Top Resort Hotels in Greece According to Readers

This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, just before widespread stay-at-home orders were implemented as a result of COVID-19. The results reflect our readers’ experiences before the pandemic, but we hope that this year’s honorees will inspire your trips to come — whenever they may be.

Whether you’ve been there in person or simply seen myriad Instagram posts from fellow travelers, you’ve undoubtedly been captivated by the beauty of the Greek isles. The island of Santorini holds particular appeal for readers of iBestTravel — seven of this year’s best resort hotels in Greece are located there. Indeed, with their whitewashed façades, cliffside perches, and infinity pools melting into the horizon, all of the properties are stunners in their own rights.

Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, readers are asked 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. Hotels were rated on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value. Properties were classified as city or resort based on their locations and amenities.

1. Canaves Oia Epitome, Santorini

Score: 98.40

More information: canaves.com

This 24-villa retreat overlooks the charming port of Ammoudi, offering seclusion and serenity. Pristine whitewashed buildings juxtaposed against wood and stone create a stunning aesthetic — especially against the sweeping sunset views. Enjoying a degustation menu on the Infinity Bar’s terrace or learning about Greek wines during a private tasting are just a few reasons that readers noted they were “looking forward to getting back here.”