Set above Kalo Livadi Bay, the upcoming Four Seasons Mykonos is taking shape as one of the island’s most anticipated luxury hotel openings, a cliffside resort imagined not as a conventional hotel, but as a contemporary Cycladic village by legendary Greek architect Nicos Valsamakis.
Set on a dramatic cliffside above Kalo Livadi Bay, Four Seasons Mykonos is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated luxury hotel openings in Greece. The resort is now confirming reservations ahead of its first summer season, with arrivals beginning on June 26, 2026 bringing the Four Seasons name to one of the most iconic islands in the Aegean, with a project that combines contemporary Cycladic architecture, panoramic sea views, private beach access and the kind of discreet glamour that Mykonos does best.
This is not being imagined as a conventional resort. Four Seasons Mykonos is designed as a contemporary interpretation of a Mykonian village, spread across a 6-hectare, or 15-acre, site on the western side of Kalo Livadi Bay, where rocky cliffs, landscaped terraces and gardens descend towards a private stretch of beach. The resort will feature 94 guest accommodations, all with panoramic water views and furnished terraces, with many also offering private plunge pools that appear to spill into the Aegean.
Deluxe Sea View Room
The result promises to be a luxury resort in Mykonos with a strong sense of place: whitewashed buildings, open-air pathways, courtyards, native planting, infinity pools and generous terraces overlooking the Aegean Sea. It is a hotel designed for long, slow mornings by the water, sunlit afternoons between spa and beach, and evenings that shift easily into dining, music and celebration.
Four Seasons Mykonos and the Architect Behind It
The most interesting thing about Four Seasons Mykonos may not be only its location, but the architectural mind behind it. The resort has been envisioned by Nicos Valsamakis, one of the most important living Greek architects and a defining figure of Greek modernism. Valsamakis, who signed emblematic private residences, the Amalia hotels from Delphi to Nafplio, and some of the most recognisable buildings of modern Athens, approached the Mykonos project not as a typical large-scale resort, but as a village.
In a rare interview with LiFO, the 102-year-old architect described the challenge as one of balance: how to bring international luxury to Mykonos without losing the island’s identity. His answer was to break down the volume of the resort into smaller “houses”, following the scale of the island, with a central “square”, a reception imagined almost as a town hall, a kafeneio and a church.
Guest Room 809 Exterior
“You need to have all the specifications of a Hilton, without it being a Hilton,” he said, explaining the idea behind a resort that had to feel Mykonian while functioning for an international audience. He even recalled that the first idea was sketched on a napkin, at a café. This detail says a great deal about the philosophy of the project: a major international luxury resort conceived with the intimacy and hierarchy of a traditional settlement.
Valsamakis also explained that particular attention was given to the view. Through a careful intervention in the terrain, the design allows even ground-floor rooms to maintain visual contact with the sea. It is a subtle but important gesture, one that turns the landscape into part of the guest experience rather than a simple backdrop.
A Contemporary Cycladic Village Above Kalo Livadi
Architecturally, Four Seasons Mykonos will follow the familiar language of the Cyclades, but with a contemporary discipline. The resort’s whitewashed cubic forms, minimalist volumes and clean geometry will be paired with bright blue and green accents that recall the colours of Mykonian doors, shutters, sea and landscape.
The idea is not to create a decorative version of Mykonos, but to work with the island’s real architectural logic. Small volumes, narrow paths, courtyards, shaded corners and open views are all part of the experience. Instead of one imposing hotel building, the resort will be arranged as a cluster of suites and guestrooms that follow the scale of the island.
This village-like approach is what gives the project its identity. It allows a large luxury resort to feel more intimate, more walkable and more connected to the Cycladic environment. It also reflects a broader shift in high-end hospitality in Greece, where the strongest new properties are moving away from spectacle and towards a more rooted, landscape-aware form of luxury.
