When you envision a typical glamping setup, you might picture large tents perched on wooden platforms among pine trees, nestled between mountain peaks or near national parks.
However, a stylish glamping resort along Greece’s Athenian Riviera introduces a new kind of tented hotel concept: luxe seaside cabanas outfitted with all the elegant furnishings and amenities one would expect from a high-end hotel.
Here’s what it’s like staying at 91 Athens Riviera, one of the area’s newest and most exciting properties.
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What is 91 Athens Riviera?
Operated by the hotel brand Domes, which has a collection of luxury resorts across Greece and Portugal, 91 Athens Riviera opened in mid-2024 and was part of a crop of new hotels in the 37-mile stretch of coastline outside Athens — contributing to why the buzzy destination earned a spot on our list of Where to Go in 2025.
The property is located in a charming suburb called Voula, about a 30-minute drive from the city center. A taxi from Athens International Airport (ATH), which is just under 15 miles from the resort, will cost roughly 25 to 35 euros, or about $28 to $40. There is Uber in Athens, but note that when you use the Uber app to order a car, it will just order a local, licensed taxi for you.
From the moment I drove through the gated entrance, it was clear that 91 Athens Riviera celebrates Greece’s natural splendors, with Mediterranean flora and fauna — and, of course, the glimmering Aegean Sea — taking center stage.
Beyond the front desk, the lobby featured plenty of seating and an interesting mix of textures and patterns, from gleaming marble floors to an artistic mahogany wall to turquoise seating. A chic wood-and-marble bar sat below orb-shaped light fixtures, and through doors on either side of the bar, guests could exit to an outdoor seating area overlooking the property’s lagoon, which was encircled by a bounty of reeds and sizable olive trees.
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On the property, guests could spend days drifting between their tented accommodations, the ocean-facing pool and the private beach, or indulging in treatments at the on-site spa. There were also plenty of ways to stay active, including private tennis courts and a well-outfitted, sunlit gym (more on that below).
How much 91 Athens Riviera costs and how to book it
After checking the calendar for the rest of 2025, it looks like the lowest nightly rates for the base-level accommodations, the Couples Cabana, start at around $445 in November (shoulder season), while rates hover around $1,100 in the summertime.
While the property is part of Mr and Mrs Smith, it doesn’t appear to yet be one of the Mr and Mrs Smith properties bookable using Hyatt points — but we hope that might change in the future.
Rooms at 91 Athens Riviera
There are 28 tents across five room types at 91 Athens Riviera: Couples Cabana, Couples Cabana with Plunge Pool, Accessible Cabana with Plunge Pool, Cabana Two-Bedroom with Plunge Pool and Family Cabana with Plunge Pool.
I stayed in the Cabana Two-Bedroom with Plunge Pool category, which offered plenty of space to spread out (462 square feet to be exact). With a welcoming olive tree out front, the cabana’s entrance was shrouded in lush shrubbery. A small staircase led up to a wooden deck featuring two white chairs on either side of a small table, and then a set of chaise lounges in front of a circular plunge pool. (Note that though they are surrounded by greenery, the cabanas’ outdoor spaces aren’t exactly private, since accommodations are relatively close together and close to the main walking path.)
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The front of the cabana was full floor-to-ceiling glass, with a door opened using a wristlet-style electric key.
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With taupe drapes drawn to either side of the glass entryway, there was plenty of sunlight in the tent, which featured a very comfortable king-size bed with crisp white linens set against a wooden headboard. Two funky, modern velvet chairs sat on either side of a black coffee table, in front of a cabinet that held a Nespresso coffee machine, snacks and a minibar (for a fee).
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The bathroom, which had a separate wash closet for the toilet and a walk-in rain shower, was a moodily-lit marble space between the primary bedroom and a smaller bedroom with two twin beds and a large arched window (this would be an ideal cabana type for families or groups of friends). Toiletries were from a local brand, Naxos Apothecary.
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Thoughtful and modern design elements throughout the tent included a Greece-centric Assouline coffee table book, a Marshall speaker and orb-shaped lamps. There was plenty of closet space in the primary bedroom, which held a steamer (I’m always relieved to find a steamer rather than an iron) as well as robes, slippers, a safe, a laundry bag and plenty of hangers. A flatscreen TV hung to the left over the velvet chairs, ideal for watching a movie at bedtime.
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There was also air conditioning inside, which I found easy to control from a small, wall-mounted digital unit.
