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 /  02 April 2025  

#  6 Mega Greek Hotels Off The Beaten Track  


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We love the energy of Athens, Mykonos and Santorini, but sometimes seclusion is the reason we crave a Greek getaway. If you’re planning your summer holidays right now, here are six of the best luxury hotels in Greece to consider…  
 

 



 

 

 

 

  Image: Gundari 

 

 

 

 

 

 [ ![The Rooster, Antiparos](https://media.slman.com/N4FoyJ1QbPumkCUv-AZswV1tkDU=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F03%2Fthe-rooster.jpg?itok=SatPv_AP)

 

 ](https://theroosterantiparos.com/) 

The Rooster, Antiparos  


 

 

 

 

 

## THE SECLUDED GETAWAY 

### The Rooster, Antiparos 

  

 

### The Destination

The Cycladic island of Antiparos is ten minutes by boat from its big sister Paros but that little bit of separation makes a big difference. Perhaps that’s why Tom Hanks has a house here? The island is famous for its beaches, which have some great swimming spots with crystal-clear waters – Psaralyki is a particular highlight. Visitors should also head to the Cave of Antiparos and the charming village of Antiparos Town for a bit of local culture.

### The Hotel

[The Rooster](https://theroosterantiparos.com/) added a touch of glamour to rugged Antiparos when it opened in summer 2021. Tucked away in 30 acres of sand dunes and wild gardens, the hotel is all about space and privacy. With 16 suites, villas and houses to choose from (all with pools), the interiors are some of our favourites on this list – expect minimalist décor with rattan furniture and plush accessories. There’s also an organic farm where guests can enjoy a farm-to-table concept, cooked by wonderful chef Despina, who draws from her Cretan roots. Whether you want to explore the surrounding area, enjoy a treatment at the spa or simply relax by the pool, The Rooster has everything you need – including homemade melon jam as part of the breakfast spread, which is a morning treat we never knew we needed.

 

 [ ![The Rooster, Antiparos](https://media.slman.com/CC7QaoSHId7IfLgi1elfKNbjhos=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F03%2Fsl-greece-ul-the-rooster-credit-yanis-rizomarosu.jpg?itok=weszevOq)

 

 ](https://theroosterantiparos.com/) 

The Rooster, Antiparos  


 

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There’s an untouched slowness to Antiparos that the wellness-focused Rooster embraces. The best way to get around is e-bike – the Rooster can lend you one if you want to see the Cave of Antiparos, though you might find yourself not wanting to leave the cosseting property and the perfectly quiet beach at its foot. The treatments in its [House of Healing](https://theroosterantiparos.com/house-of-healing/) are wonderful (book a signature Ayurvedic massage with Abhilash for the most healing massage of your life) – as is the service across the board – but a sunset drink at its bar, then dinner in the walled [Secret Garden](https://theroosterantiparos.com/food-and-drink/#the-secret-garden) might be the greatest tonic of all. New for 2024 was the hotel's Beach House, which comprises an eight-bedroom mega villa, 90 sunbeds, two further treatment rooms and an outpost of Athens' acclaimed [Cookoovaya](https://cookoovaya.gr/) restaurant.

*From £930 per night*

Visit [TheRoosterAntiparos.com](https://theroosterantiparos.com/)

 

 

 

 [ ![The Rooster, Antiparos](https://media.slman.com/rSg6m1MyUUpZLt5VN-IG-atjzJ0=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F03%2Fthe-rooster-sl-2.jpg?itok=rHSnaYik)

 

 ](https://theroosterantiparos.com/) 

The Rooster, Antiparos  


 

 

 

 

 

 

## THE CHIC RETREAT 

### Gundari, Folegandros 

  

 

### The Destination

An hour by ferry from Santorini, Folegandros is a chilled, slow-paced island. A world away from its famous neighbour, it’s where you’ll find white-washed houses and blue-domed churches without the crowds. For the best views, walk along the zig-zag cliff-edge pathway up to the Church of Panagia – local guide [Poly Giouri](https://www.instagram.com/polygiouri/) is the perfect person to take you up there. Given the island’s small size, we suggest hiring one of the quad bikes from the friendly team at [Donkey Scooters](https://www.donkeyscooters.com/) to get around. They’re fast, fun and will get you down to the most secluded beaches and coves. Make sure to sample the local delicacy, matsata. Thick, homemade pasta, this is best eaten at Irini’s, a roadside restaurant run by a grandmother and granddaughter.

### The Hotel

Folegandros’s first five-star boutique resort will open for its second season this summer. [Gundari’s](https://www.gundari.com/) return promises chic new villas – designed for families – and a ‘results-driven’ falcon conservation programme, which will help to sustain the island’s rugged wildness. Positioned dramatically on a cliff front, the new three-bedroom villas come with the same laid-back luxe interiors and striking sea views as the existing suites. Also new for 2025 is wine bar Wild Thymes, which will serve a drinks list curated by the outstanding team at [Line Athens](https://lineathens.gr/) (ranked sixth in the World's Best Bars awards). Previously a centuries old farmer’s hut, this stone bolthole has been restored into a hole-in-the-wall bar, seating just three guests.

