KOIA
KOIA All-Suite Wellbeing Resort, created to present a more natural and human-friendly way of holidays, marks the beginning of a new destination in the hills of Agios Fokas, in Kos.
What we did for this project:
Typology study
Concept Development
Design & Operational Briefs
Branding & Implementation
"I want to live my life without stress and worries.
I do not want to be rich.
I just want to be happy."
-Hippocrates, 460-370 B.C.
Project Info
Year of Project:
2021
Location:
Agios Fokas, Kos
Destsetters Team:
Zenios Zeniou - Concept Specification
Nikos S. Morantis - Strategy Consulting
Athina Aggelopoulou - Concept Design
Design Team:
Mastrominas ARChitecture
Hotel Synopsis
Featuring 50 Spacious Hill-Side & Cave Suites, with private gardens and impressive infinity pools, KOIA introduces a true luxury idea, that combines pure independence with high-end service, as well as the option for its guests to fully customize their holiday experience. From specially designed Junior Suites to Small Luxury Independent Homes, the KOIA accommodation choices provide all the space a traveler needs, in combination with upgraded in-room services — like the Eco-friendly housekeeping, the special In-Room Menu, and a series of in-room entertainment choices either through the Tablet Concierge or the special TV & Sound Systems.
Having the local gastronomy of Kos and Greece as well as the Hippocratic Plants, as the basis for the Resort’s Gastronomy, all the hotel menus have a special experience to offer and a distinct story to narrate.“Thyme”, the resort’s semi-buffet, semi “à la carte” Restaurant that features an on-site botanical garden, becomes the best place for a Local Breakfast Experience, while the “Infinity” Pool Bar & Restaurant with the amazing view, becomes the top spot for curated cocktails and menus, from early noon to late night. The “Elixir” Bar with the Live Spirits Lab is the heart of the hotel's day-long entertainment, as well as the best place to learn the secrets of the hotel’s original recipes.
As Rejuvenation is about Body & Soul balance, the Wellness Grounds of KOIA are designed to create an ongoing relaxing experience in three distinct pillars: The “Ydor” Indoor Wellness Area, where guests can enjoy the benefits of Thalassotherapy, the Cliff Grove with the special, alfresco Spa & Massage Therapies with only natural treatments and recipes, as well as the KOIA In-Room Spa Amenities, that preserve the wellness experience during the guests’ entire stay.
Completing the storytelling experience at KOIA All-Suite Wellbeing Resort, the hotel’s Concierge Spot at the “Philosophy Lounge”, organizes the most amazing destination explorations, that combine local culture with activities, historical sights, and natural landmarks.
Sources of Inspiration
Hippocrate's mindset around "wellbeing"
The Doric Exapolis
The Bioclimatic Buildings
The Philosophical Narrative
Hotel Grounds
“Philosophy” Lounge
“Elixir” Bar
“Thyme” Restaurant
“Infinity” Pool Bar & Botanic Garden
“Ydor” Wellness Area
“Cliff Grove” Spa
Room Types
Hill-Side Junior Suite with Private Veranda
Hill-Side Suite with Private Pool
Hill-Side House with Private Pool
Hill-Side Villa with Private Pool
Cave Junior Suite with Private Veranda
Cave Junior Suite with Private Pool
Cave Suite with Private Pool
Signature Experiences
The outdoor Cliff grove spa therapies
The Infinity candlelight dinners
The storytelling service concept