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Mykonos Blu, Grecotel Exclusive Resort

Mykonos, Greece
5 out of 5
Approx hotel star rating
Based on 1169 reviews
Mykonos Blu, Grecotel Exclusive Resort is a hotel handily set in ever popular Mykonos and is 90m away from Psaros Beach, 110 metres to Psarou beach, 4 minutes walk to Platis Gialos Beach and just 10 mins walk from Paraga Beach and endowed with garden, shop and babysitting service. This beach hotel also has access to luggage room plus concierge but do be certain you check before confirming the reservation if something is essential to you because facilities can change.
Most rooms provide individually adjustable air conditioning and radio, and hi-fi is also mentioned as a favourite among guests.
Visitors at the hotel can also make use of the sun loungers and the shops of Mykonos.
The nearest airport is Mikonos Airport, 2.2km from Mykonos Blu, Grecotel Exclusive Resort and the hotel can arrange a paid shuttle service. Popular crowd pleasers near Mykonos Blu, Grecotel Exclusive Resort include Naoussa, Kithnos and Agios Ioannis Diakoftis with places to eat like Nikos Gallop Restaurant, Cavo Psarou and Nammos Mykonos and museums and attractions like Aegean Maritime Museum and Folklore Museum. The mean guest review from 1033 reviews is 4.5 out of five.

Official Description

This luxury club resort, featuring fantastic villas and bungalows furnished in Cycladic-style, is superbly located in the area of Vrissi and provides views over the local sandy beach. The town of Mykonos is 5.6 km from the beach hotel and guests can visit some of the nearby islands which include Tinos (16 km), Delos, Naxos and Santorini.

Amenities

  • Windsurfing
  • Sailing
  • Canoeing
  • Pedal boating
  • Beach volleyball
  • Sauna
  • Massage
  • Spa treatments
  • Pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Medical service
  • Babysitting
  • Safe
  • Lift

Room Prices & Availability

Rooms

Bungalow Island Bungalow Deluxe Sea View

Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit) or Double bed 131-150 width (1 unit)

Facilities

  • Room size (sqm) : 26
  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
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Bungalow Island Bungalow

Bedroom : King-size bed 150-183 width (1 unit) or Double bed 131-150 width (1 unit)

Facilities

  • Room size (sqm) : 26
  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
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Bungalow Waterfront Bungalow

Bedroom : Double bed 131-150 width (1 unit) or Sofa bed (1 unit)

Facilities

  • Room size (sqm) : 28
  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
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Suite Two Double Beds

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Apartment Standard

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Bungalow Partial Sea View

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Bungalow King Size Bed

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
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Bungalow Standard

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
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Bungalow Honeymoon

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  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Bungalow With Private Pool

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Bungalow Luxury

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Double Economy

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  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
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Villa Pool View Two Double Beds

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Suite Sea View

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Bungalow With Private Pool

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Bungalow Exclusive

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  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
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Double Standard

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Bungalow Sea View

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Room Standard

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Room Standard

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Room Pool View

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
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Apartment With Shared Bathroom

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  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa With Private Pool

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Bungalow Side Sea View

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Bungalow Executive

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
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Villa Standard

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Apartment Sharing Pool

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Bungalow Luxury Sea View

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Bungalow With Private Pool

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Suite With Private Pool

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa King Size Bed

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
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Bungalow With Views

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Suite One Bedroom

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
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Bungalow With Jacuzzi

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
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Villa Pool View

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
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Bungalow Deluxe King Bed

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
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Apartment Two Double Beds

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
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Bungalow With Double Bed

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Bungalow With Jacuzzi

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Suite With Private Pool

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Bungalow Executive

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa With Private Pool

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Suite With Private Pool

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Apartment Pool View

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Suite Standard

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Standard

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Double Standard

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Suite Pool View

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Standard

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Bungalow Deluxe Sea View

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Suite Sea View With Private Pool

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Villa Standard

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Apartment Pool View Two Double Beds

Facilities

  • Number of bedrooms : 1
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment
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Statistics & Profile

  • Year of construction : 1996
  • Year of most recent renovation : 2008
  • Total number of rooms : 103

Mykonos Blu, Grecotel Exclusive Resort is booked in hotel categories: Business hotels, Green Hotel and Sport hotels.

Facilities

Most popular facilities

Amenities and services

  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour from 15:00:00 to 00:00:00
  • Check-out hour from 11:00:00 to 11:00:00
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room service*
  • Laundry service*
  • Medical service*
  • Babysitting service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Lift access
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer

Activities

  • Windsurfing*
  • Sailing*
  • Canoeing*
  • Pedal boating*
  • Beach volleyball

Health and beauty

  • Sauna
  • Massage*
  • Spa treatments

Business

  • Conference room
  • Meeting room : 3
  • Business centre

Restaurant service

  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant : 3
  • Non-smoking area
  • Highchairs
  • Poolside snack bar*
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant

Entertainment

  • Outdoor freshwater pool : 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
* Some services shall be paid at the establishment

Attractions near Mykonos Blu, Grecotel Exclusive Resort

  • Gallery Bar - 70m
  • Vicolo Bar Mykonos - 70m
  • Eden Fine Art Gallery - 70m
  • MotoDeal - 100m
  • Platys Gialos - 170m
  • Captain Nikolas - 290m
  • Aiolos Cruises - 300m
  • Ornos - 1.1km
  • Agios Ioannis Diakoftis - 1.8km
  • Kalafatis - 4.7km
  • Naoussa - 21.2km
  • Agia Anna - 24km

