The 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Greece & the Greek Islands

The coolest infinity pool in the Cyclades. Without a doubt — and the spa and gym were fantastic as well.

Give it three nights. If it's booked out and you can only do two, still go — Folegandros is right next to Santorini, so it's an easy honeymoon or anniversary add-on.

A team that listens. When guests flag anything at all, the staff responds with genuine gratitude and speed — the kind of ownership mentality you hope for at this level.

Request the Sun Suite up at the villas. One of the three Sun Suites sits at the new hilltop villas with ocean views and a massive private pool — ask for that specific one.

The new villas are a sneaky value. Three-bedroom villas run around $3,000–$3,500 per night in peak season — brand new, with full access to the hotel's amenities. For a group or family, that's genuinely reasonable.

Expect kids at the pool in July. It was quiet during my stay, but peak-summer guests told me otherwise. That's Paros in July.

The best breakfasts I had in Greece. At any hotel, on any island. I was usually full until dinner.

A massive new gym complex and spa are underway. Once completed, they should bring the property to another level.

Independently owned, with staff who return season after season. To me, that's one of the best signs that things work well behind the scenes. Lunch at Beefbar is a bit sceney, but the beach club itself is extremely relaxing.

The gym is genuinely remarkable. Pilates reformers, squat racks, dumbbells up to 75 pounds, plus padel, tennis, and pickleball. I'd stay here again just for the gym.

Far from the party scene — by design. But the hotel can arrange boat or car transfers to the beach clubs and nightclubs if that's what you're after.

Mykonos is a smart entry point. It's easy to reach from Europe and the Middle East — fly in, move south through the Cyclades, and save Athens for a separate trip.

Sifnos rewards slow travel. It's one of my favorite Greek islands for hiking, food, and its rugged mountainous landscape — and Stamna is the pick if you want a smaller, design-conscious hotel over a big resort.

No spa or gym that I could find. And the pool draws a mix of young families and honeymooners, so it isn't always as relaxing as you'd expect.

The $25-per-bag laundry service is a quiet hero. You can fit a surprising amount in one bag — a lifesaver when you're doing four weeks in Greece with only a carry-on.