The Most Exciting New Beach Hotels Opening in Europe This Summer

Planning your European vacation? You’ll find plenty on offer when it comes to a beach-focused stay. And, with some impressive hotel openings this summer, you can even experience brand-new facilities, often with exclusive experiences that are aimed at setting even higher industry standards. You might even be among the very first to stay at a property, before it becomes the next crowded hotspot.

From the French Riviera to the Greek Islands, any one of these exciting beach hotel openings is sure to make for a trip to remember.

Why You’ll Love It: It’s island bliss, bringing the opportunity to split your time between the beach and the pool before hitting the spa for some pampering and taking advantage of the stellar dining options. Many rooms provide stunning views, and all have luxurious perks like Nespresso coffee machines and Bluetooth sound systems.

Overview: A luxury retreat on its own 17-acre private island off the French Riviera coast, Zannier Île de Bendor is the perfect spot to enjoy lazy days or the thrill of watersports. Shuttles bring guests from Bandol for the seven-minute crossing, where they’re greeted with an enticing blend of laid-back Provencal charm and Mediterranean glamour. The pine-lined paths and village-style lanes overlook the sea, while a beach cove and diving center await for time under or on the water.

There are multiple pools for a dip, including options with sea views, while the spa has two pools of its own, indoors and out. It also features a hammam, a Japanese sauna, a tearoom, and a relaxation area. Food and drink are a highlight, with four bars and lounges plus three main restaurants, including poolside and sea-view dining.

Best For: Private island vibes

Why You’ll Love It: This is total serenity with jaw-dropping Aegean vistas, exquisite service, and modern luxuries. All accommodation was designed to maximize the views from the cliffside suites, ideal for a couple’s romantic retreat to spacious villas for families and multigenerational groups.

Overview: Mykonos is about to be the first Greek Island where visitors can stay at a Four Seasons, often ranked among the world’s best luxury hotel brands. This highly anticipated addition will offer a more secluded, tranquil experience while being just a short distance from Chora and the airport. Located along the southeast coast overlooking Kalo Livadi Bay, the resort features the classic whitewashed walls, traditional stone pathways, and intimate courtyards.

The infinity pool was positioned to create the illusion that it merges with the sea, while the full-service spa is the focus of the wellness program. Enjoy indoor and outdoor treatments, including options for couples, in a private suite with a vitality pool. The four restaurants and bars all boast Aegean views, with everything from casual daytime service at The Beach to a modern steakhouse.

Best For: Couples

Why You’ll Love It: One &Only Kea Island checks all the boxes, complete with a sandy beach, beach club, and a spa with four pools, a sauna, steam room, and Jacuzzi. There’s no shortage of dining and drinking venues, plus you can order room service 24/7 from your own private sea-view villa.

Overview: Just a 30-minute speedboat ride from Athens, this luxurious property will offer all-villa accommodation with stunning sea views and private infinity pools. A sandy beach with umbrellas and loungers, DJ sets, and food and drink service, it’s ideal for spending the day soaking up the sun. For total relaxation, the spa features indoor and outdoor pools, a Jacuzzi, a steam room, and sauna, along with a menu of Greek-inspired treatments.

At the Atria, look forward to sea-view dining on dishes focused on Mediterranean flavors. The multiple bars include a speakeasy-style bar and a wine bar for sipping carefully curated global and international wines alongside artisanal cheeses.

Best For: Private island vibes

Why You’ll Love It: It’s a peaceful, eco-conscious retreat just a short ride from Ibiza, yet worlds away from partying crowds on one of the best beaches in Formentera. It’s an approach that respects the local rural architecture with olive groves, stone walls, and shaded terraces while reflecting the island’s bohemian spirit.

Overview: Vestige Can Jordi is a highly anticipated luxury property set on one of Formentera’s finest beaches, boasting scenic views and a tranquil atmosphere for restoration. The 247-acre estate houses a half-dozen structures inspired by traditional stone walls, seamlessly blending into the arid landscape while providing rare privacy and exclusivity. The six en-suite guest rooms, including two suites, sit alongside spacious lounges and a large dining room, a wine cellar, a professional kitchen, a gym, and a cinema. 

Best For: Design lovers

Why You’ll Love It: It’s a rare blend of privacy and five-star service, with accommodation that feels like a private Mediterranean home. Perched above Porto Cervo, wake up to breathtaking sea views and enjoy the serene, nature-immersed setting along with exceptional personalized service.

Overview: Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda is known for its glamorous vibe, attracting celebrities and VIPs of all types. Luxury-seeking visitors will find many suitable properties, including the new La Tiara di Cervo, unveiling a more tranquil side of the coast, set within a protected park on a private 9-acre estate. Carved into the stone, it enjoys an elevated perch, as if it were suspended between the sea and the sky.

Accommodation is in one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, all with expansive sea views, beautifully designed to encourage indoor and outdoor living. Tucked among lush vegetation are two sea-view infinity pools backed by mountains, while chefs create bespoke menus for unforgettable dining.

