In 2012, the first Aman Resort in Europe was inaugurated in Porto Heli. It was an emblematic project of Dolphin Capital, marking Greece’s entry into the club of countries offering high-end luxury hospitality.
Ten years later, in 2022, the same company will inaugurate the arrival of One & Only Kea Island, a glamorous brand that has already become synonymous with a multi-sensory luxury experience.
For the new project the same direction as Amanzoe was followed:
Kea was chosen for the advantage of its proximity to Athens, the airport and the Athenian Riviera, while apart from its hotel operation, One & Only moreover sells its residences. These are 75 rooms and a limited number of private residences that clearly appeal to people of means, who are looking for an investment or a self-reward package in a place with the unique characteristics of Greece. According to the established rationale, during the period when the buyer is not using the property, the resort takes over the management of the property for rental purposes. Thus, the investment continuously generates corresponding returns.
Among the services that will be offered to One & Only guests is the Spa, which has been taken over by the Swiss chain Chenot, which is considered the most promoted wellness brand today.
The luxury living sector, on which Dolphin Capital focuses, is also reflected in the perception of Dolphin Capital Partners’ CEO, Miltos Kabouridis:
“In my opinion, luxury has always meant available time and space, and if we are talking about hotels, it also means service and views. It is luxury to be able to have an uninterrupted view of the sea, of the sunset, of a beautiful golf court or of plains that change colour depending on the time of year. This is reflected in the projects we design and implement.”
At an era when leisure is an essential luxury, the offer of holiday homes for sale by major resorts is a sign of our times based on a real need.
“Rarely in a family or in a group does everyone have the same amount of free time. So it’s important that everyone can act as needed in order to have a good time – both those who work and those who don’t. To work efficiently from one’s villa in a resort where the whole family or group enjoys their holiday is something I personally am very interested in and I want to be able to offer as a possibility to our clients” states Mr. Kampouridis.
And how much can the buyer intervene in the design of a property within a resort?
“It can be fully personalised, while retaining key elements of the hotel’s architecture and design. The overall architectural identity is ours, but the interior design of the house is customized according to the wishes of each client. It can have anything from a bespoke office to a music studio, an indoor court or anything else requested,” concludes the managing director of Dolphin Capital Partners.
