W Costa Navarino

Character and identity

Set on a 13-hectare waterfront stretch of the Messinian coast, this is the first adults-only property at Costa Navarino (children 12 and up are welcome) and the first W in Greece. Greek architects Tombazis and Associates have shaped it like a coastal village in stone, wood, and reed, threaded through jasmine and oleander gardens. The 246 rooms, suites, and villas span Fabulous to Wow! categories, many with swim-up or private pool access. Dining clusters around an infinity pool: the Platía food market, beachside Parelía for Greek classics, and the vegetarian Green Pepper. The Away Spa, four tennis courts, and a 25-metre lap pool round out a wellness-forward programme, with poolside DJ sets pulling things in a cooler, design-literate direction.

Who's it for

Bottom line

What sets this apart from the broader Costa Navarino estate is the grown-up, design-driven register: art, wellness, and a poolside DJ rather than kids' clubs and family buffets. Book a swim-up room for the shared 90-metre pool, or a suite with private pool if you want seclusion. Shoulder season suits the hiking and ruins; Athens flights make it cheaper to reach than most Greek islands.