Kivotos Mykonos

Greece , Mykonos
ORNOS BAY, Ornos Beach
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10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Charlee

Amazing staff and amazing hotel. Looking forward to returning. Made our trip to Mykonos truly amazing!!

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2025

Katinka

The property is a bit dated and the layout is peculiar, the decor is a bit odd and random (think tortoise statues, banksy art and then classic Greek tones). Our room, a suite, was okay but dated as well. The wind was intense overnight, which is fine, but the shutter wasn't tightly closing, so it made for a noisy night.

We were a big group of 12 people,and there were only a handful of other guests but we had to follow up on requests, run up and down the stairs at the pool to get a menu and service.

The music at the pool was way too loud and intense (high-energy club music) for the middle of the day, seeming an odd choice.

They don't have a transfer option - this costs an additional EUR60 for up to 4 people, which seems excessive as a lot of the other hotels on the island provide this as a courtesy.

Overall with the fees charged in mid-June, I think it is very overpriced for what is delivered.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Chloe

The property is absolutely beautiful and felt like we stayed in an oasis! It is so romantic and definitely worth the stay. It is walking distance to Ornos beach. You take the stairs and go directly to the town instead of walking on the busy roads. I need to point out the breakfast which was absolutely delicious and what I looked forward to every morning. Make sure to order the orange juice, so GOOD. Only issue is going to Mykonos town, it’s expensive to take a taxi (35-55 Euros) but that is the price all over the island. Consider taking the bus from Ornos or renting an ATV!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2024

Kathryn

This was our first time to Mykonos. The property at Kivotos is stunning. Having our own private beach was beyond exciting because all of the beaches charge $40.00 to have a chair and umbrella. The staff was so gracious and kind and bent over backwards to make our stay perfect. Also having a bidet in our room was wonderful as we quickly learned you don’t put toilet paper in the toilets in Greece. I will forever be a fan and recommend Kivotos to anyone wanting a luxury stay in Mykonos!!! Special thanks to Fatoula and Gregory for making our stay so special.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Sep 2024

Elenilson

I was really disappointed with this hotel. It is supposed to be one of the best hotels in the area. The internet was really bad in our room. Also bad communication with staff. Breakfast is served at 8am. If you had to leave early on a trip there were no other options for breakfast. We asked for an iron. They would take the iron back. it was a nightmare to request 1 iron. I can't believe a hotel of this magnitude would not have multiple irons for the guest.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

ISSAM

Great weather

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2024

boris

Best hotel in Mykonos

The best hotel in Mykonos. In oasis from the hustle and bustle of the island. Great place to relax during the day and only six minutes away from old town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2024

Houston

This property is absolutely as stunning in real-life as the pictures online, which is always my biggest concern when booking accommodations anywhere. From the moment we arrived, we were helped with our bags and pampered. The pool area is impeccably beautiful and cleaned every single day by hand and with the little underwater machine in the AM. The bedroom was very, very clean and well air-conditioned. They even had fresh flowers in our room which was a lovely touch. The hotel transport was seamless, and our driver was very helpful with our luggage and kind. The breakfast is so, so good, and the view from the breakfast spot is just breathtaking in the mornings. This spot also has its own private beach with daybeds, and it was absolutely lovely having that nice touch. It's not sandy, so don't expect that. But it's quiet and removed from all the hustle and bustle of the main, crowded beaches. An absolutely phenomenal stay!!

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2024

Christopher

Signature suite was sweet!

The signature suite was exactly as advertised. It was a wonderful stay in a great room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2023

Maria

We loved having a private pool and beach for our family. Sweet staff took great care of us and our kids.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Sep 2023

Rafi

The service of the stuff was excellent, all the rest was poor.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2023

Shelby

So beyond impressed and happy we found Kivotos. The hotel is beautifully designed with the most stunning views, and the staff is absolutely incredible. The most genuine and kind group of people that made our experience 1000x better and more comfortable. Also, the luxury pelican private drivers affiliated with the hotel were above and beyond. They made us feel safe, always responsive, and just the kindest people. We hope to be back again!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2023

Victoria

The hotel looks amazing, the staff is always really nice and nothing of my needs was any trouble for them.
Breakfast really lovely with amazing views 😍
Pool really posh with very nice music.

