The 19 best hotels in Mykonos

Boheme is a relatively new addition to the hotels of Mykonos Town, but what it lacks in history, it more than makes up for in luxurious comforts and stunning sea views. The decor is, fittingly, inspired by the colours of the Aegean sea, which can be viewed from various balconies, terraces and, of course, the rooftop pool. Loosely speaking, the aesthetic here is up-market minimalism, but you’ll find a few bold additions such as twisted rope lights. End each day sipping cocktails at sunset, poolside.

This glorious ocean-inspired hotel deserves all five stars of its rating. Glass-walled interiors combine a classic, nautical feel for a modern take on an Ancient Greek ideal. Water babies will love its location between the bays of Platis Gialos and Psarou and its own swimming pools surrounded by day beds. Light infuses everything, even the blonde wood found throughout, while the restaurant serves a contemporary twist on Mediterranean cuisine.

Just uphill from the peaceful sandy bay of Agios Ioánnis, famous for its role in the romcom Shirley Valentine, this ultra-luxe resort has alluring Aegean views from its poolside cabana beds. Staggering down the hillside, the low-rise, whitewashed hotel stays true to Cycladic architectural traditions, with uber-stylish rooms in Greek marble and a palette of blues and whites. Service is impeccable, as are the facilities: from the private beach to the gym and yoga classes to the Altea spa offering all-natural treatments and Med-infused food seasoned with garden-grown herbs.

From the hilltop perch of this boutique hotel, the Aegean spreads like a blue silk cloth. The relaxed vibe here is a world apart from the pumping parties on nearby Super Paradise Beach, a five-minute stroll away. With clean lines, clever use of patterned fabrics, whitewashed wood and pops of turquoise and blue, the room decor is as uplifting as a breath of sea air. Top suites crank up the luxury with private whirlpools. And chef Nam Truong’s sushi is mind-blowing in its freshness and flavours.

Graceful by name and by nature, this fabulous escape opts for a pure aesthetic. Interiors decorated with pale, neutral colours, wicker and floaty drapes scream new-wave beach chic. It sits above Ágios Stéfanos, a pretty arc of sand edging into the aquamarine sea. Champagne on arrival, a pool rimmed by cabana beds (where you can expect occasional treats), a spa with steam room, hydrotherapy bath and intuitive treatments, all-day à-la-carte breakfast, free shuttles into nearby Mykonos Town – they’ve literally thought of everything.

Look at a map of Mykonos, and you’ll see a thumbprint-like indentation on the southwest coast, which creates a natural funnel for wind and waves. Hence the name of this little beach house, making the most of the surf. The whitewashed rooms, with rustic wood and woven basket lights, are deliberately understated, allowing the sea views to take centre stage. Breakfast baskets are provided on request. Snag a day-bed by the infinity pool or hook onto kite-surfing lessons.

A short slink uphill from the trendy, family-friendly silk sands of Ornos Beach, this stylish new Myconian haven, once the opulent villa of a jet-setting local businessman, blends modern chic with classic Cycladic style. Most rooms and suites in this white-on-white haven clustered around a central infinity pool with stunning views over Ornos’ yacht-studded bay have spectacular sea views and private pools. There’s also a bijou spa and a restaurant serving executive chef Kyriakos Sotiriou’s fine-dining delights.

A sleek, ultra-chic retreat uphill from party-loving Ornos Beach, Kenshō is Zen-like in spirit, with clever backlighting accentuating contemporary white spaces, funked up with driftwood, stone and modern art. Rooms and suites have been carefully thought out, with posh details running from private plunge pools and hot tubs to freestanding tubs, Nespresso makers, iPads and Hermès cosmetics. Add ingredient-driven tasting menus served with panache, a gym with a personal trainer, a rooftop whirlpool and a grotto-like underground spa, and you’re looking at one very special space to stay.

First Greek venture of Spanish-based nightlife brand, Pacha, this adults-only Ibiza look-alike sits high on a cliff overlooking the narrow alleys and snow-white buildings of Mykonos Town and focuses on a pretty cabana-surrounded pool where visiting DJs host regular sunset parities. 34 sheer white rooms have plump king-size beds, bathrooms decked out in gleaming marble and spectacular views over Houlakia beach’s remote pebbled coves. There’s also a small spa and a restaurant serving surf and turf treats.

Coiled around its breathtaking infinity pool, built on two levels and surrounded by gently waving palm trees, this ultra-luxurious Cycladic style resort overlooks Psarou’s golden sand-lined bay. Just steps away from the ritzy Nammos beach club, there are 103 light-filled bungalows and suites - some with private pools - and a handful of exclusive waterfront villas linked by flower-lined paths to the resort’s sculpture-studded public areas and two restaurants serving seasonal dishes sourced from Grecotel’s Agreco Farm.

