The Most Luxurious Hotels with Private Pools in Greece
‘Cavo Tagoo, Mykonos’
With such beautiful views, a stay in the Greek islands needs a hotel room that makes the most of the wonderful scenery.
Which is probably why hotels with private pools in Greece are so popular!
Lounging in the cool water of your own private terrace in complete serenity, gazing out over the glittering sea and rolling olive groves… you can step from bed to pool in just a few strides. What more could you want?
Top 10 Instagrammable Hotels with Private Pools in Greece
Cavo Tagoo, Mykonos
This completely re-built and re-designed hotel is nestled in a cliffside overlooking the Aegean Sea, with Delos Island, the birthplace of Apollo, in the distance. The hotel's minimalist island design of whitewashed walls and splashes of bright colours blends effortlessly with the stunning Cycladic surroundings. The awarded hotel Cavo Tagoo features an infinity pool with a 40-metre aquarium bar, and a fully equipped spa with indoor pool. All rooms enjoy sea views.
2. Elounda Gulf Villas , Elounda
Overlooking the enchanting Gulf of Mirabello, the 5-star hotel Elounda Gulf Villas fully encapsulates the magic of the Greek islands. The accommodation here is breathtaking, and every luxury villa comes with its own private infinity pool and jacuzzi, along with the most soul-stirring panoramic views.
Elounda Gulf Villas allows you to experience the true soul of Crete, especially through its authentic cuisine. There’s a choice of delicious Cretan, Mediterranean and international cuisine available. And, with a fantastic in-room dining service, you never have to leave the villa. Out of your bedroom windows, you can admire the stunning views of sweeping mountain landscapes and picturesque Spinalonga Island.
3. Grace Santorini, Auberge Resorts Collection, Santorini
Fully embracing the luxurious atmosphere of Santorini, Grace Santorini is a white-washed luxury haven on the breathtaking coastline. With just 21 rooms and suites, there’s a chic atmosphere of exclusive sophistication throughout the resort. Many of the suites have their own terraces and private plunge pools, making this boutique resort perfect for a secluded escape.
Situated near Oia, famous for some of Santorini’s most famous sunsets, this is an ideal destination for a luxury Greek honeymoon or romantic holiday. The hotel is also one of the only 5-star hotels in the area that features indoor dining. You could even begin every day with a Champagne breakfast delivered directly to your plush and comfortable room.
5. Lesante Blu Exclusive Beach Resort, Zakynthos
A 5-star luxury resort dedicated to exclusivity, Lesante Blu is an adult-only hotel on the eastern coast of Zakynthos. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World group, the accommodation is as breathtaking as you’d expect. All the suites have their own private pool or jetted tub, so you can take in the enchanting scenery while you unwind in your own private sanctuary.
The facilities here are fantastic and include a yoga station, Essence Spa and tennis courts. You can also head out on day trips to explore the island and its otherworldly natural beauty. We highly recommend a trip to Navigo Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, for the perfect Instagram-worthy day out.
6. Calilo, Manganari
Whether your priority is absolute privacy, panoramic views of the bay or direct access to the beach, Calilo has the set-up to suit. There are 30 sumptuous suites, each individually designed and featuring sleek marble interiors. From one- to three-bedrooms each has its own USP from panoramic sea views to footsteps-from-the-sand beach access, dreamy plunge pools, swim-up bars and romantic day beds…
This is a place to greet the day with a sun salutation on the sand, to dive into the crystal clear waters from the deck of a yacht, to flip-flop from plunge pool to perfect beach, to stumble across hidden coves or hike wild thyme-scented cliff paths – and to discover the island’s cultural riches. And, as the sun sets, to sip a signature cocktail, savour dishes created from the kitchen garden’s organic produce and dance under the stars.
In a remote corner of unspoilt Ios, in the heart of the Cyclades, and just a pebble's throw from party islands Mykonos and Santorini, this 30-suite sanctuary offers an escape from the clamour and the crowds. Think sun-drenched seclusion surrounded by an ancient olive-pricked landscape - nature and art at its heart.
Calilo is a tranquil retreat, a visionary conservation project – and one family's vision. It is a place like no other because from the architecture to the interior design and the striking artworks and installations it is their creation, a family whose aim is to preserve, protect and nurture this tantalising land – and to share the dream and the island's mesmerising magic.
7. Canaves Oia Suites, Santorini
Near a peaceful village church on Santorini’s popular northern tip, Canaves Oia Hotel is a laid-back boutique bolthole with bleached-white rooms, a relaxed poolside restaurant and a buzzy swim-up bar. Days here are spent lazing by the Aegean-surveying pool, feasting on fava, seafood and cherry tomatoes, and making the most of the additional facilities at the hotel's sister property, Canaves Oia Suites, which boasts a spellbinding spa and ambitious gourmet restaurant.
8. Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa, Crete
The Stella Luxury Resort & Spa sports a giant pool, five restaurants and a state-of-the-art spa.
You’ll find this adults-only place pulled up alongside a private beach on Crete’s northern coast. In between kicking back on a sunbed, you can try scuba diving and sailing.
This place isn’t shy when it comes to luxurious touches. The massive pool's lined on one side by a collection of swish swim-up rooms. Plus, you can splash around your own private pool if you opt for one of the villas.
9. MarBella Elix , Eprius Coast
Not, as the name might suggest, on the Costa del Sol, but overlooking the Ionian Sea on Greece’s lesser-known (and rather enticing) Epirus Coast, MarBella Elix is a striking stack of contemporary rooms and suites – many with private pools, all with sea views. A photoshoot-worthy infinity pool and prime patch of sand on Karavostasi beach are catnip to sun lovers in search of somewhere new. Between days reclined by the pool, return to vertical with walks in the Epirus hills or out on the Ionian, courtesy of paddleboards or sailing dinghies. This is a resort in the truest sense, with fine and casual dining, bars beside the beach and pool, and pretty nearby towns – in this case shipwreck-strewn Sivota and picturesque Parga – a short drive away.
10. Acro Suites, Crete
A restorative retreat on the cliffs of Crete, Acro Suites is a secluded series of private standalone pads, each with its own pool (some in a literal cave), Aegean-admiring terrace and super-slick design. The spa has a hammam and heated marble beds, there are daily yoga classes in the unlikely event you weren’t feeling peaceful enough, the restaurant aims to nurture guests with food from local farms and even the cocktails are medicinal. If you like your sunsets Santorini style (ie: an unfalteringly dazzling nightly show), you’ll love this self-styled ‘Santorini of Crete’, which does all of that but without the bus loads.
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