Mykonos Riviera Hotel And Spa

I’ve been to a few places around the world where you just know, “They get it”. Meaning they hired the right people, they train them, they must have a good culture because everyone seems to be on the same page. This is the experience at Mykonos Riviera Hotel & Spa. The minute my wife and I walked in the door until we checked out a few days later, we were treated with genuine warmth and charm by the entire staff. It seemed like all the front-facing staff had concierge knowledge. We especially appreciated Costas who sat with us and fed us some champagne upon check-in (after direct fights from Newark to Athens to Mykonos) and then engaged with us each time we saw him. Upstairs at the restaurants and pool area Dorota was a charming wealth of direct and honest knowledge, not only about what to eat or drink, but about where to explore. Every single person there was like that, from the cart drivers who get you around the upwardly sprawling property, to the shuttle driver who shuttled us back and forth to Mykonos town (a few minutes away), to the room staff. Our room was a suite high up in the property with a generous private pool. Everything about it was spot-on; clean, airy, large, comfortable, black-out shutters on the windows, excellent bed and shower, and cool and quiet. The view was the main port on the Island. I enjoyed watching the commerce take place with multiple ferries in and out with goods and people. Occasional ship horns could be heard during the day but the soundproofing in the room was good. The hotel is across the street from the water but the beach is not much of an attraction except to fulfill an urge to jump in the sea. The breakfast has a lot of variety and the restaurant for dinner was excellent. This hotel is not inexpensive but it is worth every penny if you like excellent service and comfort.

My fondest memory of our suite on level 9 was using our plunge pool at night, overlooking the lights of the island below. The breeze was divine and we wished that moment would never end! The suite was incredible - marble everywhere, comfortable king bed, full bathtub. So decadent! We ate lunch by the pool on the day we arrived and it was a dream location with a hearty meal that our teens enjoyed. Getting to town requires the free shuttle. They should probably run it every 30 minutes instead of hourly as you have to time your dinner to make the return. The spa staff gave us a free hydrotherapy session as a gift due to booking with our plat AmEx. Breakfast was vast and delicious. Cold items are buffet style and you order eggs or other things as a second course. Coffee was great.

Second time at Riviera and always the best! Top service guaranteed. Great vibe, very relaxing. The breakfast is always tasty and various. Very flexible and professional stuff. Special thank to Kostas that makes us always feel like home. For sure will be back next summer!