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Milia Mountain Retreat

Crete, Greek Islands, Greece

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Milia Mountain Retreat

For a natural high and authentic local experience, this eco-retreat is still the benchmark on Crete. Hidden away in the forested peaks of Kissamos, Milia is ideal for active walking holidays and gourmet locavores (the food is phenomenal).

Average £120

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Hotel Grotta

Naxos, Greek Islands, Greece

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Hotel Grotta

A great value and cosy two-star family hotel at the northern edge of Naxos Town, renowned for its Greek filoxenia (hospitality) and spectacular sunset views.

Average £110

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Hotel Aliki

Symi, Greek Islands, Greece

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Hotel Aliki

A waterfront landmark brimming with local character and an unbeatable location for people and boat watching.

Average £90

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Limani Life

Symi, Greek Islands, Greece

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Limani Life

With just six smart, contemporary rooms right on Symi’s picturesque port, this intimate, welcoming hotel is incredibly central and convenient.

Average £90

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Perla Hotel Naxos

Naxos, Greek Islands, Greece

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Perla Hotel Naxos

A superb value 2-star hotel, just moments from Agios Prokopios beach, and a convenient base for exploring the town and island.

Average £60

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Bella Venezia

Corfu, Greek Islands, Greece

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Bella Venezia

A fabulous 1896 neoclassical gem ideally located in a central, but quiet, part of Corfu’s old town.

Average £170

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Marco Polo Mansion

Rhodes, Greek Islands, Greece

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Marco Polo Mansion

This quiet, charming 500-year-old Ottoman mansion in the centre of Rhodes old town is a designer jewel, with a restaurant offering Michelin-quality food.

Average £80

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Ammos Hotel

Crete, Greek Islands, Greece

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Ammos Hotel

Design-forward interiors, Cretan home-cooking, and a sandy beach on the doorstep make Ammos a much-loved favourite with parents and children alike.

Average £220

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Bratsera Hotel

Hydra, Greek Islands, Greece

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Bratsera Hotel

Romantic hideaway with a hidden pool and excellent restaurant, just moments from all the fashionable portside action.

Average £180

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Chez Sophie

Santorini, Greek Islands, Greece

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Chez Sophie

Welcoming, tranquil, family-run boutique hotel, close to all amenities and only one block away from Santorini’s famed black beach at Kamari. 

Average £42

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Golden Beach Hotel

Paros, Greek Islands, Greece

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Golden Beach Hotel

Seaside digs on the Greek islands don’t come cheap, but this 3-star hotel offers real value for money. It’s right on Golden Beach, a half-mile expanse of sand popular with windsurfers and families.

Average £90

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Limeri Traditional Guesthouse

Rhodes, Greek Islands, Greece

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Limeri Traditional Guesthouse

A mountain inn, with ten rural-luxe rooms, strategically located in the island’s crossroads at Monolithos – a perfect, inexpensive base to explore Rhodes (with a car).

Average £50

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Zefiros Traditional Hotel

Corfu, Greek Islands, Greece

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Zefiros Traditional Hotel

This simple and stylish boutique, on the best location of the most picturesque resort of the island, is the ideal alternative to the Corfu resort.

Average £110

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Miranda Hotel

Hydra, Greek Islands, Greece

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Miranda Hotel

A handsome sea captain’s mansion built in 1810, Miranda is a peaceful guesthouse that epitomises the old-fashioned charm of Hydra’s cultural heritage.

Average £150

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Myrto Hotel Koufonisia

Ano Koufonissi, Greek Islands, Greece

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Myrto Hotel Koufonisia

An idyllic hideaway beach hotel on the tiny but chic island of Ano Koufonissi, neighbouring Naxos.

Average £90

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Naxian on the Beach

Naxos, Greek Islands, Greece

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Naxian on the Beach

An uber-romantic, adults-only beachfront boutique hotel with sea views over dunes and rooms decorated in southeast-Asian chic.

Average £240

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The Old Markets

Symi, Greek Islands, Greece

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The Old Markets

Boutique bolthole combining heritage charm and contemporary chic, with show-stopping harbour views from the terrace and suites.

Average £450

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Porto Scoutari

Patmos, Greek Islands, Greece

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Porto Scoutari

A smart and exceptionally well-run hotel geared towards couples, with a large pool, spa, and lush grounds overlooking the sea, which is a 10-minute walk away.

Average £160

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Naxian Utopia Hotel

Naxos, Greek Islands, Greece

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Naxian Utopia Hotel

Cycladic blinding-white chic and rooms with private pools, set in blissful peace and privacy, a short drive from the village and beach of Agios Prokopios.

