Is Greece good for an all-inclusive holiday?

Yes, but it's less common and smaller in scale than Turkey. The biggest all-inclusive resorts are concentrated on islands like Crete, Rhodes and Kos. Many smaller island hotels are half-board or bed-and-breakfast only, so check the board basis on the specific hotel rather than assuming it's all-inclusive.

Is there a tourist tax in Greece?

Yes — the Climate Crisis Resilience Fee is charged per room per night and paid locally at checkout. It's rarely included in the advertised room rate and varies by star rating and season.

Are Greece hotels open in winter?

Most island resort hotels close from roughly November to March or April. For winter sun, consider Egypt's Red Sea, Dubai or Turkey's southern coast.

Greece hotels worth checking

Last updated: 2026-06-17

Greece doesn't try to be Turkey's all-inclusive resort strips or Dubai's skyline hotels, and that's the appeal. You're generally booking a hotel in a specific town on a specific island, not a sealed resort complex, which means the island and the area you choose matters more here than almost anywhere else on this site.

What matters most with Greece hotels

The main draw is variety packed into a small geographic footprint. You can book a quiet family-run hotel in a fishing village, a big all-inclusive resort with three pools and a kids' club, or a clifftop boutique stay with a private plunge pool — often on the same island, twenty minutes apart. Food is also a genuine differentiator: even mid-range hotels tend to serve real Greek food rather than a watered-down international buffet.

The trade-off is that Greece is more seasonal and more fragmented than Turkey or Spain. Many hotels close for winter, ferries between islands can eat a day of your trip, and the biggest all-inclusive resorts are concentrated on a handful of islands rather than spread evenly across the country.

Popular Greek islands and resort areas

Crete — the broadest hotel range, from big family all-inclusive resorts (Chersonissos, Malia) to quieter stays around Chania and Elounda
Rhodes — strong for families (Faliraki) and couples wanting old-town charm and quieter coves (Lindos)
Corfu — greener and closer to the UK, popular with families wanting shorter transfers
Kos — flat and easy to get around, with accessible family resorts and shallow beaches
Zakynthos (Zante) — Navagio beach and quieter family areas like Tsilivi alongside livelier strips
Santorini and Mykonos — premium, scenic, and better suited to couples and honeymooners than families
Halkidiki — a mainland alternative near Thessaloniki with family-friendly resort hotels and no ferry required

What to check before booking

Board basis — plenty of island hotels are bed-and-breakfast or half-board only, not Turkish-style all-inclusive
The Climate Crisis Resilience Fee (tourist tax) — charged per room per night and paid locally at checkout, rarely included in the headline rate
ETIAS — from late 2026, UK travellers need an ETIAS authorisation to enter Greece; apply online before you fly
Hotel opening dates — many island hotels close from roughly November to March or April
Ferry and transfer time if your trip involves more than one island
Passport validity — at least three months beyond your planned departure date from Greece

Best for

Couples and honeymooners on Santorini, Mykonos or smaller Cycladic islands
Families wanting an authentic island feel on Corfu, Crete, Kos and Zante
Summer beach holidays roughly between May and October
Island-hopping trips for travellers happy to factor in ferry time