Corfu, GreeceBenitses
Angsana Corfu
Hillside pool-villa resort
Benitses Corfu, Greece
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
AngsanaHillside pool-villa resort
The resort brings Asian-inspired hospitality to Corfu's coast, stacking private pool villas down the hillside above Benitses Bay.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A thousand-square-meter infinity pool sweeps along the hillside above Benitses Bay.
Notable
Rockwell Group shapes contemporary interiors alongside villas styled after Corfu's historic Venetian architecture.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The result is Angsana, a slick resort that combines Asian-inspired design with all the hallmarks of a luxurious Mediterranean stay—private beach, beach club, yoga deck, and a spa.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The fishing village of Benitses lies five minutes down the coast, and Achilleion Palace sits just inland.
The rooms
Bathrooms are finished in floor-to-ceiling marble with egg-shaped tubs, and standalone villas have private pools overlooking the sea.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers and white parasols spread across the wooden deck, where the poolside bar serves drinks above the bay.
The spa
Terracotta urns and shallow reflection pools line the entrance, leading to treatment suites with private steam rooms and baths.
At the table
Terraces look toward the sunset for Corfiot classics like beef sofrito, and indoor tables serve North Asian robata grills.
How it began
A full reconstruction transformed the former San Stefano hotel into Banyan Group's first European property.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.