Ornos Bay, Greece
Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos: Iconic clifftop luxury sanctuary on Ornos Bay with Mykonos’s only private sandy beach and Buddha-Bar Beach
Cascading down a sun-drenched clifftop peninsula overlooking the crystalline turquoise waters of Ornos Bay on the glamorous island of Mykonos, Greece, Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos opened as the island’s most exclusive coastal haven. Operating as the flagship resort of The Luxury Collection in the Cyclades, the 101-room and villa sanctuary is world-famous for possessing the only private sandy beach on the entire island of Mykonos. Whitewashed Cycladic stone villas, private infinity plunge pools, the legendary international beach club Buddha-Bar Beach, and the holistic Ginkgo Spa establish Santa Marina as an Aegean icon.
Arrival introduces travelers to effortless Mykonian glamour: personal concierges greet guests at the open-air panoramic lobby pavilion with chilled Greek sparkling wine and sweeping views across the Aegean Sea. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Mykonos nautical, cultural, and beach pursuits: lounging on plush private sunbeds along the calm, wind-sheltered private sandy beach of Ornos Bay, taking private yacht charters to the sacred ancient ruins of Delos Island and the pristine beaches of Rhenia (15 minutes by boat), exploring the iconic windmills and Little Venice in Mykonos Town (10 minutes away), enjoying watersports directly from the private jetty, relaxing by the Oasis infinity pool, and reserving dinner at Buddha-Bar Beach.
Clifftop living balances daytime beach club energy with serene Aegean wellness: the Ginkgo Spa features a traditional hammam, sauna, and therapies utilizing organic Mediterranean botanicals. Dining is exceptional: Buddha-Bar Beach Mykonos serving refined Asian-Mediterranean fusion cuisine, fresh sushi, and signature craft cocktails alongside resident DJs, complemented by authentic Greek seafood at Mykonos Social by Michelin-Starred Chef Jason Atherton, and casual poolside dining at the Oasis Pool Lounge.
Accommodations comprise 101 rooms, suites, and private whitewashed villas (including standalone villas with private swimming pools) ranging from 35 to 300 square metres. Each residence features traditional Cycladic curved stone architecture, private furnished balconies framing the Aegean Sea, king beds, and marble bathrooms with soaking tubs.
Jet-set connoisseurs, romance seekers, and luxury families seeking Mykonos’s only private sandy beach, world-famous Buddha-Bar Beach energy, and private pool villas in Greece should book Santa Marina without hesitation. Travelers seeking remote mountain cabins should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.8 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 2,800 reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 3,100 reviews.
First day
- Arrive on Ornos Bay and take in the panoramic Aegean sea view from the lobby.
- Check into your suite, step onto your terrace, and dive into your private plunge pool.
- Dine on Asian-Mediterranean fusion at Buddha-Bar Beach.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 5.9k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Only Private Beach on Mykonos
Guests revere the wind-sheltered private sandy beach, Buddha-Bar Beach vibe, private pool villas, and Ornos Bay views.
Buddha-Bar Dining & Ginkgo Spa
Reviewers consistently praise the food and music at Buddha-Bar Beach, Mykonos Social, and attentive team.
Guests Warn
Ornos Bay Luxury Hub
Visitors love being 10 minutes from Mykonos Town while having total private beach seclusion.
Classic Cycladic Whitewashed Design
Travelers celebrate the traditional stone curves, teak decks, and infinity pools.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Only Private Beach on Mykonos Landmark
Santa Marina
World-Famous Buddha-Bar Beach Beachclub
The Luxury Collection
In the stay
- Full access to Mykonos’s only private sandy beach, sun loungers, towels, and umbrellas
- Access to two outdoor infinity swimming pools, fitness gym, and Ginkgo Spa hammam
- Full cooked-to-order gourmet Greek breakfast buffet daily and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout
Usually extra
- –Buddha-Bar Beach and Mykonos Social multi-course dinners and champagne pairings
- –Ginkgo Spa ESPA botanical therapies, private speedboat charters, and helicopter transfers
Good to Know
- The clifftop resort features 101 rooms and private villas on Ornos Bay, with Mykonos’s only private beach.
- Includes Buddha-Bar Beach, Mykonos Social by Jason Atherton, Ginkgo Spa with hammam, and 2 infinity pools.
- Located on Ornos Bay, a 10-minute drive from Mykonos International Airport (JMK) or Tourlos Port.
Editor's Note
Book a Deluxe Sea View Suite with a private infinity plunge pool overlooking Ornos Bay, and spend the afternoon on the private sandy beach before sunset cocktails at Buddha-Bar Beach.
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Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026