Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli spans 8,000 square meters and includes 66 state-of-the-art hotel rooms & suites, 2 restaurants, the brand’s world-renowned Beach Club, Nikki Spa, Tone Fitness Center and unique top line amenities.
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts EMEA, a division of Nikki Beach Worldwide, is pleased to announce the opening of the brand’s latest hotel property: Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli. Located in Porto Heli, a picturesque cosmopolitan village of the eastern Peloponnese region of Greece, the brand new resort can be accessed by car (2½ hours drive from Athens), by Sea Dolphin Ferry (2½ hours from Piraeus Port) or by helicopter (30 minutes from Athens, 50 minutes from Mykonos & 60 minutes from Santorini). Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli is the global luxury lifestyle & hospitality brand’s 2nd hotel property and 11th permanent location in the world.
“Porto Heli is a very special place in Greece; it’s uniqueness & natural beauty make it the perfect place to expand our Nikki Beach brand,” said Jack Penrod, Founder and Owner of Nikki Beach Worldwide. “We are very proud to be in Greece and to bring our loyal customers from around the world to this magnificent location.”
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli spans 8,000 square meters and includes 66 state-of-the-art hotel rooms & suites, 2 restaurants, the brand’s world-renowned Beach Club, Nikki Spa, Tone Fitness Center and unique top line amenities. Originally built in the 1970s, the building has been completely transformed into a glamorous boutique resort and is the area’s only seafront hotel offering unobstructed panoramic views of the glistening Aegean Sea. Based on the visions of Jack Penrod, the property was reconverted by Gasterelia Desgin in association with Athens based Arch Group and was renovated using Mediterranean elements fused with high-end design.
“We are thrilled by the opening of our first hotel property in The Europe, Middle East and Africa region and we have no doubt that we have established a new benchmark for the Luxury Lifestyle Hospitality niche in Greece,” said Mr. Jihad El Khoury, Co-Founder & CEO of Nikki Beach Hotel & Resorts EMEA. “We look forward to seeing Nikki Beach Resort & Spa in Porto Heli develop into a preferred destination for discerning & dynamic Greek and international travelers.”
All 66 rooms and suites of the hotel have sea views and many also include a private pool. In accordance with the hotel brand’s philosophy of energy variations, the rooms display different lighting moods. Signature in-room concepts include: MyBar (Nikki Beach’s unique version of the minibar), unlimited free movies On Demand in all rooms that can also be streamed to hotel guests handheld devices (viewable throughout the property); and GrooveShark, an exclusive service that enables guests to stream music on their handheld device. Each room is complete with a large balcony and a spacious bathroom with Malin & Goetz products, a deep tub and a spacious walk in shower. Guests are able to indulge in spa treatments and relaxation services at the Nikki Spa and work out at Tone Fitness, a state-of-the-art gym with classes and personal training services available. Pearl, the sprawling rooftop lounge, features an innovative sushi, pan-Asian and cocktail menu and is the perfect setting to watch the gorgeous sunset. The Nikki Beach Restaurant & Beach Club is modeled after the same stylish, contemporary look and feel as all of the brand’s locations around the world and is adorned in plush, all-white sun beds. Guests are able to spend their days and evenings indulging in refreshing cocktails, champagne and an extensive menu of delectable dishes featuring signature tastes and spices representative of all the countries Nikki Beach is located in.
The menu includes delicious salads, creative sushi rolls, original seafood entrees and slow-roasted free-range rotisserie chicken. The seafront beach club & restaurant includes an infinity pool, indoor & outdoor dining options and weekly events.
“Loyal to its development vision, Dolphin Capital is enriching its’ Porto Heli Collection with another important and unique hospitality and lifestyle brand,” said Miltos Kambourides, Founder of Dolphin Capital. “We are pleased to welcome Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts in Greece, which should further enhance the country’s and the Greek Riviera’s positions on the world map of exciting high-end destinations.”
Since its inception in 1998 by entrepreneur Jack Penrod, the Nikki Beach brand has become known for introducing the world to the ultimate lifestyle & hospitality concept that combines the elements of entertainment, dining, music, fashion, film and art into one. With 11 locations around the world, the Nikki Beach brand has successfully established itself as a powerhouse for those seeking opulence and excellence in some of the world’s most sought after destinations. The attentive & friendly service, lavish themed-events, the exceptional dining, music & entertainment and the all-around ambiance and hospitality that the brand is known for, will be Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli the most luxurious haven of choice for the world’s jet-set, VIP and celebrity clientele.
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