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Today: Top 10 best luxury hotels on the Greek island of Mykonos
Lying in the heart of the Aegean Sea, Mykonos is undoubtedly the jewel of the Cyclades and one of Greece's most popular holiday destinations. Offering dream beaches, azure seawaters, spectacular landscapes, and picturesque whitewashed villages, the small island attracts more than a million visitors each summer. Known as an island that never sleeps, an endless adult playground, and one of the world's most sought after gay tourist destinations, Mykonos has righteously gained a place among the best party destinations of Europe, attracting renowned DJs and fashionistas. Since Brigitte Bardot, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Grace Kelly visited in the 1960s, Mykonos also became a favored holiday spot for the rich and famous, with hip new hotels opening each year. Ticking off the boxes for ambiance, wow factor, and design, here's my selection of the 10 best luxury hotels on Mykonos.
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With its bougainvillea-covered courtyard and hilltop position overlooking the Aegean, Belvedere Hotel resembles a picture postcard. Its 49 understated accommodations are light and breezy; new-generation rooms feel very twenty-first century, with "crystal-ice" marble floors and ergonomically designed furnishings. Terrace views of whitewashed Cyclades houses against the crystalline blue sea are sure to enchant, but do pull yourself away to nosh on Nobu Matsuhisa's signature cuisine. Don't forget to watch mixologists in the Sunken Watermelon prepare tasty concoctions in choreographed rhythm and to make time for a treatment in the stylish and contemporary Six Senses Spa.
- Hotel website: Belvedere Hotel
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, and roundtrip airport transfers).
Just 10 minutes from the airport and town, Santa Marina makes it easy to explore all the island's must-see attractions – then return to this sanctuary of authentic Aegean beauty at Ornos Bay. Guests can choose from 10 rooms and suites, along with 13 villas featuring two to seven bedrooms. Beach-chic interiors offer modern, natural luxury, opening to balconies with hypnotic Aegean views. Facilities include the only private sandy beach on Mykonos, gorgeous infinity pools, the international-caliber Ginkgo Spa and four options for dining and drinks, highlighted by the world's first-ever Buddha-Bar Beach. Santa Marina invites guests to savor the glamorous lifestyle of Mykonos in the island's most fashionable and sophisticated setting.
- Hotel website: Santa Marina
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, roundtrip airport transfers, and $100 USD spa credit).
You'll be hard-pressed to decide what you love most about Kivotos. Is it the private, golden-sand beach, overlooking Ornos Bay? The seawater pool with a swim-up bar? Or perhaps the upper-level pool surrounded by fragrant gardens? Maybe it's the sense of bliss you find with daily yoga classes, the relaxing hammam, or the therapeutic spa treatments. Truth be told, you'll relish every moment in this refuge, with 39 suites and two villas that are designed to reflect the spirit of a family home and adorned with an impressive collection of objets d'art. Just-caught seafood in the candlelit veranda completes the experience.
- Hotel website: Kivotos Mykonos
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, roundtrip airport transfers, late check-out, $100 USD resort credit, round-trip airport transfers, 10% discount on private yacht cruises, and a welcome amenity of bottle of wine, fruit and chocolates; for stays of 5 nights or more in rooms and suites, guests also receive one a la carte lunch for two; for stays of 5 nights or more in villas, guests also receive one special 60 min spa treatment experience).
- Review: read my review of Kivotos here.
'Kalesma' means 'inviting' in Greek, a word that best expresses the ethos of this privately owned luxury boutique hotel, which tumbles down a slope to Ornos Bay. Kalesma's outstanding location provides panoramic vistas, affording guests the unique opportunity to enjoy both sunrise and sunset from the same spot. The whitewashed pavilions that make up the hotel have been created to resemble a charming Mykonian village. Inspired by Cycladic architecture, Kalesma combines tradition with contemporary elements, offering sleek and minimalist interiors that are created using locally sourced materials. The 25 suites and two large villas blend local flair with high aesthetics, giving guests the feeling of being in an authentic Mykonian neighborhood.
Apollo, the Greek god of healing, was said to be born on the island of Delos, which fronts Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort. You're sure to find well-being at this dazzling enclave, a collection of whitewashed cubes scattered across about five acres of prime beachfront. The 96 rooms and suites are generously sized, with clean, streamlined decor; some even have private pools. Get a therapeutic spa treatment by the pool or in a seaside cabana, take a leisurely stroll into charming Hora – Mykonos Town – or swim in the heated outdoor pool. The open-air signature restaurant delivers fine Greek fare with dramatic sunsets. The resort recently opened a super stylish, ultraluxe sister property near Mykonos Town, called Mykonos Riviera Hotel & Spa.
- Hotel website: Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. upgrade, daily breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD resort credit).
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