Tragaki Zakynthos, Greece
Opened
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Resort DesignOutside the door
The house
Lesante CollectionPlunge-pool Ionian resort
The adults-only resort steps down a coastal hillside, built around private plunge pools and wide views across the Ionian Sea.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The exteriors and interiors make liberal use of classic Greek-isle white and cream — why abandon a successful formula?
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tragaki sits along a quiet coastal stretch, seven kilometres north of the port and central squares of Zakynthos town.
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The rooms
Suites come in white and cream with open-plan bathrooms, and forty-six add their own plunge pool on the terrace.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An outdoor infinity pool reaches toward the sea, and an indoor heated pool rests beneath mosaic-tiled columns.
The spa and gym
Wood panelling lines the fitness centre, and the spa adds a Turkish hammam and Finnish sauna.
At the table
Woven pergolas shade poolside tables for Mediterranean dining, and open terraces pour cocktails above the beach.
How it began
The island's Vithoulkas family started in local hospitality in the 1980s, later building this coastal property along the Tragaki shore.
Zakynthos
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Our shorthand
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.