Mykonos, GreeceElia Beach
Myconian Imperial
Terraced Cycladic resort
Elia Beach Mykonos, Greece
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Resort DesignOutside the door
The house
Myconian CollectionTerraced Cycladic resort
Whitewashed terraces step down the granite cliff toward the Aegean, built for unhurried days high above Elia Beach.
What it’s good at
Notable
Suites with private plunge pools, and staff providing dedicated Elia Beach towel service.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Elia Beach sits at the foot of the hill, and the lively alleys of Mykonos Town are seven miles away.
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The rooms
White wood and cool stone keep the rooms bright. Select suites open onto terraces with private outdoor plunge pools.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa
A heated indoor pool sits beneath timber columns, and treatments draw on thalassotherapy rituals and Augustinus Bader facials.
At the table
Celebrities serves Aegean seafood beneath a canopy of twinkling lights, and live jazz plays across the open terrace at dusk.
How it began
Founder George Daktylides drove a bus to local mines before his family built resorts across Elia Beach.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.