I really recommend to anybody how wanted a good nice hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2022

TAMMY

This property is beautiful / small boutique style which we love. It is situated close enough to the town but far enough away to feel exclusive. Loved this resort!

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2022

Lynn

Nothing special. Wi-Fi was terrible snd didn’t work. Hotel needs renovating/updating. Peeling paint in the room, pool etc. The hotel gouged us on taxis. 80 Euro for a private transfer to the port when the private transfer that I arranged (A Mercedes) was 30. Shameful. “Private beach” was tiny. Luckily we could walk to Ornos beach.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2022

Samantha

Absolutely stunning property, but very expensive with not much included. The pool and beach area is gorgeous, but be prepared to listen to club music all day long

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

31 May 2022

szymon

The staff just wanted for me to spend my money on the transport and also the breakfast was limited the service was forst to be nice i was not feeling comfortable in the hotel bad experience

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2021

Stephanie

Great location! So close to mykonos town.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

The amazing view, friendly staff, great service and uplifted hotel Design.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Very beautiful hotel, but... The last good review was left in 2019. I assume it changed hands then. Now this is a review of this hotel under new management.

1. Extremely slow service. Waited for breakfast for 50 mins! No one seemed to care. Same goes when you come to the bar. Waiting is over 30 mins just for someone to notice you!
2. Poor room service. They had just one lady to clean the entire hotel and my room was cleaned only at 8 PM!
3. Incompetent and careless front desk customer service. I requested taxi a day before my departure. I emphasized several times when taxi should arrive. Next morning - no taxi. Front desk lady was talking to a new guest. She called the taxi that arrived late and I missed my ferry. Unacceptable! Otherwise perfect vacation was ruined by absolutely careless stuff. This is the worst experience in Greece in 2-week time that I traveled.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Staff needs some serious training, didn’t feel like a 5 star hotel service.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2019

Nick

Absolutely worth it

Completely breathtaking. First time in Mykonos, and will never stay at another hotel there for future visits. From staff attentiveness to amenities to facilities, there was not a single part of our stay that didn’t deserve 5 stars.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Extraordinary, in all ways

Impeccable, in every way. Extraordinary service and warmth. Exceptional food. Outstanding room and comfort. One of the top hotels I've stayed in all of my travels, ever. Extra bonus: a short walk from one of the more secluded beaches we preferred. Stay here immediately.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Kivotos is a beautiful hotel , great location , views and with its own beach . Guest services were always helpful . Plenty to do if you wanted but also great to relax and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings. Rooms well appointed with plenty of space . We would definitely visit again

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2019

noorollah

Everything was amazing
Best manager Christina

Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2019

Page

Great pool and location
Very nice staff
The WiFi is horrible

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing hospitality and then Chef lester cooked the best food I’ve ever had... 5 star Lester

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2019

Silia J

Upstages all other 5-star boutique Mykonian hotels

4th year in Kivotos, ruined me for life, cannot stay anywhere else in Mykonos anymore. I bother w/ reviews only when irked or so blown away that it’s worth my time to do so. Kivotos just has it all: amenities, service, food/drinks—all in the most jaw-dropping spot in all of Mýkonos; I know them all. I also care about what I get for what I pay for: have stayed in different suites AND the dreamy über-lux villa on Kivotos’ private seafront: they all beat the island’s other 5-star options, including even private stay villas (been there, done that: nice, but not as nice as Kivotos.) If you didn’t know & booked somewhere else, come to Kivotos for the day, hang at the pool or private beach for your most-liked Insta selfies evaaaa (even if 54 years old.) I bet anyone who tours Kivotos & is staying in other so-called 5-star boutique hotels in Mykonos that you’ll want to change your reservation to stay here instead... ha, ha! Happened to every friend of mine that didn’t listen & booked at places that have been (SIGH) photoshopped. Whereas Kivotos is #NoFilter needed, ya’ll. Get a massage seaside fr/ Joy (όνομα και πράγμα, for the Greeks amongst us). I’m Greek-American & I treat my word as gold. I own 2 companies & don’t write bogus reviews—no time to snow people I don’t know. My stays in Kivotos are simply always 24-karats gold & the world should know. Medicine for the soul, is Kivotos. Bon voyage to one & all.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

