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Top 10Luxury and Mid-Range Hotels: Cyclades

1Mediterranean Royal, Santoríni

Designed to harmonize with the local architecture, this hotel stands in huge gardens next to a private beach. Its traditional taverna is on the beach, plus it offers guests a gym, spa, watersports and a children’s playground.

2Harmony Boutique Hotel, Mýkonos

A boutique hotel with elegant decor, the Harmony offers rooms designed to capture traditional Mýkonian styling, with features including designer cosmetics. Its à la carte restaurant uses mainly organic produce, while services include beauty treatments.

3Mýconian Ambassador, Mýkonos

Overlooking the town and its beach, this five-star hotel has elegant, themed rooms, including Arabian, Mýkonian and Asian. Its spa, a choice of restaurants, cocktail bar, pools and a diving centre are on site.

4Astir of Paros, Páros

Standing in a large garden full of date palm trees and hibiscus, this luxury seafront complex resembles a traditional Cycladic village. Mediterranean and Chinese-themed restaurants, an art gallery, pools and a fitness suite are some of the facilities.

5Dolphin Bay, Sýros

This four-star hotel has 140 rooms with a range of amenities and views of the bay. Meals are served in a restaurant and traditional taverna. In the grounds is a half Olympic-size pool, and a children’s playground.

6Yria Hotel Resort, Páros

A member of the Small Luxury Hotels group, this Cycladic-style resort of 67, low, white-washed buildings around a pool, is inviting. Rooms are lavish and well-equipped, and guests can dine in the dining hall or relax in the library lounge or spa.

7Cavo Tagoo, Mýkonos

Built into a rock face, this luxurious hotel is a landmark in the capital. Its decor is minimalist and rooms are well-appointed, some with private pools. It has a spa, fitness suite and gourmet restaurant.

8Faros Hotel, Sýros

Housed in white and blue buildings, this four-star hotel comprises studios, apartments and suites, all with sea views. They surround a swimming pool. A mini shopping mall, hairdresser and fitness suite are all available to guests.

9Ostraco Suites, Mýkonos

A boutique-style retreat, the Ostraco overlooks the sea. Sun terraces around a swimming pool, a spa pool and a cocktail bar are among its amenities. The hotel’s 21 rooms are well-equipped.

10Aphrodite Paradise Beach, Mýkonos

This lively resort has its own nightclub with events such as retro discos and Greek music nights. Facilities include a boutique, mini-market, bars and a restaurant.