Where to Stay at Agios Ioannis Beach

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Updated: April 29, 2026 • By Santorini Dave

My Favorite Mykonos Hotels

• Mykonos Town: Deos • Semeli Hotel
• Ornos: Santa Marina • Blanc
• Platis Gialos: Petasos • Branco
• Agios Ioannis: Mykonos Grand
• Ferry Port: Mykonos Riviera
• For Families: Santa Marina
• For Couples: Bill & Coo
• 5-star: Mykonos Blu
• 4-star: Panormos Village
• 3-star: Matina

Agios Ioannis vs Mykonos Town, Ornos, Platis Gialos, Psarou, and Elia

• Agios Ioannis vs Mykonos Town: Agios Ioannis is a quiet beach area, with a small sandy beach, sunset views, romantic hotels, and a slower pace. Mykonos Town is a real town, with a maze of lanes, bars, clubs, restaurants, boutiques, sunset views, and late-night energy. Choose Agios Ioannis if you want peaceful days and sunset evenings; choose Mykonos Town if you want your evenings centered on walking, shopping, dining, and going out.
• Agios Ioannis vs Ornos: Ornos is better for families, convenience, restaurants, supermarkets, calmer water, and frequent buses to Mykonos Town. Agios Ioannis is quieter, more romantic, and better for sunset views, with a smaller beach and a more peaceful atmosphere. Choose Ornos for practicality; choose Agios Ioannis for calm and sunsets.
• Agios Ioannis vs Platis Gialos: Platis Gialos is busier and more convenient, with beach restaurants, hotels, buses, and water taxis to other south-coast beaches. Agios Ioannis is more relaxed, less crowded, and more romantic. Choose Platis Gialos for beach-hopping and activity; choose Agios Ioannis for quiet days and sunset evenings.
• Agios Ioannis vs Psarou: Psarou is glossier, more expensive, and more social, with Nammos, yachts, luxury hotels, and a polished beach-club scene. Agios Ioannis is calmer and more understated, with better sunset views and less pressure to dress up or spend big. Choose Psarou for glamour; choose Agios Ioannis for a quieter, more natural-feeling stay.
• Agios Ioannis vs Elia: Elia has a longer, more spacious beach and a more upscale resort feel, but it is farther from Mykonos Town and works best with hotel transfers, taxis, or a rental car. Agios Ioannis is also quiet, but it is closer to town and better for sunset views. Choose Elia for a bigger beach and resort escape; choose Agios Ioannis for romance, sunsets, and easier access to Mykonos Town.

Staying in Agios Ioannis

See Also

• Best Hotels in Mykonos
• Best Towns in Mykonos

The view from the 5-star Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort overlooking Agios Ioannis Beach.

Agios Ioannis is one of the best choices on Mykonos if you want a quieter beach stay without feeling completely isolated. It sits on the west side of the island, facing Delos, and has a calmer, more romantic feel than the busier south-coast beaches. The beach is relatively small, but beautiful, with clear water, sunset views, and a relaxed atmosphere that works well for couples and families.

The scene is low-key rather than sleepy. There are a few good places to eat and drink by the beach, including Hippie Fish, one of my favorite beach clubs on Mykonos. The beach can still feel lively in summer, but it is not a party beach like Paradise or Super Paradise, and it is not as polished or expensive as Psarou.

Agios Ioannis is a good fit if you want beach time, sunsets, and a quieter hotel base within reasonable reach of Mykonos Town and Ornos Beach. In high season, buses connect Agios Ioannis with Mykonos Town and Ornos, and there is public parking near the beach. There is also a clothing-optional area near the rocks, so families may prefer the main organized stretch of beach.

Our room at the Katikies Mykonos in Agios Ioannis.

Agios Ioannis Beach Information

• Location: Agios Ioannis is on the western side of Mykonos, facing Delos Island, about 1.5 km west of Ornos Beach.
• Parking: Free public parking is available near the beach, though spaces can fill in peak summer.
• Bus: In high season, buses run from Mykonos Town toward Agios Ioannis, usually via Ornos. The bus stop is about a 5-minute walk from the beach, near Mykonos Hotel Apsenti.
• Best for: Couples, families, sunsets, quieter beach days, and travelers who want a peaceful base that is still fairly close to Mykonos Town.

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5 Best Agios Ioannis Beach Hotels

1. Katikies Mykonos

Boutique hotel with opulent accommodations that feature luxurious amenities, elegant bathrooms, and large private balconies with furniture overlooking the beach; most offer sea views to Delos Island and feature outdoor jacuzzis or private pools. Dining options include an outdoor fine-dining restaurant, a champagne bar and restaurant, and a pool bar. The hotel also offers a full-service spa and gym, two infinity pools – one with a DJ, complimentary airport/port transfers, and complimentary parking. The beach and several great restaurants and beach clubs are just a few minutes away.

2. Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort

Luxurious beachfront family-friendly hotel with elegant and spacious rooms and suites featuring designer bathtubs, up to two bedrooms, and private balconies/terraces. Some rooms have shared pools or private jacuzzis, while most suites have private pools. Guests are pampered with private BBQ by the pool in the suites, wine tastings, picnic baskets, private beach area, complimentary shuttle to Mykonos Town, and highly personalized service. There’s a fine-dining restaurant, two bars, wine cellar, opulent full-service spa, outdoor amphitheater for yoga/pilates and live performances, well-equipped gym, tennis court, jogging paths, and a huge heated outdoor swimming pool with separate kids pool and sundeck overlooking the water.

3. Anax Resort & Spa

Luxury hotel about ten minutes from the main beach, with a private sandy area in front of the hotel. All rooms and suites are very spacious and chic and offer complimentary breakfast and indoor/outdoor jacuzzis; some also have private pools. There is an open-air Mediterranean restaurant with amazing views, two bars, two large saltwater pools, a large jacuzzi, full-service spa, fitness center, and a small private section of the beach. The hotel offers complimentary airport/port transfers and complimentary shuttles to Agios Ioannis and Ornos beaches.

4. Bill & Coo Coast Suites

Elegant all-suite hotel on the western tip of the beach. Each suite is elegantly-designed and has a private balcony/terrace, and top-end suites feature either a private outdoor jacuzzi or a pool. Dining options include an award-winning fine-dining modern Greek restaurant with a wine room on the pool deck, steakhouse, Greek restaurant, and a lounge bar. Other facilities include a private beach club, complimentary transfers to and from sister property Bill & Coo Suites & Lounge, an idyllic infinity pool, sundeck with magnificent sea views, sophisticated full-service spa, and well-equipped gym.

5. Hippie Chic Hotel

A stylish, relaxed boutique hotel directly above Agios Ioannis Beach, with easy access to the sand, sunset views, and Hippie Fish restaurant (one of my favorites). It’s a great fit for couples who want a quieter beach stay close to Ornos and Mykonos Town, but without the party scene of the south-coast beach clubs.