
Crete
53 hotelsThe widest choice in Greece: big beach resorts on the north coast, quieter adults-only stays around Elounda, and enough of the island to fill two weeks. Less suited to travellers who want a small, walkable place.

Greece is where our selection is deepest, and the character shifts sharply between islands.
Tripplo’s selection · Founder: Axel Hernborg · Updated 27 September 2026
Ranking updated 13 September 2026
190 hotels compared · How we choose hotels · No paid placements
Ranked across the whole country: the same score as on the destination pages, scaled to Greece as a whole.
Santorini, Greece
Best overallWhy this position: The highest-ranked hotel in Greece from Santorini, where it is #1 on the destination page. Leads the ranking: a higher guest score than #2 (9.7 to 9.6).
Why this position: The highest-ranked hotel in Greece from Kos, where it is #1 on the destination page. Sits behind #1 on both the score (9.6 to 9.7) and the sample it rests on (363 to 479 reviews).
Zakynthos, Greece
Private poolWhy this position: The highest-ranked hotel in Greece from Zakynthos, where it is #1 on the destination page. Guests on Booking rate it above #2 (9.8 to 9.6), but #2 leads on Google (4.9 to 4.8), which the ranking weighs equally.
Why this position: The highest-ranked hotel in Greece from Skiathos, where it is #1 on the destination page. Sits behind #3 on both the score (9.5 to 9.8) and the sample it rests on (161 to 668 reviews).
Why this position: The highest-ranked hotel in Greece from Crete, where it is #1 on the destination page. Guests on Booking rate it above #4 (9.9 to 9.5), but #4 leads on Google (5.0 to 4.9), which the ranking weighs equally.
Why this position: Rests on more guest reviews than #5 (1,071 to 359), at a slightly lower score (9.6 to 9.9). #2 on the Santorini page.
Zakynthos, Greece
DesignWhy this position: The same guest score as #6 (9.6), on a smaller body of reviews (408 to 1,071). #2 on the Zakynthos page.
Why this position: Scores higher than #7 (9.7 to 9.6), on a smaller body of reviews (283 to 408). #2 on the Kos page.
Why this position: Scores higher than #8 (9.8 to 9.7), on a smaller body of reviews (266 to 283). #4 on the Santorini page.
Crete, Greece
Why this position: Sits behind #9 on both the score (9.6 to 9.8) and the sample it rests on (155 to 266 reviews). #3 on the Crete page.
Why this position: Rests on more guest reviews than #10 (560 to 155), at a slightly lower score (9.5 to 9.6). #2 on the Crete page.
Athens, Greece
Why this position: The highest-ranked hotel in Greece from Athens, where it is #1 on the destination page. Rests on more guest reviews than #11 (596 to 560), at a slightly lower score (9.3 to 9.5).
Rhodes, Greece
Why this position: The highest-ranked hotel in Greece from Rhodes, where it is #1 on the destination page. Scores higher than #12 (9.5 to 9.3), on a smaller body of reviews (134 to 596).
Why this position: Rests on more guest reviews than #13 (208 to 134), at a slightly lower score (9.4 to 9.5). #2 on the Rhodes page.
Why this position: Guests on Booking rate it above #14 (9.4 to 9.4); the two share a Google rating of 4.8, and #14's rests on more reviews (1,305 to 405). #8 on the Santorini page.
Why this position: Guests on Booking rate it above #15 (9.5 to 9.4), but #15 leads on Google (4.8 to 4.7), which the ranking weighs equally. #4 on the Kos page.
Why this position: The highest-ranked hotel in Greece from Halkidiki, where it is #2 on the destination page. The same guest score as #16 (9.5), on a smaller body of reviews (33 to 693).
Why this position: Guests on Booking rate it above #17 (9.8 to 9.5); the two share a Google rating of 4.8, and #17's rests on more reviews (1,965 to 139). #3 on the Santorini page.
Why this position: The highest-ranked hotel in Greece from Ios, where it is #1 on the destination page. Rests on more guest reviews than #18 (171 to 142), at a slightly lower score (9.5 to 9.8).
