Luxury hotels in Athenian Riviera

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Athenian Riviera. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Cape Sounio, Grecotel Exclusive Resort Sounio, Greece

  

  Resort. Overlooking Sounio bay and set within a pine forest, Cape Sounio, Grecotel Exclusive Resort offers private sandy beaches, a state-of-the-art spa and gourmet dining in luxurious settings. The resort features terracota-coloured bungalows and private villas set amidst stone-paved paths and olive trees. They offer spacious living and dining areas, while most enjoy spectacular sea and pool views. In-room facilities include a satellite TV, DVD player and bathrobes. Elixir Spa is set on a cliff overlooking the sea. Apart from the indoor pool, the saunas and the gym, the spa also offers a juice bar, a restaurant and a beauty salon. Cape Sounio offers a variety of restaurants with spectacular views of the Temple of Poseidon. Dining options include Greek and international cuisine, Cretan dishes made with organic products, creative Asian delicacies and fine seafood. Special diet menus can also be prepared on request. Athens International Airport is within 40 km. The small coastal town of Lavrio is just 10 km away. The resort also offers private yacht cruises to the neighbouring islets. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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• 2 Plaza Resort Anavyssos, Greece

  

  Resort. Located in the fishing village of Palea Fokea, Plaza Resort features a private beach area and an outdoor 25-metre pool with a garden. It offers modern rooms that open to a balcony, while free WiFi is available throughout. All elegant rooms come with wooden and leather furniture, and feature air conditioning, a minibar, and a flat-screen TV. Bathrooms have a hairdryer and a shower. Some rooms offer unobstructed Aegean Sea views. Various options for drinking and dining are possible in the Plaza Resort premises. Guests can enjoy a drink at the poolside bar or taste Mediterranean dishes at the Ivory main restaurant, while a beachfront restaurant is also available. More facilities include a tennis court, children’s playground and water sports at the private beach area. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available both on the beach and the area surrounding the pool. Free towels are also provided. Various cafés and taverns lie in close distance of the property. Downtown Athens is 45 minutes by car and Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 30 km away. Show full description Guest review score 7.7

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!