Luxury hilltop retreat with private pools & stunning Aegean views




































Aleomandra, Mykonos, Mikonos 846 00, Greece Get directions

"I recommend Kalesma for the fashion crowd; it's a hotel tailored to stylish visitors seeking a see-and-be-seen Mykonos experience." - Chadner Navarro

"Set on a hilltop above Ornos Bay and safely away from town, this design-forward Mykonos retreat interprets traditional Cycladic style with a modern, hedonist-friendly spin across 27 lush hillside accommodations spread over five acres. Furniture by Rick Owens and one-of-a-kind pieces by local craftsmen set the tone, while the restaurant Pere Ubu crowns the property so I can catch both sunrise and sunset from the same spot—and yes, it’s pet friendly." - Monica Mendal, Elly Leavitt

"Set on a hilltop above Ornos Bay and safely away from town, this design-forward Mykonos retreat interprets traditional Cycladic style with a modern, hedonist-friendly spin across 27 lush hillside accommodations spread over five acres. Furniture by Rick Owens and one-of-a-kind pieces by local craftsmen set the tone, while the restaurant Pere Ubu crowns the property so I can catch both sunrise and sunset from the same spot—and yes, it’s pet friendly." - Monica Mendal, Elly Leavitt
"A secluded Cycladic hideaway on Mykonos’s southwest corner, the boutique property emphasizes privacy and hospitality, offering private villas with heated pools and sweeping sea-and-sunset views for an elevated, inviting island experience." - Jessica Vadillo Jessica Vadillo Jessica Vadillo is the editorial assistant at Travel + Leisure. She joined the team in 2022 and often works on packages and front-of-book items, as well as writes, edits, and assists with other editorial operations. She is a graduate of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and currently resides in New York City. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Since the 1960s, Mykonos has been known for a very singular brand of hedonism. One that revolves around dance-until-sunrise parties fueled by cocktails and thumping DJ beats. Kalesma is a pulse-slowing alternative that taps into the zeitgeist with yoga sessions, mocktails, a cold plunge, and views so spectacular that even device-addicted guests abandon their screens. Perched on a bougainvillea-draped hilltop overlooking Ornos Bay, this discreet retreat has no shortage of pleasures, from a sensational farm-to-fire restaurant to a dazzling new spa. Twenty-five one-bedroom suites and villas all have plunge pools as well as sunrise and sunset views. They’ve become so in demand the owners are adding 19 for next season. From $1,060. —Jen Murphy" - CNT Editors