The grounds of this hotel are beautiful. We were so excited to stay here. Unfortunately that’s about as good as it gets. The pool was dirty, the power went out in our room for over 14 hours, and the maids came to replace our towels and threw the old ones on the floor.
For the price you pay to stay here I’m confident there is better hotels

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2019

Matthew

Magical, luxurious, amazing

We spent a week at Kivotos for our honeymoon, and it was all but perfect. The room was beautiful, the pool was magical, the food was delicious, and the staff were attentive, helpful, and friendly. Kivotos is a legitimate 5-star experience.

From the moment we arrived, the Kivotos staff made it clear that they were there to make our stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, and they absolutely did.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2019

daniel

Must stay

Amazing experience from the second we got there until the second we left

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2018

KLo

Beautiful hotel in paradise setting

Perfect location, friendly staff especially our host Christina (lover her)
Well defiantly be returning next year and hopefully upgrade to villa as they looked amazing

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2018

Felipe

Amazing hotel with beautiful views.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2018

Colin

Excellent hotel for a relaxing break

The service from every member of staff was excellent.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2018

Kim

Great hotel location, amazing view, terrific staff

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Great!

Nice view with spacious room and great service. Definitely will return on next visit.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2017

Stas

Amazing pool and private beach. Feel at home!

We flew into Greece on our honeymoon from Los Angeles and this was the first hotel where we stayed in all of Greece. We chose it because of it's great reviews, location, atmosphere, private beach, and pool. We were highly pleased. From getting picked up at the airport to our departure, the staff was extremely welcoming and attentive during our whole stay. Kostas, who helped us with our bags during our stay was extremely pleasant and a pleasure to see around the hotel every day. Highly recommend staying here :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2017

Great location excellent Staff.

Close to town and beaches. Fantastic and very accommodating staff especially Christina, Evie, Despina, Danai. The drivers were excellent Alex, Costos, and Spirios. We stayed in the signature suite which made for a pleasurable experience however, be cautious when booking because some of the other rooms are small and aren't as comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2016

tugbayak

Woow

What I can tell is just awesome!!! They are helpfull supportive responsive and etc... everything was positive moreover location is great, perfect private beach and food is cool... in a nut shell everything was perfect. We spent 7 days and got pleasure of each one... thanks jason the manager you are the man!!!!

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

terrible beach!

room was poorly decorated, spacious yes, but 5 star standard no! Late night room service was poor.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2016

Sergio

Awesome experience in this luxury hotel

I stayed there for one weekend in September. The place is great, the rooms are big and comfortable. Staff is polite and friendly. Food is great. My overall experience was very good and I totally recommend the hotel for everyone that wants to have a great time in Mykonos and live an unforgettable experience there!

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

Kivotos

The hotel was highly rated and the staff was very helpful but the property needs to be upgraded to give guests a better experience. The bed was very hard, the toilets were in poor condition and the spa needs to be improved.

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2015

Lovely hotel in great location.

We had a great time at the hotel and although on close inspection it looks like it needs a bit of an update it is made perfect by the great staff and location.

The main pool area is great and having your own private beach is an added bonus.

Would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to family and friends.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2014

Verified traveler

Drivers were great and gave good advice about things to do around the island

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2013

Juliette

Great service

Great service hotel. The staff makes you feel very special. The rooms are very outdated especially the bathrooms. We were upgraded to a suite which was fantastic but it still felt small because the bathrooms are very small. The decor in the room looked very cheap.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2013

Honeymooners

We loved this hotel and the service!

