Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino
Peloponnese · Greece
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Character and identity
Set into a Peloponnese hillside above the Bay of Navarino, this is Mandarin Oriental's first Greek property, opened in 2023 as a low-slung, curving modernist complex that hugs the landscape. Just 99 villas and suites, almost half with private pools, sit among maturing gardens of rosemary and oleander, connected by concrete pathways navigated by e-bike or buggy. Local terrazzo and rattan, latticed wooden bedframes and Greek-inspired textiles ground the design. Eight food and drink venues, a citrus-toned spa rooted in the brand's Eastern traditions, a 250-yard beach and a slick, deeply attentive service culture under a Barcelona-trained GM define the register.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and families with deep pockets who want privacy, design literacy and a serious gastronomic programme. Golfers are well served (the Bay course adjoins the property), as are anyone drawn to watersports, paddle-boarding to Turtle Island, or a wellness-led stay. Families get a free kids' club, Greek-themed activities and garden suites that sleep four comfortably.
Should look elsewhere:
Anyone wanting a walkable historic town on the doorstep, a livelier scene, or value for money. Prices are sky-high, by-the-glass wine lists outside Pizza Sapienza could be sharper, and the spa's signature chi massage is gentle rather than deep-tissue. The Kalamata airport experience can be punishing.
Bottom line
What sets this property apart is the combination of architectural restraint, genuine privacy across only 99 keys, and a kitchen brigade operating well above resort norms, with chef Daniele Cason's eight-course Roman pizza omakase at Pizza Sapienza the standout. Book a Garden Pool Villa for the outdoor shower and uninterrupted bay views, and aim for shoulder season when the new indoor-outdoor spa pool and treatment rooms are fully running.
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What this place offers
- 24-hour room service
- Babysitting services
- Bar
- Beach
- Fitness classes
- Golf
- Gym
- House car
- Indoor pool
- Meeting rooms
