Santa Marina, A Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos, Aegean Islands, Greece

Dawn slips across Ornos Bay and the water turns to polished silver.

Spread over a rocky peninsula with its own sandy beach—a rare luxury on Mykonos—Santa Marina feels like a sun-washed village of suites and bungalows stepping down to the sea.

With 114 keys, this boutique resort balances island glamour and barefoot ease: cabanas rustling in the breeze, salt on your skin, cocktails that taste like summer.

What Makes It Special

• Private sandy beach with serviced loungers and calm, swimmable water
• Two statement pools (one near the shore, one elevated) with sea views and easy, all-day lounging
• Shoreline dining that pairs Cycladic produce with fresh day-catch and long, golden sunsets
• Ginkgo-style spa vibe with restorative treatments, hammam/steam, and a light-filled fitness space
• Bungalow & villa layouts for true indoor–outdoor living; many with expansive terraces and plunge or private pools

A Day at Santa Marina

Morning

Espresso on your terrace as boats sketch white wakes across the bay. Breakfast is thick yogurt with thyme honey, warm koulouri, and tomatoes that taste of sun. Barefoot steps to the private beach, where the sea is clear enough to count pebbles.

Afternoon

Retreat to the clifftop pool when the sand heats; linen shade, a book, the distant thrum of cicadas. Lunch is grilled sea bream with lemon and capers, island white fogging the glass. A rosemary-oil massage resets every muscle.

Evening

Golden hour paints the headlands honey. Slip into something light and wander down to a sea-edge table; waves fold and unfold while candles tremble in the breeze.

Night

Lanterns bead the paths back to your bungalow. Your plunge pool releases the day’s warmth; stars gather above the bay.

Insider Tips for Santa Marina, A Luxury Collection Resort

• All rooms have sea views; higher = bigger panorama & more stairs, lower = quicker beach access & more buzz.
• Private beach is the star—plenty of spots, but still reserve loungers early on busy days.
• Don’t miss the private pool area with swings for a quieter lounge vibe.
• Buddha-Bar Beach: excellent salads & cocktails.
• Go for the view if choosing between categories; it’s the island’s superpower.

Why We Love It (Curated Highlights)

At Hotelagio we hand-pick only stays that feel truly one-of-a-kind. This property made our list because of these rare details:

• A true private beach on Mykonos—soft sand, serene water, zero rush.
• Bungalow living with generous terraces and the sea as your soundtrack.
• Sun-bright cuisine served almost at the waterline—simple, perfect, and unhurried.
• Peninsula panoramas from pool to pier—mornings in silver, evenings in gold.

For Whom

For couples: Secluded cabanas, candlelit dinners, star-soaked soaks.
For families: Gentle beach entry, roomy bungalows/villas, easy days between sand and pool.
For friends/glam weekenders: Beach by day, laid-back Mykonos nights, spa resets in between.

Quick Facts (Luxury Snapshot)

Location: Ornos Bay, Mykonos (Aegean Islands), Greece — ~10–15 minutes by car from JMK
Rooms: 114 rooms, suites, bungalows & villas (some with private or plunge pools)
Rates: From USD 605 — worth it for a private sandy beach and peninsula-wide views
Best for: Beach lovers, couples & honeymooners, style-minded families, spa-seekers
Style: Boutique, Resort, Bungalows — Cycladic whites, natural textures, sea-first design