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Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos
Mykonos · Greece
Beach Resorts in Mykonos
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An established luxury resort on a peninsula overlooking Ornos Bay, combining beach access, hillside accommodation, private villas and a dedicated spa. Santa Marina is an important counterpoint to Mykonos's party-led hotels, demonstrating the island's appeal as a self-contained, full-service holiday destination.
The Story
Origin
Santa Marina developed as a family-owned resort at Ornos Bay and subsequently joined The Luxury Collection, connecting an established Mykonian property with an international luxury hotel network.
Philosophy
Its proposition is a complete seaside retreat, balancing privacy and attentive service with dining, beach life and wellness.
Why Important
A longstanding reference for full-service luxury on the island. It illustrates how Mykonos can accommodate families, private villa stays and wellness-oriented holidays alongside its better-known nightlife economy.
Differentiation
The combination of direct beach access, a substantial villa offering and full resort infrastructure distinguishes it from the smaller, town-focused hotels that also define Mykonos.
Food Philosophy
Dining spans Mediterranean seaside hospitality and the internationally recognisable Buddha-Bar Beach concept.
Guest Experience
Guests can move between the beach, pools, restaurants and Ginkgo Spa without leaving the resort. Villas offer an additional degree of independence and privacy within the wider hotel operation.
Design Philosophy
A village-like arrangement of whitewashed buildings integrates rooms, suites and villas into the hillside, maintaining a consistent relationship with the bay.
Design & Architecture
Lighting
Daylight and views dominate the accommodation, with softer illumination in evening dining and lounge spaces.
Furniture
Contemporary upholstered seating, terrace furniture and beach loungers prioritise extended outdoor living.
Materials
White plaster, stone, timber and woven textures.
Architecture
Low-rise whitewashed buildings and stepped terraces occupy a peninsula above Ornos Bay.
Design Language
Polished Cycladic seaside luxury.
Interior Design
Light-toned rooms pair contemporary resort comfort with natural textures and sea-facing outdoor areas.
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Rooms & Suites
Superior Room
Deluxe Room
Akro Room
Resort Suite
Luxury Suite
Mykonian Cottage
The Windmill
Family Retreat Suite
Two-Bedroom Luxury Suite with Private Pool
Luxury Suite with Private Pool
The Presidential
The resort's most private address.
Villa Turquoise
Villa Tanzanite
Villa Ruby
Villa Topaz
Villa Lapis Lazuli
Villa Sapphire
Villa Amethyst
Villa Pearl
Villa Emerald
Villa Crystal
Villa Coral
Villas Turquoise and Crystal
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