One&Only Aesthesis
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Character and identity
Set on a gated 128-acre peninsula in Glyfada, 30 minutes from central Athens, this 141-key resort opened in 2023 on the site of the 1960s Asteria Beach Club and channels that midcentury glamour through curvy white architecture, terrazzo paving, wood panelling and floor-to-ceiling glass. Most guests stay in one of 95 bungalows scattered through pine forest and gardens, each with a private pool, outdoor fireplace and shower. Ora handles Greco-Italian cooking from Ettore Botrini, El Bar delivers Paco Morales tapas, and Manko Athens brings Peruvian food and DJ sets. Greece's first Guerlain Spa anchors the wellness side. Service is plentiful, youthful and run through two dedicated WhatsApp hosts per guest.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and well-heeled families who want coastal glamour without ferries or domestic flights, design-literate travellers who appreciate a midcentury revival done with restraint, and serious eaters: the breakfast spread alone, Botrini at Ora and Morales at El Bar make this a genuine food destination. Families get a treehouse-led Kids Only Club and watersports.
Should look elsewhere:
Anyone hoping the Athenian Riviera means palm-lined boulevards. Glyfada itself is shopping malls and apartment blocks, cut off from the resort by a six-lane highway, so the appeal lives entirely inside the gates. Purists chasing an island-Greece feel or walkable village charm should head to the Cyclades.
Bottom line
The draw here is the bubble: a meticulously designed, ruthlessly serviced peninsula with three of the most ambitious restaurant openings in Greece and a Guerlain spa, all 30 minutes from the Acropolis. Spend the money if you want city access without sacrificing resort polish, and book a beachfront or garden bungalow rather than an entry-level room in the main building. Shoulder season rates make the most sense.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Table service
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
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- Debit cards
