3 Best Hotels in Corfu, Greece

Few hotels in Corfu are so superbly positioned to take in its natural splendor the way the Akrotiri is, which lords it over a paradisaical little peninsula. Covered with trees, lapped by turquoise waters, and crowned by this sumptuously modern hotel, this gorgeous spot allows you to escape to nature in the utmost luxury. Upstairs, balconies in the chic, pastel-decorated guest rooms overlook dreamy views of grottoes, blue bays, the Agia Triada Beach, and the Alipa marina. Downstairs, a restaurant, bar, array of pools, and vast stone terraces all vie for your attention. A private elevator takes you nearly down to the beach where there is also a pool and a snack bar.

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.