It may be set near one of the island’s buzziest beaches, but this boutique bolt hole provides a sun-kissed haven of peace and quiet.
Amyth of Mykonos Super Paradise is a hotel of two halves. On one side is a clutch of spacious double rooms, scattered around two pools and a courtyard, with small sets of steps, pretty pathways and plenty of plants, giving it the feel of a cute Cycladian village. The other side ramps up the style stakes, with several uber-luxurious suites, each with its own pool and/or hot tub. Set into a hillside that looks down onto one of Mykonos’ most popular beaches and lively LGBT favourite Super Paradise Beach Club, the hotel feels, by contrast, gloriously calm and serene.
Rooms and suites
There are 30 double rooms (plus one suite with its own pool) stretching around a large terraced area which contains one of the main pools. Converted from a previous hotel on the same site, the interiors are all different, thanks to several Greek designers contributing to the decor. You might find pale, Tiffany-blue walls, intricate wall hangings made of rope, or iridescent mosaic bathroom tiles, but all have balconies or terraces looking out to sea. Next door, 20 chic suites are set into the hillside.
The furniture and lighting are by stylish European brands such as Zanotta, Redo and Zambelis, and the aesthetic is cool and urban, with terrazzo-tiled flooring, deep blue sofas, and geometric-print cushions. Triangular-patterned wooden screens in crisp navy or white separate the lounge area from the bedroom, wardrobe space is incredibly generous, and modern bathrooms have orange-scented luxury toiletries. All beds have ridiculously comfortable mattresses by Stearns & Foster, and the minibar is stocked with Greek beers and wines.
Food and drink
The main, airy, all-day restaurant, Amyth Kouzina, serves platters of fresh fruit, thick, creamy Greek yoghurt, and eggs in different ways for breakfast. Lunch and dinner revolve around simple dishes, from chicken gyros and club sandwiches to pan-fried sea bass and prawn linguine. A smaller open-air restaurant by the suites serves the same menu.
What else is there?
In addition to the two outdoor pools, which can be used by all guests, there is one massage room, where hotel-approved external therapists can offer a range of treatments (alternatively, you can choose to have one in your room). There is also a small gym.
Where is it?
The hotel is on a narrow, quiet road next to the small church of Agia Maria. There’s nothing much else here except for a few other hotels and guesthouses nearby, but the main draw is Super Paradise beach, reached by a five-minute walk down a rather steep path. Here you’ll find see-and-be-seen beach clubs, which require a (similarly steep) fee to hire a sunlounger and parasol for the day. The most popular is JackieO’, where attentive staff deliver cocktails and simple snacks (the likes of fish tacos or salmon poke bowls) as the music slowly cranks up in volume and intensity. Neighbouring, gay-friendly Super Paradise Beach Club offers much the same, though with slightly louder tunes. The buzzy nightlife of Mykonos Town is just a 12-minute drive away.
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