Restaurants & cafes

  • Nikos Gallop Restaurant - 20m
  • Cavo Psarou - 80m
  • Nammos Mykonos - 130m
  • Phos Restaurant - 170m

Beaches

  • Psaros Beach - 80m
  • Psarou beach - 100m
  • Platis Gialos Beach - 300m
  • Paraga Beach - 850m
  • Ornos Beach - 920m
  • Paradise Beach - 1km

Museums

  • Aegean Maritime Museum - 2km
  • Folklore Museum - 2.2km

Closest airports

  • Mikonos Airport - 2.2km
* Getting around Mykonos can vary, as these distances between Mykonos Blu, Grecotel Exclusive Resort and nearby attractions are measured in a straight line.

Popular Room facilities

  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-fi
  • Internet access
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Radio
  • Hi-fi
  • Minibar
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Continental breakfast
  • À la carte lunch
  • À la carte dinner

Tripadvisor Reviews

Tripadvisor traveller rating

1169 reviews

Traveller rating

Excellent
901
Very good
137
Average
70
Poor
36
Terrible
25

Rating summary

Location4.8
Sleep Quality4.5
Rooms4.3
Service4.6
Value4.3
Cleanliness4.5

Recent Tripadvisor reviews

S7604BMmyriamr

 

Unforgettable stay in Mykonos Blu hotel

30 Sep 2025
- We stayed one week half board in Mykonos Blue hotel from 21/9 - 28//9 and we really enjoyed every moment from the beginning to the end of our stay . -The management and all the different teams are very kind ,open for suggestions and very helpfull. The hospitality and personal care made our holidays special . -We enjoyed not only the good weather and accomodation but the excellent service by the different teams . -The food is high class and served with a smile .Everything is very clean and well maintained . -The seaview from the room is amazing but the rooms and the bathroom are basic and may need some update to maintain 5 *rating . -The hotel is perfectly located at the most beautiful bay of the island where a lot of yachts are docked . -We left this small but beautiful island and the hotel with a positive feeling and hope to go back next year .

steveBray

 

A LOVELY SUNNY WARM BREAK IN OCTOBER.

31 Oct 2025
We were at the end of the season - which for us was perfect. The weather was perfect - sunny with daytime temps of 22 -24 degrees was perfect. The Hotel was faultless. Great service, wonderful views - the best Breakfast ever. Prices at the Al la Carte restaurant were, as you would expect , on the high side. We ate at different local restaurants which were ideal. The ‘all day dining’ menu at the Hotel was excellent. With the treat of soft drinks & the odd coffee /beer ‘on the house’ - great. Our room had the most wonderful view of the Bay with a lovely terrace and was completely private. The Beach and Pool loungers with 12” cushions so comfortable. Service was very professional with everyone keen to make sure we were satisfied. . The beach area was ideal for us - due to the end of season it was never busy. Some restaurants closed during our visit but it wasn’t a problem. We did not experience the night life - an age thing. We did use the Bus service - always on time and €2.00 everywhere. The town of Mykonos ( Chora) was still busy - the cruise ships certainly have an impact - but not crowded. So many small shops to investigate along quaint narrow lanes. A perfect relaxed time in the sun in October.

TanleyT

Hong Kong

Perfect Stay

31 Oct 2025
We stayed 2 nights at Mykonos Blu Grecotel Boutique Resort. Everything excited our expectation! The property is well located located on a beautiful beach, near the shops and restaurants. Their restaurant is outstanding, we ate two time of lunch and excellent breakfast. The room was so nice quiet, clean and spacious. A really nice resort with a great example of good customer service, because of late flight we requested to late check out until 3:00pm, and they have arranged for us immediately and no extra charge. Most important is super friendly, kind and supportive staff. Very polite staffs throughout the hotel. I highly recommend staying here when you’re in Mykonos

BobbyStreet

Troon, South Ayrshire, Ayrshire, Scotland

Pure Paradise

31 Oct 2025
Enjoying a wonderful peaceful and restful stay in this fabulous hotel/resort. The room is fabulous as is the really good service from staff at all levels. Breakfast is high quality with a wide range of options to suit all tastes. A short bus journey takes you into Mykonos town and there are beaches and restaurants nearby although the hotel has its own excellent private beach and provides very good food options all day. I would definitely come back to this wonderful place.

Tripadvisor Overview

Mykonos Blu, A Grecotel Resort to Live is a stunning 5-star resort located on the famous island of Mykonos, Greece. Known for its exclusive and chic ambiance, this resort offers a perfect blend of luxury and traditional Greek charm, with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. The resort features a variety of stylish accommodations, including spacious rooms, suites, and private villas, all designed with contemporary elegance. Many rooms come with private balconies or terraces, offering panoramic sea views. Guests can indulge in fine dining at the resort's restaurant, which serves a selection of Mediterranean and international dishes, while the chic lounge bar is perfect for relaxing with a cocktail. The resort also offers a beautiful infinity pool, direct beach access, and a wellness center for ultimate relaxation.

More Hotel Information

To take into account

  • Non-smoking establishment

Cards accepted

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Room

Adults
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