The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino

The resort has 445 deluxe rooms and suites set in low-rise villa clusters that lead down towards the beach. If you're making a trip of it, 123 room types include private infinity pools, while the rest share generous pool areas, so you're never far from a swim.

Rooms are modern, bright and genuinely spacious, which matters when you've got two people, two sets of clubs and a week's worth of kit. Expect big windows, smart bathrooms, strong Wi-Fi, a refreshment setup and 24-hour room service, plus plenty of downtime space for pre-dinner plans or a post-round reset. Balconies or terraces come as standard, most with sea or resort views, and the beds are proper king-size affairs that actually let you stretch out after walking 36 holes. For groups, the layout works well because you can be close together without feeling on top of each other.

Food and drink is a big part of the appeal. There are four restaurants across the resort, with choices ranging from Greek flavours to international options, alongside pool bars and quieter lounge spots with sea or resort views. You can keep it relaxed on casual nights and still do a proper dinner when the scorecards are safely tucked away. The quality stays consistent across the board, which isn't always a given at larger resorts.

The spa and thalassotherapy centre is a genuine asset here, especially if you're walking a lot of golf. Add in the beach on the doorstep, the waterpark for families and plenty of pools, and you've got a setup that works whether your trip is golf-heavy or more of a sun-and-swing split. It's the kind of place where you can play serious golf without feeling like you're ignoring everyone else in your group.