The best hotels in Mykonos

When the party’s over, kick back in one of Mykonos’ best bedrooms, with sensational views of the Aegean Sea, exclusive access to private beaches, tasting menus designed by top chefs, northern winds for kite-surfing, family-friendly suites and secret swimming pools.

As one of the best Greek Islands, it’s only natural that Mykonos be home to some of the best Greek Island hotels – from the buzzy first outpost of Soho House in Greece to family-run hotels set out like a traditional local village.

From here, you can visit the prettiest places in Mykonos, lose an afternoon at the best beach clubs in Mykonos or take a slice of island life home with you after a day shopping in Mykonos. {Booking now here}

Mykonos has been known as the island of the winds, and it’s located in the heart of the Cyclades group. Its fame has spread across the world, as a cosmopolitan and luxurious holiday destination. Bathed in the bright sunlight of the Aegean by day, she dresses in charm and mystery by night, beckoning its visitors to dance and have fun in the beach bars and clubs, go for a shopping spree in luxury stores, visit its art venues, and -in short- have a truly memorable stay!

There are, however, two faces to this island that not many people know of. The first one is the obviously intense, shiny and cosmopolitan aspect of it, and the other one is particularly picturesque, with stone-paved alleys, whitewashed houses, country chapels and windmills, that ooze calm and peace. What makes this island special is that it can cover a variety of demands: you can visit it for its archaeological sites; get to know the local traditions in its picture-perfect villages; and you can explore its amazing beaches, considered by many as the top ones in the Aegean Sea. Chora is quite an impressive and picturesque Cycladic town. You will find top hotels and resorts, designer clothes and goldsmiths boutiques, art galleries, and some of the most famous restaurants and bars in Greece. For a taste of culture and history, take a boat trip to nearby Delos Island; it’s a big and impressive archaeological site. {Booking now here}

Cali Mykonos 

Worlds away from the madness of Mykonos Old Town, Cali Mykonos is where it’s at if you want to experience Cycladic nirvana without the booze-loving crowds. Inspired by the Greek myths and legends of your school days, the dapper boutique is the work of Kyriakos Mourkakos, a 27-year-old Greek American entrepreneur who has a crush on all things muted luxury. Hidden on a craggy fortress on the shores of the secluded beach town of Kalafati, its slick white columns hover down to the sea in perfect unison. The place is mighty pretty. There’s a secluded umbrella-flecked private beach. A sexy curvaceous pool. Private yacht charters to neighbouring Naxos and Delos. Heck, there’s even a helipad with breezy, untouched sea views. Elsewhere, there’s a swell shop kitted out in all the latest Athens-approved fashion and the brilliant white walls and nooks are splashed with indie Grecian art and curios from across the land. Slick rooms are a vision of muted tones and ridiculously smooth Greek marble, and there are saltwater pools on the ginormous sea-facing terraces. All food is courtesy of Greece’s first Michelin-starred chef, Lefteris Lazarou, and is a fusion affair. Eat poolside for a perfect Greek sunset. Luke Abrahams {Booking now here}

Cali Mykonos features a restaurant, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and bar in Kalafatis. A few steps from Kalafatis Beach and a 5-minute walk from Agia Anna Beach, the property has a private beach area, as well as a garden. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, bathrobes and slippers. The rooms have an electric tea pot, while selected rooms come with a patio and others also offer pool views. At Cali Mykonos each room has bed linen and towels. A à la carte breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Cali Mykonos has a terrace. Loulos Beach is 1.8 km from the hotel, while Archaeological Museum of Tinos is 32.2 km away. The nearest airport is Mykonos Airport, 10 km from Cali Mykonos. {Booking now here}

Once in Mykonos

New to the island, this dapper spot built into the steep hillside of the cosy western bay has some of the best views in Mykonos. Swim up to bedrooms from a private pool or dip a toe into the rooftop infinity pool, which has a sunken bar and floating sun beds. 59 minimal suites have terraces and sea views for sipping sundowners. The bathrooms, equipped with a huge Hamman walk-in rain shower, are worth a shout-out. Guests range from young families to sleek partygoers, all looking for a chilled post-party buzz. Staff are friendly, attentive and know all guests by name – they won’t forget how you want your coffee in the morning.

