Greece: Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort

Beachfront Glamour on Mykonos' Sunset Coast

Mykonos Grand covers about five acres of beachfront at Agios Ioannis, on the island's southwest coast, looking across the water to Delos. It's the larger sister property to Mykonos Riviera. White Cycladic buildings step down toward the sea, and the hotel's private beach has plush loungers and food and drink service right on the sand. There are 96 rooms and suites across more than a dozen categories, and most of them look out to sea. The top suites have private infinity pools, and the Mykonos Grand Villa adds its own heated pool and rooftop terrace. The hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and is part of the Virtuoso portfolio.

I toured the property on a site visit, and the service is what stayed with me. I had lunch at the hotel, looking out over the beach club and the sea, and the waiters served each dish onto my plate at the table, a detail you rarely see at lunch. The food was excellent, and I was thrilled to see Taittinger on the champagne list. The setting is a little quieter and more resort-like than staying in town, but you're only a short drive from Scorpios for a sunset afternoon, and there's a complimentary evening shuttle into Mykonos Town.

Life at Mykonos Grand

• 96 rooms and suites, most with sea views toward Delos, and select suites with private infinity pools

• The Mykonos Grand Villa, with a heated private pool and rooftop terrace

• A 500-square-meter heated saltwater pool, a sea-view jacuzzi, and a new adults-only pool

• A private beach with loungers and food and drink service

• Nama for contemporary Greek cuisine and local seafood, plus a beach restaurant, pool and cocktail bars, and a wine cellar with tastings

• Romantic private dinners on the beach on request

• Althea Spa, a fitness center, and a tennis court

• Complimentary shuttle to Mykonos Town every evening

• Family-friendly, with a shallow children's area in the main pool and babysitting on request (no dedicated kids club)

• A few rooms offer a BBQ in their private pool area and chef-service is available

Why Mykonos Grand, Why Mykonos

• Polished, white-glove service, down to waiters plating your lunch at the table

• Excellent food with views of the beach club and the sea, and Taittinger on the menu

• A real beach resort with its own stretch of sand, rather than a hillside hotel

• Close to Scorpios for sunset, with an easy evening shuttle into town

• Quieter than the south coast party beaches, with space to spread out between the pools and the beach

• A great pick for clients who want Riviera-style polish in a bigger resort setting

Ideal For: Couples and friends who want a full beach resort with standout service, families who want pools and a beach in one place, and travelers who want Scorpios and Mykonos Town nearby without staying in the middle of the crowds.

Gold Coast Travel Perks

Unlock Fora Preferred or Virtuoso amenities when you book with Gold Coast Travel:

• Complimentary daily breakfast

• $100 resort credit

• Early check-in / late check-out, subject to availability

• Upgrade at check-in, subject to availability

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