What the Resort Will Include
Four Seasons Mykonos will include 94 guest accommodations, arranged across the hillside in clusters reached by shaded stone walkways, flowering gardens and quiet courtyards. Alongside its rooms and suites, the resort will offer multiple restaurants and bars, two infinity swimming pools, a private beach, a spa, fitness facilities, indoor and outdoor event spaces and recreational activities ranging from boating to water sports.
The food and beverage venues are being designed by Rockwell Group, and dining appears set to be one of the resort’s defining elements. Álef will bring a Mediterranean grill concept centred around wood-fired cooking, with indoor seating and an expansive outdoor terrace. Kafeneo will reinterpret the Greek coffee house as a place for morning coffee, sunset ouzo and easy conversation. Corbu will introduce a coastal Italian mood, while The Beach will offer an all-day seaside setting for cocktails, juices, coffees and relaxed summer dining. Private dining will also be available, including 24-hour in-room dining, a private room for up to 15 guests at Álef and the possibility of taking over an entire restaurant for celebrations.
The Spa, designed by Wimberly Interiors, will offer seven treatment rooms, including a couple’s room, a larger suite and an outdoor spa pavilion. There will also be a terrace juice bar, sauna, steam facilities, a fitness studio and a yoga pavilion, giving the wellness offering a rhythm that moves easily from slow recovery days to pre-evening rituals before a night out in Mykonos.
The resort will also cater to families, with suites and connecting rooms, a fully supervised kids’ club for children aged 5 to 12 and babysitting services for parents who want time to explore the island after dark.
The Design Team Behind Four Seasons Mykonos
The project brings together a strong creative team. Nicos Valsamakis leads the architectural vision, with Archiplus Architects & Associates among the key collaborators. Wimberly Interiors is responsible for the interior design, while Rockwell Group is designing the food and beverage spaces. Landscape architecture is by Helli Pangalou, whose work is expected to support the resort’s connection to the natural environment through indigenous planting and a sensitive approach to the terrain.
The construction team is led by Marios Angelopoulos and other collaborators, bringing together Greek and international expertise for one of the island’s most ambitious hospitality projects. The resort is also expected to include sustainable design practices such as solar energy, desalinated seawater and waste management systems, an increasingly important consideration in the Cyclades, where landscape, water and seasonal pressure are central to the future of tourism.
A Secluded Location With Mykonos Close By
Kalo Livadi is one of Mykonos’ most beautiful bays, known for its generous beach, clear water and open horizon. Four Seasons Mykonos will occupy a privileged position on the western side of the bay, around 20 minutes from both the airport and Chora, with regular shuttles and private transportation options available.
At the same time, the resort will not be isolated from the spirit of Mykonos. Guests will be able to move easily between private beach days, the stone streets and whitewashed buildings of Chora, island restaurants, boutiques, galleries and the wider beach scene. The hotel’s own jetty will also serve as a starting point for private yacht expeditions to secluded beaches, kitesurfing locations and quieter nearby islands, while Delos offers one of the most meaningful cultural excursions in the Aegean.
The property seems designed for travellers who want more than a beautiful room. It is for those who want the architecture, the view, the beach, the dining, the atmosphere and the sense of belonging to a place. A morning can begin with the sea below, continue with a swim or a boat outing, pause for a long lunch, and end with a sunset dinner that carries the energy of the island into the night.
By treating the hotel as a village rather than a monument, Nicos Valsamakis has given the project a more meaningful foundation. The design honours Cycladic architecture while adapting it to the expectations of contemporary international travel. It offers luxury, but also scale. It offers privacy, but also sociability. It offers the Four Seasons experience, but through a distinctly Mykonian lens.
If delivered with the sensitivity its concept suggests, Four Seasons Mykonos could become one of the defining new Mykonos hotels of the decade: a cliffside retreat where Cycladic architecture, Aegean Sea views and timeless island glamour come together in a way that feels both sophisticated and deeply rooted in place.
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