Young-gun Cretan chef, Marion Toutountzoglou serves innovative dishes, taking inspiration from his travels and incorporating traditional Greek flavours. We had to refrain from ordering the hummus with every meal. Supper is best taken on the terrace at golden hour when the sun is sinking behind the craggy hillside dotted with bright-white villas and windmills. You chose this hotel to quietly laze, chill out, and nurse the ouzo hangover from the night before. Sophie Knight {Booking now here}

Once in Mykonos Luxury Resort – Designed for Adults located above Ornos Beach, features a blend of classic Cycladic style with modern boho décor. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The accommodations offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The suites in the hotel are equipped with a terrace with Aegean sea views, coffee machine and fridge. Some rooms have its own private pool. Guests can relax on the sun loungers surrounding the hotel’s swimming pool and enjoy delicious meals at the restaurant. Mykonos Windmills is 1.6 mi from Once in Mykonos, while Little Venice is 1.8 mi away. The nearest airport is Mykonos Airport, 1.2 mi from the hotel. {Booking now here}

Kalesma

Far removed from the island’s party scene, 25 suites and two villas emerge from the hillside covering five acres, easily spotted on approach. Private suites are set within manicured gardens of lavender and bougainvillaea – slick white-washed sanctuaries with sea views and private pools that wrap around the bedroom making it hard to leave. In fact, Kalesma has had plenty of long author residencies, who have written books happily confined to the outdoor terrace of the private suites. We woke early to sunrise views over Ornos Bay while tucked comfortably in the huge beds, took a morning shower in the outdoor bathroom to the sound of cicadas before ambling slowly to breakfast – other than supper on the terrace at Pere Ubu, it’s the only time of day you can expect to see the other well-groomed guests emerge.

Owner Aby Saltiel, who previously worked in the New York fashion industry and is the owner of several restaurants in Athens, lived at the hotel for six months prior to its opening to note and implement every detail and design function a guest may need – from slippers placed by the bed in the evening to a stash of sparkling wine. Everything is made from natural materials blending the hotel into the landscape, from the woven wooden ceilings and light-washed natural wall colours to the stone ornaments and ceramics that decorate the room – design is of the utmost importance and of the highest standard on the island. Sophie Knight {Booking now here}

Located in Ornos, a 13-minute walk from Ornos, Kalesma Mykonos provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Among the various facilities are a bar, a garden, as well as a terrace. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a closet, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a shower. Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. All guest rooms in Kalesma Mykonos are equipped with bathrobes and an iPad.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a à la carte breakfast. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental and car rental are available at Kalesma Mykonos. The hotel also provides a business center and guests can use the fax machine and photocopier at Kalesma Mykonos. Glyfadi Beach is a 13-minute walk from the accommodation, while Agios Ioannis Beach is 1.3 km away. The nearest airport is Mykonos Airport, 5 km from Kalesma Mykonos. {Booking now here}

Katikies, Agios Ioannis

Boutique brand Katikies has brought the success of its sister hotel in Oia, Santorini, to Mykonos, with a spacious, whitewashed sanctuary on the island’s south-west coast. Compared to other properties, where A-Listers preen and everyone else stays to be seen, this is a discreet hillside enclave of timeless buildings that are secluded enough to catch your breath but close enough to the action that you won’t miss out (Scorpios and Nammos restaurant are less than 20 minutes away by car). Soak up the scenery from the swimming pools overlooking the tiny island of Delos, known as Apollo’s birthplace, to which you can also catch a boat from the pier. If the nightlife hasn’t got the better of you, rise early to claim the four-poster wooden daybed at ground level and order sushi from Seltz Champagne Bar. Bright bedrooms are cool and calming with private terraces and plunge pools, plus there’s a subterranean spa for when you need a break from the blistering heat. {Booking now here}

