Missiria Crete, Greece
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
Mage Hotels & ResortsSculpted Cretan beach cove
Spiral-shaped white curves wrap around lagoon pools, opening directly to Rethymno beachfront with a lively, sun-drenched resort pace.
What it’s good at
Notable
Nautilus-inspired spiral architecture framing curved modern lines, warm Greek textures, and private plunge pool terraces.
Notable
Dedicated spa offering Ariadne Athens botanical treatments, a heated indoor pool, hammam, and beachfront yoga sessions.
Notable
Beachfront Aegean setting featuring two lagoon swimming pools, dedicated beach cabanas, and poolside fine dining.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The spiral-shaped building puts to rest any concern that the hotel’s name wouldn’t be explored for all it’s worth.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Step straight onto the sandy beachfront promenade, with the Venetian harbor and historic Old Town just a short drive away.
The rooms
Sunlit interiors feature pale tones and glass balconies, while select suites add private plunge pools or open-air hot tubs facing the sea.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two outdoor freshwater lagoons wrap around the sun decks, and a heated indoor pool sits under concrete pillars.
The spa and gym
The 450-square-meter spa includes a glass-fronted dry sauna and botanical treatment rooms, next to a modern fitness center.
Spiral Bar
Bartenders shake craft cocktails behind a dark speckled terrazzo counter that opens toward the pool terrace.
The newly constructed Nautilux Rethymno on Crete has all the trappings of the best Greek resorts—clean white exteriors, quiet modern design, and a vast swimming pool all overlooking the sea.
At the table
Ulivo serves breakfast spreads with Cretan honey and evening dishes from live cooking stations under brass ring pendants.
How it began
Built in 2022, the resort takes its curved architectural blueprint from the spiral geometry of the nautilus sea shell.
Good to know
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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.