Arte & Mare Elia Luxury Suites and Villas

We spent 8 nights in Superior Sea View Suite with Private Pool. I absolutely cannot agree with many of the very negative reviews about this hotel. Overall, we are satisfied with our vacation, but there are a few issues that should be addressed, which everyone should consider when booking a vacation here, and that hotel managers should keep in mind in daily management. I have documented all my critical remarks with photos. Is this hotel worth the money? Considering that the whole of Mykonos is very expensive – probably yes. Is it a 5-star standard hotel – definitely NOT, maybe 3 stars at most! Let's start with the location - by a beautiful large beach, literally a step away. The beach is quiet, without discos, clubs, or loud bars – one can relax. Unfortunately, there is a local road running along the hotel leading to 4 or 5 other hotels. Forget sitting on the balcony in the evenings, as cars, quads, motorcycles, and large buses drive by even in the middle of the night. Sleeping with an open window is impossible, and you are forced to use the air conditioning – loud and quite inaccurate – a 1-degree difference is the line between cold and hot. The rooms have been recently renovated and modernized – new, nice, and modern floors, windows, bathrooms, toilets, great mattresses, and pillows that make you want to sleep on them. Excellent toiletries are provided. However, the fans are terribly loud, and the other furniture is simply old. Pictures of tropical fish from a coral reef don't really fit the Cyclades… It seems like they were just handy. Rooms are cleaned daily – quickly and efficiently, thank you, but… the balcony is also worth cleaning, as the glass from the pool is always dirty and streaky. Speaking of the pool – no one cleaned it for 8 days, even though it got dirty inside… An absolute hit is the completely rusty clothes dryer! How much does it cost, 20, 30 EUR? Why hasn't anyone replaced it? The windows might be new, but all the shutters have rusty hinges. They can't be secured, and they flap and knock in the wind. From the bedroom, we had a view of an awful concrete wall with protruding pipes and a rusty shutter. How much does it cost to clean it up and put a nice flower pot there? And now what the hotel doesn't mention when you book your vacation (besides the noisy road next door). The nearest shop is in Ano Mera, about a 10-minute drive – if you have a car. If not, and you run out of shaving foam, toothpaste, or just want to buy something to drink – you're in trouble… What the hotel calls a parking lot is a bare field, a rubble site, without any security. If you want to rent a car – do it through the hotel, in case of damage, you won't have to prove that the car was in the parking lot as this field doesn't meet any parking requirements. I'll mention that none of the nearby hotels have a shop – is this a coincidence? If you want something to drink in the evening – go to the bar and pay 6 EUR for a beer or 17 EUR for a cocktail. A

Second time visiting Mykonos and I have to say: what an xceptional hotel experience! We stayed in a very comfortable room, with modern furnishings and an incredible view. The cleanliness was impeccable and every day they looked after us with great attention. One of the highlights of our stay was the service at the front desk. Apostolos was always available and accomondating. The hotel facilities were excellent with the sunbeds being the highlight. I would recommend it without hesitation!

We booked with our family 2 weeks holiday at Arte & Mare. Unfortunately is what an experience we hope never to have again. Start with the good: the breakfast and location are amazing. BUT THIS IS NOT A 5 STAR Boutique Hotel. The beds are terrible and everything is very old and needs a complete renovation. But you pay a 5 stars price, this is not fair. Maria try's her best and is a good person but the place is terrible. The pool is broken at so many places with extreem sharp edges, see the foto's. The Jacuzzi is broken, the kids pool is all dirty because the paint in the pool is coming all loose, please see the pictures. The transfer driver from the hotel drives like crazy, even after 3 times creaming that our kids and the other passengers where scared, he kept driven like a fool. Its sweet that we got 2 aperol Spritz at our room when we came back. But when you are on you holiday and you spend so much many I don't want all this stress, its just not fair. I rather write a good review but this is just way to much. The mattress was changed after complaining in the first week: reaction of Maria: "oh yes I know from the bad mattresses they are old, we have 15 new ones since a long time behind, housekeeping will replace them directly today. No this needs to be done up front. I can imagine that a few years ago it was a good and fresh place, but it needs a complete renovation. Its really a pity because the location is fantastic.

The 40 sq.m open-plan suite with a pool view provided a comfortable and stylish retreat for our family of four. The king-size bed and sofa bed were perfect, and the proximity to Elia Beach was a dream come true. The tranquil Arte Mare Elia Suites Spa added an extra layer of relaxation to our holiday. We'll definitely return!

Arte Mare Elia Suites provided us with a seaside paradise. The 60 sq.m suite with a separate bedroom and living room was spacious and comfortable for our family. The top floor balcony with panoramic sea views was simply stunning. Espuma Restaurant offered delectable Mediterranean cuisine with a view that's hard to beat.

Our stay was nothing short of divine, thanks to its prime location overlooking the crystalline waters of the Aegean. The mornings were a joy as we savored a leisurely breakfast on the terrace, basking in the serenity of the surroundings. The staff's dedication to ensuring our comfort and satisfaction made our stay truly exceptional.