Best For: Design lovers & couples

Why You’ll Love It: The striking cliffside setting, with every suite opening to uninterrupted Aegean views and glorious sunsets, creates a true sense of escape at Luura Paros Cliff. Both art-driven and serene, this is an adults-only hotel, with private pools, standout dining, a strong focus on wellness, and immersive local experiences.

Overview: This adults-only luxury boutique hotel is one of the most exciting new openings on Paros, known for its long stretches of soft sandy beaches and whitewashed villages. Its location atop a cliff provides uninterrupted views over the Aegean, the island of Antiparos, and the island’s most awe-inspiring sunsets. Private pools are included in 19 of the 39 suites, all of which feature terraces.

There’s also an oasis-style pool and a pool club at the heart of the property, along with a spa and wellbeing center, and four dining venues. The signature Osaka-inspired bar and restaurant offers Japanese fare with Western influence, enjoyed with a sea and sunset view.

Best For: Couples

Why You’ll Love It: The barefoot-luxury atmosphere where slow living, nature, wellness, and architecture effortlessly blend makes Na Praia especially enticing. The direct access to a pristine beach, immersive wellness and dining experiences, and accommodation that includes homes and villas with pools make it a must-experience.

Overview: Tucked between a nature reserve and the ocean in a secluded location just beyond Comporta on the Atlantic Coast, the adults-only Na Praia harmoniously blends with its surroundings. Its architecture was shaped by the dunes, designed to immerse guests in an otherworldly atmosphere. It’s a place where time slows with the gentle rhythm of the tides, while the aromas of juniper, pine, and thyme fill the air.

It’s the first hotel in Comporta to provide direct beach access, while Spa Na Praia provides a space for blissful relaxation, connecting to the surrounding environment. The wide array of treatments and services includes everything from thalassotherapy, cryotherapy, massage, facials, and scrubs to a sauna, exercise equipment, and a wide range of classes.

Best For: Design lovers

Why You’ll Love It: It’s the Riviera without the noise, deeply calming with a relaxed design and discreet elegance. The rooftop boasts 360-degree views where one can enjoy Italian and Riviera-influenced fare prepared by celebrated chefs, complemented by a carefully curated wine list. Just steps from the sea, guests also have easy access to picturesque local beaches.

Overview: Nordelaia Sur Mer is located in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, one of the lesser-known towns (and among the world’s most underrated) on the French Riviera, ensuring a more serene ambiance. Queen Victoria once aptly described the region as a “paradise of nature.” This chic 33-room boutique hotel is an ideal base for enjoying it all, with an architectural aesthetic featuring minimalist interiors and a refined contemporary atmosphere.

It’s all about laid-back luxuries, set within a beautifully renovated 1960s seafront building that includes Beaulieu’s only rooftop terrace. Enjoy tapas-style dining on Italian and Riviera-influenced dishes with sweeping Mediterranean views, an outdoor pool, and a gym.

Best For: Design-loving couples 

Why You’ll Love It: Panoramic sea views and sunset-facing spaces create an immediate sense of escape. With a contemporary, design-led aesthetic, infinity pool, and wellness offerings that include outdoor yoga, it offers a relaxed, lifestyle-driven take on Greek island luxury. Plus, day trips to Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos are within easy reach.

Overview: INNSiDE by Meliá is a lifestyle resort, the brand’s first to open in Greece, with its signature contemporary design and vibrant atmosphere. Set on a hillside overlooking Elounda Bay on Crete’s northeast coast, the ideal location provides easy access to the nearby island of Spinalonga. Nearly three-quarters of its 86 rooms and suites feature sea views and special touches like in-room yoga mats, while 18 ultra-luxe units come with private pools. The property has a beautiful infinity pool and offers outdoor yoga sessions along with elevated dining on Greek and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. 

Best For: Couples

Why You’ll Love It: Guests will love the magnificent cliffside setting, where terraced landscapes meet the sea. Every one of the 29 ocean-facing rooms was designed to capture the island’s ever-changing light. It’s an intimate stay that feels deeply connected to nature while blending contemporary design with wellness-focused spaces and a tranquil atmosphere. Plus, private sunset sailings, local craft workshops, and guided walks are available.

Overview: An Annua Signature Hotels property, the Gran Hotel Margalida is set within a restored Mallorcan finca, embodying Mediterranean tranquility. Modern design and history seamlessly coexist, while luxuries abound. A stay here is an exclusive experience, complete with a holistic spa that has a heated pool, hydrotherapy circuit, and eucalyptus steam room.

There’s also a stunning infinity pool that melds with the horizon, and an adjacent pool bar reminiscent of a Mediterranean beach club. At the heart of the gastronomic scene are three indoor and outdoor restaurants serving local cuisine, including a French-inspired oyster bar, a “Piazzetta,” and an upscale signature restaurant. 

Best For: Design lovers