Mykonos Blu, A Grecotel Resort to Live

Rooms and decor

Picture a white resort stepping down a hillside — rounded, cube-shaped bungalows and villas scattered in tiers all the way to a turquoise bay below. That's the first impression of Mykonos Blu, A Grecotel Resort to Live, a Grecotel property planted above Psarou Beach, the most glamorous stretch of sand on the island. The resort has roughly 110+ rooms, bungalows, and villas, all built in textbook Cycladic style — smooth, curved white walls offset by Aegean blue, light linen, and warm wood furniture. Open the door and you land in a bright, airy space, with full-height doors that slide open onto a terrace or lounge area facing Psarou Bay. Many bungalows have a small private plunge pool or jacuzzi for soaking with a sea view, and the sunset-facing units are the most sought after. Beds are soft, amenities are full-luxury spec, and the small details are handled carefully. Reviews keep landing on the same line — the view from the room is so good that opening the curtains each morning feels worth the rate. Overall, the feel is luxurious but unstuffy, more like staying in a private white beach house above the Aegean than in a standard hotel.

Food and amenities

If there's a heart to this place, it's the relationship with Psarou Beach and Nammos, the legendary beach club on the same stretch of sand. The path down from the resort puts you on fine sand and clear water in a few minutes, dropped into the global-famous seaside glam — designer loungers, chic lunches, music, and a dressed-up crowd that defines a certain Mykonos image. Back up at the resort, the two-tier infinity pool appears to spill into the bay below, with loungers and a pool bar serving cocktails and snacks straight to the deck. Late afternoon up here, with soft light and a sea breeze, is one of the most photogenic and relaxing corners of the property. On food, a seafront restaurant handles breakfast with a bay view, Greek-Mediterranean dishes, and fresh seafood. For recovery, a spa offers treatments in a quiet setting and a small fitness room handles the rest. The biggest recurring compliment in reviews is service — staff are warm, attentive, remember guest details, and help arrange beach beds and dinner reservations until you feel like a regular.

Location and getting there

Mykonos Blu sits on a hillside above Psarou Beach on the south side of the island — a zone that combines a chic beach atmosphere with genuinely easy access to the rest of Mykonos. It feels like a private corner of the sea, but the drive into Mykonos Town (Chora) is just 7-10 minutes, and Mykonos Airport (JMK) is roughly 8 minutes. That makes coming and going noticeably easier than at resorts on the far edges of the island. Chora is the island's center — winding whitewashed alleys, the iconic windmills, the seafront Little Venice quarter, restaurants, boutiques, and top-tier nightlife. Because the island has no metro, you'll move via the resort shuttle, taxis, or a rental car. If you plan to head in often for nightlife, book transport in advance — late-night cars are scarce and queues run long. This kind of location is ideal for travelers who want a luxury beach base with a beach-club scene at the doorstep, but still close enough to drop into town life in minutes when the mood shifts.

Things to know before booking

Straight talk to help you decide. The first thing to weigh is the price ceiling of this whole zone — room rates sit at the high end of Mykonos luxury, and the surrounding costs (especially loungers and meals at Nammos) push to the top of the island. Many reviews warn that the total bill, once everything is added together, runs higher than expected. Build that headroom into your budget. The second is the hillside layout — the resort is built down a slope, so some rooms involve many steps or ramps to reach the pool, the restaurants, or the beach. Anyone with mobility issues, small kids, older relatives, or heavy luggage should request a room near the central building and main entrance at booking. The third is the buzz of the area — Psarou and Nammos run loud in high season, with music carrying into the late afternoon and early evening. It's not a quiet hideaway. If you want true silence, ask for an upper-zone room away from the beach and the pool bar.

Our take

After working through the actual guest reviews, Mykonos Blu, A Grecotel Resort to Live sells one thing with full conviction: the most glamorous beach address on the island, the Nammos scene at the doorstep, and that postcard view from a hillside bungalow and infinity pool. If your mental image of the trip is opening the curtains to the Aegean, lounging by the pool late morning, walking down to a chic beach in the afternoon, and still being able to drive into Chora for dinner and nightlife in minutes — this is the cleanest fit on the island, especially for couples and luxury beach travelers drawn to the Mykonos glam look. If you're after a silent hideaway, a budget-friendly stay, or a flat resort with minimal stairs, the buzzing Psarou zone and the hillside layout may not land as well. Overall we score it 8.7/10. Best for couples and luxury beach travelers who want a chic seaside resort with sea views and a full beach-club atmosphere on Mykonos.