Mykonos Theoxenia sits on the waterfront at Kato Mili, on the edge of the old town, which makes it one of the few luxury hotels on the island that you can walk out of and be in the lanes of Chora within minutes. The windmills are about a minute away on foot, Matoyianni Street is roughly three minutes and the church of Panagia Paraportiani about five. The hotel is rated five stars and belongs to the Design Hotels collection, and its look is Cycladic white with a design-led finish that suits the setting. Rooms range from cosy Economy and Classic rooms with garden or sea views, through Superior rooms and Deluxe Suites, to Premium and Signature Suites with their own private pools. There are twelve room types in all, and sizes run from compact doubles to a two-bedroom suite that sleeps five. A seasonal outdoor pool has free cabanas, loungers and umbrellas, with a poolside bar, and the hotel has a spa offering massage, manicures, pedicures and body treatments. The Apanemi restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes with sea views at dinner, and there is a cafe, a terrace and a garden.
Location and getting around
Kato Mili is on the south-west side of the old town, facing the sea and the windmills, and it is the area where most sunset visitors gather. Little Venice and Paraportiani are an easy walk, the Aegean Maritime Museum is within five minutes and the Archaeological Museum within about fifteen.
The Old Port is roughly a fifteen-minute walk, and the airport is a twelve-minute drive. An airport shuttle runs on request, parking and valet are free, and there is an area shuttle, so you can arrive without a car and still get around.
The rooms
Choose the category according to your priorities. Classic and Superior rooms are the entry point, with sea or garden views, and the Deluxe Suites are larger, with space for a third guest. Premium Suites have private pools, and the Signature Suites with one or two bedrooms are the top of the range.
Rooms have air conditioning, Egyptian cotton sheets, a pillow menu, electric kettles and 24-hour room service, and Wi-Fi is free. Ask for a sea-view room if the sunset is the reason for your visit, but note that the waterfront can be lively in the evening.
Who it suits
Couples, honeymooners and friends who want a stylish base within walking distance of the old town, and travellers who prefer to be in the middle of the action rather than on a quiet hillside. Because it is in the busiest part of Chora, it is less suited to guests who want complete silence at night. Babysitting is available for a charge, and pets are not allowed.
Season and good to know
This is a summer hotel, generally open from spring to early autumn, and the pool is seasonal. Check the exact opening dates when you book if you plan to travel in the shoulder months. Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is at noon, with late check-out available for a fee, and a city tax is charged per night.
Why stay here
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Free cabanas and loungers
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Spa and massage
- ✓Apanemi Mediterranean restaurant
- ✓Private-pool suites
- ✓Free parking and valet
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
How far is Mykonos Theoxenia from the windmills?+
About a one-minute walk. Matoyianni Street is around three minutes and Panagia Paraportiani about five minutes on foot.
Does Mykonos Theoxenia have private pools?+
Yes. The Premium and Signature suites have private pools, and there is also a seasonal outdoor pool with free cabanas and loungers for all guests.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
Yes, a shuttle runs on request. The airport is about a twelve-minute drive, and parking and valet are free if you hire a car.
