Curated luxury hotels in Sahara Desert

When you stay at Secret Legend Suites in Santorini, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Santorini Caldera and 9 minutes by foot from Oia Castle. This luxury hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Archaeological Museum of Thera and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Museum of Prehistoric Thira.

Just 2 km from Polignano a Mare, San Tommaso Hotel is a historic building full of old-world charm and elegance, offering free Wi-Fi and a breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea from its terraced gardens. The luxury guest rooms and suites come with minibar and satellite TV.

All accommodation is spacious and equipped with air conditioning and private bathroom, and some units have a sea-view balcony. A sweet breakfast including cakes and fresh fruit is available daily.

Common areas at the San Tommaso include a bar, lounge, and relaxation area. The dynamic staff can assist you with tourist and travel info.

You can enjoy special rates at the hotel's Specchia Sant' Oronzo restaurant, a few km away. You are well linked to the surroundings by the SP121 state road.

Located in Rhodes (Rhodes Old Town), Kókkini Porta Rossa is a 4-minute walk from Jewish Synagogue Museum and 7 minutes by foot from Rhodes Port. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Acropolis of Rhodes and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Clock Tower.

With a stay at Olbia City Hotel in Olbia, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Port of Olbia and La Marinella Beach. This hotel is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Pittulongu Beach and 10.2 mi (16.3 km) from Port of Golfo Aranci.

With a stay at Mercure Tirana in Tirana, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Ministry of Defense and Skanderbeg Square. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Unknown Partisan monument and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Tomb of Kaplan Pasha.

Blue Bay lies on one of the most hospitable and exquisite spots of Peloponese: Psathopyrgos. On the coast of the Corinthian Gulf and by the green slopes of the Panachaicon Mountain, Chroutsa, Blue Bay represents the combination of green and blue that is island and mainland in one.

Ideal for relaxation and revitalisation, Blue Bay is nestled among olive trees and osiers, with a spectacular view of mainland Greece. A breath away from the cosmopolitan life of Patras, near to historical Kalavryta, as well as the more important archaeological sites such as Delphi, Olympia, Epidaurus and Mycenae. The perfect base for excursions to "Classical Greece".

When you stay at Cavo Suites in Zakynthos, you'll be near the beach – a 4-minute drive from Laganas Beach and 6 minutes from Zakynthos Ferry Terminal. This family-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Kalamaki Beach and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Alykanas Beach.

When you a stay at Melrose Rethymno by Mage Hotels in Rethymno, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Blue Beach and Town Beach. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St. Anthony Gorge and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Paleontological Museum.

Located in Kamenari, Hotel Casa del Mare - Annex is within a 15-minute drive of Kotor Bay and Porto Montenegro. This beach inn is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Kotor Old Town Walls and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Sveti Roko.

Located in Naples (Poggioreale), Holiday Inn Naples by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Via Toledo and Molo Beverello Port. This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Castel Nuovo and 3.8 mi (6 km) from Castel dell'Ovo.

With a stay at Hotel Montefila in Ulcinj (Gjerana), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Velika Plaza Beach and Commemorative Plaque. This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Mother Theresa statue and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Kryepazarit Mosque.

When you stay at Hotel Anassa in Santorini, you'll be near the beach – a 2-minute drive from Kamari Beach and 7 minutes from Ancient Thira. This beach aparthotel is 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from Athinios Port and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Santorini Caldera.

Located in Distomo-Arachova-Antikyra, Anemolia Mountain Resort is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Ancient Delphi and Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. This family-friendly hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from European Cultural Centre of Delphi and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Temple of Apollo.

Grand Hotel Holiday Resort rests 25 kilometres east of Heraklion International airport and 2.5 kilometres from Hersonissos on the north coast of the Mediterranean island of Crete.

This 4-star hotel offers newly constructed bungalows with captivating views to the sea in combination with 4 swimming pools and beautiful poolside bars.

American breakfast can be enjoyed daily. Dionysus Restaurant offers a dining terrace serving Greek and International cuisine, while the snack-bar restaurant offers a-la carte choices right by the main pool.

Surrounded by well-kept colourful gardens, the complex also features a stylish lobby area, a wellness centre and supervised mini club with special programme of activities for children.

Located in Venus, Mera Resort Venus is near the beach – a 5-minute walk from Venus Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Saturn Beach. This all-inclusive hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Jupiter Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Neptune Orthodox Church.

With a stay at Royal Karthago Resort & Thalasso - Family Only in Aghir, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Sidi Mehrez Beach and Essaguia Beach. This beach hotel is 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Djerba Explore Park and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Lalla Hadria Museum.

Located in Monopoli, Masseria Torrepietra is within a 5-minute drive of Parco Belvedere Lama and Cathedral of Romualdo Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Zoosafari and 13 mi (20.9 km) from The Trulli of Alberobello.

Situated 100 metres from the beach of Malia in Crete, Meropi Hotel & Apartments features 3 pools, a poolside bar and a restaurant. It offers apartments with free Wi-Fi and balcony overlooking the garden or the pools.

A fully equipped kitchenette with microwave, dining area and fridge is included in all the spacious apartments at the Meropi Hotel. Featuring bright colours and plenty of sunlight, each unit has a seating area with LCD satellite TV.

A breakfast buffet is provided in the dining area. The restaurant serves dinner including Cretan and international dishes. Drinks and coffee can be enjoyed at the poolside bar.

Wellness options include a steam bath and a sauna. Younger guests can have fun at the 2 children’s pools and the playground.

Staff are available 24/7. The lively town centre is at 1 km. Heraklion International Airport is within 30 km. Free private parking is available on site.

With a private beach and long list of sports facilities, iGV Club Santagiusta is 10 km outside Castiadas, 20 minutes' drive from Villasimius. Each room has a balcony or patio.

Santagiusta features typical Mediterranean architecture with a sand-coloured façade. Its extensive grounds include 6 tennis courts, a five-a-side football pitch and volleyball court. There is also a swimming pool and a variety of sports tournaments and entertainment.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all buffet style and include mineral water and house wine. There also are a restaurant, 3 bars and a disco.

Rooms are bright and colourful, with tiled floors and light-wood furniture. All air-conditioned, they also feature a minibar, TV with pay-per-view channels and a private bathroom with hairdryer.

Children have their own mini club, while teenagers can enjoy a multimedia space full of video games, cinema and music. There is also a nursery for little ones.

When you stay at CDSHotels Riva Marina Resort in Carovigno, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Libo Sabbia D'Oro and Specchiolla Beach. This beach hotel is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Rosa Marina Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Spiaggia di Pantanagianni Grande.