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Luxury in the Greek islands: yachts, villas and resorts
Private yachts, caldera suites, villa estates and the islands that do luxury best.
50 of the best · Greek Islands, Greece
Luxury in the Greek islands
Five-star stays, the most glamorous beach clubs and the finest tables.
Our 50 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the Greek islands.
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Santorini luxury, defined
Canaves Oia
Cliffside suites with infinity and plunge pools facing the caldera at Oia.
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Icon of Mykonos design
Cavo Tagoo
A sculptural white hotel on the hillside north of town, with infinity pools and sunset views over Chora.
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Champagne on the sand
Nammos
The island’s most famous see-and-be-seen beach club, on Psarou, with a seafood and sushi restaurant.
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Five-star stays 43
The most luxurious places to stay.
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Quiet on the rim
Andromeda Villas
Villas and suites with a spa on the caldera at Imerovigli, the highest and calmest part of the rim.
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Infinity pool on the Aegean
Anemi Hotel
A boutique hotel with white suites, an infinity pool and a good restaurant.
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Art-filled mansion
Aristide
A 19th-century mansion full of art, with a rooftop plunge pool and a seafood restaurant.
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Resort by Kolymbithres
Astir of Paros
A five-star resort near the sculpted rocks of Kolymbithres, a short way from Naoussa.
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Caldera suites in Fira
Athina Luxury Suites
Five-star suites on the caldera cliff in Fira, looking straight across to the volcano.
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Five-star by Naoussa
Avant Mar
A five-star hotel moments from Naoussa, home to the Matsuhisa Paros restaurant.
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Fashion crowd in town
Belvedere
A stylish hotel on the edge of Chora, with a pool scene and a celebrated Japanese restaurant.
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Small and elegant
Bill & Coo
An intimate hotel near Mykonos Town, with white suites and a pool facing the sunset.
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Seclusion above Manganari
Calilo
The most exclusive place to stay on Ios, with suites, a huge pool and a beach of its own.
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Santorini luxury, defined
Canaves Oia
Cliffside suites with infinity and plunge pools facing the caldera at Oia.
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Icon of Mykonos design
Cavo Tagoo
A sculptural white hotel on the hillside north of town, with infinity pools and sunset views over Chora.
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Five-star Naoussa
Cosme, a Luxury Collection Resort
Marriott’s Luxury Collection resort near Naoussa, with Cycladic suites, a spa and a stargazing deck.
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Olive groves by the bay
Elies Resorts
A resort among olive groves on Vathi bay, with a pool and spa.
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Sunset in Oia
Esperas
Traditional cave houses turned into suites on the caldera at Oia, facing the sunset.
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The pool on the rim
Grace Hotel Santorini
A sleek hotel high on the cliff at Imerovigli, with an infinity pool facing the caldera.
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Terraces down to the beach
Ios Palace
A hotel stepping down the hill to Mylopotas, with pools and a good restaurant.
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Honeymoon classic
Katikies
Tiers of white terraces and infinity pools cascading down the cliff below Oia.
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MGallery by the bay
Kove Mykonos
A luxury boutique hotel and spa near Ornos, part of Accor’s MGallery collection.
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The island’s five-star
LaLiBay Resort & Spa
A five-star resort and spa by the sea near Perdika, which describes itself as the only five-star hotel on Aegina.
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Plunge pools for two
Lilly Residence
An adults-only boutique hotel above Naoussa with suites that have private plunge pools.
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Close to Chora, out of the noise
Liostasi
Stylish suites with a spa and sea views, walking distance from Chora.
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Five stars in a secluded bay
Mandraki Beach Resort
A five-star resort on the secluded bay of Mandraki, east of the town.
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Relais & Châteaux above Chora
Myconian Korali
A Relais & Châteaux hotel on the hill above Mykonos Town, with views over the town and the bay.
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Views to Delos
Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort
A resort above Agios Ioannis beach, with pools, a spa and wide views to Delos.
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Quiet cave suites
Mystique
A Luxury Collection hotel in the caldera cliff at the edge of Oia, with cave-style suites.
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On the sand, near town
Nissaki Beach Hotel
A highly rated hotel right on Agios Georgios beach, with a pool and an easy walk into town.
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A Cycladic retreat
NÓS Hotel & Villas
A hotel and villas near Faros on the south-east coast, designed as a calm Cycladic retreat.
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A pool for every suite
Ovea Paros
A private five-star estate on the outskirts of Naoussa: 21 suites and villas, each with its own pool.
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Quiet escape near Elia
Panoptis Escape
A small luxury hotel near Elia beach, part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
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Serene contemporary design
Parilio
A design hotel with pools and gardens, a short drive from Naoussa harbour.
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Mansion on the water
Ploes
A grand mansion on the water’s edge in Vaporia, with a private swimming deck.
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A landmark since 1914
Poseidonion Grand Hotel
A five-star belle-époque hotel on the seafront at Dapia, an island landmark since 1914.
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Above Elia beach
Royal Myconian
A five-star resort above Elia beach on the south coast, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
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Individually styled suites
Santa Maria Luxury Suites & Spa
A small complex of individually styled suites with a spa, near Adamas.
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Your own private beach
Santa Marina
A Luxury Collection resort on a hillside above Ornos, with a private beach, villas and a spa.
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Beach resort on Kalavria
Sirene Blue Resort
A luxury beach resort on the coast of Kalavria, near Askeli.
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A modern retreat by Plaka
The Key Naxos
A modern boutique resort near Plaka beach, designed around the landscape of the Cyclades.
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Calm among the vines
Vedema
A Luxury Collection resort around an old winery in the wine village of Megalochori.
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Admired boutique hideaway
Verina Astra
Suites down the hillside near Kastro, each with a terrace and sea view.
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By the volcanic beach
Volcano Luxury Suites
Four-star suites at Paliochori, the multicoloured volcanic beach on the south coast.
Fine dining & beach clubs 6
Special-occasion tables and the famous clubs.
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Every table faces the caldera
Lycabettus
A cliffside restaurant below Oia with terraces arranged for uninterrupted caldera views.
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Nobu Matsuhisa in the Cyclades
Matsuhisa Paros
Nobu Matsuhisa’s Japanese fusion cooking with Aegean ingredients, near Naoussa.
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Champagne on the sand
Nammos
The island’s most famous see-and-be-seen beach club, on Psarou, with a seafood and sushi restaurant.
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The sunset ritual
Scorpios
A bohemian beach club and restaurant at Paraga, famous for its sunset DJ sessions.
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Santorini on a plate
Selene
A pioneer of Santorini fine dining, cooking with the island’s tomatoes, fava, capers and white aubergines.
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Dinner in a sea cave
Spilia
A seafood restaurant built into a natural cave at the water’s edge near Kalafatis.
