Curated luxury hotels in Mediterranean Sea

Offering modern air-conditioned rooms with balconies overlooking the garden or the Mediterranean Sea, Villa Gaia Hotel is set on Cefalù's seafront promenade, 50 metres from the nearest bus stop. It also features a swimming pool, located 300 metres away.

Your room at Villa Gaia features a laptop safe, minibar and a TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels. Each one also has a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries.

Bikes are available for rent at Hotel Villa Gaia, which is just 150 metres from a private beach club. A buffet breakfast is served each morning.

The hotel is 800 metres from Cefalù Train Station and 5 minutes' drive from the port for boat trips to Palermo. Cefalù is part of Madonie Regional Park and is considered one of Italy's most beautiful villages.

With a stay at Bourtzi Hotel in Skiathos, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Port of Skianthos and Megali Ammos Beach. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Achladies Beach and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Lalaria Beach.

Located in Amantea, La Tonnara is by the sea – a 1-minute drive from Amantea Beach and 6 minutes from Chiesa di San Bernardino da Siena. This beach hotel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Nocera Terinese Beach and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Nocera Terinese Sea Walk.

Set in Gjirokastër, 45 km from Zaravina lake, Bujtina Maria offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation provides nightclub and room service.

Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms here will provide you with a balcony.

Guests at Bujtina Maria can enjoy a continental breakfast.

With a stay at Belussi Beach Hotel & Suites in Zakynthos, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Zakynthos Ferry Terminal and Ionian Sea. This beach hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Alykanas Beach and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Kalamaki Beach.

Set in Balestrate, 400 metres from Balestrate Beach, Hotel Costa Azul offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

A buffet, continental or Italian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Hotel Costa Azul offers a sun terrace.

Segesta is 28 km from the accommodation, while Segestan Termal Baths is 21 km from the property. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 26 km away.

With a stay at Insulae Resort in Cefalù, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Cefalu Beach and Acqua Verde. This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Salinelle Beach and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Salita Saraceno Staircase.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Athens Attica Av. Airport West by IHG in Paiania, you'll be connected to the convention centre, within a 10-minute drive of Factory Outlet Airport and Attica Zoological Park. This family-friendly hotel is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Syntagma Square and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Acropolis.

Masseria Tutosa is set in a 17th-century farmhouse, overlooking the blue Adriatic and the green Murgia Plains. It offers an outdoor pool surrounded by trees, and parking is free.

Hotel Masseria Tutosa is set in extensive grounds with ancient olive groves. It offers guest rooms and self-catering apartments with free WiFi.

In the summer breakfast is served outdoors.

The Masseria also has a church and an underground oil press on site. It is 4 km from the sea, 7 km from Ostuni and very near to Via Traiana.

When you stay at Bella Santorini in Santorini, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Perivolos Beach and 15 minutes by foot from Perissa Beach. This beach hotel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Athinios Port and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Kamari Beach.

With a stay at Venere di Erice Resort in Valderice, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Port of Trapani and Nino Croce Theater. This hotel is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Zingaro Nature Reserve and 17.9 mi (28.9 km) from Tonnara of Scopello.

Boasting one of the most central locations in Athens, Electra Rhythm Athens is next to Syntagma Square. A 5-minute walk through charming Plaka takes you to the Acropolis. The enchanting rooftop bar-restaurant enjoys Parliament, Syntagma Square and Acropolis views.

Recently renovated, rooms come with satellite TV, minibar and a work desk with an adjustable lamp. The marble bathroom includes a cosmetic mirror, bathrobes and slippers.

Electra Hotel’s multilingual staff are available 24/7. Free WiFi is available throughout.

The hotel is perfectly located on the pedestrian Ermou Street, Athens' major shopping street. It is right next to the Greek Parliament and Syntagma Metro Station.

Located in Skopelos, Aeolos Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Photo Centre of Skopelos and Folklore Museum. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Museum of Photography and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Bakratsa Museum.

With a stay at Aion Luxury Hotel in Nafplio (Nafplio City Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Tolo Beach and Nafplion Promenade. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Mpoyrtzi and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation Museum.

A stay at NH Caltagirone Villa San Mauro places you in the heart of Caltagirone, within a 5-minute drive of Regional Museum of Ceramics and Caltagirone Public Garden. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from St. Francis Bridge and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Church of San Francesco d'Assisi.

Located in Ginosa, Torreserena Resort is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Ionian Sea and Tavole Palatine. This beach hotel is 28.7 mi (46.2 km) from Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi and 28.8 mi (46.3 km) from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches.

With a stay at Hotel Mediterranee, you'll be centrally located in Taormina, steps from Corso Umberto and 7 minutes by foot from Taormina Cable Car. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Greek Theatre and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Mount Etna.

Located in Vlorë, a few steps from Radhimë Beach, A&G HOTEL provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. This 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a sea view.

A buffet, continental or Italian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

At the hotel guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub.

Kuzum Baba is 14 km from A&G HOTEL, while Independence Square is 14 km away. Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport is 163 km from the property.

Situated in Dhërmi, less than 1 km from Palasa Beach, Empire Beach Resort ADULTS ONLY features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a private beach area, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers.

At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe. Rooms come with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also boast sea views. The rooms in Empire Beach Resort ADULTS ONLY are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. At Empire Beach Resort ADULTS ONLY you will find a restaurant serving Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested.

Speaking English and Albanian at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day.

Kuzum Baba is 44 km from the hotel, while Independence Square is 45 km from the property.

Serenè Resort’s sandy beach is situated just 300 metres from the rooms, separated only by eucalyptus trees. The property features various pools, an outdoor fitness area, and various sports fields.

Guests also have access to a children’s play area, bowling greens and table tennis, as well as an adventure playground. A fitness trail and archery are also available.

Water sports can be enjoyed on the well-equipped beach. Classes and tournaments are organised.

The less active can relax with a massage at the Bluwellness Club, while the kids are having fun at their clubs. Entertainment is provided throughout the day. Dancing, parties and shows are put on in the evening.

Serenè Resort features a buffet-style restaurant. Buffets are put on at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full-board options include water and wine.