The 10 best luxury and boutique hotels in Folegandros, Greece

Folegandros needed one hotel that could carry a full trip, and Gundari is it. Set on the island’s south-eastern coast near Petousis, the five-star resort opened in May 2024 with 27 suites and villas shaped by Athens design studio Block722. The mood is earth-toned, low-slung and clipped into the cliffs, with private pools, sea views and enough stone to keep the Cycladic fantasy from turning glossy. Orizon, the restaurant, works land-and-sea Greek cooking into a sunset setting, while the spa adds mineral pool, treatments, yoga and meditation. Best for design-led retreat energy with real distance from Chora.

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Anemi Folegandros is the polished port-side option on Folegandros, set in Karavostasis a short walk from the harbour rather than up in Chora. Built in twelve low Cycladic-style buildings, the five-star hotel has 44 rooms and suites, with white interiors, balconies or verandas and categories running from Deluxe Room to Grand Sea View Suite with Private Pool. The useful bits are stronger than the brochure language: a poolside restaurant, Yellow Bar, Andelea Spa, yoga in the vineyard, outdoor training, tennis and basketball courts. Book it for easy ferry logistics, space and resort comforts without losing the island’s pared-back mood.

Set on a hillside above Agali Beach, Blue Sand Boutique Hotel & Suites keeps Folegandros simple in the right ways: whitewashed walls, clean lines, wood, stone and private balconies facing the Aegean. Rooms come with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars and Nespresso machines, so the setup feels easy rather than overdesigned. The beach is the main pull, with Chora about four kilometres away for evenings inland. Back at the hotel, the restaurant serves Greek cooking built around fish, seafood, handmade pasta, crawfish and local rabbit, while the bar handles cocktails for the slower end of the day.

On the edge of Chora, within walking distance of the central square, Themonies Luxury Suites makes a strong case for small-scale Folegandros. The property occupies a restored late-19th-century agricultural stone complex, with its original stone threshing floor and three newer stone buildings folded into the site. There are five independent residences, each with its own layout, kitchenette, dining area and private terrace or yard furnished in teak. Views run towards Chora, the Monastery and the Aegean. Breakfast is homemade and served in-suite, while the central lounge covers light food and drinks. Best for travellers who want history, space and privacy close to village life.

Few Folegandros hotels make the island’s cliff drama feel this immediate. On the edge of Chora, Anemomilos Boutique Hotel sits where the village windmill once stood, with the main squares and tavernas a short walk away. Family-run since 1993, it has 17 studios and suites in white-and-blue Cycladic buildings, many with balconies or terraces facing the Aegean. Rooms keep things simple but comfortable, with sitting areas, kitchenettes, air conditioning, WiFi and built-in sofas in several categories. The pool and bar catch the sunset properly. Book it for Chora access, sea views and a stay with actual island texture.

Avaton Folegandros is the island’s clean design-led counterpoint to the busier village hotels. Set 750 metres from Chora in a traditional olive grove, the small property spreads across 12,000 sq m with nine suites, panoramic Aegean views and a pool made for unhurried afternoons. The architecture is pared-back Cycladic: white volumes, simple lines, natural light and generous outdoor space. Suites come in Earth and Diamond categories, from about 42 to 54 sq m, with balconies or terraces. Breakfast can be taken by the pool or in-suite. This hotel is best for privacy close to Chora, without sleeping inside the village.

In Chora, Folegandros’ main village, Chora Resort Hotel & Spa is the practical choice for travellers who want the island’s tavernas, squares and evening life close by. The resort keeps to a familiar Cycladic register, with white walls, private balconies or verandas and rooms equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, internet access and safes. The centrepiece is the 500 sq m pool, with the Thalassa jacuzzi-pool bar handling drinks through the day. Pirotira serves Greek specialities for dinner, while the wider setup includes a fitness centre, sauna, mini-golf, massage services, mini bus and shuttle service.

For an easy landing on Folegandros, Vrahos Boutique Hotel makes the quiet fishing village of Karavostasis feel like a real choice. Built on a rocky slope above the port bay, the hotel has 29 rooms, suites and apartments, many with sea views from private terraces or balconies. The look is classic Cycladic without much fuss: white walls, blue shutters, stone details, built-in beds, four-poster beds in some rooms and handmade artworks. Vegera restaurant handles breakfast, light meals and dinner, while the shared sea-facing jacuzzi adds the holiday bit. Book it for ferry convenience, beach access and a softer start to the island.

Ano Meria gives Folegandros a different rhythm from Chora and the port. In the island’s second village, Provalma is a family-run stay with five independent suites set in a garden planted with indigenous herbs and plants. Each suite has a private terrace facing the Aegean, with names drawn from Folegandros’ landscape and local tradition. The architecture keeps to the island’s language: white volumes, stone, outdoor space and enough distance to make the setting feel properly rural. Days centre on the pool, open sea views and the outdoor lounge-bar. Book it for village life, privacy and an inland base with horizon.

Polikandia Hotel is a straightforward Chora base for travellers who want Folegandros’ village life within easy reach. Set 60 metres from the island’s main squares, this family-run Cycladic hotel has 25 superior rooms and three junior suites arranged around a planted pool area. Interiors lean traditional, with rock and wood details, wrought-iron or stone beds and small Cycladic-style furniture, while rooms include air conditioning, TV, fridge and coffee facilities. The pool, jacuzzi, hammocks, shaded seating and garden are simple and make it an easy place to reset between tavernas, beaches and late walks through Chora.