Kalesma Mykonos
Cycladic sanctuary
Bay overwatch
Straddling the spine of a hill in Ornos, Kalesma Mykonos could pass as a Cycladic village – until you notice the Rick Owens furniture, private plunge pools and cocktail lounge with a fire pit. Inspired by old-world Mykonian architecture, the interiors have a meditative quality to them, featuring smoothly curved walls, chestnut ceilings and ceramics by Serbian artist Aleksander Vac. This organic look is heightened by the gardens, which are planted with 60-year-old olive trees, vines, citrus fruits and fragrant herbs. Cresting it all is the hotel’s plateia (town square), bordered by the infinity pool, cocktail bar and Pere Ubu Restaurant, which has eschewed the fusion trend to focus on genuine Mykonian cuisine. Around dusk, focus shifts to the open-air Aloni lounge, where you can sip sundowners and plot after-hours escapades.
Facilities
Rooms
46 rooms including 25 suites and two villas.
Checkout
11am, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 3pm.
More Details
Rates include à la carte breakfast. Keep it traditional with the Kalesma basket, filled with Greek honey, yoghurt, cheeses, Mykonian phyllo pies and fresh horiatiko bread baked in a brick oven. Otherwise, mix and match from an enticing range of sweet, sav
Also
The two villas were designed for hosting, and can be connected to form one vast residence. Split over three storeys, each villa has an open plan living area, a fully-equipped kitchen and a sprawling terrace with a heated pool and alfresco dining area. A private chef and butler can be arranged on request.
Hotel Closed
The hotel is closed from November to the start of April.
Fitness Center
Free Internet Access
Pet Friendly
Pool
On-Site Restaurant
Room Service
Spa
At the Hotel
Pool bar, sunset lounge with a fire pit, gym, boutique, private chapel, free WiFi throughout. In rooms: flatscreen TV, Sonos sound system, Nespresso coffee machine, minibar with free soft drinks and snacks, tea and a kettle, free bottled water, Frederic Malle bath products.
Our Favourite Rooms
Inspired by old-world cycladic architecture, the Aegean-facing suites have chestnut and bamboo ceilings, stone floors and whitewashed walls with smoothly curving corners. The king-size bed is angled to get the best of the sunrise and the bathroom has a bath tub overlooking the bay. Every suite has a private terrace with a plunge pool, shaded dining area and alfresco shower.
Poolside
The outdoor infinity pool is on the hotel’s main terrace, overlooking the Aegean and the hillside across the bay. It’s heated, filled with saltwater and flanked by sunloungers angled to make the most of the view. The shaded pool bar is steps away.
Spa
The hotel's spa offers two treatment rooms, a hammam, cold plunge and a sauna for head-to-toe pampering, carried out with Dr. Barbara Sturm products. There’s also a gym with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment and personal trainers can be booked for fitness sessions and yoga classes.
Packing Tips
Chunky leather sandals from your favourite fashion house.
Also
All rooms are on the ground floor, and there are several with wheelchair-adapted bathrooms.
Children
All ages are welcome. Suites can sleep up to two adults and two children and the villas can accommodate larger families with ease. Children’s menus are available on request and babysitting can be arranged from €20 an hour; a week’s notice is needed.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
Any table on the terrace.
Dress Code
Considered minimalism is the Mykonian way.
Hotel Restaurant
Straddling the spine of the hill, Pere Ubu Restaurant is the highest building on the grounds, commanding views of the pool, Ornos Bay and the island of Delos. The menu is rooted to the island, full of Cycladic classics like fresh anchovies, spiced lamb meatballs, roasted octopus and Mediterranean sea bass. Alongside the mains, there’s an enticing range of lighter dishes, including rustic bread with greek dips and spreads, marinated fish dishes and organic salads. One dish that really captures the island’s tastes is the Greek meze platter, layered with grilled sardines, shrimp and octopus, marinated anchovies, Mykonian sausage, fried courgette, grilled broad beans and fragrant tzatziki.
Hotel Bar
Shaded by a roof of dark timber, the pool bar overlooks the olive tree-studded terrace and Ornos Bay. Sountracked by laid-back beats, it’s the perfect spot to plot your after-dark itinerary. Get in the mood with a Mediterraneo, made with Greek Mastiha liqueur infused with thyme, lime and blue dust tea. Towards sunset, make your way onto the Aloni sunset lounge, a former threshing floor with a fire pit and sofas facing west, where the sun sets behind the island of Delos.
Last Orders
Breakfast is available from 7.30am to 12 noon; lunch from noon to 6pm; dinner from 6pm to 11.30pm. Snacks are available at Aloni Sunset Lounge until midnight.
Room Service
A reduced menu is available as room service. The hotel also offers private dining in your suite or villa.
Planes
Touch down at Mykonos Airport, a 15-minute drive from the hotel. During the summer season, it can be reached directly from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester airports, along with continental hubs like Paris Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. The hotel can organise transfers for €60 each way if you’re staying in a suite and €90 each way if you’re in one of the villas.
Automobiles
Having your own car isn’t essential, but it might make sense if you plan on doing a lot of exploring and don’t want to rely on taxis. If you do choose to hire, there’s free parking at the hotel.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
If the lie-in had a spiritual home, this could well be it. Kalesma’s meditative curves and sea vistas make you feel like you’ve got all the time in the world. Just as well, then, that there’s plenty to entice you away from your room each morning. First and foremost is the sunrise, which can be seen in all its golden glory from your private terrace. Then there’s breakfast, where you'll catch wafts of the deliciously rustic bread that’s baked in the restaurant’s brick oven. Some guests post up by the pool all day; others hit Ornos Beach (a hotel car will take you for free) before returning for sundowners around the fire pit at Aloni Sunset Lounge, built on a circular platform that was once used to grind wheat into flour.
When it comes to straying further afield, the concierge should be your first port of call. Drawing on a wealth of local knowledge, they can secure tables at under-the-radar restaurants, book loungers at beach clubs and direct you to the island’s best trails and beaches. They can also arrange excursions like a yacht cruise to Rhenia Island and Delos, night walks, food tours or a sunset trek to the Old Lighthouse of Armenistis.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
