The Myconian Ambassador is the classic beach resort of the south coast. It stands at Platis Gialos, one of the best-known sandy bays of Mykonos, a five-minute walk from the water and about nine minutes by car from the airport, and it is a member of Relais and Chateaux, the association of hotels and restaurants known for personal service. The hotel has sixty-nine rooms and suites in a white Cycladic style, most with a sea view, a balcony or a terrace, and several with private pools. A seasonal outdoor pool is surrounded by loungers and umbrellas, and a Thalasso spa offers massages, treatments and sea-water therapy, with a gym that is open round the clock and fitness classes. The restaurant, Efisia, serves Mediterranean fine dining at lunch and dinner, and there are bars by the pool and in the hotel. It suits couples, families and travellers who prefer a beach base to a town base.
Location and getting around
Platis Gialos is on the south coast and has a long, sheltered beach with tavernas, water-sports and boat taxis. Psarou Beach is about a quarter of an hour on foot, and Paradise Beach is about two kilometres away. Mykonos Town is further along the coast, and a public bus stop makes the journey simple, while taxis and the hotel’s own transfers are the other options.
The hotel offers an airport shuttle for a fee, and free self-parking and valet parking are available, which is useful if you rent a car for the island.
The rooms
Rooms and suites range from classic double rooms to larger family suites and suites with private pools, and most have a sea view. Rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and the usual five-star comforts. Because the hotel is on a busy beach, noise from the south-coast bars can carry on summer evenings, so ask for a room on the quieter side of the building if you want an early night. Supervised childcare is available for a surcharge, and the hotel accepts one small dog.
Who it suits
Couples looking for a romantic seaside stay, families who want the beach on the doorstep and a good children’s offer, and groups of friends who want to be near the south-coast beach scene. If you plan to spend most evenings in Mykonos Town, remember that the journey is a bus or taxi ride rather than a stroll, so budget for transfers.
Season and good to know
The pool and most of the south coast are seasonal, so confirm the hotel’s opening dates before you plan a trip in spring or autumn. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is at 11:00, with early check-in and late check-out available for a fee when there is space. A free breakfast buffet is served daily. Book early for July and August, and ask the concierge to arrange boat trips, beach clubs and dinner reservations before you arrive.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront at Platis Gialos
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Thalasso spa
- ✓Efisia fine-dining restaurant
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Free self-parking and valet
- ✓24-hour gym and fitness classes
- ✓Supervised childcare for a fee
Good questions
Is the Myconian Ambassador on the beach?+
It is at Platis Gialos, one of the best-known south-coast beaches, and the sand is about a five-minute walk away. Psarou Beach is about a quarter of an hour on foot.
How far is the hotel from Mykonos Town and the airport?+
The airport is about nine minutes by car. Mykonos Town is further along the coast and is reached by bus, taxi or hotel transfer, so it is not a walk.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free breakfast buffet is served daily. The hotel also has a fine-dining restaurant, Efisia, open for lunch and dinner.
