Hillside Aegean roost
Perched on the hillside above Elia Beach, days unfold between cushioned four-poster poolside daybeds, Aegean views, and quiet, whitewashed retreats.
“Set into the hillside above pretty Elia beach, you’ll want one of the slick villas that can be interconnected creating space for up to six guests.”
Where it shines
Notable
Twice-daily housekeeping, attentive concierge care, and spacious private plunge pool terraces overlooking the Aegean.
Notable
A subterranean thalassotherapy spa with four heated seawater pools of varying salinity alongside custom body treatments.
Notable
Hillside villa living with a dedicated Elia Beach area, central saltwater infinity pool, and open-air dining.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the guestrooms… come with sea views and (in most cases) an outdoor jacuzzi or plunge pool.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set above the sands of Elia Beach, the resort offers quiet coastal seclusion with regular shuttles into Mykonos Town.
The rooms
Crisp white interiors open onto private sea-view balconies, with most rooms, suites, and multi-bedroom villas featuring outdoor whirlpools or plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The central saltwater infinity pool looks out over Elia Bay, lit beside stone walls and a whitewashed chapel at dusk.
The spa
Body and facial treatments use Augustinus Bader and ELEMIS products in quiet, warm-lit therapy rooms.
Baths and gym
Circular wooden niches overlook indoor thalassotherapy pools, and a fitness room faces an exposed stone lightwell.
Cabbanes Restaurant
Open-air tables sit under a thatched pergola for Greek and Mediterranean dinners overlooking the moonlit sea.
The boutique hotel’s traditional whitewashed interiors enjoy a contemporary upgrade in the form of bright fabrics, quirky wooden handicrafts … and ultra-plush pink and black pool loungers.
At the table
Mornings start with Greek breakfast specialties at Nouveau, followed by cocktails on the pool deck into the evening.
How it began
Founded in 1979 by the Daktylides family, the Myconian Collection grew from a single hotel into a celebrated island hospitality group.
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Silver
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Bronze
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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.