JW Marriott opens first resort in Greece

JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, announced today the opening of JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, the brand’s first highly anticipated Mediterranean beach resort, setting a new benchmark for luxury hospitality on the island.

Bruce Rohr, Vice President and Global Brand Leader at JW Marriott, said, “The opening of JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa marks a milestone moment for the brand with its entrance into Greece. This extraordinary property captures the essence of the JW Marriott brand, pairing warm, intuitive service with serene, thoughtfully designed spaces that invite guests to be present and truly connect.”

Coastal elegance and authentic Cretan luxury

JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa is set along the stunning Aegean coastline near Chania. Designed by Athens-based Block722, the resort features natural materials, planted roofs, and native groves, creating a seamless connection between environment and architecture. Guests stay in 160 elegant rooms, suites, and villas—most with private pools—offering panoramic sea views and Mediterranean-inspired interiors.

Read on to discover more of the features and amenities.

Eco-friendly design

• Geothermal and solar energy
• Heat recovery for hot water
• Treated gray water irrigation
• Planted roofs, olive and carob tree groves

Six unique venues showcasing Crete’s finest ingredients

• ANOEE: Cretan open-fire cuisine with foraged ingredients
• Õnalos: Sea-to-table Aegean seafood
• Cuccagna: Rustic Italian with a modern touch
• Fayi: Mediterranean sharing plates
• Suncti by the Pool and Eēxis: Wine, cocktails, light dishes

Rejuvenate body and mind

• ANOSEAS Spa: traditional Cretan healing and modern therapies
• Five treatment rooms, hydrotherapy, beauty room
• Yoga deck and four sea-view pools
• State-of-the-art fitness center