W Costa Navarino, the first hotel of W Hotels Worldwide in Greece, a member of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, will welcome its first guests on August 11. The new hotel located in Navarino Waterfront, the new development area of Costa Navarino and exclusively for adults and teenagers over 12 years of age, is already accepting reservations.
“We are excited about the arrival of W Hotels in Greece, through the debut of W Costa Navarino. The new W Escape, with its distinctive and sophisticated design, highlights the evolution of the W brand, and joins the recent arrivals of other W hotels in the EMEA region, such as the W Rome. As we continue to focus on the changing needs of travelers, the rich program of activities at W Costa Navarino, aimed at adults, will strengthen the global portfolio of unique W experiences,” said Candice D’Cruz, Vice President – Luxury Brands, Europe, Middle East and Africa by Marriott International.
Bookings have started
Guests can now book one of the rooms or villas of the new hotel located on a 130-acre beachfront property.
The Study Office of Alexandros N. Topazis has edited the architectural design, emphasizing the details and the use of natural materials such as stone, wood and reed, inspired by the traditional architecture of the area. The interiors are designed by London-based office MKV Design, using elements that celebrate Greek construction tradition and craftsmanship.
Marriott International’s two brands
Costa Navarino is an international, high standard tourist destination in Greece already sporting two Marriott International brands: The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, which offers guests and families countless wellness activities, and The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, with exceptional architecture, high-level services and unique experiences, in the Navarino Dunes area.
There are two 5* hotels, in Navarino Dunes The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino. The area also features the Navarino Residences private homes and the collection of apartments The Residences at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, the first signature course golf in Greece The Dunes Course, Anazoe Spa, the House of Events conference center, specially designed areas for children, as well as a wide range of gastronomy, sports and cultural activities.
Navarino Bay, the second area, is home to the signature golf course The Bay Course and the Bay Clubhouse, while the ultra-luxury Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino hotel will open in 2023. In the nearby Navarino Waterfront area, where in August 2022, the new luxury hotel W Costa Navarino will begin hosting guests.
In the Navarino Hills area, two new 18-hole signature golf courses opened in February 2022.
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