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We had a wonderful stay at Rocabella Mykonos. It’s stylish, luxurious and the pool area is lovely. One thing I really appreciated was that there was none of the usual sunbed-saving nonsense. There always seemed to be loungers available, which made it feel much more relaxed. The hotel is on a hill, so it’s worth knowing the nearest shop is around a 10–15 minute walk away, downhill going there and uphill coming back, with no proper footpath. A taxi into Mykonos Town is also around €60 return, so you can feel quite dependent on the hotel. There is a small hotel shop, but it’s mainly spa-style items. I really wish they sold a few basic holiday essentials like sunscreen, snacks, crisps, chocolate and canned soft drinks. At the moment, if you want a drink or nibble, you’re generally buying it from the bar or restaurant. That’s honestly my only real criticism. The hotel itself is fabulous. And a very funny bonus: there’s a two-way mirror near the villas, so watching people take selfies in it without realising villa guests can see them perfectly clearly has been hilarious. 😂

The room was amazing. Huge room with an incredible bathroom. Staff was friendly and helpful. It is just steps from the beach but the beach is not part of the property. If you want a beach chair you have to pay like any other public beach(approx 80 euros). But Petinos has a nice private pool with plenty of lounge chairs, so we lounged there and just walked over to beach when we were ready to get in the water. My biggest issue is that the restaurant there had loud music every night. It was Greek music and I actually enjoyed the music. But on nights where we wanted to go to bed early (eg the night before our early flight) you could hear loud music from the room. I realize Mykonos is a party town but maybe not the best spot for those who don’t stay up late.