The resort’s 29 appealingly minimalist suites and villas are bio-climatically designed and solar energy is harnessed to heat the resort. Facilities include a cliff-edge pool with swim-up cocktail bar, gym, and an organic farm that fuels the restaurant, which was designed by Lefteris Lazarou – Greece’s first Michelin-starred chef. We rate the subterranean spa, which offers therapies inspired by the ancient Greeks with a side of sea views.

*From £520 per night*

Visit [Gundari.com](https://www.gundari.com/)

 

 

 



  [ ![Gundari, Folegandros](https://media.slman.com/P_SMogxxVRz6A-neFbCyNKmTj0Y=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F03%2Fsl-greece-ul-gundari-portrait-3.jpg?itok=f0TSSuYl)

 

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Gundari, Folegandros  


 

  

 

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 ](https://www.gundari.com/) 

Gundari, Folegandros  


 

  

 

 



 

 

 

## THE EASY-TO-REACH OPTION 

### One &amp; Only, Kéa Island 

  

 

### The Destination

Kéa island is the closest of the Cyclades to Athens. With ancient trails, olive groves, forests, terracotta-coloured villages, untouched beaches and hidden coves, there’s everything you’d want from an island escape on a small scale – and with four historic wrecks just offshore, it’s also a world-class diving destination. On land, scenic hiking trails connect beaches with ruins, including the spectacular remains of Karthea, which overlook the sea.

### The Hotel

There are many high-end perks to a stay at luxe resort brand’s [One&amp;Only’s](https://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/kea-island) recent opening on Kéa. The first is its speedboat, which can get you there from the capital in just 45 minutes. Sitting high up on its own peninsula, the resort has remarkable views across the sea – and many of the 63 suites’ private terraces make the most of them. With design inspired by traditional Hellenic architecture and the rugged coastline, the new retreat goes big on relaxation, with a mega three-floor spa, 100m sandy beach and private infinity pools all on hand to help you relax into a slower pace of life.

The resort's own dive centre offers underwater adventures for all skill levels, from beginner PADI certification courses to advanced technical dives. For those who prefer to stay above the water, a vintage yacht charter is available for exploring the island’s 14 most secluded coves, accessible only by boat. The day-to-night [Bond Beach Club](https://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/kea-island/dining/bond-beach-club) is a place you could lose a week, but the real luxury here is the peace. The resort also offers private boat and helicopter services between the island and mainland Greece for those also wanting to experience One&amp;Only Aesthesis on the Athens Riviera.

*From £1,070 per night*

Visit [OneAndOnlyResorts.com](https://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/kea-island)

 

 

 

 

 [ ![One & Only, Kéa Island](https://media.slman.com/e9LHwcD0bqR3kRE5x6aSvvzJOCg=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F03%2Fsl-greece-ul-one-and-only-fb.jpg?itok=3E0PBHYv)

 

 ](https://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/kea-island) 

One &amp; Only, Kéa Island  


 

 

 

 

 

 

## THE NEWCOMER 

### Odera, Tinos 

  

 

### The Destination

The island of Tinos is just a short ferry ride from Mykonos, yet it remains an unspoilt gem with rustic landscapes, white-washed villages, uncrowded beaches, a bubbling-up food scene, great hiking… We could go on. It’s the third largest island in the Cyclades and, for our money, one of the archipelago’s most beautiful. For years, the only visitors were pilgrims who came to pray in the 19th-century Church of Panagia Evangelistria, often crawling uphill on their hands and knees from the harbour to the church. Today, Tinos is yet to be discovered by mass tourism, unlike its party island neighbour, though its recent culinary and cultural revival has started to attract the chic Athenian set (there’s a direct ferry) and in-the-know travellers.

 

 [ ![Odera,Tinos](https://media.slman.com/XymUy9obJvhqMIWbR2c0gWmvTAc=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F03%2Fodera-portraot.jpg?itok=0swTVytr)

 

 ](https://www.oderatinos.com/) 

Odera,Tinos  


 

 

 

 

### The Hotel

One reason Tinos is on the radar for 2025 is the launch of [Odera](https://www.oderatinos.com/), the island’s first luxury property. Opened last summer, the hotel has promised to respect this unspoilt island. You’ll find it in a secluded bay 5km from the island’s capital, Chora, alongside a private beach and club, 77 rooms and pool suites, and an expansive spa.

