beautiful island bungalows and private villas with captivating views over the Aegean Sea.
The resort, set very close to the buzzing town of Mykonos, is reachable by ferry or plane.
Blue and white are the dominant colours throughout, harmonising with the distinctive architecture of the cosmopolitan Cycladic island and its natural surroundings.
A magnificent seawater infinity pool is one of the 20 pools here.
Mykonos Blu also offers activities such as yoga classes, and guests can use private water taxis for trips to neighbouring islands.
Grecotel Mykonos Blu, Psarou, Mykonos, 84600; +30 22890 27900
Domes Noruz Chania
This adults-only boutique resort is perfect for anyone wanting to explore the colourful town of Chania or take a dip at the famous Falasarna beach.
Domes Noruz Chania has 83 uniquely designed rooms and suites with a pool, an outdoor jacuzzi or a private pool.
The Ultimate Haven Suite, set right by the beach, is one of the most impressive, with two bathrooms featuring walk-in showers and three LED televisions.
Free daily yoga and mobility classes are held outdoors overlooking the Aegean Sea.
At the rooftop Raw bar, talented mixologists craft bespoke cocktails while guests take in the views.
Domes Noruz Chania, 5 Strati Pantelaki, Agioi Apostoloi, Chania, 731 00; +30 28215 05900
This spot also gives you a great base for hiking the breathtaking Samaria Gorge, which many travellers consider the Grand Canyon of Europe.
