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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
• New Hotels: Deos • Semeli Coast
The beach in front of Mykonos Blanc Hotel on Ornos Beach in Mykonos.
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Staying in Ornos
Located just 3 km from Mykonos Town, Ornos is one of the most popular beaches on Mykonos. Easy to get to from Mykonos Town by public bus, it’s a great choice for families. The surrounding neighborhood offers many dining options, convenience stores, and a variety of hotels including some of the island’s finest. The bus stops right at the sand, as does the water taxi which shuttles passengers between popular beaches.
Why Stay in Ornos: The Best Beach for Families
Ornos is the most well-equipped family-friendly beach resort on Mykonos. Situated in a deep, protected bay a short drive from Mykonos Town, its main selling point is the exceptionally calm, shallow, and crystal-clear water, making it perfect for swimming, especially for young children. The vibe is upscale and lively but in a relaxed, sophisticated way; it’s less of a party scene and more of a relaxed, enjoy-the-sand scene. The entire beach is lined with high-quality restaurants and hotels.Best Things to Do in Ornos
• Relax on Ornos Beach: This is the main attraction. It’s a beautiful beach with fine golden sand and the calmest water on the island. The beach is lined with comfortable, high-quality sunbeds and umbrellas for rent from the many restaurants, which provide excellent beachside food and drink service.• Watch the Kitesurfers at Korfos Beach: Just a 3-minute walk across the narrow isthmus from the calm of Ornos is the windy and wavy Korfos Beach. This is a hotspot for kitesurfing, and it’s fantastic to watch the colorful kites flying across the bay. This contrast between the two beaches is a unique feature of staying in Ornos.
• Walk to Agios Ioannis Beach: A scenic 20-minute walk around the headland brings you to the beautiful and quieter Agios Ioannis beach. This is a nice spot for a change of scenery and is famous as a filming location for the movie Shirley Valentine, and the location of the Hippie Fish restaurant.
• Take the Water Taxi: The sea bus that hops between the famous south coast beaches starts its route here (or makes its final stop on the return journey). It’s a fun and easy way to visit other beaches like Platis Gialos, Paraga, and Paradise. You can walk between most of the other beaches but for Ornos you first need to get to Platis Gialos, and then can walk from there if you choose.
My son and wife at Kostantis on Ornos Beach. (One of our favorites.)
Best Restaurants in Ornos
Ornos has one of the best beachside dining scenes on Mykonos, with many my favorite Mykonos restaurants located right on the sand.• Kuzina: One of the most popular and stylish restaurants on the beach. It has a lively, upbeat atmosphere, a great cocktail list, and a creative menu of delicious Mediterranean and Asian-fusion dishes.
• Kostantis: A fantastic, more traditional restaurant that has been an Ornos staple for years. It serves excellent, classic Greek dishes and incredibly fresh seafood in a beautiful beachfront setting. I love this place.
• Pasaji: A chic and sophisticated beach club and restaurant with a beautiful setting and a menu that blends Greek, Italian, and Asian flavors.
• Aperanto Galazio: A classic seafood taverna right on the water’s edge at the far end of the beach. A perfect spot for a long, relaxed lunch with your feet in the sand.
My son in line for the water taxi to Platis Gialos.
Getting Around Ornos
• Walking: The Ornos beach area is easily walkable.• Bus: The bus service from Ornos to Mykonos Town (Fabrika station) is frequent, cheap, and reliable, running every 30 minutes or so and late into the night. It’s incredibly easy to pop into town for dinner or shopping. Some of the buses continue to Agios Ioannis.
• Water Taxi: The water taxi service is the best way to explore the other south coast beaches.
• To Port & Airport: Ornos is very convenient, located only a 15-minute drive by Uber, taxi, or pre-booked transfer from both the Mykonos Airport and the ferry port.
Map of Ornos
Hotels on Map: Kove • Ammos Hotel • Mykonos Blanc • Kivotos Luxury Boutique Hotel • Santa Marina Resort & Villas
The 6 Best Hotels at Ornos Beach
1. Santa Marina Resort & Villas
The most family-friendly hotel in Mykonos, with a beautiful semi-private beach and even a small playground. This hillside hotel is large and resort-like, with most of the spacious and luxurious rooms offering great views. Among the hotel’s four restaurants and bars is the famous Buddha-Bar, and several restaurants and beach clubs are close by. The opulent spa features a hammam, sauna, gym, and salon. There is even a free shuttle to Mykonos Town.2. Mykonos Blanc
Luxury boutique hotel just steps from Ornos beach and its buzzing restaurants and beach clubs. This family-friendly hotels features spacious and luxurious rooms, many with private jacuzzis or pools. Amenities include a beautiful pool overlooking the bay, a full-service spa, and a high-end beach club-restaurant. Small dogs are allowed. One of the suites is spread across two floors and features two bedrooms and bathrooms, and the hotel is wheelchair-friendly with accessible rooms and an elevator. The hotel also offers complimentary airport and port transfers.3. Kivotos Mykonos
Located close to Ornos beach, this magical hotel faces the beautiful bay and offers magnificent views of the water and surrounding hills. The stunning architecture, beautiful rooms, superb location, and the small private beach with a cabana in the water make this hotel incredibly romantic. Facilities include two restaurants and bars, two pools, a spa with a hammam and gym, and a large pool with water views. Higher-end suites and villas have private pools.4. Ammos Hotel
Opulent beachfront boutique hotel with luxurious rooms featuring complimentary mini-bars, King-sized beds, private patios/balconies, and either beach access or sea views. Higher-end accommodations come with outdoor jacuzzis. There is also a heart-shaped pool, a fine dining lounge bar, two all-day dining options serving Mediterranean and fusion fare, a well-equipped gym, a superb spa with a range of treatments, and free parking. The private beach area features soft white sand, blue water, and comfortable sun loungers. Several cafes and restaurants, a supermarket, and a pharmacy are close by.5. Kove
Located close to Ornos beach, this luxurious boutique hotel features thirty-five unique rooms and suites, most with bathtubs, outdoor jacuzzis, or private pools. The renowned restaurant serves a fusion of Mediterranean with Latin and Asian flavors. There’s also a lounge bar, two pools, a rooftop jacuzzi, and a full-service cave spa with hammam and gym. A great hotel for couples and honeymooners.6. Mykonos Cactus
Boutique hotel with comfortable and spacious rooms that attract mostly younger guests and families. There is a pool with a bar alongside, and a buffet breakfast is included in all room rates. Higher-end suites feature outdoor jacuzzis. Ornos Beach is close by with it buzzing restaurants and beach clubs, as is the bus stop to Mykonos Town and water taxi to other beaches.Best Hotels in Ornos – Video
Ornos Beach Photos
Beautiful Ornos Bay as seen from Kivotos Hotel.
Ornos Beach has public sections for towels and umbrellas at both ends. Calm, clear waters make it a great choice for families.
The lounge area at Pasaji Beach Club.
Sun beds line the water’s edge. Beds closest to the water are the most expensive, and less expensive farther back from the water.
My boys boarding the bus to Mykonos Town. The bus stop is at the center of beach.
The pool at our hotel (Mykonos Blanc).
The Mykonos water taxi shuttles passengers between Ornos, Platis Gialos, Paraga, Paradise, Super Paradise, Argari, and Elia Beaches.
Looking back at the beach as we depart on a water taxi.
Eating on the beach in the evening is a delight.
Ornos after sunset.
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