Nikki Beach, Porto Heli, Greece

Porto Heli is a charming, sleepy backwater surrounded by the protected coves and bays of the Aegean. It has long attracted the Greek smart set and a half-sunk yacht presides over the bay.

If you can prise yourself from the beach, it's a 10-minute walk to the acropolis and archaeological site of Halieis.
By plane: direct flights from London to Athens or Kalamata take less than 4 hours. It's 2 hours 45 minutes' drive to the hotel. Free parking available. skyscanner.net

The hotel suits young, hedonistic party animals. We loved the futuristic lobby - all mirrors, whiteness and curvy funky shapes - it has a definite 'wow' factor.

We enjoyed the food at the restaurants - of very high quality - and the décor, especially the lobby.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Beachfront
• Swimming pool
• Fitness centre
• Spa
• Family-friendly
• On-site parking
• Free Wi-Fi

The Luux Room is very spacious and quite flashy with mirrors behind white curtains along one wall, and white panelling along the other. All rooms have a balcony or terrace looking out to the beach restaurant, pool, slim beach and lovely bay.

Covet Room, Luux Room, Signature Suite, Luux Suite, Ultra Suite
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, Nespresso machine, signature "MyBar", TV, free Wi-Fi

The Purple Rain cocktail at Qurio is a riot of gin, violet, lime, açai berries and shiso leaf. The sea bass at the Beach Club restaurant was expertly grilled, accompanied by a generous pimped up Greek salad with caper leaves, Kalamari olives and barrel-aged feta.

Café Nikki: daily buffet breakfast, 8-11am.
Qurio: rooftop restaurant, tapas and live music. Open for dinner and drinks, 7pm-12:30am.
Beach Club: stylish venue, Greek cuisine and poolside cocktails. Open daily, 11am-7:30pm.