San Marco is a large, relaxed resort-style hotel for people who would rather have a pool, a spa and a sea view than a room in the old town. It sits at Houlakia Bay on the southern side of Mykonos, a few kilometres from Mykonos Town, in four low buildings in white island style with terraces facing the water. There are eighty-four rooms and suites, and the hotel has two outdoor swimming pools with a separate children’s pool, a full-service spa with a steam room and Turkish bath, a fitness area, two restaurants, including Pythari, and a bar and poolside bar. The buffet breakfast is free, the Wi-Fi is free and so is self-parking. Because the bay is quiet, it suits families, couples and anyone who wants to switch off between days out. A free shuttle runs to the beach, and the staff can help with transfers and excursions.
Location and getting around
Houlakia Bay is on the quieter southern shore, about three kilometres from the New Port and around four from the Old Port and the centre of Mykonos Town. The airport is about seven kilometres away, so the hotel suits people who do not mind a short taxi or bus ride into town in the evenings.
The beach is around a kilometre and a half from the hotel, and the free beach shuttle bridges the gap. If you plan to see the whole island, hiring a car or scooter makes the location easier, and free self-parking is available.
The rooms
Rooms are spread across the four buildings, and many have balconies or terraces with views over the sea or the garden. Room types vary, so check the descriptions for bed layout, views and size, and ask for a sea-view room if the view matters. The hotel dates from the mid-1990s and is built in a classic island style, with white walls, blue shutters and stone. It is a calmer, more traditional kind of stay than the cliffside design hotels near the town.
Who it suits
Families, who benefit from the children’s pool, the space and the free breakfast; couples looking for a quiet, good-value resort stay; and travellers who like to have a spa and a pool on tap. It is less suited to those who want to walk to the nightlife in Chora, since the town is a drive away.
Season and good to know
Like most Mykonos hotels, San Marco is a seasonal property and the pools are open in the warm months, so confirm its opening dates before planning a trip in spring or late autumn. Check-in is from 16:00 and check-out is at 11:00, and breakfast is served from 08:00 to 11:00. There is a 24-hour front desk, a concierge and a business centre. Book ahead for July and August, when the island is at its busiest and the best sea-view rooms go first.
Why stay here
- ✓Two outdoor pools and a children’s pool
- ✓Spa with steam room and Turkish bath
- ✓Fitness area
- ✓Two restaurants including Pythari
- ✓Bar and poolside bar
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Free beach shuttle
- ✓Free self-parking and Wi-Fi
Good questions
How far is San Marco from Mykonos Town?+
It is at Houlakia Bay, about four kilometres from the Old Port and the centre of town, so it is a short taxi or bus ride rather than a walk.
Is breakfast included at San Marco?+
Yes, a free buffet breakfast is served from 08:00 to 11:00. The hotel also has two restaurants, including Pythari.
Is the hotel good for families?+
Yes. It has two outdoor pools and a separate children’s pool, free parking and a free beach shuttle, and the quiet bay suits families who want to switch off between days out.
