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.
- Boutique hotel
- 12 rooms
- Breakfast and bar, walk to restaurants
- All ages welcome
- Closed: 1 November - 30 April
- Outdoor Pool
- Spa Treatments
- Beach Nearby
- Pet Friendly
- Disabled Access
- Parking
- Restaurants Nearby
- WiFi
- Air Conditioning
- Guest Lounge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Gym
- Bicycles Available
Rooms
The 12 bedrooms are divided into six categories, ranging from Standard (18m2) to Grand Suite (50m2). They're spacious and Cycladic in style, with open-plan layouts, bright white walls and pared-back interiors keeping things minimal and modern.
Quirky features include light fixtures designed to resemble sea creatures, like limpets clinging to the walls, and hanging wooden dividers that separate bedroom spaces from living spaces and double up as cool bathroom mirrors.
All rooms have private terraces, facing either the garden or the sea. You also get queensize beds, minibars and wall-mounted TVs. The suites have twin rooms, too, and most of the other rooms have sofabeds for kids to sleep on. Bathrooms have great rainfall showers and Elemis toiletries.
We stayed in a Deluxe Suite which was incredibly spacious, its separate living area boasting L-shaped sofas and flatscreen TV in both lounge and bedroom. Set higher up the hill, you pay for the better views. But we also liked the entry-level Standard Double Sea View – far smaller than all the other rooms, but cosy and private, with a huge terrace looking over both coastlines.
Features include:
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Hairdryer
- In-room treatments available
- Iron
- Minibar
- Safe box
- Slippers
- Toiletries
- TV
- WiFi
Eating
All food is served alfresco at the Pool Lounge and Cocktail Bar, at shady tables with beach views. Breakfast is included, and you’re in for a treat. The menu is a la carte, so everything is cooked to order.
We tucked into Greek yoghurt with granola, pastries, pancakes, eggs Benedict with smashed avo, fresh orange and filter coffee. It’s a decent spread (and plenty of it!), but if we're being picky, we felt it could do with more local, artisanal products.
No other meals are served, but you can order from an all-day snack menu if you need a pick-me-up. Drinks and cocktails are also served here throughout the day.
Finding somewhere to eat nearby isn’t tricky. There are several tavernas to choose from in Ornos. Try To Apomero for yummy traditional Greek fare or Apaggio Restaurant for excellent fish.
Features include:
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Lunch by arrangement
- Restaurants nearby
- Room service
Activities
- Life at Osom is all about relaxation. Chill-out with a novel by the pool, book an in-room massage, or pop down to Ornos beach to cool off in the sea
- This is a great area for watersports. Try kitesurfing at Korfos beach, windsurfing, jet-skiing or waterskiing
- Rent bikes or mopeds to explore other lovely beaches: Paradise is where the younger party scene is at; Super Paradise is packed with bars but still a stunning spot; Elia is the island’s longest sandy beach, pebbly Lia is popular with the island’s gay crowd, while remote Ayios Sostis lets you shed the crowds (and your clothes)
- Catch the bus or taxi into Mykonos Town to explore its pretty fishing harbour, its swinging clubs and pubs, its trademark windmills, its ‘little Venice’ waterfront, and its clothes, jewellery and designer boutiques
- Don’t miss the wonderful open-air museum that is Delos, an ancient archaeological site just off Mykonos that’s packed with ruined temples, sanctuaries, stoas, treasuries - and day-trippers.
Activities on site or nearby include:
- Cycling
- Historical sites
- Jet skiing
- Kitesurfing
- Shopping / markets
- Snorkelling
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
Kids
This is a good option for a family beach holiday with older kids, on a picturesque (but expensive) Greek island. Most rooms can take extra kids guests (either on single beds or built-in sofabeds), the pool is large with a shallow end for kids, and the nearest beach (Ornos, 10 mins' walk away) has space to spread out (unlike other Mykonian beaches, although it is covered with sunloungers). There are plenty of watersports and restaurants a short walk away.
Best for:
Babies (0-1 years), Teens (over 12)
Family friendly accommodation:
The Grand Suite Sea View and Family Suite Garden View have two bedrooms so are best for families. The Double Standard Garden View and Superior Suite Garden View rooms can take an extra child on a sofabed, while the Deluxe Suite Sea View can take two kids on the sofabed.
Families Should Know:
The hotel is not great for toddlers – lots of steps and unguarded drops.
Distances:
- Airport: 25 minutes
- Shops: 5 minutes
For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection
Location
Osom Resort is located next to Korfos beach on the southwest coast of Mykonos, one of the Cyclades islands.
By Air
Fly into Mykonos (4km) or Athens (ferry or connecting flight to Mykonos). There are also domestic flights from Crete to Mykonos.
By Boat
Mykonos Port is 7km away. If you are island-hopping, ferries run from Piraeus (1-2 daily, 3-5 hours) or Rafina (2-4 daily, 2-4 hours), and your closest neighbours are Syros and Tinos.
From the Port/Airport
It's approximately a 10-minute taxi ride from Mykonos port and the airport. Alternatively, the hotel can arrange a transfer, or you can hire a car to explore the island (the hotel has parking on site).
Detailed directions will be sent to you when you confirm your booking though i-escape.
Airports:
- Mykonos Airport 3.9 km JMK
Other:
- Beach 0.2 km
- Shops 0.7 km
- Restaurant 0.4 km
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