Local craftmanship and traditions can be seen in every corner of the hotel, from Tinian stonework to marble furnishings and authentic dovecotes (you’ll see plenty of these charming structures across Tinos). All the rooms come with magnificent sea views and a walk-in shower, but if you want to elevate your stay, opt for the [Odera Residence](https://www.oderatinos.com/rooms/odera-residence/), which has a large living area and private pool overlooking the Aegean. The team will be on hand to help with activities and excursions, which include hiking, fishing, village tours and marble-carving workshops – and new for this season are some special-sounding stargazing tours. The hotel’s own sandy beach, Vourni, is a short walk away and guests can rent the hotel’s private boat to explore the island’s rock-lined coastline.

*From £388 per night*

Visit [OderaTinos.com](https://www.oderatinos.com/)

 

 

 

 [ ![Odera,Tinos](https://media.slman.com/K2oUpSVwKCEIwwfMI37AKhTzD-M=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F03%2Fodera-sl-2.jpg?itok=AWFGWC1p)

 

 ](https://www.oderatinos.com/) 

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 [ ![Pnoēs, Tinos](https://media.slman.com/EVqU9pwn5vPJBzVs61QvXTj1rvk=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F03%2Fsl-greece-ul-dh-pores-retouched.jpg?itok=-y5y9cyA)

 

 ](https://pnoestinos.gr/) 

Pnoēs, Tinos  


 

 

 

 

 

## THE DESIGN - LED HOME FROM HOME 

### Pnoēs, Tinos 

  

 

### The Hotel

Another beautiful spot on Tinos is [Pnoēs](https://pnoestinos.gr/), a group of three beautifully modern villas that can be rented separately or together (housing two people in each). Looked after by impeccably chic hotel group [Design Hotels](https://www.designhotels.com/), a stay here feels like being welcomed into the home of a noted architect. Amid the sculptures and exquisite modern paintings, wonderfully deep concrete baths are works of art in their own right, setting the scene for a memorable stay.

Facing the sea on the southern tip of the island, each of the sunset-ready villas has its own pool, shaped to mirror the outlines of the building. While it’s billed as a hotel, a stay here feels more like a personalised rental where every small detail is taken care of. There will be a bottle of crisp Tinian wine in the fridge, ready for your arrival. The bathrooms – built around those deep concrete spherical baths you won’t want to get out of – are restocked with local salts each day. We also loved the breakfast hamper, hand delivered each morning and generously filled with Tinos produce – think bread, sheep’s cheese, honey, juice, fruit and jam. Lay it all out on the terrace and start your morning in style.

*From £400 per night, with a two-night minimum policy*

Visit [PnoesTinos.gr](https://pnoestinos.gr/)

 

 

 

 [ ![Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino](https://media.slman.com/OTE6wHPpXlChlDV5j23IRv8bL64=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F03%2Fmandarin-oriental-fb.jpg?itok=gNE2fABH)

 

 ](https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/costa-navarino/messenia) 

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino  


 

 

 

 

 

 

## THE MAINLAND MARVEL 

### Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino 

  

 

### The Destination

You’ll find Costa Navarino on the south-west of the Peloponnese peninsula, hugging the edge of the Ionian Sea. Fly into nearby Kalamata airport if you can, or take the toll roads from Athens to reduce the drive to just a few hours (with a break at the spectacular Corinth Canal). It feels remote, which only enhances the sense of quiet luxury. Fast becoming a hot mainland Greece destination – [W](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/klxwh-w-costa-navarino/overview/), [The Westin](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/klxwi-the-westin-resort-costa-navarino/overview/) and [The Romanos](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/klxlc-the-romanos-a-luxury-collection-resort-costa-navarino/overview/) have all launched here in recent years – this is a great place to base yourself on the west coast.

### The Hotel

Last summer’s big news was the launch of [Mandarin Oriental](https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/costa-navarino/messenia) Costa Navarino, the luxury hotel group’s first resort in Greece. Though it can boast of all the group’s usual high-end facilities, the low-slung property spreads politely to fill its prime spot on the bay, where 99 villas are built in local stone and look across the golf courses to the sea. Many of them come with their own pools. Inside them, expect chic, neutral colour schemes, earthy textures and gorgeous details.

There's a wide choice of restaurants, ideal for those plotting longer stays. [Oliviera](https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/costa-navarino/messenia/dine/oliviera) is our favourite. With panoramic views over the bay, the restaurant is the hotel’s Greek flagship and uses local Messenian ingredients to great effect – we loved the red prawns with orzo and bottarga foam, and its riff on a Greek salad, which is assembled tableside. For something different, try the tasting menu at [Pizza Sapienza](https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/costa-navarino/messenia/dine/pizza-sapienza-by-daniele-cason). A striking spa offers all Mandarin Oriental’s signature treatments, blending the group’s traditional rituals from the Far East with the flora of Greece. The Oriental Qi massage uses ancient pressure techniques and is one of the most effective we've ever had. Make sure to kick-start your day with a few laps of the suspended rooftop infinity pool before heading down to the terrace for a memorable breakfast back at Oliviera.

*From £1,000 per night*

Visit [MandarinOriental.com](https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/costa-navarino/messenia)

 

 

 

 

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