Greece typically sits atop travelers’ must-see lists, and with good reason. It offers abundant history at every turn, gorgeous azure waters, and food so divine you may never want to leave. Moreover, some fabulous resorts are sprinkled across Greece too, and readers of GoTravelDaily have been eager to share their favorites.
How Voting Works
Each year for the World’s Best Awards survey, GoTravelDaily asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—sharing their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 165,000 readers completed the 2023 survey, which constitutes a 25 percent increase over pre-pandemic voting levels. A total of more than 685,000 votes were cast across over 8,500 unique properties, including hotels, cities, and cruise lines.
Hotels were classified as either resort hotels, city hotels, or safari lodges based on their location and amenities. They were rated on the following criteria:
- Rooms/facilities
- Location
- Service
- Food
- Value
For each characteristic, respondents could select a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. Consequently, the final scores represent averages of these ratings.
What Readers Loved
This year, readers once again displayed their deep, unabating love for the islands, with insular resorts nearly dominating the category, with the exception of Amanzoe at the No. 10 spot in Porto Heli.
However, there’s one island that is capturing everyone’s attention more than the rest right now, and that’s Santorini. In fact, the best hotels situated on the island of Santorini secured eight of the top 10 spots in this year’s listing. Once you get a glimpse of them, you might be tempted to plan eight different trips to stay at them all. Readers also proved that the Andronis hotel group remains a top choice, as three of its properties in Santorini made the list. Below are the 10 best resorts in Greece, each perfect for your next beach getaway.
The Winner
Katikies Santorini: Santorini, Greece
Despite Santorini’s often crowded conditions, Katikies has established a serene oasis away from the hustle and bustle. The luxury resort features a limited number of rooms, each adorned in a soothing palette of white and Aegean blue, creating a private sanctuary where guests feel at ease. Its three sparkling infinity pools seamlessly integrate with the surrounding waters, offering unobstructed views to the horizon, occasionally interrupted by distant islets or a passing sailboat. Additionally, guests at Katikies Santorini will enjoy a variety of fine dining options and the Champagne Bar by Fleur de Miraval, ensuring they are well-fed and pampered throughout their stay.
The Full List
1. Katikies Santorini: Santorini, Greece
Reader Score: 97.75
2. Andronis Boutique Hotel: Santorini, Greece
Reader Score: 97.42
3. Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection: Santorini, Greece
Reader Score: 97.11
4. Andronis Arcadia: Santorini, Greece
Reader Score: 97.00
5. Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel: Santorini, Greece
Reader Score: 95.76
6. Andronis Luxury Suites: Santorini, Greece
Reader Score: 95.47
7. Canaves Oia: Santorini, Greece
Reader Score: 95.15
8. Canaves Oia Epitome: Santorini, Greece
Reader Score: 94.76
9. Blue Palace, A Luxury Collection Resort, Crete: Crete, Greece
Reader Score: 93.49
10. Amanzoe: Porto Heli, Greece
Reader Score: 92.89
