Terraced Cycladic estate
The estate functions like a tiered Greek village, balancing quiet villa life on the bluffs with a lively cove below.
“One&Only Kéa Island’s 63 hillside villas look over a channel that hosts some of the Mediterranean’s best wreck diving.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Terraced stone pavilions by John Heah cascade down clifftops toward the Aegean Sea.
Remarkable
Dedicated villa hosts coordinate dining reservations and buggy transport with round-the-clock messaging.
Remarkable
Private cove adventures span archaeological hikes, tennis courts, and wreck diving excursions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Europe
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Private pool villas cling to the cliffside in marble and dark timber, each oriented toward uninterrupted Aegean views.
“Each room is its own private villa suite, self-contained and set into the hillside inside its own high-ceilinged box-like free-standing structure, with private courtyard entrances and individual 26-foot infinity pools.”
“Designed by John Heah, the resort reinterprets traditional Cycladic architecture through a series of low-slung stone buildings that cascade down the hillside, their clean forms softened by timber and native planting.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Untouched hills surround the bay with no neighbors nearby, and walking trails lead across the island to the ancient ruins of Karthea.
The rooms
Each villa opens onto a terrace with a private infinity pool, backed by a sheltered courtyard with a fire pit.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A curved infinity pool looks out over the bay, and candlelit daybeds flank a heated indoor pool beneath stone arches.
The spa and gym
Six treatment suites host Ayurvedic marma therapies, and spin bikes line an outdoor stone terrace against the sea cliffs.
Bar
Kosmos
Green marble lines the indoor bar, and the rooftop terrace serves sunset cocktails around an olive tree facing the sea.
Soft earthy tones, cream marbles and massive windows create airy, light indoor spaces that somehow make the rooms feel bigger than they already are.
Restaurant
Atria
The open-air terrace looks toward the sunset, serving freshly caught Aegean seafood and dishes seasoned with wild thyme honey.
At the table
Down on the sand, Bond Beach Club serves lobster orzo beneath leafy trees before sunset DJ sets begin.
How it began
Archaeologists excavated ancient settlements in the valley before construction began, and every wall repurposes stone dug straight from the hillside.
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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.