Athens, GreeceVouliagmeni
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
Modernist Riviera hideaway
Vouliagmeni Athens, Greece
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
Four SeasonsModernist Riviera hideaway
Modernist seafront pavilions stand amid pine-clad shores, bringing breezy Riviera seclusion thirty minutes south of Athens.
“Its 303 rooms and suites, some of which house plunge pools, showcase the signature Four Seasons retro-chic design philosophy…”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Private helicopter arrivals and serviced beach cabanas along the pine-fringed peninsula.
Remarkable
The Fountain House hydrotherapy circuit and a heated Calacatta marble-walled indoor pool.
Remarkable
Seventy-four pine-covered peninsula acres spanning three private sandy cove beaches and tennis courts.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Gold List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
Also in The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
Its distinctive terraced construction means the views from the spacious balconies are still as abundant as ever; the interiors are sedate…
“The hotel exudes a mix of jet-set glamour and family-friendliness, as children leap into the sea and adults lie sprawled around the pool…”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Pine trails trace the Astir Peninsula, with the mineral-rich waters of Lake Vouliagmeni just around the bay.
The rooms
Nafsika rooms open through sliding glass onto Aegean terraces. Secluded coastal bungalows sit among pine trees at the water's edge.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated 24-meter lap pool runs alongside Calacatta marble walls, and treadmills look out across the pines to sea.
The spa
Treatment rooms open onto private oceanfront decks, offering Hippocrates-inspired botanical rituals and Greek rose oil bodywork.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Pelagos
Aegean seafood tasting menus arrive on sunset terraces at this Michelin-starred restaurant designed by Martin Brudnizki.
The six, spacious sea- and garden-view bungalows and suites have a private villa feel and feature pools or furnished terraces.
At the table
Avra Bar serves inventive cocktails beneath modern chandeliers, with tall windows looking straight out across the sea.
How it began
Built in 1967 as a playground for Frank Sinatra and Aristotle Onassis, the modernist landmark reopened in 2019 after a complete overhaul.
“The vast space brings the colour palette outside (sandy creams, Aegean blues) in, creating a muted, soft retreat from the baking sun.”
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How we rate hotels.
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.