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Naxian on the Beach
Barefoot dune hotel
Barefoot dune hotel
Ten suites sit directly in the sand dunes, designed for days spent drifting between shaded cabanas and the Aegean shore.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
this is an uncharacteristically low-key and laid-back luxury hotel; everything feels rough-hewn, handmade, and the farthest thing from formal, however lavish its comforts may be.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Plaka Beach stretches for miles along the coast, with golden sand and shallow water just steps beyond the dunes.
The rooms
Bamboo beds and woven wicker lamps fill the rooms, and every suite includes a private hydromassage tub.
Restaurant
Tortuga
Timber pergolas shade tables set right in the sand, serving fresh Aegean ceviche and cocktails by Nikos Bakoulis.
How it began
Local couple Yannis Margaritis and Maria Polikreti opened the property in 2016, converting an older beachside structure into ten intimate suites.
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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.