I will expand on this review later on, but my summary is that this property is now in my top 5 list of Starwood properties. I can't wait to return.

• It's new, no expense spared in the design & construction. Absolutely stunning in terms of location, detail, layout, etc.
• I'd call the decor contemporary yet embracive of the surroundings and natural environment. I wish it was a longer stay to take in the tour of the things they do for the environment, what they grow on-site, etc.
• The place is huge, but you don't feel like it.
• Generally helpful service, you know it's hard when everyone is seasonal
• There were about 20 restaurants, we ate at 2 and loved the concepts and variety of offerings.
• Plats should go for the breakfast: it's served in Pero and a full buffet with lots of options. We found it very very busy (there was a conference going on), but the staff seemed to be doing a great job keeping up with refreshing the buffets, clearing tables and bringing beverages. This is Greece, so no drama. Pero is a HUGE restaurant, but you don't feel it by the way its broken up inside and outside. The food was great quality and included Greek, American British and Asian items. Some interesting presentations of it all, including a melting honey comb and fresh herbs used as decor and garnish.
• Not overrun with tacky Americans demanding compensation over minor details.
• Lots of facilities for families, but because it is so upscale and set up with different environments we never felt over-run with kids.
• They have their own beach with chairs, umbrellas, etc. at no extra charge. There are little buttons on the umbrellas to call for a waiter so you can order beverages and light food. We found the service good, but ice was scarce do as our waiter said the machine "made a lot of noise, but not a lot of ice". There is also a restaurant at the beach with a really cool 'wave' shade device.
• No charge for parking.
• It's a 4+ hour drive from Athens, so not likely to attract a lot of Americans but those who make the effort will be well rewarded.
• Nearby town of Pylos has a little boardwalk with cafes, restaurants as well as a few stores for basics if you want to venture outside of the resort.

This is the new generation of Luxury Collection properties and I really liked it.

TIP: Getting there is not easy, but not that hard if you do some prep. The resort is not branded The Romanos or Westin on signage heading towards it, follow the signs for "Navarino Dunes" that begin as far away as Kalamata. Even the entrance of the resort only has a Westin logo facing a side away from the entrance so you think you're arriving at a golf resort or some kind of housing development. It's the Romanos/Westin. Just look for "Navarino Dunes".