Athens, GreeceVouliagmeni
Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso
Thalassotherapy seaside resort
Vouliagmeni Athens, Greece
Price
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Rated for
Wellness Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
Divani Collection HotelsThalassotherapy seaside resort
This is a coastal wellness institution, pairing extensive seawater therapies with private beach loungers on the Athenian Riviera.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 3,500-square-meter spa centered on Greece's largest heated seawater thalassotherapy pool.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Pine trees and sandy coves line the Kavouri coastline, with Vouliagmeni's waterfront tavernas just down the shore.
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The rooms
Most rooms open onto balconies facing the Saronic Gulf, with bathrooms finished in polished marble.
The spa and pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two outdoor pools sit beside the shore, one filled with seawater and the other freshwater. Open-air massage tables overlook the waves.
The thalassotherapy pool
The 270-square-meter indoor seawater pool is heated to 32 degrees and fitted with 16 therapeutic water jets.
Gym and yoga deck
Technogym Artis machines fill the skylit fitness atrium, and yoga sessions take place on the seaside wooden deck.
At the table
Papaioannou serves wild catch at linen-set tables beside the sea, and Atlantis Lounge hosts live music each summer evening.
How it began
Architect Nicos Valsamakis designed the original 1970s resort, which later served as a lodging club for the US Air Force.
Athens
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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.