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Ten Best Hotels on the Greek Islands

Unlike skydiving, bungee jumping or deep-sea diving with sharks, staying in a five-star hotel is something that everybody would like to do in their lifetime, and the Greek Islands is a fantastic place to do it. Whether you’d like to swim in an infinity pool at sunset, spend all day being pampered in your own spa, or just dine on world-class cuisine, there are dozens of luxurious lodgings awaiting you on Rhodes, Corfu and Crete – and here are ten of our absolute favourites.

St. Nicolas Bay Resort, Crete

Five-star doesn’t mean snooty, as the St. Nicolas Bay Resort will prove – although the private Blue Flag beach will leave you feeling very smug indeed. A Member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, you’ll feel right at home in your private bungalow or villa overlooking the turquoise blue seas.

Sheraton Rhodes Resort, Rhodes

Can’t choose between lounging on your private stretch of beach, and taking a stroll into the nearby town of Ixia for some retail therapy? That’s the toughest decision you’ll face at the prestigious Sheraton Rhodes Resort, where you’ll also have to take your pick of numerous gourmet restaurants and swimming pools.

Corfu Imperial Grecotel, Corfu

Set on its own private peninsula and hidden away among cypress and olive trees is the Corfu Imperial Grecotel, which is so decadent that it was chosen to host the EU and NATO Summits in 2009. With original frescoes decorating the interior and the hotel itself set right on the waters’s edge, it won’t be hard to see why this regal hotel was selected.

Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort & Villas, Rhodes

Polished marble, Roman pillars and glass furniture adorn the interior of the Atrium Palace, but step outside onto the mile-long beach lapped by the Mediterranean Sea and you’ll realise that here, you’re truly surrounded by luxury. Dive into one of the six pools or lie back in the heated saltwater pool at the hotel spa, to leave yourself feeling utterly spoiled rotten.

Kontokali Bay Hotel, Corfu

With two private beaches, the Kontokali Bay Hotel will be adored by those that crave peace and quiet, but the sports facilities, restaurants and indulgent spa will keep other types of cravings satisfied too.

Atlantica Imperial Resort, Rhodes

You won’t be welcomed with a glass of bubbly at every hotel, but then not every hotel is the Atlantica Imperial. From four poster sunbeds on private patios to fireworks displays for guests, you’ll understand why this hotel is the winner of a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2012 award.

Grand Mediterraneo Resort & Spa, Corfu

Champagne with breakfast every morning, chocolate massages, daily a la carte dining and breathtaking views from your private balcony might sound like a thing of fantasy, but it’s a reality at the Grand Mediterraneo – and after all, isn’t fantasy what five-star hotels should be about?

Minos Beach Art, Crete

Get back to nature in the lush, bougainvillea-draped surroundings of the Minos Beach Art, which is also located right on the waters’ edge. The hotel takes the ‘Art’ part of its name from the artwork that is displayed around the grounds of the hotel – a quirky and charming touch.

Lindos Blue Hotel & Suites, Corfu

For parents yearning for a little alone time, the adults-only Lindos Blue boutique hotel will be a dream come true.

Elounda Bay Palace, Crete

The panoramic views from the Elounda Bay Palace of the mountains meeting the azure blue Aegean Sea will make every moment of your stay here an absolute joy, but it gets better – just lie back on one of the many little beaches that are scattered along the seafront, then retreat to your own private bungalow.

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