Hydra, GreeceMandraki
Mandraki Beach Resort
Restored naval shipyard
Restored naval shipyard
An 1820s naval shipyard is now an easygoing seaside hotel, where days center on Hydra's only sandy beach.
What it’s good at
Notable
Historic stone arches meet understated modern lines, framing thirteen private plunge pools.
Notable
Dedicated beach loungers, evening water-taxi shuttles, and suites with private plunge pools.
Notable
Historic stone bastions and repurposed cannons survive from Admiral Miaoulis’s 1820s shipyard.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
one part weathered stone and one part crisp, contemporary minimalism, it’s a look that conveys plenty of character without feeling heavy or overbearing.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Hydra Port sits twenty minutes away along a car-free coastal path, or ten minutes by boat across the water.
The rooms
Thirteen suites have private plunge pools on their terraces. Another occupies an old stone watchtower overlooking the bay.
Spa and yoga
Resident instructors lead private yoga sessions on the shore, and treatments include herbal massages and wood-instrument maderotherapy.
Captain M Restaurant
Tables sit at the water's edge, where chef Simos Zervas serves the daily catch from local fishermen.
How it began
Nineteenth-century cannons that once defended the cove were later embedded in the stone dock as mooring bollards.
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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.