Kivotos

We had an amazing stay at Kivotos Mykonos! A special thank you to Faye and the entire Guest Relations team for their outstanding hospitality, kindness, and attention to every detail. They made us feel truly welcome and ensured our stay was unforgettable. The service was exceptional, the atmosphere was beautiful, and we can’t wait to come back. Highly recommended!

July 16-22, 2026. We reserved what is listed as the best room in the hotel — a room with a private pool — at a significant prepaid, non-refundable rate. That pricing structure, we quickly understood, is not a gesture of generosity: it is what keeps guests from leaving once they see the property. The room had not been renovated in decades. The bathtub appeared to date from the early 1990s and had clearly never been replaced. Every surface and fixture — from the bathtub to the toilet seat and even the napkins — was black, which made it impossible to assess cleanliness, and impossible to feel clean. The towels were of poor quality. The beach area was in a state of neglect. Chairs and umbrellas were broken, some guests like us have to sit in the restaurant area because there are only 5 umbrellas for all the guests, and there was visible litter across the beach. The overall décor and maintenance of the property reflect years of deferred upkeep. Nothing about the physical hotel matches the standard implied by its marketing materials or its pricing. We have stayed in many hotels around the world. We do not leave negative reviews lightly. But the gap between what is advertised and what is delivered here is significant enough that other travelers deserve to know before committing to a non-refundable booking. The hotel is decorated with old and used “things” and not antique.

We had the loveliest stay at Kivotos. Staff so accommodating and polite. The view was stunning and our room right by the pool. Dimitre looked after us the entire time and went above and beyond to ensure we were happy. Would recommend and return!

Our stay at Kivotos Mykonos in May 2026 exceeded every expectation we had for a couples’ trip to Greece. From the moment we arrived, the property felt like a private sanctuary—elegant, intimate, and thoughtfully designed to showcase the beauty of Mykonos. The views are simply breathtaking. Whether relaxing by the pool, dining on the terrace, or unwinding in our suite, we were constantly surrounded by stunning vistas of the Aegean Sea—an ideal backdrop for a romantic getaway. Equally impressive was the service, which struck the perfect balance between attentive and unobtrusive. The team consistently anticipated our needs and ensured every detail of our stay was seamless. We would especially like to recognize a few individuals who made our experience truly memorable. Faye, the hospitality manager, was exceptional—warm, attentive, and incredibly thoughtful throughout our stay. The entire breakfast restaurant team also deserves a special mention; every single member was genuinely kind and welcoming each morning. We also appreciated the General Manager, who was highly visible and clearly committed to ensuring guests were well taken care of—something that did not go unnoticed. The food was another highlight—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Each meal felt like a curated experience, showcasing both local ingredients and refined Mediterranean cuisine. Overall, Kivotos delivers a rare combination of luxury, warmth, and authenticity. We left feeling completely relaxed and already looking forward to returning. I would highly recommend it to any couple seeking an unforgettable Mykonos escape.

This is one of the most wonderful hotels we've ever stayed. From the staff to the restaurant to the unbelievably "Mykonos Vibed" architecture and gardens, this place is basically perfect. The lobby, common area work rooms, and multi-level gardens offer extremely well thought out separation possibilities so that, even when nearly full, the other guests were really only seen at the pool. And even then, so many of the rooms have private small pools that many guests use these instead of the main pool....Or they use the private beach... and even that has multiple terraces on the way to the little private pier. As a result, the place really felt like our own little mansion on the sea. The public beach is a five minute walk down a little hidden passageway, and the bus stop to Mykonos town, direct, is a two minute walk. The grounds and rooms are spectacular, with large suites and some with aforementioned mini pool and two bathrooms, but even better than the absolutely perfect 'greek island vibe'' (according to my 21 year old daughter) are the staff. We were greeted and shown around by the front office manager of the hotel, Dimitris, who took the time to show us the little gallery, art installations (of which there are many) and historically significant characteristics of the hotel...again, the grounds are across many levels, and make for amazing views of the little bay and beach, as well as a multitude of flowering plants. The reception team of Kiki and Sonia were always so friendly, and we were extremely extremely surprised by how wonderful the food was at the restaurant and at breakfast. The 5 course breakfast included with our room was extravagant, and basically was so enormous we normally only selected 3 items, but the dinner on the balcony overlooking the water was the best surprise. Fantastic taste and reasonable! The manager Panos greeted us and showed us the restaurant, gym area, and pool bar. His team were great! The multiple waiters and bartenders all were extremely friendly and were here each day so we learned their names: Andreas and Apostolis took care of all our drink requests with a smile, and the service from the wait staff was just top level...perfect balance of attentiveness and restraint...letting us finish and talk, without ever feeling rushed. And the food was prepared to order, every item, by the skilled chef who seemed to always be in the kitchen day and night. Our waiters were Panagiotis, Tolis and Chara, all wonderful as mentioned, and at breakfast Christos and Gregoris kept us extremely happy. Whenever we needed water or towels the reception team was on top of it and that team of Faye, Kiki and Sonia and Dimitris made sure we had all we needed. We've stayed at many places that had either great service or great facilities...but rarely have both been 5 out of 5 stars....I would give the team and the hotel top ratings...both in terms of exterior setting and interior comfort. We will most certainly return, and if one were to make only one trip to all of Greece, I recommend it be this hotel. Dimitris, the first person we met and perhaps the friendliest guy in Greece, will take care of you.