Costa Navarino, GreeceNavarino Bay
Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino
Earth-sheltered bayfront estate
Navarino Bay Costa Navarino, Greece
Opened
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
Mandarin OrientalEarth-sheltered bayfront estate
Green living roofs and curving dry-stone walls embed the estate into the Messenian hillside above Navarino Bay.
“The curved modernist design adds an air of timelessness to the property, which debuted in 2023.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Earth-sheltered stone villas with green roofs follow the hillside curves above Navarino Bay.
Remarkable
A 25-metre indoor-outdoor bay-view pool anchors a spa with Moroccan hammam and herbal saunas.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Greece
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery and Wallpaper*.
Mandarin Oriental couldn’t have chosen a more striking spot for their first hotel in Greece, which opened in 2023.
“The interiors, created by leading practices in their field, such as Alexander Waterworth, Studio Afroditi Krassa, MKV Design, and K-Studio, are both comfortable and contemporary – offering understated luxury without detracting from the majestic vistas.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The open-air Navarino Agora sits moments away, while the historic fishing harbour of Pylos is a short drive.
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The rooms
Pool villas open onto private terraces with sea views, detailed with olive wood game boards and woven Greek textiles.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated 25-metre pool extends through glass walls toward the water, alongside an expansive coastal lagoon pool.
The spa and gym
Treatment suites open onto private courtyards, and the thermal suite includes a tiered timber sauna and traditional Moroccan hammam.
At the table
Venues range from Roman pizza tastings at an intimate twelve-seat counter to contemporary Greek dinners on terraces over the bay.
Using local materials such as terrazzo and rattan, the complex is surrounded by maturing gardens alive with Cabbage Whites and bursting with rosemary and oleander.
How it began
Shipping magnate Vassilis Constantakopoulos spent decades acquiring this shoreline, ensuring every build honoured the wild coastal landscape.
“The low-slung suites and villas peek out from manicured greenery, their living roofs, stone detailing and muted palette only whispering their presence.”
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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.