Myconian Korali Relais & Chateaux Hotel

Character and identity

Set on a hillside above Mykonos Town, this 100-room family-run Relais & Chateaux property pairs the island's signature whitewashed Cycladic shell with a quirky contemporary streak: bright modern artwork, mod-style chairs, handmade wooden pieces and staff in coral-hued uniforms. Almost every room frames the Aegean, and the sea is the organising principle of the place, visible from the pool deck, the terrace of signature restaurant Boas Fine Dining, and Kitrino Bar. The intimate Satory Spa leans on thalassotherapy, with five heated seawater pools and treatments drawn from Elemis, Ligne St Barth and Augustinus Bader. The register is boutique and relaxed rather than grand.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The defining draw here is the combination of Mykonos Town walkability with a genuinely private, view-led perch and a serious seawater spa, an unusual mix on this island. Spend up for one of the suites with a private pool and outdoor hot tub; the entry rooms are pleasant but miss the point. Shoulder season trims both crowds and rates.