One&Only Kéa Island — Hotel in Kea Municipality

Perfection is difficult, hence the allure. Bond Beach Club did not have a few wines on the list, but that and a slight perfunctory level of service one evening apart this place is staggeringly rugged, beautiful, charming, clever and just about perfect.||Let’s start with the check in - usually a dull, administration heavy affair. Not so here - overlooking the Aegean, with a drink to hand and being told in a relaxed and comfortable way what was on offer. The Villas are sublime - 3 distinct areas and a private pool with a view that if off the scale. Is there really that much sea?||The hotel has been open 12 weeks, but the service levels would lead you to think that it’s been here for 12 decades, hugely helped no doubt by the influx of staff from the St Geran, the original mothership which is undergoing a refurbishment. ||The Beach Club has a pared down regaled vibe with music that gets a little louder but not too loud as the day progresses, with an interesting and healthy menu that delights.||Trips to eat and waterski were arranged at the drop of a hat, with history and geography lessons dispatched on the way up and down the almost off grid road that connects the resort to the hotel.||The gym and spa are seriously top notch, breakfast was incredible and then just when you think you have seen and experienced it all you find the secret bar with world class cocktails and an amazing cigar collection. ||And when you are done (never, but we all need to go home some time) the hotels speedboat whisks you back to civilisation. ||I am not easily won over - this place won me over several times over....

Very good service everywhere. Front of the house quite helpful when we needed it.||Incredible service at breakfast - this really stood out. The food offerings at breakfast were terrific both from the menu and from the several "buffets" which are pretty creative.||Room (we had a Cliff Villa Panoramic Sea View) was awesome. Looked great (modern), incredible views, super bathroom (everything) with private water closet. Team brought us fresh fruit most days. Pretty large. Very comfortable bed. Good blackout shades. Open up every bathroom drawer - it's pretty great the amenities that they have for you. Wow.||Did not love the buggy-to-get-anywhere situation, but that was mostly ok.||Pool great. Wow what service at the pool Dinner at Bond Beach Club also great. Both food and service.||Three nights we paid for the resort's SUV (Land Rover or Land Ranger, I don't know the diff) to take us into town to eat at a Greek restaurant and that was fantastic. See the front desk - they have a number of menus. This was such a treat. ||The boat (they call it an RIB) between Lavrio Port and Kea can be a bit rough. Feels 100% safe, just it's pretty bumpy when there is any wind riling up the water, and that was our experience in both directions. We'd probably take the helicopter next time.||That said, our transfers from ATH in each direction were totally flawless.||The fitness center might be the most remarkable part of this resort. If that is important to you, please see pictures since we are attaching...

Thoughts on this for the review?||My partner and I stayed at the One&Only Kea Island for three nights, and it was truly exceptional. The property is stunning, with individual villas built into a rolling landscape, so every room has breathtaking views of the bay. We were even upgraded upon check-in, which set the tone for a fantastic stay.||The staff were outstanding: professional, warm, and incredibly attentive. Our stay manager, Anna, went above and beyond to anticipate our needs and ensure everything was seamless. Communication through WhatsApp made everything smooth and easy.||Because the resort is so spread out, you’ll need to use buggies to get around. They take about 10 minutes to arrive unless you schedule in advance, so it’s worth planning your movements a little. Once settled, though, the flow of the property makes sense. The beach is perfect on sunny days, while the pool is wonderfully peaceful.||Dining was excellent at both restaurants (beach club + Atria in main building), though we especially loved Atria. Cocktails on the patio before dinner and at the speakeasy afterward became a ritual, and the breakfast each morning was simply divine—something we looked forward to every day.||There’s no shortage of activities either. We took a private padel lesson and noticed plenty more to do/explore but didn’t have time to do. ||Overall, this new property feels both luxurious and full of potential. We wouldn’t hesitate to return and are excited to see how it blossoms in the...