Top 5 Star Resorts in Greece

Ancient Greece, home to Apollo, Zeus, and Aphrodite, was the origin of Western civilization around 4000 years ago. The traces of Greek history can still be seen today in the dozens of archaeological sites and museum collections strewn around the country. But Greece has a lot more to offer than just history. It has a spectacular coastline with brilliant beaches and a hilly interior with unspoiled wilderness. The famed islands, however, are undoubtedly its greatest treasures, where traditional Greek architecture coexists with delectable cuisine, a vibrant nightlife, and breathtaking scenery. Greece also has some of the world’s most opulent hotels, and I’ve compiled a list of the most opulent locations to stay in this great Southern European country.

1. Amanzoe, Peloponnesos

Amanzoe, Greece’s most opulent hotel, is nestled among centuries-old olive orchards on a hilltop. The resort offers panoramic views of the Peloponnese countryside, the dazzling peaceful sea, the nearby vineyards, and the awe-inspiring mountains, and is conveniently located near a plethora of archaeological monuments and the cosmopolitan island of Spetses.

2. Canaves Oia Suites, Santorini

The friendly Canaves Oia Suites hotel in the lovely village of Oia Santorini is located on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Santorini. This stunning hotel is cut into the cliffside and offers guests a magnificent view of the caldera and the Aegean Sea, making it the perfect spot for an Instagram snap. Canaves Oia Hotel offers elegantly constructed facilities and services to ensure a relaxing and magical vacation in Greece. With huge living rooms and private plunge pools, the newly remodelled luxury suites provide the finest in modern amenities. These deluxe suites will wow even the most discerning guests, combining stunning views with luxurious accommodations and exceptional service. Canaves Oia Suites has two sister buildings in Oia that offer similar services.

3. The romanos

The Romanos, a luxury collection resort, is an award-winning hotel that stretches along Greece’s premier mediterranean location of the navarino dunes at costa navarino. The romanos resort, nestled among lush olive orchards and overlooking the legendary waters of the Ionian Sea, offers a unique and inspirational environment of real elegance and loving hospitality. The romanos resort’s 321 rooms, suites, and villas are ideal for unmatched relaxation – make sure to book one of the 128 accommodations with their own infinity pool. Garden, golf, and sea views are available, together with the renowned sunset backgrounds of the Ionian Sea for an amazing vacation. Costa Navarino has become known for its two iconic golf courses, the dunes course and the bay course.

4. Porto Zante Villas & Spa, Zakynthos

Porto Zante Villas & Spa is a boutique luxury hotel with world-class luxury villas on the beach, all with private pools, exquisite Greek & Mediterranean cuisine at the Club House restaurant, a luxury Asian fusion restaurant offering delicious fresh Sushi, Sashimi, and Thai options, and a spa.  The luxury villas at Porto Zante are decorated and outfitted with Armani Casa & Gervasoni pieces, paintings by well-known Greek painters, and some of the finest exclusive conveniences, such as Christofle Paris silverware and glasses, Bernardaud design porcelain, and BVLGARI guest amenities.

5. Grace Santorini

Grace Santorini is a luxury boutique hotel positioned 363 meters (1190 feet) above Santorini’s world-famous caldera, with spectacular views. The hotel, which is crisp, simple, and simply magnificent, foregoes adornment in favour of enormous swaths of spotless white and endless sea views. The sumptuous bathrooms have double vanity units with marble carved basins and huge rain showers with mosaic feature walls, while the 21 innovatively restored rooms and suites highlight a contemporary aesthetic, mixing cutting edge, unique design alongside traditional handcrafted elements.The majority of the rooms have outdoor plunge pools, and the 400 square meter (4.300 square foot) villa has its own heated pool and spa. The hotel’s pool is extremely magnificent, and it is one of the most photographed in the world.

6. Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, Crete

Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, Greece’s first full-fledged five-star hotel, opened in 1971, putting the tranquil fishing village of Elounda in northeast Crete on the map. Since then, a half-dozen pretenders have crammed into Mirabello Bay, vying for a prime spot with a view of the sea, but Elounda Beach will always be first.

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7. Cavo Tagoo Mykonos

The 5-star Cavo Tagoo is a luxury hotel on the outskirts of Mykonos Town, on the picturesque Greek island of Mykonos, that blends global elegance with barefoot island charm. This luxurious and ultra-trendy hotel was completely remodelled in 2018, and it now boasts a fantastic infinity pool, a bizarre aquarium bar, breathtaking sunset views, a world-class fine dining restaurant, and an intimate spa with a variety of outstanding relaxing and therapeutic treatments.

8. Mystique Hotel Santorini

Mystique, a sensual experience on the sun-drenched island of Santorini, celebrates life’s finer pleasures. The elegant Mystique, located on Oia’s famed cliffs, offers breathtaking views of beautiful blue crystalline waves, the volcano, and the Aegean Caldera.

9. Kivotos, Mykonos

Kivotos is surrounded by the green waves of Ornos and has its own private beach. It amazes with its spectacular collection of modern art and rare antiques, outstanding and individualized service, and great position only minutes from the center of Mykonos Town, built on a rocky slope.

10. Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens

From its rooftop, the Hotel Grande Bretagne, a historic landmark in the centre of Athens since 1874, offers stunning views of the famous Acropolis and Parthenon. The magnificent artwork and priceless antiques at this grandiose hotel have entertained illustrious personalities and leaders of state who have enjoyed the famed Royal Suite as well as the unique butler service.

These top 5-star resorts are the best resorts in Greece. Visit Greece and remember to stay in these resorts. There are a lot of other things to do in your Greece tour than staying at this resort. You can also savour the unique dishes of Greece during your stay. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s go!!!