Sometimes, all we want is sunshine, sandy toes and a flow of tropical cocktails. Enter Osom Resort. It’s chilled-out and chic, gazing over two sandy beaches and sun-sizzled Aegean sea. Osom is an acronym, standing for the Other Side of Mykonos, because over here, in the southwest of the island, the pace is slower, the coast is quieter, and the vibe is infectiously laid-back.
With just 12 rooms, Osom is small and intimate. Staff get to know you on a first name basis, and service is bespoke. The rooms are built in classical Cycladic style – think whitewashed sugar-cube design – but the interiors are ultra-modern. All rooms come with private balconies with views over gardens or out to sea. But it’s the blissful pool area that you’ll likely hang out at. Breakfast is served here, as are cocktails and light snacks throughout the day. Slump into a four-poster daybed then wander a few metres down to Korfos beach, a popular hub for kitesurfers. Or stroll in the other direction to lovely Ornos beach, lined by a handful of family-run tavernas for ending lazy sunny days with fresh fish and warm hospitality. This is exactly the sort of Greek island escape we’ve been longing for. Race you back there.
Highs
- Ideally located for those after a quieter side of Mykonos – near the beach but with easy access to restaurants and a frequent bus service into Mykonos Town
- The hotel is positioned atop a hill between two sandy beaches, so you get coastal views on both sides
- Staff are super-friendly – welcoming us like old friends, and always on hand to help with recommendations
- Good-sized rooms with ultra-modern interiors and private balconies
- For such an expensive island, the rates are good value (outside peak season)
Lows
- This part of the coast can experience strong winds – hence its popularity with kitesurfers – but you're tucked into a hillside
- Although it's outside town, don't expect complete seclusion: this headland is peppered with hotels and villas, and traffic can build in summer
- The Standard Double Sea View room is quite a lot smaller than the others, but it comes with a big balcony
- Finding a taxi into town can be tricky in peak season (Mykonos limits taxi licences): book ahead, or take the bus (it stops very near)
Best time to go
Mykonos is full to bursting throughout July and August, but if you don't mind the crowds it's lovely and warm during these months. If you can make it in May, early June, September or early October, that’s the best time: not too hot, not too crowded, and room rates are significantly lower.
Our top tips
Want to try some local delicacies? Look out for louza, an appetizer made from cold pork cuts, and kopanisti, a peppery, spicy cheese that’s been produced on the island for over 300 years.
Our guests' ratings...
Based on 7 independent reviews from i-escape guests
Lovely friendly staff, great location and comfortable rooms. On the expensive side, but that is Mykonos!
A brilliant place to relax and unwind. Room was spacious and comfortable, and equipped as you would expect for a 3 star hotel, what you needed to be comfortable but not flashy. Service was great at all times, breakfasts were plentiful and always tasty, and bar drinks were well prepared and cheaper than the beach front or in Mykonos town. Pool area was lovely, and with only 12 rooms you could always get a sun bed. Quiet location but good bus links into the main town. Several good restaurants within walking distance.
Osom was for us the perfect retreat. Not only to get away from commitments at home but also to get away and above the busy streets and beaches of Mykonos. It’s very welcoming and friendly, and rooms are very comfortable and well equipped. The staff are lovely, they want to help to chat and make you feel at home. The breakfast is the perfect start, our children are still talking about the pancakes! The rooms are cleaned amazingly well and tidied everyday, something we with three children really appreciated! The family suite room with the sofa bed made up was the perfect fit for our family of 5. The salt water pool is really refreshing, but do bring goggles! The local resturant at the bottom of the hill was our favourite spot for the evening, delicious Greek food and at more like the prices you’d hope!
Breakfasts are fabulous. Shame they didn’t offer even a simple lunch eg: salad, moussaka, grilled fish as quite a walk to restaurants for lunch then again for dinner and prices of drinks high. Access not easy for anyone who has difficulty walking/unfit as the site is on a steep hill. Dorothy (reception), Christos (breakfasts/bar) and housekeeper all very good.
Mykonos is a windy island and it is advisable to take towel clips.
The hotel is a lovely calm retreat from the busy, bustling resorts and Mykonos town.
The Osom is an oasis of tranquillity! We had a suite which was roomy and comfortable with great views. The pool and its facilities are excellent. But probably what singles the Osom out is the staff. We can’t praise them enough for their charm, friendliness and help when we needed it. One of our suitcases got left at Heathrow. We were promised that it would be delivered to us the next day - but apparently driver shortages made this impossible. Staff members very kindly went to the airport for us. It’s unusual to stay somewhere where the staff seem genuinely to love their jobs and to do them so well!
Great staff, lovely breakfast, comfortable bed.
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