This Luxury Boutique Hotel Collection Is Expanding to All Your Bucket List Travel Destinations

Dream up your ultimate beachside vacation escape; we imagine it’s probably something like what you’ll find at OKU Hotels. Inspired by the Japanese concept of oku, meaning “inner space,” OKU Hotels cultivates curated spaces designed to revive and rejuvenate, offering wellness experiences, elevated dining, and spectacular music amidst surroundings of unparalleled natural beauty. Peek inside their intimate boutique properties in Spain and Greece as you await the arrival of even more inspired OKU properties in some of your top bucket list destinations.

OKU Hotels

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Meet OKU Hotels, a portfolio of design-forward boutique properties conceived with the “barefoot luxury” aesthetic and experience at its heart. OKU Hotels presents two inaugural locations: OKU Kos, an adults-only escape hidden away on a jewel of an island in the heart of the Aegean Sea, and OKU Ibiza, just steps from hidden cove beaches on one of Spain’s most vibrant Mediterranean destinations.

Spaces at OKU

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Both OKU Kos and OKU Ibiza were designed with connection in mind, creating spaces that invite relaxation, rejuvenation, and reconnection with self and others.

Bohemian Flare

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The OKU Hotels aesthetic is unique and striking. With the rich use of natural materials like local woods and hewn stone, each property cultivates a refined and thoughtful yet approachable luxury look that inspires.

OKU Ibiza

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Located along the vibrant golden sands of one of the Mediterranean’s most enticing island destinations, OKU Ibiza is a multifaceted coastal retreat that embraces the natural beauty and colorful character of Ibiza.

Welcome to Ibiza

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This five-star boutique hotel is an escape from the ordinary, located along the gorgeous western coast of the island. Guests can spend days sailing azure waters, island-hopping from craggy rocks and hidden beaches, and shopping in the heart of Ibiza before retreating back to the laidback luxury of OKU Ibiza.

Rooms and Suites

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OKU Ibiza comprises 185 unique rooms and suites, plus a standalone four-bedroom villa with a private pool. The property also boasts two sparkling pools, an intimate spa space, and two inspired on-site restaurants.

Dining Delights

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OKU Hotels also prides itself on offering destinations in which guests can experience a complete culinary journey. OKU Ibiza is home to To Kima, offering fresh Mediterranean fare all day from a stunning al fresco dining terrace, and the brand’s signature OKU Restaurant where Japanese fushion dishes await as the sun goes down.

OKU Andalusia

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There will soon be even more coastal destinations to discover in Spain with OKU Hotels. Coming summer 2025, OKU Andalusia will debut just north of Gibraltar, a particularly stunning spot framed by hills and beaches for a taste of the barefoot luxury that has become the brand’s staple.

OKU Kos

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Across the Mediterranean, OKU Hotel’s adults-only Grecian island escape, OKU Kos, welcomes guests to the sun-drenched shores of an island still yet to be overtaken by the crowds. It’s the perfect escape for an unplugged yet tuned-in retreat.

Home in the Aegean

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OKU Kos blends in perfectly with the islands that stud the Aegean Sea. It follows classical Greek island architecture to create the feel of a coastal village, while the brand’s laidback luxury and soulful aesthetic permeate every detail of the property. The hotel features rooms, suites, and private two-bedroom villas for guests to choose from.

Explore Kos

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The property offers a private beachfront along the island’s north coast, lined with sunbeds and open-air cabanas. It also has a gorgeous beachside yoga shala for sunrise classes and group retreat experiences. The property is a gateway to exploring the rest of the island, where winding trails for hiking and biking cut across still-untouched landscape.

Experience OKU Kos

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OKU Kos features indoor-outdoor dining experiences with dramatic ocean views at To Kima, while an intimate spa complete with pool, sauna, hammam, and locally-inspired rejuvenating spa treatments adds to the destination’s island paradise feel.

Beyond, to Bodrum

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OKU Hotels will continue its Mediterranean expansion next summer with the debut of its first property in Türkiye, OKU Bodrum. From its dramatic cliffside coastal perch, the 58-room boutique hotel will feature swim-up suites, dining destinations including To Kima and OKU Restaurant, a stunning beach bar and boardwalk with a private jetty, and a Turkish hammam.

Island Life

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Set to open in 2026, OKU Maldives will be the brand’s first property outside of Europe. The prestigious island enclave will offer both beachfront bungalow and overwater villa accommodations, as well as thoughtful details like a kids’ club and plenty of family-friendly appeal for travelers looking for a multi-generational trip.

Restore and Rejuvenate

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Sea breezes and soulful contemporary design invite every guest to shed the stresses of home and embrace slow, intentional living. From Mediterranean island hideaways to some of the destinations sure to be at the top of your bucket list, OKU Hotels beckons guests to a memorable escape and a restorative travel experience.

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Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual New York-based travel writer, editor, content marketer, and the founder of the digital travel publications Explorers Away and Home to Havana. Carley is an expert on all things Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, having lived and worked in four different countries in the region. Her writing has appeared on the Associated Press wires and in Travel + Leisure, Yahoo, MSN, Euronews, The Weather Channel, and more. When she's not writing about her travels, find her front row at a Bad Bunny concert, befriending street cats, and taste-testing every pizza in Havana.