Best of Greek Island hotels for 2021

The island wasn’t known for its luxurious hotels until the Elivi opened in 2018. Pine-fringed beaches and panoramic sea views set the scene at this stylish resort. If you’re looking for elegant details, smooth service and seriously Instagrammable backdrops, you’ve come to the right place. The feel is stylish without being soulless, slick but serene. This introduction to the hotel confirms this as an inspired (and wallet-friendly) alternative to Mykonos and Santorini. We know where we’ll be swanning off to next…

From $180 per night.

Istoria (means ‘story’ in Greek) opens a new chapter in Santorini’s story.  This hotel offers island addicts a whole new sunrise experience.

Instead of been-there, Instagrammed-that caldera views, there’s an authentic black-sand beach on your doorstep, and the resident taverna gives new meaning to the term ‘barefoot luxury’.

As you step through its small wooden gate, the architectural narrative of the Istoria Hotel dazzles. It’s all textured minimalism and privacy after entering, from the barely brushed cement walls in muted colors to the expansive outdoor area with its al fresco dining .

From $432 per night.

Of all the starry Cycladic settings, Mykonos takes the party prize, especially if you’re staying at Kenshō Psarou. With a beach (and beach clubs) for neighbours, this stylish, stone-hued stay is an island hotspot for the nocturnal.

There’s a seafood restaurant overlooking the water, a poolside bar mixing up magic mojitos and a spa for steaming out the toxins afterwards.

The cool, calming interiors feature fifty shades of grey, with artfully positioned boulders, bamboo accents and terraces toting hot tubs. Mykonos knows how to party – luckily, you’re invited.

From $380 per night.