One&Only Aesthesis, Athens
More photosOne&Only Aesthesis feels like a time capsule to the glam ’60s era of the Athenian Riviera, but with all the modern indulgences you’d expect from a luxury resort. Nestled in Glyfada on a 21-hectare forest and beachfront reserve, this place blends nostalgic mid-century architecture with natural charm. Think marble, woven leather, and muted tones, all echoing the golden age of Greek coastal sophistication.
As for the vibes? It’s effortless, laid-back, but undeniably refined. On the food front, you’ve got everything from Peruvian-inspired fare at Manko to Mediterranean dishes by Ettore Botrini at Ora, plus a pop-up bar by Michelin-starred chef Paco Morales.
The wellness side is just as dreamy: the very first Guerlain Spa in Greece offers bespoke treatments, and there’s also a full fitness center, tennis and padel courts, plus a beautiful beach club (there’s even a more secluded adults-only stretch called Mystiko).
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Expert reviews
“In the ’60s, before this was Greece’s first One&Only, it was a resort called Asteria Beach Club. While the One&Only’s 51-acre footprint is far more luxurious than its predecessor’s, the goal is to show guests a good time, just a 30-minute drive from the center of Athens.”
“For a sure-fire hit of coastal glamour with none of the hassle of Greek ferries or domestic airports. The gated peninsula is a bubble of extreme attentiveness, where you can be as subdued or as sociable as you like. If you start feeling antsy, the Acropolis and the grubbier appeal of downtown Athens are only a 30-minute drive.”
“Occupying a beautifully landscaped peninsula surrounded by the sea, this iconic 1950s beach club has been reimagined as a glamorous waterfront resort, with a sensational spa, destination dining, and brilliantly creative activities for children.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
16 November 2025
Very nice place! It is a great hotel for families.
28 September 2025
Beautiful property, mixed service levels, would struggle to recommend at this price point
One of the most beautiful hotels I’ve ever visited. The rooms were gorgeous!!
Service by the pool was very good as was housekeeping
Breakfast service was poor (had to chase for menus multiple times, chase for hot drinks, one of our parties breakfast didn’t arrive until long after the rest of us had finished). This happened on 2/4 days so perhaps they were understaffed on those days.
Hotel is next to a six lane highway which you can hear in some of the bungalows so be sure to ask for a quieter room
Bungalow 7 restaurant didn’t let you in unless you agreed to order a bottle of wine - we are fine with minimum orders but not everyone drinks wine
Plunge pool in room not heated and unusable in September
2 September 2025
Samer made our day big thanks to him , as we face some difficulties in customer experience
Rooms , beach
21 April 2025
good but not great
Rooms, facilities, senior staff members
Not enough staff - especially at breakfast and on beach service. Not expected for a hotel of this caliber.
17 February 2025
Lovely - best option in Athens
Beautiful, modern, clean
Nothing
14 November 2024
We will come back with our chlinds but only if the pool is heated.
Our stay was great, the service is excellent and the room is super comfortable.
Big problem: a swimming pool which is unusable because it is very cold and even that of the spa was quite cold, we were not able to enjoy it as we would have liked.
3 September 2024
Beyond pleasurable, enjoyed every moment, one of my top places ever.
I liked everything, the place had an amazing design, the staff were super friendly and helpful. I really felt like I am at home.
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2 September 2024
Beautiful 5 star resort in the Athens Riviera
This is a beautiful property. Truly 5 stars with great service. The breakfast was delicious. The staff tried their very best to make sure you had everything you needed. I did not receive any spa services but the Guerlain spa is also beautiful. We stayed in a bungalow and it was spacious and so clean. There is turn down service every night as well. I could not have asked for more.
Nothing
30 August 2024
Amazing, lovely spa fantastic pools and beautiful beach
Amazing big room, lovely spa fantastic pool and clean shallow water beach
20 July 2024
More than impressed! Can’t wait to come again and stay longer!
Location, vibe, colors, view, the beach, exotic plants, palm trees, big cactus trees! Exterior and interior design is everything! Just wow! So calm energy, quiet and relaxing! It’s like you are on a private exotic island but actually so close to the center of Athens, just 20 minutes with a car.
Actually there is nothing I didn’t like
20 July 2024
The best place to stay at in Athens
Everything.. the facility, the room and the small details were amazing. The food variety and the restaurants were great. Overall, the staff were very polite and helpful
The receptionist wasn’t really helpful. She made a dinner reservation for us in one of the resort’s restaurants but didn’t tell us that the kitchen will close 15 minutes after our reservation, and when I told her about this the next day she seemed like she doesn’t care
1 June 2024
Overpriced hotel with slow service
High quality and modern location, very nice Spa and gym
Extremely slow service, guests orders get forgotten, staff overwhelmed when more than 4 guests are at the pool
Or restaurant, we waited 1.5h for a fruit platter at the pool and during dinner the waiter forgot to serve us to the point we were ready to leave before our main course.
5 May 2024
Amazing experience with the cruise of Pardo.
Perfect location, just 30 minutes from Athens International airport. It exceeded my expectations when providing Dyson hairdryers and Marvis toothpaste.
The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Our butler is super amazing. Thank you so much!
Only disappointing issue was that we travelled in the early part of summer (about 25 degrees Celsius). Therefore, it is too cold to have a swim. Several resorts offer a heating system to adjust the temperature of the private swimming pool to about 26-27 degrees Celsius.
7 April 2024
Great experience highly recommend it!
Breakfast was great
Service was exceptional, everyone was super nice and polite
There was very good live music during dinner also at brunch
Bed was to soft
21 March 2024
A great place to relax yet close enough if you want to visit Athens
Location - In a beautiful and calm bay, half an hour from Athens center, and same for Athens International airport.
Facility - exceptional design details with an exceptional executioner.
Staff - they invented curtesy and friendliness
Spa - excellent facilities and a variety of program activities.
Having to leave
2 January 2024
Great vacation resort.
The property is amazing, well located, 25min from the city center and 25 min from the airport, facilities are clean and brand new, staff is super helpful and accommodating
28 December 2023
Best hotel experience ever!
It was perfect in every way
Nothing
10 December 2023
great experience and relaxing holiday that exceeded our expectations.
exceptional services and high quality facilities.
nothing
22 November 2023
Beautiful exclusive hideaway
Very stylish property and very attentive staff
Very expensive drinks prices, beach was dirty in some places
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar (additional charge)
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Kids' meals
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service (additional charge)
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Tennis court
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Private beach area
- - Water sport facilities on site
- - Kids' club
- - Beachfront
- - Tennis equipment
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make-up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Haircut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Beach
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services
- - Indoor play area
- - Kids' outdoor play equipment
Cleaning services
- - Laundry
- - Dry cleaning
- - Ironing service
- - Trouser press
- - Daily housekeeping
Pool and wellness
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Kids' pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
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