Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and TEMES S.A., a leading developer and operator in high-end tourism and real estate, is to open its first property in Greece at Costa Navarino in spring 2023.
Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino will be located at Navarino Bay, an integrated resort area in the region of Messinia, in Greece’s south-west Peloponnese.
The beachfront luxury resort will feature 99 guest rooms, including 48 earth-sheltered pool villas, all with outdoor terraces and sea views, along with five restaurants and bars.
Designed by Greek architects Tombazis & Associates Architects and K-Studio, the development is aligned with Costa Navarino’s sustainable principles, featuring planted roofs blending into the natural topography of the land and the use of local materials.
The resort will also offer a 1,500 m2 spa and fitness centre, with a 25m swimming pool, complemented by heat experiences and wellness therapies in specially designed indoor treatment rooms and outdoor pavilions.
James Riley, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental, said: “We are delighted to be opening our first property in Greece in Costa Navarino and look forward to sharing this striking combination of unspoiled landscape, olive groves, pristine beaches and authentic Greek culture in the region with our guests. We are pleased to partner with TEMES, the group that has been responsible for the creation of Costa Navarino as a burgeoning tourism destination.”
Achilles Constantakopoulos, chairman of TEMES, commented: “Mandarin Oriental is renowned for delivering exemplary service and exclusive experiences in some of the most noted properties around the world. We are proud to have the Group bring their hospitality expertise for the first time to Greece, signifying the further growth of Costa Navarino, which is becoming a top international destination to visit and to live”.
Navarino Bay is already home to The Bay Course, an 18-hole signature golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II, while three more layouts are also under construction.
Guests of Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino will also benefit from the destination’s other resort areas, and experience a range of outdoor activities, from biking and hiking to rock-climbing, tennis and water sports. Additionally, a variety of dining venues and leisure activities are available across Navarino Dunes and Navarino Waterfront.
Mandarin Oriental will be adjacent to Navarino Agora, an open marketplace with retail, artisanal street food, open-air cinema and authentic local experiences.