Hotel Review: Santa Marina Resort & Villas, Mykonos

The white Greek buildings of Santa Marina resort are scattered up the hillside on a private peninsula at the southern edge of Ornos Bay, which has a sandy public beach and a smattering of shops, bars and restaurants. Mykonos Town is 2.5km away, while the airport is just a ten-minute drive. Head to Little Venice in Mykonos Town to watch the sunset over the Aegean Sea.

By plane: direct flights take 3 hours 50 from London and 4 hours from Manchester. The hotel is a 10 minute-drive from the airport. Car parking and airport shuttle are available. Book flights to Mykonos.

The resort mirrors the white-washed boxy buildings that are common throughout the Cyclades islands and blends perfectly into the landscape. Interiors are contemporary, with a large airy reception with feature artwork and plenty of natural materials, including wood, rattan and bamboo in the furnishings. Outdoor areas include hanging chairs, loungers and beanbag beds.

The hotel caters for high-rollers, including those that wish to land on the hotel's helipad. Two pools include one adults-only infinity pool by the Ginkgo Spa and a children's pool by the breakfast room with an adjoining children's playground. The beach is fully serviced and you can even pick up the hotel's Wi-Fi by the sea.

• Private beach access
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Swimming pool
• Spa/wellness
• Fitness centre
• On-site shops
• Free airport shuttle
• Free parking
• Free Wi-Fi

Rooms have partial sea view or sea view balconies and feature coral artwork and lamps and sinks made out of carved hunks of tree trunks. Suites have private terraces and plunge pools, while villas can accommodate up to eight guests and come with butler service.

Room types: Resort Room, Superior Room, Deluxe Room, Suites, Family Retreat, Mykonian Cottage, Villa

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with ESPA toiletries, furnished balcony, air-con, espresso machine, flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi

Whether you want sushi on the beach, Mediterranean mezze on a boat trip, wagyu beef in Buddha Bar or grilled fish in Jason Atherton's Mykonos Social, you will be well-fed where ever you are in this resort. Breakfast is a lavish buffet with a variety of egg dishes cooked to order.

Buddha-Bar Beach: Asian cuisine with an Aegean twist. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Set menu from €115 per person.

Mykonos Social: chic restaurant with seaviews. Mediterranean cuisine. Open daily, 8am-11pm.

Oasis Pool & Lounge: exclusively for adults. Light bites and cocktails. Open daily, 10am-7pm.