One&Only Aesthesis

Yes, there is WiFi, HDTVs in the rooms and all the other modern conveniences you would expect of a hotel that opened in 2023. After all, a luxury swimming pool and spa should appear pristine and not as if they have been in situ since the 1960s. However, this does not detract from the ambiance of nostalgia and mid-century glamour at this coastal hideaway, a setting that takes you back to the Athenian Riviera’s golden era. Carved out of native stone, the hotel is set within 21 hectares of a protected forest and is just a short drive from Athens, there’s no need to explain quite how much there is to explore in one of the world’s most interesting cities. Days here can be spent relaxing on the coast, or simply gazing out to the beautiful Aegean Sea from your room, or the hotel’s relaxing communal areas. There is all-day dining that makes use of the abundant local produce and the informal charm of both a Beach Club and pool-side bar. Revitalising treatments are provided through a spa specialising in Aegean healing therapies, while Club One includes a fitness centre, tennis and even personal trainers. There are also the hotel pools, including an adults-only pool, spacious family pool and separate kids only pool. There is a Kids’ Club that takes full advantage of the wonderful woodland setting – this a chance to get off the phones and tablets and out into nature, all under the instruction of expert hosts. This after all is a hotel that provides experiences whether that is on site, on the Aegean coast or slightly further afield. Head out to explore the thermal waters of Lake Vouliagmeni, the UNESCO-listed Acropolis or guided trips run exclusively for One&Only guests. You’ll feel transported back to the middle of the 20th century – but you can still post your holiday highlights to the envy of those back home.