High on a hillside overlooking the soft sandy swathe of Agios Ioannis beach, this stylish resort allies Cycladic simplicity with lashings of contemporary design to create a laid-back sanctuary along the island’s southwest coast. A 15-minute (free) hotel shuttle ride from Mykonos town’s madding crowds, elegant rooms with sheer white walls and vast bathrooms have spacious terraces with hot tubs or private pools. Paths fringed by palm trees lead to several large pools surrounded by chunky wooden daybeds and the resort’s bijou spa.

Infinity pools or hot tubs are ‘the norm’ for most of the sleek and gleaming rooms, suites and villas in this hip resort where eclectic deco – ranging from large bird sculptures to olive trunks for tables– meets luxury chic. Other highlights of this elegant resort, centred around a sparkling infinity pool looking out over Mykonos’ trendy clothing-optional Elia beach far below, include an Elemis spa with four thalassotherapy pools, a boutique selling designer rags and a restaurant serving local and international fare.

In certain lights, it’s hard to tell where the pool ends and the sea begins at this heavenly coastal resort, which sits on a private peninsula between Platis Gialos and Psarou Beach. Besides views to make you swoon, this minimalist-chic resort has slick rooms decked out in white, teal and hits of pastel. Top billing goes to those with roof-terrace Jacuzzis. The ambience is blissfully chilled, whether you’re being pummelled by thalasso jets in the mosaic-tiled spa or nibbling on sushi in VIP Restaurant.

This laidback all-suite hideaway an easy stroll from Agios Stefanos sandy beach is perfect for a ‘no shoes, no news’ break. Combining rustic local décor with contemporary chic, 20 spacious suites (with private pools or hot tubs) decked out in taupe, beige and ochre have open stone walls, handcrafted furnishings, plants in wicker pots and vast bathrooms with tubs and chunky stone sinks. When you’re hungry - or hungering to shop - there’s a restaurant serving Med fusion cuisine and a small boutique selling Greek designer jewellery.

‘Happiness is homemade’ is the strapline of this luxe boho getaway, a two-minute stroll from Ágios Stéfanos beach. It delivers with delightfully breezy rooms featuring lily-white walls and linens, rustic wood furnishings and basket-woven lights, not to mention mood-lifting views of the Aegean. Simply drift from pool to spa, hire a bike, hit the gym or get the attentive staff to pack up a picnic for a day at the beach. Reeza restaurant uses local, seasonal ingredients in palate-awakening dishes like sea bream carpaccio with sea urchin, fennel root, lemon, chilli and kumquat.

Tapping into the current hunger for the back-to-nature lifestyle, Nomad abounds in soothingly pseudo-rustic décor: very spacious suites have massive stone sinks, beautifully polished driftwood furnishings and gently swinging hammocks on vast sea view terraces with their own pools or hot tubs. Whether you sip handcrafted cocktails as you laze in a hammock by the bar, enjoy carefully sourced local dishes at Kukulu restaurant, you’re sure to get back in touch with your inner wild child at this holistic hideaway on the island’s sheltered southern coast, which is within easy strolling distance of Kalo Livadi’s pristine white sand beach.

A few steps away from the celebrity-loved beach club, Nammos, this traditional-village style resort has cobbled lanes studded with hanging basket chairs and vine-shaded alleys leading down to the bath warm waters of Psarou beach. There are 31 open-plan rooms and suites with whirlpool baths or plunge pools, and two villas with private pools. With tree trunks for tables and burnished copper sinks, the décor is rustic with plenty of luxury touches. Other perks include an oasis-like pool perfect for sunset cocktail sipping and a gourmet restaurant helmed by award-winning Greek chef Ippokratis Anagnostelis.

A slice of coastal cool, with a discreet air and secluded location on 10 acres of grounds, Bill & Coo Coast is jet-set heaven. If you’re lucky enough to snag one of the 15 suites, you’re in for a treat: the decor is super-slick, with sea-facing balconies, soft grey-white colour schemes, Nespresso machines, iPads and Molton Brown cosmetics. It’s luxury all the way, with a pool overlooking the glassy sea, a private beach, spa treatments, and sumptuous breakfasts with fresh fruits, homemade bread and omelettes cooked to perfection.

With spectacular views over Ornos Bay’s sun-gilded sands, this stylish family-owned property where celebrities come to chill is built in local sugar cube style, but the interiors of 44 - widely disparate - rooms decked out with specially commissioned Murano chandeliers, marble desktops and antique fixtures and fittings are anything but traditional. Linked by a tangle of paths lined with sculptures and artwork, there are also several pools, a stylish spa and a restaurant where dishes are Med-inspired.