One&Only Kéa Island Greece
One&Only Kéa Island
Vroskopos Bay, Kea Island, Greece
oneandonlykeaisland.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
One&Only Resorts
Shareholders
Ownership : Dolphin Capital & Fidera
Date of Creation
Brand new – construction will finish in 2023
Hotel General Manager:
Jerome Colson, Hotel General Manager, One&Only Kéa Island
Jerome Colson joined our company in 2012, when he held the important role of Hotel Manager at One&Only Le Saint Géran in Mauritius and was instrumental in delivering the generous hospitality the resort is well known for. In 2016, Jerome Colson was appointed to lead a pre-opening team for a project in Bahrain, which followed by a task force role as interim General Manager for One&Only Reethi Rah in Maldives. Since 2018, he has been setting up the operation of One&Only Desaru Coast and successfully opened our first One&Only resort in Asia on 6 September 2020. With 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, his leadership and pre-opening experience, together with his focus on Guest and Colleague engagement, he will greatly contribute to the successful opening of One&Only Kéa Island. One&Only Kéa Island is a new luxury retreat, currently under development, situated in a stunning 65-hectare beachfront site on the west side of the enchanting Kéa island in Greece. Home to resort-style rooms, suites and villas, it will also offer an enviable collection of private homes. Greece is an iconic destination, part of a true discovery of Europe where we will be able to offer our Guests a complete journey of the country with both One&Only Kéa Island and One&Only Aesthesis.
Hotel Positioning
An all-villa, 5-star , ultra luxury resort
One&Only Kéa Island
History & Story
Brand-new hotel
Development Strategy
Tucked along 160 beachfront acres in Kea, the closest Cycladic island to Athens, on a secluded bay, this dreamy hideaway will promise privacy with a cliffside location and 63 one-and-two bedroom villas, each with an infinity pool, terrace, courtyard, fireplace and endless Aegean views. 15 minutes by helicopter from Athens international airport and 30 minutes from one of Athen’s ports, Lavrio.
Date Renovation
Brand new – construction will finish in 2023
Date Added Extansions
N/A
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• An all-villa cliffside retreat within a secluded enclave on Kea, a “hidden-gem” island, a stone’s throw from Athens
• Possibility of full privatisation of the resort will make for unforgettable celebrations, group getaways and milestone events
• The architecture and design of One&Only Kéa Island pays homage to the elusive Aegean beauty
• Each accommodation boasts a private deck, infinity pool, gardens, and a fireplace with spectacular uninterrupted views
• Spa
• Unique culinary experiences at its 2 restaurants and 4 bars and destination beach club with DJ (highlight for local yachts)
Key sites
Abundant opportunity for land and sea adventures provide a sense of wonder and connect guests with the surrounding environment. These include 80 km of hiking trails through a variety of landscapes, from remote coves to ancient city ruins, and underwater wreckage that will be irresistible to snorkellers and divers. Kea is considered as one of the best scuba diving areas in the Mediterranean with famous Underwater Historic Sites KUHS that includes three famous historic wrecks: Britannic, Burdigala and Patris
• hiking
• mountain biking
• snorkelling and scuba diving
• Visits to nearby charming town of Ioulida for a taste of local life
• Archeological site of Karthea
• Boat trip to the temple of Poseidon in Sounio, on the Athenian Riviera
• Cooking classes with local products
Location
Vroskopos bay, Kea Island
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Hotel Accommodation:
• 4 Cliff Villas with private pool (int. 75 sqm, ext. 75 sqm)
• 34 Cliff Villas Sea View with private pool (int. 75 sqm, ext. 75 sqm)
• 19 Cliff Villas Panoramic Sea View with private pool (int. 75 sqm, ext. 75sqm)
• 6 Two-Bedroom Cliff Villas Panoramic Sea View with private pool (int. 180 sqm, ext. 150 sqm) & 150 sqm outside in the 6 two-bedroom cliff villas.)
TOTAL: 63 villas (One and two bedroom)
Private Homes:
• All Private Homes feature infinity-edged pools, spacious outdoor living areas and unobstructed bay views
• Available from 2-bedroom to 6-bedroom Private Homes and 712 to 3,020 m2 (7,660 to 32,500 ft2) in size, on plots of land up to 7,130 m2 (76,750 ft2)
• Greece’s very first freehold branded properties in a gated and fully serviced community
Fun Facts
A deeply revitalising retreat where guests can absorb the healing power of the natural elements – a place to rejuvenate and reconnect with loved ones
Children’s Corner
• Kids Club on property
• Teens Clubs on property
• Tennis
• Paddle
Restaurants & Bars
2 restaurants :
• Main Hotel Restaurant – all day
• Beach Club restaurant
5 bars :
• Pool bar
• Lobby Bar
• Speakeasy Bar
• Providore
• Beach Club bar
Welness
Spa
• Spa with holistic health focus, particularly mind and body, nutrition and sleep
• Intense and relaxing fitness options with indoor/outdoor gym, yoga and meditation overlooking the bay
• A natural environment with agricultural, unspoilt landscape that inherently exudes a relaxing, calming atmosphere
• 7 treatment rooms
• Indoor / outdoor gym
• Hair saloon
• Pedi & Mani by Bastien Gonzalez
• Yoga Pavilion
• Pilates
• Indoor Pool
• Walk by pool
• Jacuzzi
Main hotel pool and kids pool
Tennis & Padel courts
Corporate & Celebrations events
• The resort can be offered for a full buyout upon request and availability and is ideal for milestone events, weddings, baptisms, anniversaries, parties, incentive trips, VIP board meetings and others
• All Day Dining restaurant – indoor, level (-2) : seating 68 persons indoors and 70 outdoors
• Food area Garden (Patisserie / Coffee & Tea Bakery, Popup kitchen, Fruits and Juices Buffet,Salad), level (-2) : seating 48 persons indoors
• Providore (Charcuterie / Cheese & Dairy / Wine Cellar + Walk-in Cool Room), level (-2) : seating 25 persons indoors
• Pool Bar, level (-2) : seating 44 persons indoor
• Speakeasy Bar, level (-1) : seating 24 persons indoors
• Lounge Bar, level (0) : seating 26 persons indoor and 20 outdoor
• Boardroom, meeting room : seating 10 persons indoor
Extra Notables Features
• Non-motorized water sports on property
• Padi scuba-diving center on property
• Tennis on property
• Paddle on property
Hotel and Restaurant Awards
2022
N/A
2019-2020
N/A
Number of Employees
380