Anemi Folegandros
Minimalist shore-side luxury
Unspoilt Aegean island
The buildings of the all-white Anemi Folegandros look, from a distance, like giant sugar cubes overlooking the turquoise Aegean. And, once you get up close, this Greek-island getaway guarantees a stay as stylish as the views are stunning.
Facilities
Rooms
44, including 15 suites.
Checkout
Noon. Earliest check-in, 3pm, but flexible subject to availability.
More Details
Rates generally include a la carte breakfast, local taxes and transfers to the port and heliport.
Also
The hotel – and rocky Folegandros itself – isn't particularly suited to wheelchair users.
Hotel Closed
Anemi closes from the end of September until late May.
Fitness Center
Free Internet Access
Laundry
Pet Friendly
On-Site Restaurant
Room Service
Spa
At the Hotel
Free WiFi throughout, a tennis court (also used for basketball and football games) and a gym. In rooms: flatscreen TV, minibar, air-conditioning, Nespresso machines.
Our Favourite Rooms
The spacious Junior Pool Suites are honeymooners’ heaven. There’s a large bedroom and separate living room, and you can lounge in your private pool while admiring your sweeping sea views.
Poolside
Lay out your lounger by the hotel’s main clifftop infinity pool to take in the stunning Aegean views.
Spa
Treatments take a traditional turn at Andelea Spa, where masseurs bring together ancient Cycladic healing methods and their three pillars of wellness (mindfulness, relaxation, and bodywork) to create a space so serene you'll think Hygieia has just swept through. There's also a nail salon and outdoor gym (perhaps not best in succession); and guided yoga and reiki classes are held in the surrounding vineyards.
Packing Tips
Bring your camera or easel to capture scenes of the ever-changing sea and sky.
Children
Welcome. Cots and extra beds are free for under-5s and €40–80 a night for older children; you’ll find highchairs and a kids’ menu in the restaurant. Babysitting is available upon request and upon availability.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
Sit outside by the pool, which is lit enchantingly in the evening. Or, cosy up on the soft seating tucked away in the back of the restaurant indoors.
Dress Code
Relax: don’t dress up for dinner. Jeans or even shorts are fine.
Hotel Restaurant
Enjoy innovative dishes inspired by Aegean islands favourites, such as orzo with langoustines and lemon zest. The small, intimate restaurant is a slick space decorated in dark shades, in contrast to the hotel’s gleaming white exterior. It also extends outside, around the main pool.
Hotel Bar
Sip a mojito with mint leaves freshly picked from the hotel’s garden at the Yellow Bar; there’s a lengthy cocktail list and an extensive array of whiskeys. If you’ve got any special cocktail requests, the accommodating barman will happily go off menu.
Last Orders
Tuck into breakfast from 8.30am to 11am, and lunch or dinner until 11pm. The last drinks are poured in the restaurant and bar at 11pm
Room Service
Order meals or snacks from 8.30am to 11pm.
Planes
The most convenient airport is on Santorini, 45 minutes from Folegandros via boat or 18 minutes away by helicopter. Fly to Santorini National Airport (www.santorini-airport.com) from international destinations including London, Manchester, Rome, Paris and Barcelona.
Automobiles
If you choose to rent a car (or a scooter) to explore the island, there’s free parking on-site (rent on the mainland and bring it over on the ferry). If you choose not to drive, the local bus should be all you need to get around tiny Folegandros.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Folegandros is a relatively unspoilt island, where the main attractions are the views and the pristine beaches. The nearest shore to Anemi is a pebbly swimming spot, but there are plenty of sandy beaches surrounding the island, ranging from popular sun traps to hideaways you can only reach by boat.
The island’s mediaeval settlement, Kastro, is an amazing clifftop spot with spectacular views. Or, get a glimpse of Chrysospilia, on the northeast side of Folegandros. The 300m cave, tucked in the edge of a cliff 30m above the Aegean, has ancient names scrawled into its walls, but currently it can only be viewed by boat.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
