3 Best Hotels in Corfu, Greece

There are far grander places to stay on Corfu but few with as much quiet, unpretentious charm as Casa Lucia, where the stone buildings of an old olive press have been converted into guest cottages and smaller studios. Every one of them has its own kitchen and a little terrace overlooking the tranquil garden, filled with hibiscus, olive trees, and bougainvillea. Cottages have two to five beds and are great for families; studios sleep only two. The decor in all the units is simple and cozy. Lots of folks come back year after year. Tai chi and yoga sessions are held out in the garden by the pool. Though there's no breakfast, the management leaves a larder in the room of bread, fruit, milk, and tea and coffee for arriving guests.

This beachside resort, made up of low-rise buildings and bungalows cascading down a hillside, is now one of the most luxurious on Corfu's west coast. It's built on a series of terraces amid extensive natural woodland of pine, cypress, and eucalyptus. Accommodations range from standard but very spacious rooms to standalone villas with terraces and private pools—all villas having their own pool. The decor is sleekly contemporary, colored in earthy tones and washed with plenty of natural light. There's lots of sporting and entertainment activities, and the resort has its own state-of-the-art spa with indoor pool and wellness treatments; the Corfu's Golf Club is a short walk away. Guests can reach the beach by way of a funicular down the steep hillside.

This hotel-bungalow complex opened its doors in 1971 with a clean, modern look on a smallish sandy beach—today, it's a sprawling and well-equipped holiday resort. All the guest rooms and bungalows have balconies, but the least expensive have garden rather than sea views. Family rooms have a bay view and come with larger bathrooms. The grounds here are lovely, with splashes of red bougainvillea and big cypress trees next to the two beaches—one lined with an extravaganza of tiki-style umbrellas. A spa offers all kinds of pampering treatments, from facials and pedicures to massages.