Why this position: Guests on Booking rate it above #19 (9.5 to 9.5), but #19 leads on Google (4.8 to 4.7), which the ranking weighs equally. #5 on the Kos page.
Santorini, Greece
Why this position: The same guest score as #20 (9.5), on a smaller body of reviews (88 to 851). #5 on the Santorini page.
Why this position: Rests on more guest reviews than #21 (592 to 88), at a slightly lower score (9.2 to 9.5). #6 on the Kos page.
Santorini, Greece
Why this position: Scores higher than #22 (9.4 to 9.2), on a smaller body of reviews (125 to 592). #6 on the Santorini page.
Why this position: Scores higher than #23 (9.8 to 9.4), on a smaller body of reviews (26 to 125). #1 on the Halkidiki page.
Why this position: Rests on more guest reviews than #24 (1,149 to 26), at a slightly lower score (9.5 to 9.8). #5 on the Crete page.
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| # | Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santorini Princess Spa Hotel | 5★ | Google4.9· 617 reviews Booking9.7· 479 reviews | Best overall |
| 2 | Lango Design & Spa - Adults Only | 5★ | Google4.9· 639 reviews Booking9.6· 363 reviews | Adults only |
| 3 | Zante Maris Suites - Adults Only | 5★ | Google4.8· 375 reviews Booking9.8· 668 reviews | Private pool |
| 4 | Sky Sea Resort Skiathos | 5★ | Google5· 522 reviews Booking9.5· 161 reviews | Families |
| 5 | Nana Princess Suites Villas & Spa | 5★ | Google4.9· 760 reviews Booking9.9· 359 reviews | Beach |
| 6 | Santorini Kastelli Resort | 5★ | Google4.8· 716 reviews Booking9.6· 1,071 reviews | Romance |
| 7 | Olea All Suite Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels | 5★ | Google4.8· 516 reviews Booking9.6· 408 reviews | Design |
| 8 | NISSEA Boutique Hotel | 5★ | Google4.9· 242 reviews Booking9.7· 283 reviews | — |
| 9 | Aspaki by Art Maisons | 5★ | Google4.8· 213 reviews Booking9.8· 266 reviews | Spa & wellness |
| 10 | Nana Golden Beach All Inclusive Resort & Spa | 5★ | Google4.8· 1,930 reviews Booking9.6· 155 reviews | — |
| 11 | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa | 5★ | Google4.8· 1,878 reviews Booking9.5· 560 reviews | — |
| 12 | Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens | 5★ | Google4.8· 6,788 reviews Booking9.3· 596 reviews | — |
| 13 | Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort And Villas | 5★ | Google4.8· 1,963 reviews Booking9.5· 134 reviews | — |
| 14 | Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa | 5★ | Google4.8· 1,305 reviews Booking9.4· 208 reviews | Dining |
| 15 | Lilium Hotel Santorini | 5★ | Google4.8· 405 reviews Booking9.4· 675 reviews | Views |
| 16 | Theros All Suite Hotel - Adults Only | 5★ | Google4.7· 399 reviews Booking9.5· 693 reviews | — |
| 17 | Ikos Oceania | 5★ | Google4.8· 1,965 reviews Booking9.5· 33 reviews | — |
| 18 | Perivolas Hotel | 5★ | Google4.8· 139 reviews Booking9.8· 142 reviews | — |
| 19 | Liostasi Hotel & Suites | 5★ | Google4.8· 404 reviews Booking9.5· 171 reviews | — |
| 20 | D' Andrea Lagoon All Suites - Adults Only | 5★ | Google4.7· 380 reviews Booking9.5· 851 reviews | — |
| 21 | Canaves Oia Suites - Small Luxury Hotels of the World | 5★ | Google4.8· 637 reviews Booking9.5· 88 reviews | — |
| 22 | Astir Odysseus Kos Resort and Spa | 5★ | Google4.8· 2,577 reviews Booking9.2· 592 reviews | — |
| 23 | Katikies Santorini - Pelagos House - The Leading Hotels Of The World | 5★ | Google4.8· 669 reviews Booking9.4· 125 reviews | — |
| 24 | Sani Dunes | 5★ | Google4.8· 742 reviews Booking9.8· 26 reviews | — |
| 25 | Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only | 5★ | Google4.7· 839 reviews Booking9.5· 1,149 reviews | — |
Every destination's best hotels outside the country ranking above. Each destination page ranks its own list in full.