Located just 500 m from the beach of Agios Ioannis in Mykonos, Katikies Mykonos is a 5-star boutique hotel featuring a selection of fine dining options, 2 infinity pools, a spa center and a gym. Blending Cycladic style with modern elements, the hotel offers elegantly decorated rooms and suites with unobstructed sea view. Featuring private pools or outdoor jetted tubs, the units at Katikies Mykonos open to a private terrace with lounge area. Facilities include a flat-screen satellite TV, I-Pod music player, Nespresso coffee machine, in-room safe and mini-bar. The modern bathrooms are fitted with hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Room service is available 24/7.

Guests can relax at the sun loungers by the pool, enjoy a refreshing dip at the infinity pools or rejuvenate at the on-site spa center offering a variety of massage sessions, feet washing rituals and rejuvenating facial and body treatments. A fashion boutique with Greek and international designers and brands is also featured on site. Dining options in Katikies Mykonos include the Mikrasia Restaurant, a culinary journey through the Aegean Sea combining local ingredients of the Cycladic land and sea curated by our Michelin-starred Executive Chef Ettore Botrini. At the Lower Deck Lounge, where the whitewashed background is disturbed only by the blooming bougainvilleas, that is where you can spend a full day dedicated to the indulgence of your palate and the relaxation of your mind. {Booking now here}

The glorious Greek sun reflects its beams on the iconic whitewashed setting of the Upper Deck Lounge and the view of the infinity pool almost becoming one with the azure waters of the Aegean Sea where you can take your pick from the tempting choices of the exciting all-day menu, based on Greek flavors but with a creative international touch. Finally, Fleur de Miraval’s ultra-chic Champagne Bar awaits to become your personal haven of elegance and exquisite tastes. {Booking now here}

Santa Marina, Ornos Bay

Family-run and family-friendly, Santa Marina offers parents and children the best of both worlds, an unusual feat on this party-hard island. A renovation by owner Christiana Papageorgiou, whose father bought the estate in the late 1970s, has brought it up to date with Greek go-tos such as bamboo furnishings and rattan textures; it’s polished but not precious, smart but not stuck-up (a relief for parents letting little ones loose here). Perched on a cliff overlooking Ornos Bay, it’s designed like a small village – albeit one with lifts – and is one of the only retreats to have its own private beach with shallows, shade provided by the palm trees and domed wicker daybeds.

Nestled on a secluded peninsula overlooking the Aegean Sea, within 2.5 mi of Mykonos town, Santa Marina, Mykonos features two different restaurants, a beach bar on the private sandy beach, and a fully equipped spa. Rooms at Santa Marina feature an organic modern style and open out to private balconies. They come with a satellite TV, air conditioning and mini-bar. In the bathrooms you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries for extra comfort. {Booking now here}

Mykonos Social by Jason Atherton offers Mediterranean cuisine with views across the sea. At the Asian-style Buddha Bar, you will enjoy gourmet sea food, as well as cocktails prepared by a famous mixologist. Santa Marina has 2 infinity pools overlooking the crystal blue sea, while a floodlit tennis court and a tennis coach are also available. Guests can also visit the on-site fully equipped gym, the hot tubs, the sauna and the steam bath.