We arrived to a warm welcome, tour and glasses of prosecco. We really loved the service and food at this hotel. We had an issue with some things in the room we were first given (it was an upgrade which was so nice), but bed was horrible, and blow dryer didn't work. After informing the staff of our issues they quickly found another room for us and moved all of our things. They couldn't have been nicer. I definitely think the service and food at this hotel was 5 stars. The second room we had was also really modern and the bed was so much better. The pool is so nice and the wait service there is awesome. The free breakfast was also so good and there was something for everyone. They even made us iced coffees every morning as extras! The only other things negative was there really is no beach but it is a 10 euro taxi ride to a nearby lovely beach club Nammos. The other thing was waiting for taxis. I wish they would have a car or taxi on call always. It wasn't a long wait, but since nothing is in walking distance they need to offer better means of transportation. The said maybe we should rent a car but after seeing the roads and drivers we felt it wasn't the best idea. Overall we loved our stay here and would definitely recommend it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2013

Verified traveler

great location, very scenic, privacy

The attention to detail in room, artwork and landscaping is very impressive. The staff was very helpful and attentive to all requests. The front desk service provides a welcoming meeting which provides helpful information on all amenities provided by hotel. The initial impression is of a quality, top level hotel and this theme plays out throughout the whole visit. Would recommend highly to travelers that want more than the standard expeirence.

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2012

VMAC

Nice, but could be better.

The hotel overall is very nice. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Our initial room, whilst very nice in theory with a private pool, is prone to mosquitos and a number of issues with the electronic blind made it very difficult to enter and leave the room. The replacement room was very nice however the bed was very very uncomfortable and not what you'd expect from this type of hotel.

4/10

Poor

07 Aug 2012

Mary

I will never stay there again.

I came to stay at the Kivotos for a short 3-day holiday with my husband. The staff attitude was excellent - it is obvious that they are trying to excel. However, we were given a room where the only daylight source was coming from a transparent glass door in a glass wall, thus, our entire room was exposed to the public area. The only curtains were heavy, so if we didn't want people to stare at us, we could pull the curtains and turn on electrical light. The furniture and bathroom were visibly worn with the bathtub leaking water onto the floor.
The worst, however, was the beach: difficult access for swimming because of the rocks and sharp, small stones, the immediate area is well-populated by sea urchins, forcing the intrepid swimmer to take their own chances. The most outrageous thing was not even the quality of the beach, but as we settled on the hotel-owned deck chairs on this beach someone in a neighboring building (not part of the hotel) somewhere above us discharges some waste water which ran down the rocks and terraces, forming a foul and malodorous stream right underneath our deck chairs, pouring over my belongings and shoes. This discharge ran for about a minute then stopped. On complaining to the hotel staff they responded that they have no control over their neighbor's actions and can not help this. They also said that this is the first time anything like this happened. However, in the succeeding days, I could see fresh traces of new discharges at that same location.

2/10

Poor

28 Jul 2012

Verified traveler

My worst hotel experiance

Kivitos is shockingly over priced, and thats not even accounting for the awe inspiring cost of food and beverage on site (12 euro bottles of what, simple drinks that are 18 euro - after the exorbitant cost of the hotel). The truth is I can handle cost when you get what you'e paid for, but Kivitos felt run down, the room was small, the bed unimaginably uncomfortable. We were so upset with our lousy first room that we insisted on being moved (after they refused to let us check out and go elsewhere). The second room was marginally better, but the shower didn't work, the walls were stained, there was plaster dust from recent work everywhere, and tiles were missing from the wall. While the hotel staff are all nice, the quality of service and attentiveness is well below what you would expect given the price point of this hotel In many ways it was one of my worst ever hotel experiances despite also being one of my most expensive (we spent over $800 USD per night). I would avoid this spot at all costs.

Family