Costa Navarino, Messinia · Greece
The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort
The flagship address of Costa Navarino — four courses, one estate.
Overview
The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort
The Romanos is the original and most celebrated hotel within the Costa Navarino resort complex, occupying a prime position above the Ionian Sea in the Messinia region of the Peloponnese. As a Marriott Luxury Collection property, it sets the benchmark for resort golf in Greece — combining direct access to four championship courses with a level of service and amenity that rivals the finest resorts in Europe. The architecture draws on the vernacular traditions of the Peloponnese, with warm stone, terracotta, and olive groves framing an infinity pool that appears to merge with the sea below.
For golf groups, The Romanos offers the ideal single-base solution: every course is within the resort, transfers are seamless, and the rhythm of the programme is entirely uninterrupted. For those travelling with non-golfers, the Anazoe Spa, private beach club, and multiple dining venues are compelling in their own right — making this one of the most complete mixed-party golf destinations in the Mediterranean.
Why We Recommend It & How It Fits
Why We Recommend It
The Flagship Address
As the original hotel within Costa Navarino, The Romanos occupies the most prestigious position on the estate — closest to the Dunes Course, with the best sea views and the most established service culture. For groups wanting the definitive Costa Navarino experience, this is the natural choice.
Four Courses, Zero Transfers
All four championship courses — the Dunes, Bay, Hills, and International Olympic Academy — are within the resort. There are no transfers, no logistics, and no time lost between hotel and first tee. The operational ease this creates across a week of golf is genuinely significant.
Anazoe Spa
One of the largest spas in the Mediterranean, spanning over 4,000 square metres. Drawing on ancient Greek wellness traditions and local botanical ingredients, it offers a comprehensive programme of treatments, hydrotherapy, and thermal experiences — a genuine destination for non-golfers and an essential recovery tool for those on the course.
Dining and Beach
The Barbouni beach restaurant — fresh seafood, Messinian produce, and Ionian Sea views from an open terrace — is one of the finest dining experiences in Greece. The private beach and water sports facilities extend the day well beyond the course.
Messinia as a Setting
The south-west Peloponnese is one of the most beautiful and least-visited corners of Greece. The resort's position above the Ionian Sea, surrounded by olive groves and the Taygetos mountains in the distance, gives the week a sense of place that no other golf destination in Europe quite matches.
How It Fits Into a Heritage Itinerary
The Core Costa Navarino Stay
The Romanos is the natural anchor for a Costa Navarino golf week — five to seven nights on the estate, rotating between the four championship courses with replay rounds built in. The self-contained nature of the resort means the week has a natural rhythm and pace that is difficult to replicate with a multi-base itinerary.
A First Greece Golf Trip
For groups new to Greek golf, The Romanos provides the ideal introduction — the operational ease of a single-base stay, the quality assurance of a Luxury Collection property, and courses that are genuinely world-class without requiring prior knowledge of the destination.
A Mixed-Party or Couples Itinerary
The combination of championship golf, the Anazoe Spa, private beach, and exceptional dining makes The Romanos one of the most complete mixed-party destinations in Europe. Non-golfers are genuinely well catered for, and the resort's scale means both groups can operate independently without compromise.
A Corporate or Society Golf Week
The estate's private dining facilities, dedicated golf concierge, and ability to accommodate larger groups make it a natural choice for corporate golf events and society trips. The courses provide a competitive and memorable format, and the resort's operational infrastructure handles the logistics seamlessly.
This is the finest golf resort in Greece, and one of the most complete in Europe. The combination of four championship courses, a world-class spa, exceptional dining, and the extraordinary setting of the south-west Peloponnese creates a week that is genuinely difficult to replicate anywhere else. For groups seeking a single-base Mediterranean golf experience without compromise, The Romanos is the answer.
Rooms, Dining & Wellness
Rooms & Suites
The 321 rooms and suites are distributed across the estate in low-rise buildings that follow the natural contours of the hillside above the Ionian Sea. Interiors reflect the Luxury Collection aesthetic — warm, understated, and rooted in the local vernacular, with Messinian stone, handcrafted ceramics, and natural textiles throughout. Most rooms have private terraces or balconies with sea or garden views, and the suites — particularly the clifftop villas — offer a level of privacy and outlook that is genuinely exceptional.
Dining & Atmosphere
Dining at The Romanos is one of the strongest aspects of the stay. The Barbouni beach restaurant serves fresh seafood and Messinian produce directly above the Ionian Sea — one of the finest dining settings in Greece. The Flame steakhouse and grill provides a more formal evening option, while the Navarino Agora marketplace offers casual all-day dining with local and international options. The Anazoe Bar, positioned above the infinity pool, is the natural gathering point for the group at the end of a day on the course.
Spa, Wellness & Leisure
The Anazoe Spa is one of the largest and most celebrated spas in the Mediterranean, spanning over 4,000 square metres and incorporating indoor and outdoor pools, a hydrotherapy circuit, and a comprehensive treatment menu drawing on ancient Greek wellness traditions and local botanical ingredients. For non-golfers, it provides a full day's programme in its own right. For golfers, the dedicated sports treatment menu and recovery facilities make it a genuine operational asset across a week of championship golf.
The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort
Official Website
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Position & Access
Location & Access
The Romanos sits within the Costa Navarino resort complex on the south-west Peloponnese coast, approximately 13 kilometres south of Pylos and 75 kilometres south-west of Kalamata. All four championship courses are contained within the estate — there is no need to leave the resort at any point during the stay.
Courses Within Reach
Arrivals & Transfers
Kalamata International Airport (KLX) is the primary gateway, approximately 45 minutes by road. Athens International Airport (ATH) is also accessible, approximately 3.5 hours by road or a short domestic flight to Kalamata. The resort can arrange private transfers from both airports. Costa Navarino is best approached as a standalone destination — typically 5 to 7 nights — rather than as part of a multi-base itinerary.
Costa Navarino, Messinia · Greece
Plan Your Costa Navarino Stay
If The Romanos feels like the right base for your itinerary, we can build the right version of the week around it — from a focused championship programme to a more relaxed mixed-party stay.