M-Vibes Mykonos Suites

If you want a Mykonos base with room to breathe, M-Vibes Mykonos Suites takes the aparthotel route rather than the standard hotel-room formula. There are 42 units, an infinity pool, a garden, terraces and balconies, with the sea appearing regularly in the outlook. It is a practical choice for divers who prefer a suite with a kitchenette and fridge over a room designed only for sleeping.

English is spoken by the hotel team, alongside Greek, so you can deal with the useful things without resorting to underwater hand signals at reception. The mood is geared towards couples and small groups who want beach time, a pool, a proper meal and a quiet night. Quiet hours run from 23:00 to 09:00, which is rather more helpful than discovering at midnight that the building has joined the island's nightlife.

Your base is in Kalafatis, Greece, on the south-east side of Mykonos rather than in Mykonos Town itself. A sandy beach is about 0.03 miles away, with sun loungers and parasols, while Kalafatis Beach is roughly 0.3 miles from the property. Agia Anna Beach is about 0.7 miles away, and Kalo Livadi Beach about 0.5 miles away, giving you several options when the day's plan is more horizontal than aquatic.

The setting is coastal, but the island's main sights are not next door. Mykonos Windmills, Little Venice and the Archaeological Museum of Mykonos are each roughly 5 miles away by road, while the centre of Mykonos Town is about 6 miles away by road. For dinner, Aquarius is around 0.7 miles away and Solymar about 1 mile away; Fisherman - Giorgos & Marina Taverna is roughly 2 miles away. A car is useful if you want to range beyond the nearby beaches.

The choice is really between compact studios for two and the larger suites or apartments for sharing. A Deluxe Studio or a sea-view studio suits a couple who want a king-size bed, a private entrance and somewhere to make coffee without unpacking the entire galley. The sea-view versions are the obvious pick if opening the door to blue water matters more than having the largest possible living area.

For four guests, the larger suites and the Superior Apartment make more sense: you get the space to spread out, and the apartment format is less likely to turn wet bags, clothes and day-to-day clutter into a small domestic reef. The King Suite has a private hot-tub pool, while the Queen Suite has a private Jacuzzi, so these are the choices for couples who regard post-dive soaking as a serious part of the itinerary.

Every unit has air conditioning, a private bathroom, soundproofing and a balcony, with a mosquito net for the nights when the windows are doing more work than the air conditioning. The kitchenette includes a coffee machine, cleaning products and a refrigerator. There is also a desk, a flat-screen television with a streaming service and free Wi-Fi in the rooms. Daily housekeeping keeps the practical side moving, while the private bathroom includes towels, toiletries, a hairdryer and either a bath or shower.

M-Restaurant handles the main meals, serving Mediterranean cuisine on a terrace with sea views. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available, so you can keep the day simple when you return hungry and salt-crusted. Breakfast is a buffet and is included in the accommodation formula; it starts at 07:30, which gives an early riser a chance to eat before the island gets properly warm.

The M-Bar sits by the pool and specialises in cocktails, with the swim-up arrangement removing the need to walk very far for refreshment. One bar, sensibly placed. There is also a snack bar and an on-site coffee house for the moments when a full meal is more ambition than appetite, plus fruit, a minibar and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Room service runs around the clock, useful when the sensible evening plan is shower, food and an early horizontal position. Wine and champagne are available, and the property also offers an outdoor dining area. The hotel does not set out a continuous-snacking or late-dinner formula, so plan your main meal around the stated restaurant service rather than expecting the kitchen to operate on diver time.

The main pool is a large outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, surrounded by a sun terrace and loungers. It is the place for a low-effort afternoon: towel, shade when required, drink within reach, no timetable demanding your attention. A hot tub adds another option when your legs have had enough of fins for one day.

M-Spa offers massages and facials, including full-body, couples, head, neck, back, hand and foot treatments. The gym and yoga studio cover the more active end of recovery, while the garden and shared lounge provide quieter places to sit. You can also use the nearby coast for snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding and boat excursions, with equipment rental available.

For a day away from the water, the hotel can arrange a Delos tour. Families are welcome, with a children's menu, high chairs, board games and babysitting available. Couples, meanwhile, can make a perfectly respectable plan from the pool, a massage and dinner on the terrace. No medal is awarded for filling every afternoon.

Mykonos Airport is roughly 4 miles from the property by road. An airport shuttle and a separate shuttle service are available to arrange with the hotel, and car hire is also offered. Private check-in and check-out, concierge assistance, luggage storage and daily housekeeping keep the logistical side fairly straightforward. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout the hotel, and the property has an on-site private car park.

Check-in runs from 15:00 to midnight, and check-out from 05:00 to 11:00. You need to provide your expected arrival time in advance, and photo identification is required at check-in. The minimum check-in age is 18. Early arrival and late departure can be requested, subject to arrangement with the property.

Smoking is not allowed, parties and events are not permitted, and quiet hours apply from 23:00 to 09:00. Children of all ages are welcome; a cot can be requested for children aged 0 to 2, while extra beds are not available. Pets are not allowed. For the room itself, the useful basics are covered: air conditioning, soundproofing, a refrigerator, private bathroom, balcony and a private entrance.