Things are heating up these days—and not just when it comes to temperatures. Summer 2025 is set to make waves with a host of exciting new hotel openings. Here are five highlights:
Rooms and suites: 104
Special feature: Adults Only
The Zélia Halkidiki recently opened as the first Destination by Hyatt property in Greece. Guests can look forward to a setting surrounded by olive groves, picturesque beaches, and charming coastal villages. Authentic hospitality is felt throughout the boho-chic-inspired resort—not just in the restaurants, but in every corner. Here, barefoot luxury is the vibe. Relax at the spa, take in the modern architecture, and soak up the stunning views from the pool.
Zélia Halkidiki - part of Destination by Hyatt
Potidaia, 632 00 Chalkidiki, Greece
+30 2373 440004 - zeliaresort.gr
Doubles from € 360
Rooms and suites: 145
Special feature: Floating pool
The exact opening date for this highly anticipated summer 2025 debut is still under wraps—but one thing is certain: it won’t be long now. And when it does open, guests of The Lake Como EDITION can expect something truly special. To create a fitting home for its 145 rooms, including two luxurious penthouse suites, a 19th-century architectural gem on the lake’s western shore has been reimagined. Alongside restaurants offering breathtaking views of Lake Como and the Bellagio mountains, the hotel will also showcase cutting-edge design.
The Lake Como EDITION
Via Regina 41, 22011 Cadenabbia (CO), Italy
+39 0344 490588 - editionhotels.com
Doubles from € 750
Rooms and suites: 500
Special feature: 14 restaurants
The trend towards all-inclusive vacations has come to stay. Accordingly, guests at the brand new Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, a member of the Curio Collection by Hilton, can look forward to the super carefree package. In 14 restaurants you can enjoy a wide variety of cuisines, from Caribbean delicacies to Italian classics and Thai street food. Seven bars complete the offer. The rooms and suites of the resort, which is located directly by the sea and on a sandy beach over 600 meters long, are spread over six low buildings. They all boast breathtaking views, and some of them have private plunge pools.
Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
Carretera Playa Costa Esmeralda Km 7, 24000 Miches, Dominican Republic
+1 829-241-4400 -hilton.com
Doubles from € 350
Rooms and suites: 160
Special feature: Private pools
JW Marriott 's debut in Greece has been announced for some time, but now the time has finally come: the brand's newest resort will welcome its guests for the first time after the hotel opens in summer 2025. Located directly on the coast of Crete, the elegant rooms, suites and villas offer breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. Some of them have private pools, all of them have high-quality furnishings. The JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, located not far from Chania, is surrounded by 40 hectares of nature. Its architecture is intended to honor the beauty of the landscape, which is why the roofs were planted and every design element was carefully selected.
JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa
Marathi Beach, 73500 Marathi (Chania), Greece
+30 2821 030550 - marriott.com
Doubles from € 600
Rooms and suites: 94
Special feature: Infinity pool with sea view
On the one hand, it seems to be a good year for Greece. Quite a few hotels are due to open here in summer 2025. On the other hand, people like to hold back on exact opening dates. Apart from the information summer 2025, there's still no specific date for the long-awaited opening of the Four Seasons Mykonos. The anticipation of the brand new resort right on the beach is all the greater. Designed by Greek architect Nicos Valsamakis, it will combine the typical elegance of the brand with the Cycladic architectural style. The Rockwell Group is once again responsible for the culinary concept.
Four Seasons Resort Mykonos
Karapetis, 84600 Mykonos, Greece
+30 210 0890 1000 - fourseasons.com/mykonos
Doubles from € 1.200