Average £210

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Delfinia Hotel

Corfu, Greek Islands, Greece

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Delfinia Hotel

An all-inclusive four-star oasis on a five-star, laid-back stretch of Moraitika beach. Great value for the location and five-star facilities.

Average £150

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Four Seasons Hydra

Hydra, Greek Islands, Greece

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Four Seasons Hydra

A rare (and remote) seafront hotel on the rocky island of Hydra, with seven calm and elegant suites in a converted stone mansion.

Average £480

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Avaton Resort and Spa

Santorini, Greek Islands, Greece

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Avaton Resort and Spa

The adults-only Avaton Resort boasts an excellent spa and caldera views, and is one of the island’s more ‘affordable’ luxury hotels.

Average £300

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Allegory Boutique Hotel

Rhodes, Greek Islands, Greece

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Allegory Boutique Hotel

A beautifully-restored heritage boutique hotel set in a historic townhouse in Rhodes Old Town. A cultured alternative to the typical Rhodes beach resort.

Average £500

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Avant Garde Suites

Santorini, Greek Islands, Greece

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Avant Garde Suites

Stylish quirky and secluded, Avant Garde is a stunning design hotel, with an unusual location that results in an alternative sunset panorama.

Average £340

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Labranda Sandy Beach Resort

Corfu, Greek Islands, Greece

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Labranda Sandy Beach Resort

A family-friendly, beachfront resort in the southwest of the island, away from the crowds, with six gourmet restaurants, excellent evening entertainment and a kids’ club.

Average £180

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Kapsaliana Village Hotel

Crete, Greek Islands, Greece

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Kapsaliana Village Hotel

Once an olive mill owned by the nearby Arkadi monastery, this 200-year-old stone hamlet has been sensitively converted into a secluded hillside hideaway, where nature and traditional heritage take centre stage.

Average £230

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Melenos Art Boutique Hotel

Rhodes, Greek Islands, Greece

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Melenos Art Boutique Hotel

A lavish yet genteel luxury boutique hotel in the style of a 17th-century Lindos mansion, with sweeping panoramas of the beach and coastline below.

Average £150

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Seven Santa Maria

Paros, Greek Islands, Greece

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Seven Santa Maria

An intimate, compact hotel right on a sheltered sandy beach, far from the madding crowds of Paros. It’s an ode to Cycladic simplicity: white-on-white minimalism and a no-fuss, friendly vibe.

Average £160

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Orloff Resort

Spetses, Greek Islands, Greece

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Orloff Resort

A historic mansion overlooking a pool in the peaceful backstreets behind the old harbour of Spetses, this intimate hotel brims with personality and warmth.

Average £190

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Parilio

Paros, Greek Islands, Greece

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Parilio

A slick design-led hotel with a fabulous pool, great food, and efficient, helpful staff. The look and feel is Cycladic minimalism with a contemporary edge.

Average £450

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Cosme

Paros, Greek Islands, Greece

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Cosme

A sharply designed but relaxed seaside hotel where the contemporary Cycladic lifestyle includes fine dining, wellness, and curated island experiences.

Average £560

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Domes Miramare Corfu

Corfu, Greek Islands, Greece

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Domes Miramare Corfu

A five-star adults-only showstopper on vibey Moraitika Beach, close to the quiet resort of Mesonghi – the perfect place for a blissful break.

Average £230

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Blue Palace Elounda

Crete, Greek Islands, Greece

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Blue Palace Elounda

A modern classic on the quieter end of Elounda, with a wealth of facilities and warm Cretan staff. The atmosphere is calm and cossetting, making it hard to venture out and explore the island.

Average £400

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Cretan Malia Park

Crete, Greek Islands, Greece

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Cretan Malia Park

A funky, sustainably minded haven, this 205-key beach resort brings a dash of sophistication to an over-developed corner of Crete.

Average £190

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Domes of Corfu

Corfu, Greek Islands, Greece

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Domes of Corfu

Family-friendly resort, just west of Corfu Town on the Blue Flag Glyfada beach, with three bars, two excellent restaurants, top-notch activities and a great kids’ club.

Average £250

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Casa Delfino

Crete, Greek Islands, Greece

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Casa Delfino

A historic palazzo hidden in the colourful backstreets of Chania’s old town, this family-owned hotel has plenty of personality.  The views from the roof terrace are a knock-out, and breakfast in the photogenic courtyard is a treat.

Average £510

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Andronis Luxury Suites

Santorini, Greek Islands, Greece

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Andronis Luxury Suites

A pioneering cave-style hotel in the beautiful village of Oia, with one of the island’s best restaurants and luxurious suites.