Children’s playground and a children’s pool are offered to junior guests. Santa Marina also hosts 2 fully appointed rooms for any business requirements. Exclusive services with private helicopter and jet plane, as well as yacht and speedboat services from the private marina are available upon request. Mykonos Airport is 2.5 mi away, while the sandy beaches of Psarrou and Platys Gialos can be reached within a 10-minute drive. Free private, on-site parking is provided. {Booking now here}

Bohème, Mykonos Town

The lemonade served on arrival is homemade from fruit grown in the hotel’s walled herb garden, a delightful little enclave where candles twinkle in jam jars at night and the scent of rosemary hangs in the air. Look closely and you’ll spot a bamboo treatment hut for massages and a deck for yoga in among the olive trees. Up a level from this wholesome spot is the more decadent pool bar, a hill-top sun-trap and the real hub of Bohème. Here guests laze around the kidney-shaped pool on grand super-loungers and bean bags; at night, bearded bartenders turn out flawless Negronis at the chic Bilo Bar, just the place for a sharpener before taking advantage of the hotel’s superb location, a two-minute walk from Mykonos Town and its many lively restaurants. Polished concrete floors give the bedrooms a modernist quality, but knitted rope light fittings and splashes of colour stop it all becoming too sombre. Breakfast is served on private balconies, for when you want to lie low the morning after sampling the mixologist’s magic. {Booking now here}

Located 300 m from the lively Mykonos Town, Boheme features a free-form pool and a furnished sun terrace with unobstructed sea view. It has a poolside snack bar and a restaurant, and offers air-conditioned accommodations with free Wi-Fi. The suites of Boheme open to a balcony or terrace enjoying views over the Aegean Sea. They are equipped with satellite TV and a fridge. Each features a seating area and a private bathroom stocked with hairdryer and bathrobes. Some units are fitted with an outdoor hot tub.

A la carte breakfast is served daily in the guestrooms or on the terrace, while guests can also enjoy a variety of beverages and drinks at the snack bar by the pool. Mediterranean dishes can also be enjoyed at the on-site restaurant for lunch or dinner. Staff at the front desk can arrange car rental and can provide information on excursions in the area. A transfer from and to the airport is provided upon request and at extra charge. Boheme is located 1.2 mi from the Old Port of Mykonos and 2.5 mi from the new port. Mykonos Airport is 1.2 mi away, while the famous Psarrou Beach is at a distance of 2.2 mi. Free private parking is possible on site. {Booking now here}

Bill & Coo Coast, Agios Ioannis

Back in 2016, Mykonian hotelier Theodosis Kakoutis worked with hip Athenian architects K-Studio to begin a radical overhaul of the original Bill & Coo, upping the ante from unassuming honeymoon hideaway to super-slick hangout with a buzzy vibe. A few years ago, after an impossible-to-turn-down piece of land became available on the Agios Ioannis peninsula, he opened Bill & Coo Coast, a gorgeous, suites-only hotel overlooking a perfect crescent of sand. Built in rugged stone, bleached wood and cast iron, it feels a lot more private and peaceful than its sibling; a place for A-listers to unspool rather than party. Each of the 15 lovely bedrooms has secluded terraces and is done out in a cool, calm colour palette of light grey and powdery whites with the occasional jet-black vase thrown in for contrast.

For lunch, old-school taverna staples have been given a light, modern makeover, with standouts such as humble but delicious sardines on bread, and slow-cooked rooster pasticada served with pasta and truffles. For dinner, guests can catch the five-minute transfer to the original property, Bill & Coo Suites & Lounge, where executive chef Ntinos Fotinakis creates serious tasting menus with a strong Greek accent in Gastronomy Project. Back at Bill & Coo Coast, Beefbar Mykonos has cemented itself as one of the best restaurants in Mykonos following a full redesign. Back by the pool at Coast, there are a couple of gazebos (one of which doubles as a therapy tent for outdoor massages), with views of the charming Greek Orthodox church of Agios Ioannis, where black-clad widows mourn on the steps and village lads scoot past on mopeds. The 5-star Bill & Coo offers sea-view suites & villas, Mediterranean flavors and an infinity pool with views of the sea. Located in Megali Ammos Beach of Mykonos, it is a proud member of Leading Hotels of the World. {Booking now here}

Bill & Coo’s luxury suites feature contemporary design and modern bathrooms with walk-in shower. Each is equipped with free WiFi, satellite LCD TV and working desk. Some rooms include an outdoor hot tub or pool. The coastal suites are located in Agios Ioannis, at the Bill & Coo Coast adults-only complex, 1.9 mi from the main complex and 3.5 from Mykonos town. Bill & Coo brand-new Villas are located a few meters away from Megali Ammos beach and connected with Bill & Coo Suites and Lounge property through an internal path.

