16 Best Hotels in Mykonos, The Cyclades

Top of the pile of the luxury boutique hotels on the island for style and comfort, Cavo Tagoo is a whitewashed property climbing the hill over the bay in sensuous curves. Natural rocks project onto the winding path to the guest rooms, and the 38-meter (124.8-foot) -long infinity and many private pools make it feel like a hydro-heaven. More water is on tap in the pool bar where a 13-meter (43-foot) -long aquarium comes stocked with sharks. Stunningly decorated common areas lead to the all-white guest rooms—the furniture splashes some blue, pink, and gold—with terraces facing the sea and sunset.

This is the hotel for those who seek stylish surroundings and hip fellow guests and who like to know that every detail is just right. Replete with Matsuhita Mykonos, an outpost of famed sushi chef Nobu, and designed to the nth degree, the Belvedere has an enviable location, and the outlook over Mykonos Town and harbor ensures this hotel's popularity. The restaurants and bars are top notch but when you want to slip off your Manolos, repair to your effortlessly cool guest room, white-on-white sanctums with sailcloth drapes and wooden accents. The hilltop rooms and suites 250 meters (820 feet) away from the main building, some with magical views, are a welcome addition.

From afar, Bill and Coo may look like any whitewashed Cycladic hotel, but inside a world of polished contemporary design and high-level service awaits—the infinity pool is one of the most photogenic on the island, overlooking the Megali Ammos beach area and sea, just outside Mykonos Town. Rooms have a neutral color palette with multifaceted ceilings and wooden trellises; some have private plunge pools, all have spacious bedrooms, luxurious bathrooms, and sea views. Along with a fancy spa, airy bar, three waterfront villas and one of the best gourmet tables in town, Bill and Coo can’t help but offer what any guest, with the budget, could want out of a Mykonos stay. Sister hotel Bill and Coo Coast at Agios Ioannis is similarly modern, elegant and cool with a famed beach club---Beefbar.

Inspired by Calliope, the ancient Greek muse, Cali drapes dramatically down the hillside to its own private beach and makes a big splash debut on the Mykonos scene. Traditional Cycladic architecture has been updated with sleek, angular lines that give a sleek, contemporary feel. Ultraluxe rooms feature statement marble bathrooms, calm and light interiors, handmade furniture, and private terraces with seawater pools. Avli, the on-site restaurant dazzles with its signature creative Greek cuisine. 

Small, charming, immaculately presented, and set above the beach of Agios Stefanos, the Mykonos Grace is blessed with a truly impressive setting, enjoying an encompassing view of Mykonos harbor. A boutique hotel that deftly combines traditional architectural elements and sleek modern design, a neutral palette prevails brightened by splashes of art. The main pool, poolside bar, and restaurant beckon beautifully and throughout there is an impressive air of calm and, yes, grace.

Straddling the spine of a hill overlooking the beaches of Ornos and Agios Ioannis, first impressions are of a pristine Cycladic village. Scratch beneath the surface though, and the meditative and peaceful design shines—Kalesma means invitation and everything here is indeed very inviting. All suites come with plunge pools, dining terraces and outdoor showers; inside stonewashed linens and willow ceilings soothe and relax. As a place to recharge your batteries, there are few better on the island.

A landmark on the island and one of the first hotels to be built in the 1960s, Theoxenia is an architectural wonder. Renovated and bought up-to-date, clean scandinavian-inspired decor blends perfectly with the mid-century cool of the original building. A fine location behind the iconic windmills offers prime sunset views and a short stroll to Little Venice and beyond to town. Some rooms have private pools but all are elegantly furnished with cool creams, wooden floors, and marble bathrooms. 

On the southernmost corner of beautiful Ornos Bay, this exclusive resort is a secluded private whitewashed village perched on a hillside, with balconies offering sweeping sea views, green gardens, and a sandy private beach. The rooms are immaculate, designed in contemporary style and with informal affluence in mind. A helicopter pad, private dock, infinity pools, a chic beach bar and restaurants, and a Zen-like, on-site spa make this luxury choice an option worthy of indulgence.

The Kivotos is a deluxe, architecturally ambitious hotel, stylishly arrayed around an impressive pool, and lovingly tended gardens. The common areas are done in a richly decorative island style, with statues in niches and mosaic work, and unexpected little courtyards with bright bougainvillea flowing over walls. The guest rooms, all individually decorated, display local crafts and fine antiques, and are more eye-catching than some blander upmarket rivals. Family-owned, the atmosphere is subdued and intimate with a fine eye for detail.

This five-star member of Relais & Châteaux is a chic, modern option for a luxury stay with inspiring views, private pools, and fine service from smartly dressed, hospitable staff. The design is impressively retro-chic, but in a way that clicks with the island's whitewashed traditional architecture. Rooms are of average size for Mykonos, but suites are the way to experience the property, featuring private plunge pools with beautiful sea views. The on-site restaurant is particularly good and has panoramic vistas, as does the hotel's large outdoor pool and bar area.

Overlooking picturesque Kalo Livadi beach, this adults-only resort has a chic, sophisticated atmosphere tempered with splashes of bohemia. The design reflects the beauty of Cycladic island minimalistic architecture with whitewashed spaces and smooth curves; comfortable rather than luxurious, the best option is to go for a suite with private Jacuzzi for a true getaway feeling. Service is friendly and there's a good restaurant at the very top of the property with fine views.

At this quiet, no-frills hotel, conveniently located near Megali Ammos Beach and Mykonos Town, pretty white cubes face the sea at an elevated location and all rooms, decorated in blue, white, and green, have terraces with appealing views. Plain and functional, everything is kept clean and well maintained. The pool area is a very tranquil place to hang out during the day, and the celebrated windmills are a five minute walk away along the coast road.

A new proposition for Mykonos; a luxury resort on the northern coast, far from Mykonos town. Secluded and chic, the cliffside escape above tiny Merchias beach has peerless views across the Aegean, five-star amenities, and a bold, modern decor. The ultimate private getaway is promised in a selection of suites and villas that feature plunge pools or spas and benefit from outdoor terraces that take advantage of the contours of the site. Dining is taken care of at Icáre, curated by Michelin-starred Ioannis Parikos, and, more informally, at the waterfront Almira Beach Lounge.

Location is everything at this central property. Named after a Greek nymph, this quiet and convenient hotel is right in the middle of the action and yet many of its rooms offer distant sea views. The hotel’s architecture reflects the island’s Cycladic minimalism with a perfect balance of the native style mixed with contemporary glass and stone. Rooms are handsome with strong bathrooms. Though convenient to the town, the pool area, with its terraces and garden view, will tempt you to linger. 

The former San Giorgio has been remodeled by hip private members' brand Soho House. Above a sheltered cove and a few minutes' walk from their beach club, Scorpios, the hotel reflects the relaxed and cool brand style. Polished concrete, wooden fittings and natural materials help to create an organic atmosphere with a defiant neo-bohemian spirit. An open restaurant serves a Mediterranean menu next to the pool carefully decorated with rattan armchairs, macrame hammocks and teak loungers. The good-looking staff are eager to please and there are intriguing diversions on offer from private picnics on Delos to starlit yoga sessions.