3 Best Hotels in Tinos Town, The Cyclades

High above Agios Fokas beach and looking out over the blue Aegean to Delos and Rinia, a peaceful estate of 8 acres houses a collection of luxury villas. Stone walls and benches amid immaculate gardens blend into the hillside, hiding split-level units in a simple Mediterranean style. Less a hotel in feel, more like the home of a stylish friend, exceptional service sets these generously sized houses apart.

This small villagelike complex of sheltered gardens, white pergolas, geranium pots, and spacious terraces is a handful of steps from Agios Fokas beach. Whitewashed rustic rooms are clean and spacious, the atmosphere is very relaxed and you could walk around all day in your swimsuit. An excellent safe choice for families, the beach is long and sandy, and the restaurant and beach bar are at the heart of the complex—a hearty breakfast from local suppliers is a real treat.

Wishes came true as Tinos got what it needed—a central, convenient, comfortable hotel housed in an attractive blue-and-white building with stone accents that hide a pretty garden with a hot tub. All rooms have balconies and are well decorated with tile floors and marble bathrooms. The Aqua suite gets a large glass plunge pool inside the room and a huge walk-in his 'n' hers shower.