Leading Hotels in Mykonos & Santorini: The Island Nine
Caldera whites and Mykonian beach clubs: the two headline Cyclades hold nine members between them. The decoder.
By Biirdee Travel, Luxury Travel Concierge · Updated June 10, 2026
Greece's two marquee islands account for nine LHW members, the Katikies family alone holds five, and they map the islands' two temperaments: Santorini's caldera serenity and Mykonos's social wattage. All run seasonally (roughly late April–October) with Leaders Club benefits attached.
Santorini
Katikies Santorini
Oia, on the caldera
9.3Excellent · 139 guest reviewsThe original cave-suite icon: interlocking whitewashed terraces above the volcano
Guests praiseExcellent locationFriendly staff
from ~€800–1,100/night
Katikies Chromata
Imerovigli
9.6Exceptional · 183 guest reviewsThe adults-only sunset perch on the caldera's highest lip
from ~€650–900/night
Katikies Garden
Fira
9.2Excellent · 67 guest reviewsA converted monastery in town: gardens and pools instead of cliff edges
Guests praiseFriendly staffExcellent breakfastGreat location
from ~€550–800/night
Katikies Santorini Gea House
Oia
9.5Exceptional · 51 guest reviewsThe collection's private-villa play: one house, full hotel service
Guests praiseBreathtaking viewsExcellent facilitiesProfessional staff
Mykonos
Bill & Coo
Megali Ammos
9.6Exceptional · 82 guest reviewsThe grown-up Mykonos hotel: gastronomy-led, infinity-pool sunsets, ten minutes from town
Guests praiseResponsive serviceBeautiful location
from ~€700–1,000/night
Belvedere
Mykonos Town
9.0Excellent · 202 guest reviewsThe in-town institution: Matsuhisa on site, the social courtyard
Guests praiseGreat locationHelpful staffClean rooms
from ~€500–750/night
Katikies Mykonos
Agios Ioannis
9.0Excellent · 43 guest reviewsSantorini's aesthetic transplanted to a quiet Mykonian bay
Guests praiseBeautiful propertyExcellent servicePeaceful location
from ~€600–850/night
Myconian Imperial
Elia Beach
9.2Excellent · 110 guest reviewsResort-scale comfort above the island's longest beach
Guests praiseStunning viewsFriendly staff
Royal Myconian
Elia Beach
The Imperial's sister next door: thalasso spa and the same golden bay
Guests praiseFriendly staffBeautiful surroundings
Choosing, and Timing
Honeymoons and caldera postcards belong to Katikies Santorini and Chromata; travelers who've done the cliff once often prefer Katikies Garden's monastery calm. On Mykonos, Bill & Coo is the discerning default, the Belvedere puts you in the middle of the night, and the Elia pair solves families and groups the cliffside houses can't. June and September are the smart months: full season, swimmable Aegean, rates 30%+ under the July–August squeeze. The mainland counterweight (Amanzoe and the Peloponnese) pairs beautifully with either island.
Islands FAQs
Which Katikies is the original?
Katikies Santorini in Oia: the cave-suite caldera icon that built the brand. Chromata (Imerovigli) is its quieter, adults-only sibling at a slightly gentler rate.
What's the best Leading Hotel on Mykonos?
Bill & Coo for couples and food-lovers; Belvedere for in-town energy; the Myconian pair at Elia for beach-first stays and families.
When do the island hotels open?
Roughly late April through October. June and September offer the best weather-to-rate balance; July–August is peak everything; book caldera suites 6+ months ahead either way.
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