Katikies Mykonos

We have just arrived home after spending a week at Katikies. It was an amazing holiday and what made it so special was all the staff. All the ladies at reception, Stefana and the all the team at breakfast and around the pool during day Athena and the gang. Our ladies from housekeeping were always on hand and were so friendly. I can’t remember all their names and I have to mention the hotel manager Stavros, every day he would be around the hotel and would take time to talk to you and recommend places. We had been upgraded to a room with a large terrace and plunge pool which was great to relax in later in the afternoon after being out or around the main pool during day. The room was so nice and airy waking up in the morning opening the door and windows to see such a lovely sea view. We ate on the first evening in the hotel and the food and service was amazing. We also ate at Botrinis which is their fine dining restaurant and also has a Michelin * at their Athens restaurant. It was amazing, 9 courses and we chose the wine pairing too. Each course was so intricate and tasted amazing. Our waiter called Vis for short explained each course and the wine. He was very attentive and his attention to detail was just perfection. Breakfast was always a delight each morning and the team explained all the different selection. It was à la Carte and also brought to your table was a selection of breads, meats and cheeses with a selection of home made cakes which changed daily. Our whole experience at Katikies was simply the best and it felt sad leaving yesterday and saying goodbye to everyone. You can see that the team enjoy being there and want to make your stay special which it was. We will definitely be back at Katikies again. This was our first time in Mykonos and a special birthday treat for me, it has left a huge impression on us and we we’ll be back. Thank you for making such a great holiday.

Just returned from staying one week at the Katikies in Mykonos, It is not suitable for the elderly; the number of steps you need to climb to the rooms or anywhere in the resort is horrendous. It is overpriced, especially the reception staff not helpful. Tv only channels in German apart for news.

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful hillside property with incredible views. It’s in a lovely, quiet location about a 15-minute bus ride from town, so it was easy to get into town for an evening walk or dinner. The front desk team was always willing to help and shared great recommendations. The breakfast offered a rich variety of options and the crew was so friendly and took fantastic care of us each morning. Our room was spacious and STUNNING it included a nice size dip pool and a large sitting area. A true 5-star property—highly recommend.

We spent a week here with our daughter and had a truly great time. The ladies at the front desk were absolutely amazing, always kind and very helpful with any questions or requests we had and gave us fantastic recommendations. Reeth from Latvia, who usually works at the Hotel in Santorini, was with the hotel for 10 days, and we were delighted to have his support. Housekeeping was also excellent. April, in particular, did a wonderful job and made sure everything was perfect for us. The day-time housekeeper was also amazing, but I unfortunately do not have her name.

We had a mixed experience at Katikies Mykonos. While there were some standout moments, a few service lapses and room issues meant it did not quite live up to its 5-star promise. The Highlights Food: Absolutely superb. Yes, it is expensive, but worth every euro. The Greek salad was the best I have ever had, and the breakfasts were both unique and delicious. Dining here was one of the real pleasures of our stay. Room Upgrade: We were upgraded from a plunge pool room to a full pool room. While this was appreciated, the advertised “sea view” was in reality just a partial glimpse between bushes if you stood in the right spot. The best views are clearly from the higher rooms, so bear that in mind when booking. Reception Team: The ladies at reception were absolutely amazing. They were warm, professional, genuinely friendly, and went out of their way to help us throughout our stay. Their outstanding service created a fantastic first impression and set a welcoming tone from the moment we arrived. Location: Perfect for a peaceful break. The views from both pools are stunning, and with a bus stop right outside (€2 per person to the main town), you get the best of quiet luxury and easy access to Mykonos Town. Top Pool Service: Attentive and friendly staff made relaxing by the higher pool a real treat. Breakfast Waitstaff: Efficient, welcoming, and quick to ensure we had everything we needed each morning. The Disappointments Room Condition: Comfortable bed, but the room felt a little tired. Some areas could do with fresh paint and general upkeep to match the price point. Downstairs Pool Service (One Staff Member): A frustrating low point. At the downstairs pool, one particular female staff member was unhelpful and dismissive from the outset. We ordered food 1 hour 15 minutes before our airport transfer. Starters took 40 minutes to arrive, and when we politely checked on the mains, she brushed us off with a curt “soon.” After following up again and explaining we had a flight to catch, she disappeared and later returned to say our order had been cancelled, something we had never requested. She shrugged, muttered something in Greek loudly as she walked away, and never came back to clarify or offer a solution. Then, without any explanation, the mains simply appeared at our table about 10 minutes before we had to leave, forcing us to rush through the meal. This unnecessarily stressful and poorly handled interaction ended our stay on a sour note and was the main reason our overall impression and rating of the hotel were brought down. Pool Area and Towels: The higher pool area is lovely, but parts looked worn. Towels were surprisingly thin and worn for a 5-star hotel, and on more than one occasion we waited up to 10 minutes and had to chase before they arrived. Final Thoughts Katikies Mykonos has a lot going for it, including an enviable location, exceptional food, and some excellent staff such as the fantastic ladies at reception who delivered a genuine 5-star experience. However, it is strange and disappointing that while some staff provided service of that calibre, others fell far short, as with the poor treatment we received at the downstairs pool. Coupled with some room upkeep issues, these inconsistencies meant the hotel did not deliver the overall quality we expected for the premium rates charged. The poor final experience at the pool overshadowed much of the good and ultimately brought my review rating down. My 3-star rating reflects the fact that while parts of our stay felt truly 5-star, the poor final experience at the downstairs pool left a lasting negative impression that overshadowed much of the good.