Kirini My Mykonos Retreat

We have never felt such peace and relaxation. We were able to be perfectly still for a few days. The staff was so accommodating, they became our friends. We can???t wait to return. The food and drinks were delish and made with care.

Just to give some context to this review... I have travelled the world and have visited beautiful destinations such as Hawaii, California, Paris, Italy, Egypt (to name a few) and have never written a review. However, our stay at Kirini warranted a glowing report. From the minute we arrived, we were impressed. A small, quaint, secluded hotel- out of the way. Check in was easy and quick, we were given welcome drinks and were then told by the manager that we were being upgraded! Our room was nothing short of beautiful. No one either side of us. The decor similar to a beach house I had stayed at in Santa Barbara, California. Clean, crisp, shabby chic decor with a Greek twist. Serene music filled the room. After a peaceful nights sleep (you could literally hear a pin drop) we were greeted by a view of the ocean from our bed! (Room 6) Breakfast was an absolute treat. Our view of the ocean, we had plenty of yummy food to select from. My personal choice would be the yoghurt with honey (out of this world), scrambled eggs, continental basket with pastries and bread, and fresh fruit (which was plenty to share with my fianc??) As there are 3 pools, we basically had a pool to ourselves the whole time, with free squash provided by the third pool- nice and refreshing during the midday sun. We ate lunch by the pool (again- brilliant food) Our room was always clean with fresh towels. We ate most evenings at the hotel restaurant, as cab journeys to and from the local town will cost you around 50 euros there and back, in around 20 minutes. This was a little too expensive for us. Cabs are also few and far between so give yourself ample time. The hotel restaurant- food again was brilliant. The sea bass and shrimp tagliatelle a particular favourite. Plenty of bread served so no need to have a starter. The staff here were always so lovely and friendly. Each and every one of them. A true credit to the hotel, no request too much. All in all, we had the most amazing time, and if we weren???t getting married in Hawaii next year... we would be getting married at Kirini. That???s how special it is! We hope to be back in the next couple of years. Sharney & Shaun

For sure, one of the best hotel experiences. The staff were incredibly friendly (not fake friendly) and attentive without being overbearing which can be the case sometimes. Our day started off with smiling and upbeat Kyriakos' breakfast service, the girls at the pool area, Cristina and Rosalia, were fantastic, so was the bartender Tryfonas, whose concoctions we enjoyed while watching the sunset from our private terrace. The front desk staff both day and night (Lefteris) and the hotel manager were all exceptional and we appreciated their friendliness and professionalism. Upon arrival we were upgraded to the vineyard suite which is very large with two bedrooms and a sitting area, as well as its own very private terrace with dining tables and lounge chairs and of course sweeping views of the sea. This certainly made our stay even more memorable. The hotel strikes the right balance in all aspects - on an island that can feel very busy and "party", here you enjoy tranquil moments away from it all and you can thoroughly relax. The views from the hotel are amazing, unobstructed, no roads in the way, you just look at the infinity of the sea and the rocks that surround it. The ambience and decor are elegant and minimalist, so it all feels luxurious but in an understated way and not in an "in your face" glitzy way. We liked to lounge around the main pool and restaurant area where the music is chill so there is a beach/island vibe, but there are 2 more pools on different levels so you can enjoy more privacy. This is a relatively small hotel (around 18 rooms I think) so it will never feel crowded. The breakfast was impeccable, and we were so glad that it wasn't the usual generic buffet - It's actually a la carte. There is short path from the hotel that leads to a small rocky cove where you can dip in the sea. I loved this detail. Also a private small sandy beach 5 minutes from the hotel where you can enjoy a relatively quiet beach - very rare in Mykonos. Overall we had a dreamy stay and next time we go back to Mykonos there is no doubt where we will be staying!