The hotel’s awarded fine dining restaurant, the Gastronomy Project, is located by the pool and offers spectacular sea and sunset views. It serves a Mediterranean creative cuisine based on seasonal local products. Signature cocktails and refreshing drinks are proposed at the sunset lounge bar. Beauty and body treatments are available at the Spa by Valmont as well a gym in the spa area. The hotel offers a great array of personalized services including round-trip transfers to Mykonos Airport and port. Bill & Coo is conveniently located 10 minutes walking distance from Mykonos Town. It is 1.6 mi from the Mykonos Airport and port. {Booking now here}

Lyo, Super Paradise Beach

Just when you thought Mykonos didn’t need another Japanese restaurant, up pops chef Nam Truong at this out-of-the-way new hotel. And guess what? He’s turning out some of the best sushi on the island. The German banker-turned-chef trained in Japan, and his black cod with miso-yuzu buttercream and sensational tuna-belly nigiri are reason enough to brave the winding road to Lyo, which sits high on a slope above Super Paradise Beach. Being removed from the intensely developed parts of the coast has allowed the owner, Tasos Zouganelis, to create a more sprawling hotel than is usual in the Cyclades; the 18 bedrooms are spread beneath a series of low-rise buildings, giving the feel of an intimate hill-top hamlet.

Its pristine spaces have a kind of upscaled Nineties look, which makes a refreshing change from the boho-mania that dominates current hotel design, with unabashedly smart and contemporary wire furniture, and bright-white, sky-blue and geometric colour schemes: the opposite, basically, of the murky modern palette. In high summer, Super Paradise’s beautiful sandy bay, a five-minute stroll down the hill, transforms into a heaving, hedonistic party zone with crowds drawn to beach clubs such as the magnificently razzly Jackie O. Those who prefer to sip rather than spray their Champagne will probably plump for Lyo’s super-quiet, open-air bar with sublime sea views. {Booking now here}

Offering an outdoor pool and Aegean Sea views, Lyo Boutique Hotel Mykonos is set in the vibrant Super Paradise Beach in Mykonos. Premium tastes can be tasted at the on site restaurant, while the bar serves an abundance of refreshments. The well-appointed suites and rooms at Lyo Boutique Hotel Mykonos are equipped with a satellite, flat-screen TV. Each opens to a balcony with sea or pool views. Some feature their own hot tub. The elegant bathrooms are stocked with a shower, while free toiletries are also offered. Air conditioning comes standard.

Free airport shuttle services are provided upon request. Massage treatments can be enjoyed at extra charge. Free WiFi is available throughout. The cosmopolitan center of Mykonos, boasting an array of lively bars and exclusive boutiques, is located within 3.7 mi of then property. The scenic Little Venice is at 3.1 mi. Mykonos Airport lies within 2.5 mi of Lyo Boutique Hotel. {Booking now here}

Waves, Korfos Beach

Above the beach in Korfos Bay, on a narrow isthmus in the south-west of the island, brightly coloured kites fly through the air like brilliant birds of prey hitching on a thermal. The beach below may not be the prettiest on Mykonos, but its horseshoe shape and exposure to the northern winds make it one of Europe’s best spots for kite-surfing. How clever, then, for born-and-bred Mykonian George Syrianos to turn the land where he once grazed his goats into the first hotel on the island aimed squarely at wave-riders. It’s a laid-back, hands-off, DIY kind of place where all eight suites are accessible straight from the beachside pool area, meaning there’s no lobby to drag your board through, no carpets to drench with your kit. Unsurprisingly, this chilled approach goes down well with young families, and the interiors are fittingly pared-back and solid; whitewashed rooms are made homely with chunky wooden furniture and gauzy curtains. {Booking now here}

There is no restaurant, but simple breakfast baskets are delivered every morning, and each suite has a fridge and hob to prepare meals using ingredients from the cluster of shops at the other end of the beach, which include a couple of good bakeries, an independent butcher and a surprisingly chic fishmonger. For more sheltered sunbathing, the bars and day-beds at Ornos beach are a 10-minute walk away on the other side of the isthmus, and Mykonos town is just a 10-minute drive.

