-The beachfront resort will debut this summer in the Mediterranean’s prime sustainable destination
Costa Navarino, the prime sustainable destination in the southwest Peloponnese, will expand its offering with the arrival of Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino this summer. The luxury resort will bring Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s unparalleled hospitality to Greece for the first time. This beachfront retreat is nestled amidst a breathtaking landscape in Navarino Bay, affording unparalleled views of the surrounding countryside and the historic bay of Navarino.
Design and interiors
Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino features 99 suites and earth-sheltered villas with private pools and spacious terraces. The property’s design has been inspired from the local architectural heritage.
The resort’s interiors embrace the natural beauty of Messinia, with accents featuring local plants, earthy undertones, and gentle splashes of color. The decor celebrates aspects of 19th-century Greek design and reflects the surrounding historical sites, providing the inspiration for motifs and wood carvings. A natural, terracotta color palette creates a soothing and welcoming environment with custom-designed furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows, and state-of-the-art entertainment technology. Rugs in the suites and villas are also inspired by the weaving of traditional Greek dress.
Aligned with Costa Navarino’s sustainable development principles, the Navarino Bay site features 2,700 replanted olive trees and over 500,000 planted native shrubs. The resort was built according to Costa Navarino’s rigorous environmental specifications, keeping with Mandarin Oriental’s deeply ingrained corporate responsibility ethos. The resort also features earth-sheltered villas blending into the natural topography of the land and utilizes local materials. As with all Mandarin Oriental hotels, it will be single use plastic free throughout the complex.
Dining Concepts
Creative, exciting and delicious dining is a key feature of the resort experience. The five restaurants and bars redefine authentic Greek traditions, that honor local culture while also providing a wide variety of original flavors from international cuisines. The resort’s chefs are committed to sourcing local ingredients from Messinia and delivering a unique gastronomic experience overseen by Chef Bertrand Valegeas.
Wellness, relaxation and sport experiences
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is a rejuvenating sanctuary offering wellbeing and beauty treatments inspired by the Group’s traditional rituals from the Far East and the abundant local flora. In addition to a variety of private treatment rooms, heat and water experiences, the Spa features a 25-metre swimming pool that flows indoors to outdoors with views of the breathtaking sunset across the bay. Wellness experts will cater to tailor-made fitness experiences, with yoga, nutrition advice, tennis coaching and intelligent movement programs included.
Costa Navarino is home to a wide array of sports. Golf afficionados will hone their game at the 18-hole Bay Course that surrounds the resort, as well as across the destination’s three further signature golf courses in Navarino Dunes and Navarino Hills.
Guests of Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino will benefit from the destination’s other sites, and experience a vast range of outdoor activities, from biking and hiking to rock-climbing and tennis at the Mouratoglou Tennis Center. Water-based fun awaits beginners and experienced fans alike, at the brand-new Watersports Hub located at Navarino Waterfront. A variety of dining venues, leisure activities and authentic experiences awaits guests across all resort areas. Moreover, Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino will be adjacent to Navarino Agora, an open, vibrant marketplace with curated retail, dining venues, artisanal street food, an open-air cinema, and an exciting event program celebrating the local culture and traditions.
A year-round destination
The highly anticipated Greek debut of Mandarin Oriental both adds to and complements the existing hospitality offering of Costa Navarino. With a total of four distinct sites featuring five-star hotels, signature golf courses, private residences, more than 40 dining venues, and an abundance of sports and entertainment experiences, Costa Navarino has established Messinia as a place to visit as well as to live. 2023 will be a milestone year for the destination, with its largest offering to date for its guests and residents.