What I ate at 91 Athens Riviera
During my time in Greece, I noticed that most cuisine was at once incredibly simple, in terms of ingredients, yet very flavorful. This was a through line with every dish I tasted at 91 Athens Riviera.
The hotel has one primary restaurant, Barbarossa, which has a spacious, airy indoor seating area as well as an outdoor ocean-facing area covered by a pergola.
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For breakfast, which is served a la carte at Barbarossa and included in the nightly room rate, I enjoyed a tray of delicious local pastries alongside fresh Greek yogurt with house-made granola and dried fruits.
At dinner, after snacking on house-made bread with organic olive oil and olives ($4), the server advised that I try the “Islands” salad ($26), which consisted of the sweetest cherry tomatoes I’ve ever tasted topped with a soft, nutty cheese from the island of Paros (it was the best thing I ate on the entire trip).
Following my tomato starter, I enjoyed fresh linguine vongole ($43) — pasta with clams — which is one of my favorite things to order on a beach holiday. The clams were as fresh as I’d hoped, and the pasta, expertly al dente, was served with a flavorful, buttery sauce and topped with delicate fried leeks that rounded out the dish.
Of course, I couldn’t come to Greece and skip out on fresh baklava ($28).
Flaky, sweet and delightfully nutty, this was the cherry — or pistachio — on top of a beautiful dinner.
Amenities and things to do
These are the amenities and activities that 91 Athens Rivieras offers to its guests.
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- Rooms come stocked with exercise mats, foam rollers, pillow sprays, face cream, eye patches, sleep masks and facial spray.
- Sunbeds at the beach and by the main pool are complimentary.
- Room service is available 24/7.
- Those traveling with small pets can request bowls, balls, pet pillows, a leash, bandanas and bag dispensers.
- Soma Spa features eight tranquil treatment rooms, a hydro pool, a physio room, a sauna, a Jacuzzi, a Turkish-style hammam and a quiet relaxation area. There is also an outdoor heated swimming pool next to the spa. Bespoke treatments, from massage to facial to body wraps, incorporate ancient Greek traditions and use products and technology from high-end brands like Elemis, Augustinus Bader, iS Clinical and Codage Paris.
- The airy, window-encircled Athlos fitness space includes ample cardio and weight equipment as well as a room for personal training services and group classes (think: sunrise yoga, Pilates and fully-body circuit workouts).
- The on-site kids wellness program includes fun activities for young ones as well as swimming lessons.
- Breakpoint Club House’s eight professional tennis courts and two mini courts are open to guests for private lessons, group lessons, mini matches and post-volley relaxation and cocktails.
Insider tips
If you’re planning a beach holiday at a resort like 91 Athens Riviera, odds are you want nothing more than to lounge by the sea, swim in the pool, relax at the spa and eat all the tomatoes and clams that your heart desires (that was my agenda, at least). But if you fancy a wander, the resort is just a short walk from several worthwhile towns and attractions.
- The small town of Voula is just 5 minutes by car or about a 30-minute walk and offers lots of shopping, dining and proximity to local beaches (though I much preferred the private beach at the resort).
- Speak with the concierge about arranging dinner at Makris, a Michelin-star restaurant operated by Domes in Athens, helmed by chef Peter Dimas. Opt for a seat outside, where you’ll have a direct view of the Acropolis.
- The seaside town of Glyfada — the unofficial capital of the Athenian Rivera — is about 10-15 minutes by car, and offers upscale boutiques, outdoor cafes aplenty, cinemas, farmers markets, lush side streets, the beautiful Agiou Konstantinou cathedral and much more.
- Also just 10 minutes by car is Lake Vouliagmeni, a natural sanctuary famous for its thermal waters.
- At the southern tip of the Attic Peninsula, you’ll find Sounio, home to the 5th century BCE Temple of Poseidon. A trip here (about 30 minutes by car) promises perhaps the best sunset view in the region, and the resort’s concierge can arrange a VIP tour.
Accessibility at 91 Athens Riviera
The resort has two accessible accommodations with ramp access and modified bathrooms for guests with special needs.
In terms of the facilities, most of the walkways are wide and flat, though there are some gravel areas that could be difficult to maneuver a wheelchair around. I did not notice a pool lift in the primary or spa pools.
The resort asks anyone with accessibility needs to contact them before booking.
Bottom line
The creative minds at Domes certainly turned the concept of glamping on its head with this chic and upscale tented resort. With its enviable location on the Aegean Sea, it’s an ideal place to call home during a relaxing beach holiday, while still feeling close to the excitement and cultural thrills of Athens.
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