Cavo Tagoo

Carved into the cliffs above the Aegean just outside Mykonos Town, Cavo Tagoo is one of the island’s defining hotels, combining extraordinary cave suites and private pool villas with a celebrated infinity pool and front row views towards Delos.

Cavo Tagoo has been part of the Mykonos story for years, yet it still has the ability to make an entrance. Brilliant white Cycladic forms descend through the rocky hillside, interrupted by pools, terraces and cave like spaces that seem to have been cut directly from the landscape. The sea dominates everything, stretching uninterrupted towards Delos and providing a spectacular backdrop from morning until the last light disappears.

The mood changes as naturally as the light. Mornings have an almost languid quality, with breakfast above the water and quiet hours around the pool, while late afternoon brings a different energy as music, cocktails and the approaching sunset draw everyone towards the terraces. It is glamorous and unmistakably Mykonos, but the hotel understands how to build towards the evening rather than starting the day at full volume.

Rooms & Suites

The accommodation is a world of its own, ranging from sea view rooms to sculptural cave suites and some seriously impressive private villas. Rock, brilliant white walls and curved forms feature throughout, with pools and hot tubs worked directly into many of the spaces so that water becomes part of the architecture rather than simply an addition to the terrace.

Classic and Premium Rooms provide the starting point, with private pool options adding considerably more outdoor living. Junior Suites progress through outdoor hot tub and private pool categories, while the larger Suites introduce indoor hot tubs, outdoor hot tubs, private pools and the memorable Cave Pool Suite, where the pool disappears beneath the rock itself.

The Honeymoon Suite with Private Pool offers a particularly private escape for two, while the Golden Villas, Platinum Heart Villa, Diamond Villa and Orlinski Cave Villa move into expansive one, two and three bedroom territory. At the top, the six bedroom Paradisia Villa creates a substantial private retreat for groups, with its own pool and the scale to make the villa an experience in itself.

Dining

Dining carries the same confidence as the rest of Cavo Tagoo. Meraki brings Greek and Mediterranean flavours to the table, drawing on fresh produce and the generous, convivial style of eating that suits the setting, while breakfast unfolds more gently with the Aegean providing the backdrop.

Zuma introduces a completely different evening, pairing its contemporary Japanese menu with one of the hotel’s most dramatic settings. As sunset approaches and Mykonos begins to shift towards night, dinner here becomes as much about the atmosphere around the table as what arrives on it.

The Lounge & Pool Bar sits at the centre of the social scene. Its famous 40 metre aquarium bar, floating wooden decks and infinity pool create an unmistakable setting for drinks, particularly during the golden hour when the terraces fill and the entire west facing side of the hotel seems to turn towards the sunset.

Experience

The infinity pool is Cavo Tagoo’s signature and remains every bit as striking in person, its edge seemingly disappearing directly into the Aegean. Sun decks stretch around the water with broad views towards Delos, creating the natural centre of the hotel and one of Mykonos’ most recognisable places to spend an afternoon.

Beyond the hotel, its concierge team can shape days around the island or out at sea. Cavo Tagoo Yachts opens up the coastline and neighbouring islands to private cruises, while cars, transfers and tailored excursions make it easy to move between beaches, restaurants and Mykonos Town.

That proximity to Chora is a major part of the appeal. You can dip into its maze of whitewashed lanes, boutiques, restaurants and nightlife whenever you choose, then retreat to the elevated calm of the hotel and those vast Aegean views when you are ready to come home.

Wellness

The Golden Spa provides a polished retreat from the sunshine, with an indoor pool, hammam, sauna, hot tub and relaxation areas alongside massages, face and body treatments and beauty therapies. A fitness centre sits alongside, making it easy to combine a workout or spa session with the decidedly more indulgent pleasures of the pool and restaurants.

Where

Cavo Tagoo is located on the coast immediately outside Mykonos Town, with Chora just a short drive away and Mykonos International Airport approximately 5 kilometres from the hotel.

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