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens

Athens Capital Center Hotel - MGallery Collection

The Dolli at Acropolis, A Hotel to Live

Gatsby Athens

Avali, Mar-Bella Collection

Ikos Dassia

Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu - Adults Only

Ikos Odisia

The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection

Ethereal White Resort Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

Seaside A Lifestyle Resort

Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection - Adults Only

Domes Noruz Kassandra, Halkidiki - Adults Only

Ikos Olivia

The Danai

Eagles Palace - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Blue Pearls-Adults Only Luxury Suites

Aqua Blu Boutique Hotel & Spa, Adults Only

Diamond Deluxe Hotel - Adults Only & Spa

Neptune Luxury Resort

Crystal Waters

San Nicolas Resort Hotel

Porto Galini Seaside Resort & Spa

Allure Central Boutique

Kove Hotel & Spa Mykonos - MGallery Collection

Mykonos Blu, a Resort to Live

Branco Mykonos

Myconian Utopia Relais & Chateaux

PAROCKS Luxury Hotel & Spa

Kouros Blanc Resort & Suites

Cosme, a Luxury Collection Resort, Paros

Mythic Paros , Adults Only

Atlantica Imperial Resort

Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel-Adults only

Port Royal Villas and Spa - Adults Only

Gennadi Grand Resort

Andronis Luxury Suites

Cavo Tagoo Santorini

Apeiron Blue Santorini by Apeiron Hotels

Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection
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Not every place suits every trip. Here is how the destinations differ, with the hotels we list in each and the guides that narrow the choice further.

The widest choice in Greece: big beach resorts on the north coast, quieter adults-only stays around Elounda, and enough of the island to fill two weeks. Less suited to travellers who want a small, walkable place.

Caldera views, cave suites and sunsets, at the highest prices in the country. Best for couples and short stays; families and beach-first travellers get more elsewhere.

Flat, easy and well served by all-inclusive resorts along long sandy beaches. Good value for families and first-time visitors; short on drama and nightlife beyond Kos Town.

The most glamorous island in the Cyclades: beach clubs at Psarou and Nammos, chalk-white boutique hotels above Ornos and Agios Ioannis, and the highest prices after Santorini. For couples and groups who want style and nightlife; families and peace-seekers get more on Paros or Naxos.

Green, Venetian and gentler than the Cyclades, with Ikos-style all-inclusive resorts on the east coast. Best for families and for travellers who dislike wind and bare rock.

A long season, a UNESCO old town and the best five-star beach resorts on the east coast. Suits families and anyone who wants history and beach in the same trip.

Turquoise coves, sea caves and Shipwreck Beach, with luxury concentrated in a few adults-only suite hotels. Best for couples who want scenery over sophistication.

A small Cycladic island that has traded its party reputation for a handful of design hotels above empty beaches. For couples who want Santorini's light without the crowds.

Cycladic villages, sheltered sandy beaches and a quieter luxury scene than Mykonos next door. Suits couples and families who want the look without the prices.

Remote, windy and unspoilt, with a few quiet resorts on sheltered coves. For travellers who rank peace and authenticity above choice.

Reached by road, with dramatic west-coast beaches and calm east-coast bays for sailing. Suits active travellers and families with a car; the luxury choice is small.

Small, green and sandy, with some of the best beaches in the Sporades and a lively town. Good for a week of beach days; luxury is limited to a few resorts.

The largest Cycladic island, with long sandy beaches, mountain villages and fair prices. Best for families and longer stays; luxury here means boutique rather than grand.

Mountainous, wine-making and close to Turkey, with sheltered beaches and a slower pace. For travellers who want a Greek island few people talk about.

Rooftop pools facing the Acropolis, serious restaurants and museums, and the Riviera beaches half an hour away. The right choice for a city break or a two-night start to an island trip.

Pine-backed beaches on three mainland peninsulas, home to Sani and Ikos and the best family resorts in Greece. Not the place for island hopping or nightlife.
How guest ratings, hotel class and facts inform our selections.
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