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October 3, 2023
My Husband and I have visited Santa Marina now every year since 2014, throughout that time we have witnessed lots of change ( always for the better) and every year we wonder how it is possible to improve yet somehow year on year they do. Santa Marina is an extremly special place to us, with the views of the Yachts and the endless blue Aegean, there is a wonderful sense of calm everywhere you go which makes it the perfect place to unwind on holiday. Although if you do want a bit of party Buddha Bar can certianly offer that. This year were kindly upgraded to a beautiful deluxe sea view room which had a great outdoor space and wonderful views. Having stayed in most rooms types now inc the suites I can say they are all fantastic, they all have stunning views and the beds are oh so comfortable. I'd like to say a huge thank you to the bar manager Nick who really looked after me this year after my Husband had to fly home early. Nick always goes above and beyond to make us feel welcome and we look forward to seeing him every year. He is a great sommelier and fantastic mixologist with a brilliant team behind him. Honestly i've never come accross a bar that is so well ran and efficient. Buddha Bar is an absolute must on your trip to Mykonos if you like Pan-Asian food. Now for the show stopper of Santa Marina - The Beach! Thank you to George and all of the team, walking down in the morning to my favourite sunbed with towels already laid out without having to ask, now that's service! Always happy and not far away the service levels on the beach are exemplary. If you are unsure about booking Santa Marina, it is the definition of class and style. There are so many beautiful hotels on the island of which I have tried a few, but I always come back to what feels like home, Santa Marina. We always travel in September, for us it's the best time. June-Aug can be very busy and I guess Mykonos would probably feel like a different experience, so if you are unsure of when is best to travel and you are flexible - Septemeber is your one. If I had one small critique it would be about the reception staff, I can't put my finger on what it is about them but at check out they seemed a bit 'grumpy', they were not rude but I think there is room for improvement there considering how good everything else is. See you next year - Lucy Ware.