Costa Navarino is the prime sustainable destination in the Mediterranean, located in an unspoiled, breath-taking seaside landscape in Greece’s southwest Peloponnese. The destination comprises a number of distinct sites featuring five-star deluxe hotels, luxury private residences, conference facilities, spa and thalassotherapy centres, a 72-hole golf course complex, as well as a wide range of unique year-round activities.

Dunes, the first area of Costa Navarino, is home to two 5-star properties, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, and The Westin Resort Costa Navarino. Anazoe Spa & Thalassotherapy and The Dunes Course are in this part of the resort. Guests can also enjoy numerous culinary venues along with a wide variety of sports, outdoor activities and cultural experiences on offer.

Navarino Bay, the second area, just few minutes from Navarino Dunes, is home to the signature The Bay Course and to the earth-sheltered Bay Clubhouse, and the newly opened ultra luxurious, Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

The Navarino Waterfront, is home to the upscale and vibrant W Costa Navarino.

At Navarino Hills - the third area, set high above the coastline with panoramic Ionian Sea views, two new 18-hole signature golf courses have further enhanced the golf offering.

Climate, Location and Accessibility

Messinia enjoys balmy springs, warm summers and mild winters. Blue skies, sunny days and pleasant temperatures (25° C on average) make this region a blissful holiday destination.

As well as offering four 18-hole signature golf courses, the opening of the ultra-luxury Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino in 2023 has further enhanced the hospitality offering. Together with The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and W Costa Navarino, there is a wide choice across distinct resort areas. In addition, guests have access to Navarino Agora, a curated marketplace and incubator of art and culture showcasing a wide range of shops, street food, dining venues, outdoor cinema and live events. Furthermore, to a total of 40 gastronomy outlets, state-of-the-art sports facilities, world-class spas and numerous authentic experiences connecting guests to the Messinia region’s culture, history and nature.

Situated within a 13km maximum distance, the destination’s four golf courses – The Dunes Course, The Bay Course and the two new José María Olazábal -designed layouts at Navarino Hills, The Hills Course and International Olympic Academy Golf Course – feature contrasting natural landscape and sea views.

Accolades

At the 2020 World Golf Awards, Navarino Hills was named the ‘World’s Best New Golf Development’.
It was named Golf Digest Magazine’s Editor’s Choice Awards for the Best Resort in Continental Europe 2021.
In 2022 Costa Navarino gained European Tour Destinations status.
Costa Navarino claimed first place in Golf World’s “Top 100 Golf Resorts in Continental Europe” for 2022.
In 2023, Costa Navarino was named ‘World’s Bet Golf Venue’ at the World Golf Awards.

Getting There

By road:
Athens Airport (ATH) → Navarino Dunes: 3h
Kalamata Airport (KLX) → Navarino Dunes: 45m

By air:
Seasonal direct flights to Kalamata International Airport (KLX) from major European destinations
Helicopter Transfers are also an option.

Golf

The two José María Olazábal designs at Navarino Hills, are the International Olympic Academy Golf Course and the neighbouring Hills Course. They are set above the coastline and offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, the Bay of Navarino and the Ionian Sea. The International Olympic Academy Golf Course measures 6,366m is tougher and slightly longer than the Hills Course. It is more compact than the Hills course which is set in the valley and has more room, especially off the tee. The Navarino Hills courses complement the well-established Dunes and Bay Courses.

The Dunes Course designed by Bernhard Langer with EGD is set in diverse natural scenery with spectacular sea and river views. This 18-hole/ Par-71 championship golf course has been shaped to create the ambience of a links course in the areas closest to the sea but as the routing moves inland, the character softens to fit in with the landscape of olive trees and citrus groves. The fairways are generous and the greens large. Bunkers are strategically placed and there is plenty of movement on the putting surfaces. The course measures 6,018m from the back tees.

The Bay Course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr offers panoramic sea and mountain views and has a greater emphasis on strategic play and positional golf. Situated ten kilometres to the south of the Dunes course, the 18-hole Bay layout opened at the end of 2011, shortly after The Dunes made its debut. It plays to a par of 71 and measures 5,422m from the back tees. The landscape moves from lush olive groves and mountain canyons down to the seashore, where two of the holes have been routed alongside the historic Bay of Navarino. The elevation changes make for spectacular views.

Accommodation at the Westin Resort

Facilities include:

  • 20 restaurants & bars

  • Agora - the heart of the resort

  • Sauna, hammam and spa

    Fitness and Sports & Recreation Center

  • Shopping venues

  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers and umbrellas and a heated indoor pool

  • 1.5 km-long sandy beach with sunbeds and umbrellas, beach restaurant, beach bar and Surf Salad” non-motorized water sports

Entry level rooms at the Westin Resort are Deluxe Garden View Rooms, styled with contemporary furniture, light wood, and the muted tones of sea and sand are large (39m2) with a private terrace or patio overlooking the resorts’ olive trees, landscaped gardens or swimming pools. A number of upgrade options are available.

Gastronomy

A wealth of fresh, organically grown ingredients and a devotion to authentic gourmet cooking define the dining experience at Costa Navarino. In a stunning variety of dining venues, acclaimed chefs serve a range of ethnic, continental, Greek fusion and local fare based on the lush flavours of the area's countryside and the finest Kalamata olive-oil. There are so many restaurant options that you need not eat at the same place twice. Only a handful of the options are shown below.

Westin Resort Costa Navarino - Five Star Luxury

Anazoe Spa

2021 World Luxury Spa Awards Continent Winner: Luxury Beach Resort Spa.
Anazoe Spa features 21 treatment rooms and both indoor and outdoor treatment areas, thalassotherapy and floating pools, ice-grotto rooms, mist showers and herbal saunas.

Surrounding Area

Discover a magical land filled with history and natural beauty.

For more information on the Costa Navarino, fast becoming the destination for in-the-know travellers, contact Ria Livanas ria@onthetee.com.au