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The luxury tier

Luxury hotels in Greece

Greece is where our luxury tier is at its most concentrated: the caldera hotels of Santorini, the design houses of Mykonos, the big resort spas of Crete, and the greener, quieter luxury of Corfu.

Every hotel here is five-star or from a recognised luxury group, checked on spa depth and guest scores rather than on reputation alone. Pick one and we assemble the trip around it — the flight from home, the treatments, and the tavernas and swims worth the days.

59 quality-checked stays across 4 destinations in Greece.

Santorini · Cyclades, Greece

Canaves Epitome - Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Santorini

5★ · Santorini

Canaves Epitome - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

The coastal icon in Santorini.

9.8 guest score · 223 reviews
Acroterra Rosa Luxury Suites & Spa, Santorini

5★ · Santorini

Acroterra Rosa Luxury Suites & Spa

The coastal icon in Santorini.

9.8 guest score · 117 reviews
Canaves Ena - Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Santorini

5★ · Santorini

Canaves Ena - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Five-star salt air in Santorini.

9.8 guest score · 107 reviews
Skyfall Suites - Adults Only, Santorini

5★ · Santorini

Skyfall Suites - Adults Only

Beach walks and proper dinners in Santorini.

9.8 guest score · 164 reviews

Everything we’d plan in Santorini

Mykonos · Cyclades, Greece

Amazon Resort and Spa, a member of Mykonos Highlights, Mykonos

5★ · Mykonos

Amazon Resort and Spa, a member of Mykonos Highlights

Five-star salt air in Mykonos.

9.8 guest score · 1,219 reviews
Mykonos Riviera Hotel & Spa, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Mykonos

5★ · Mykonos

Mykonos Riviera Hotel & Spa, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World

The finest address on this coast.

9.7 guest score · 147 reviews

Everything we’d plan in Mykonos

Crete · Greece

Seaside A Lifestyle Resort - Adults Only, Crete

5★ · Crete

Seaside A Lifestyle Resort - Adults Only

Where the coast dresses for dinner.

9.5 guest score · 1,131 reviews
Pnoe Breathing Life - Adults Only, Crete

5★ · Crete

Pnoe Breathing Life - Adults Only

The finest address on this coast.

9.5 guest score · 493 reviews

Everything we’d plan in Crete

Corfu · Ionian Islands, Greece

Nido, Mar-Bella Collection an SLH hotel 16 years plus, Corfu

5★ · Corfu

Nido, Mar-Bella Collection an SLH hotel 16 years plus

Sea views from the best rooms in Corfu.

9.8 guest score · 763 reviews
Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu - Adults Only, Corfu

5★ · Corfu

Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu - Adults Only

Five-star salt air in Corfu.

9.4 guest score · 81 reviews
Akrotiri Beach Resort & Spa - Adult Friendly, Corfu

5★ · Corfu

Akrotiri Beach Resort & Spa - Adult Friendly

The coastal icon in Corfu.

9.3 guest score · 1,991 reviews

Everything we’d plan in Corfu

Good questions

Which Greek island is best for a luxury stay?

Santorini for the caldera view and the short, dramatic stay. Mykonos for design hotels and a livelier evening. Crete for the largest resort spas and enough to do for a full week. Corfu if you want green, quiet and a shorter flight.

When should I go for a five-star Greek break?

May, June, September and early October give you the weather without August's crowds and peak rates — and the caldera hotels in particular are far better value either side of high summer.

Do you charge more than booking direct?

No. You pay the partner's normal price. We're paid a commission by them, and it never affects how we rank stays.

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