Average £465

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Andronis Concept Wellness Resort

Santorini, Greek Islands, Greece

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Andronis Concept Wellness Resort

Architecturally bold, centrally placed and standout-stylish, this luxurious hotel combines environmental awareness with quality dining and personal comfort.

Average £562

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Atlantica Imperial Resort

Rhodes, Greek Islands, Greece

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Atlantica Imperial Resort

A great have-it-all resort for those who want a ‘stay and relax’ rather than a ‘drive and explore’ holiday; superb facilities, and on quality sand beaches. Adults only.

Average £230

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Atrium Prestige Thalasso Spa Resort & Villas

Rhodes, Greek Islands, Greece

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Atrium Prestige Thalasso Spa Resort & Villas

Tranquil and spacious resort in the quieter south. Contemporary and dreamy,m and right on Kalathos beach.

Average £360

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Ikos Dassia

Corfu, Greek Islands, Greece

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Ikos Dassia

A stunning family five-star on its own thin, long sandy stretch at Dassia packed with facilities for all ages.

Average £355

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Kontokali Bay Resort

Corfu, Greek Islands, Greece

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Kontokali Bay Resort

Superbly located on a secluded peninsula and straddling two beaches, only 9km from Corfu Town, this top-quality, family-friendly resort is hard to beat.

Average £210

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Minos Beach Art Hotel

Crete, Greek Islands, Greece

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Minos Beach Art Hotel

A 1960s landmark brimming with contemporary art, this low-rise resort has an enviable seaside location and lashings of local colour.

Average £350

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Mandraki Beach Resort

Hydra, Greek Islands, Greece

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Mandraki Beach Resort

The only five-star resort on Hydra, with beautifully breezy (and pricey) suites and a lively beach bar, enjoys a covetable location on sandy Mandraki bay. The hotel is adults-only.

Average £450

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Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel & Suites

Rhodes, Greek Islands, Greece

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Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel & Suites

An adults-only hotel, amphitheatrically sited on a hill above Vlycha bay. One of Rhodes’ most romantic hotels.

Average £1000

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Grace Hotel Santorini

Santorini, Greek Islands, Greece

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Grace Hotel Santorini

A stunningly romantic design hotel, in the quintessential white village setting, with food and service to match the mindblowing views. 

Average £719

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Kapari Natural Resort

Santorini, Greek Islands, Greece

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Kapari Natural Resort

An intimate retreat run by a local couple, in the traditional yposkafo (cave dwelling) style, with jaw-dropping views of the caldera.

Average £250

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Majestic Hotel Santorini

Santorini, Greek Islands, Greece

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Majestic Hotel Santorini

A perfectly-located, luxury hotel for drivers who don’t want to get clogged within the permanent traffic jam of Fira, yet still a hop skip and jump from Santorini’s effervescent capital.

Average £115

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Katikies Santorini

Santorini, Greek Islands, Greece

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Katikies Santorini

Slick spacious suites with great sunset views come as standard at this island favourite, located at the start of the Oia-Fira trail. 

 

 

Average £374

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San Antonio Corfu Resort

Corfu, Greek Islands, Greece

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San Antonio Corfu Resort

A blissfully quiet, adults-only resort snuggled among the hoary olive groves above Kalami with magnificent views of the sea and the fishing village-cum-resort below.

Average £180

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Naxos Island Hotel

Naxos, Greek Islands, Greece

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Naxos Island Hotel

Boutique and bijou, Naxos Island is the best of the five-stars bunched up around Agios Prokopios.

Average £185

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Nissaki Beach Hotel

Naxos, Greek Islands, Greece

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Nissaki Beach Hotel

Charming, family-owned hotel right on the beach of Agios Georgio, conveniently positioned at the edge of Naxos Town.

Average £400

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Summer Senses Luxury Resort

Paros, Greek Islands, Greece

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Summer Senses Luxury Resort

A 100-key resort set in pretty gardens with three pools and excellent in-house dining options. It’s a short walk from lively, sandy Pounta beach.

Average £250

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The Petra Hotel

Patmos, Greek Islands, Greece

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The Petra Hotel

Serene seaside hotel that effortlessly combines five-star service, low-key luxury and fabulous sea views.

Average £230

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Perivolas

Santorini, Greek Islands, Greece

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Perivolas

Effortless barefoot glamour at this low-key, luxury retreat carved out of the Santorini cliffside. An oasis of calm, with stunning caldera views.

Average £440

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Poseidonion Grand Hotel

Spetses, Greek Islands, Greece

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Poseidonion Grand Hotel

Unmissable landmark on the Spetses waterfront, updated with chic interiors and a destination restaurant. Glorious heritage mixed with contemporary luxury.

Average £220

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