Offering an infinity pool and a sun terrace pool with sun loungers, the Cycladic-style Mykonos Waves Beach House & Suites is just steps from Korfos Beach in Mykonos. It offers elegant accommodations with free WiFi access and sea view. Fitted with beamed ceilings, tiled floors, white colors and unique furnishings, all rooms, suites and apartments at Mykonos Waves Beach are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV and a laptop safe. The private bathroom comes with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Guests can relax at the sun loungers by the pool or at the beach. Extra services include surfing equipment, kite surfing lessons and transfer from/to the airport or port upon request and at a charge. The cosmopolitan Mykonos Town, with its variety of restaurants and bars, is located 1.6 mi away. Mykonos Airport is at a distance of 1.2 mi from Mykonos Waves Beach House & Suites. {Booking now here}

Kenshō, Ornos Beach

With its snug, tucked-away bars and secret swimming pools, hot-tub grottoes and multi-storey sun terraces, Kenshō feels like one of Escher’s impossible fantasies lavishly realised as a boutique hotel, each surprise staircase leading to another unexpected delight. It is owner George Nikitidis’s first hotel and he’s picked a great spot up the hill from Ornos beach: close enough to walk to, but far away enough not to hear the bass from its beach clubs. The design is slick and contemporary, with lots of sliding glass doors, white walls and adult-sized wicker bassinets by the pool. Each room is subtly individual; some have freestanding baths, others plunge pools on the terrace, and all have a different signature piece by first-rank Italian furniture-makers such as Riva 1920, Baxter and Mogg. The open-sided restaurant is heavy on attention-grabbing touches – vast metal light shades, plate-glass tables – which keep pace with chef George Stylianoudakis’s high-concept food, including dishes such as red mullet with artichoke. The body-beautiful crowd lounge decorously around the pool, or in the spa, with its low-lit treatment rooms where therapists practise reiki. {Booking now here}

Combining luxury with traditional Cycladic touches, Kensho Ornos boast elegantly designed units with state-of-the-art amenities within a 1-minute walk of Ornos Beach. Some feature their own private pool, while others are equipped with a private hot tub. Free WiFi is available throughout. Bright and airy, each air-conditioned room and suite features a bathroom with a spa bath, as well as free luxury Hermes bath amenities and is equipped with a hairdryer. Most of them open to a furnished terrace with magnificent sea, pool and mountain views. There is a seating area in every room, along with a flat-screen LED TV, a Nespresso machine and an iPad with unlimited access to music lists and the Kensho app which allows you to contact with all hotels departments instantly.

The awarded gourmet restaurant of Kensho Boutique Hotel & Suites enjoys Ornos beach views and offers Greek and Mediterranean cuisine with fresh and local ingredients from all over Greece. Embrace in a laid-back atmosphere, sophisticated lounge experience at the famous Kensho bar where the experienced mixologists offer signature cocktails and refreshing drinks. Relaxing moments can be enjoyed at the property’s hammam. The more active ones can use the on-site fitness center. The spa has a make-up artist and a hairdresser, and offers beauty, face, body and nail treatments. The hotel also offers car hire services. The cosmopolitan center of Mykonos, featuring an array of premium boutiques and high-end restaurants, lies within 1.9 mi of Kensho Ornos. The lively Psarou Beach is at 1.9 mi. Mykonos Airport is 2.5 mi way. Free private parking is possible on site. {Booking now here}