Branco Mykonos
Organic minimalism
South-island sands
A modern take on traditional Myconian architecture, boutique hotel Branco Mykonos offers bohemian-tinged style on the edge of one of the island’s best beaches. Running along the edge of Platis Gialos, the hotel sits comfortably with its sandy surrounds, making use of natural materials in earthy tones. A whitewashed exterior gives way to rooms with pale-wood furnishings and slate-grey floors, drawing attention to the bright turquoise of the Aegean – which also plays backdrop to the pool and pergola-covered restaurant. If that isn't enough inducement to forget the world for a while, there’s also a beach bar serving cocktails created by one of Athens' best barmen and a spa hut in which you can hear the waves lapping the shore.
Facilities
Rooms
21, including four suites.
Checkout
11am, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 3pm.
More Details
Room rates include breakfast from the à la carte menu, which includes traditional Greek dishes and a range of enticing sweet options.
Also
All of the hotel’s public areas are wheelchair accessible, but there are no specially-adapted rooms.
Hotel Closed
The hotel is closed from 1 November until March each year.
Fitness Center
Free Internet Access
Laundry
Pool
Room Service
At the Hotel
Large covered terrace; beach with sun loungers, beach beds, DJ booth and bar; gym; free WiFi throughout; laundry. In rooms: flatscreen TV, minibar, Nespresso machine, tea-making facilities, free bottled water and Diptyque bath products.
Our Favourite Rooms
Steps from the pool, Deluxe Sea View rooms have a private terrace with a breakfast table and a built-in day-bed; wooden screens on either side keep things private. Inside, the room is furnished with the hotel’s signature minimalism, showcasing poured concrete floors, untreated wood and white linen.
Poolside
The unheated, adults-only pool is set into the terrace, putting you as close to the sea as you can get without touching the sand. Shaded pool beds with dividing curtains run along one side, backed by palms and exotics. On the other, there’s nothing but sand and sea.
Spa
Spa treatments can be carried out in two treatment huts on the beach or in guests’ own rooms. The menu includes high-tech facials, aromatherapy treatments and a massage involving Tiger-clam shells. There’s also a range of fitness and wellness classes, many of which make use of the sea-facing terrace or the beach itself. There’s yoga, Pilates and meditation classes – or, for a more traditional workout, kick-boxing, cross-training and aqua sports.
Packing Tips
Fill your bag with kit in cool, understated colours to match your surroundings.
Also
The hotel has its own shop, the Branco Boutique, which doubles as an outlet for Soho-Soho, Greece’s best-known fashion store. Dior sunglasses, Creed perfumes and Heidi Klein bikinis are among the offerings.
Children
All ages are welcome, but the hotel is best suited to older children and adults. Cots (free) can be added to certain rooms. Babysitting can be arranged for €30 an hour.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
Aim for a table on the far side – you’ll have the best views of the sea.
Dress Code
Don your crisp white cottons, breezy linens and dark sunglasses.
Hotel Restaurant
Set on a terrace overlooking the sea, Branco Mykonos restaurant is constructed from a forest of different woods, giving it a warm-toned and organic look that chimes perfectly with the sandy beach and whitewashed walls. The restaurant is covered by a timber pergola, which shades the dark-wood tables and pale mid-century modern chairs beneath it. The kitchen team is led by Aristotelis Zervas, who showcases the local ingredients and culinary traditions, but stirs enough creativity into his dishes to ensure they impress even the most well-travelled of palates. Standout offerings include the Wagyu beach souvlaki; the grilled shrimps with hot garlic butter and capers; and the goat’s cheese panna cotta with basil oil and cherry tomatoes.
Hotel Bar
Branco Mykonos bar is on the edge of the beach, putting only a few yards between your lounger and an ice-cold drink. What’s more, the cocktail list was created by Vasilis Kyritsis, the award-winning bartender of Athens' most famous cocktail cavern, The Clumsies. For afternoon imbibing, try his Mediterranean Negroni, made with Skinos mastiha, blended sweet vermouth, raspberry, Campari and orange bitters. If it’s the morning after, chase your head-clearing swim with a Branco’s Mary, made with horseradish-infused vodka and homemade Worcestershire sauce.
Last Orders
Breakfast is served from 8am to 11am; drinks flow at the beach bar from 8am to midnight.
Room Service
Room service is available round the clock, with a limited menu running from midnight to 8am. The daytime menu includes a Greek salad with Santorinian capers and local throubi, and a grilled salmon fillet served with honey, soy sauce and sesame.
Planes
Mykonos International Airport can be reached from most European hubs; the frequency of flights increases significantly in the summer season. It’s a 10-minute drive from the airport to the hotel. Shared transfers are €20 a room each way; private transfers are €50.
Automobiles
Taxis are plentiful on Mykonos, but it’s useful to have your own set of wheels so you can explore the island at your leisure. There’s free valet parking at the hotel, too.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Start the day with yoga – the aerial version if you’re feeling adventurous – on the beach, offering your salutations to the morning sun. Alternatively, book yourself in for a massage in the beach hut treatment room, where the sound of the the waves lapping the shore doubles the de-stress factor. During the summer season, the hotel’s resident DJs provide a mellow soundtrack to your poolside lounging; after dark, things get can get a little more lively (but always stay on the sophisticated side). For a change of scene, head into Mykonos old town, known for its stone-paved streets, whitewashed houses and bright-blue shutters. You’ll find a wealth of boutiques, cafés and restaurants (both low-key and ritzy) that lend themselves to drawn-out dinners. For a hit of contemporary culture, stop off at Rarity Gallery, an elegant exhibition space given over to contemporary art. It’s relatively compact, but the collection is wide-ranging, showcasing the work of established and emerging artists alike. For something far older, visit the Church of Panagia Paraportiani, standing since the 15th century. The building’s unusual shape is explained by the fact that it’s actually made up of five different churches: four are dedicated to saints, and the final, dome-like structure to the Virgin Mary.
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