Hotel Review: Nikki Beach, Porto Heli, Greece

Porto Heli, once a quiet fishing village, is discreetly located on the so-called Greek Riviera on the north-eastern Peloponnese Coast. Known as the Hamptons of Greece, its prominence began when shipping tycoons and foreign royalty installed huge hidden villas there along the coast. It's a three hour ferry from Athens or a pleasant - if twisty at times - 175km drive.

By plane: flights from London to Athens or Kalamata take less than 4 hours. A taxi will take 2 hours 45 minutes from the airport. Free parking available. Book flights to Athens or Kalamata.

The luxury beach club vibe starts as soon as you enter, with chilled music playing from early to late. The décor is ultra-modern and swish and it's hard to believe this used to be a tired 1960s hotel. Much of the clientele are a young, quite glamorous crowd. The beach bar/restaurant has a laid-back feel, looking out to a sea of sunbeds. The rooftop restaurant is a bit more formal.

Service is generally good. The hotel has a private beach, pool (quite shallow), spa, fitness centre, and three eateries with bar areas.

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

The 66 rooms are white, bright and spacious. Rooms have comfortable beds with a free-standing bath in addition to the ensuite bathroom, which has a walk-in rain shower and double sink. Rooms have balconies or terraces and suites have their own private plunge pools and sunbathing decks.

Room types: Covet Room, Luux Room, Signature Suite, Luux Suite, Ultra Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, Nespresso machine, signature "MyBar", TV, free Wi-Fi

Beach Club offers excellent sushi and sashimi, salads, grilled meat and fish. Café Nikki serves modern dishes, while rooftop restaurant Qurio is ideal for a romantic evening meal or drink watching the sunset or stargazing. The food is fantastic with menus overseen by two Michelin Starred-chef Arnaud Bignon.

Café Nikki: daily buffet breakfast, 8-11am.

Qurio: rooftop restaurant, tapas and live music. Open daily, 7pm-12:30am.

Beach Club: Greek cuisine and poolside cocktails. Open daily, 11am-7:30pm.