Hotel Apollonia Bay

Hotel Apollonia Bay details

Overlooking a gorgeous sandy beach, the gay-friendly Apollonia Bay is a seafront retreat with Greek good looks.

All sugarcube apartments with blue-trimmed windows, the Apollonia Bay is your typical Greek hotel. Plus, it overlooks a sandy beach so the panoramic views of the Aegean are to die for - you can see right across to the holy island of Delos.

That said, you’re not disconnected from the cosmopolitan hub of Mykonos Town – there’s a bus stop just outside the hotel and it’s only a ten-minute ride away. Try the Montparnasse Piano Bar for sunset cocktails, wild show tunes and drag divas. Or, head to Jacki O bar in the harbour and you’ll find thumping tunes, all-night podium posing and go-go dancers aplenty. Plus, when morning hits, the gay beaches aren’t far either – just hop on a water taxi from Ornos Beach and you can be at popular Elia Beach in less than half an hour.

The hotel itself has an understated elegance about it. In the bedrooms, white walls and wood-shuttered windows create a classic feel, while fresh flowers and muslin curtains add a touch of romance. Outside, the vibe is just as tranquil. Hammocks, thatched parasols and even chaises longues dot the poolside, so there’s plenty of space to relax.

To top it all off, there’s the hotel’s Kynthos Restaurant. In the evenings, candlelit tables dressed in crisp white cotton spill out onto the sea-facing terrace. And the menu features a Greek-Med mix, as well as a few home favourites. Breakfast is served here, too – expect a large buffet spread as well as cooked-to-order pancakes and omelettes.