3 Best Hotels in Ayios Ioannis Bay, The Cyclades

The family that runs this little resort is lucky to own such a valuable piece of property as Akti Aegeou, meaning "Aegean Coast," which is right on the uncrowded and pretty beach at Laouti. Many of the guest rooms come with sea-view balconies, marble floors, and traditional rag rugs. The good restaurant specializes in fresh fish. A fishing caïque is set up next to the saltwater pool, which looks out to Delos. Breakfast is served in the restaurant, but at an extra cost.

This authentic resort-hotel strives for the best in appearance and service with modular Cycladic architecture lending the air of a small village. A lush garden setting looks over to Mykonos and Delos and it's just yards away from pretty Agios Ioannis beach. Guest rooms are simple with white decoration, kitchenettes, and basic wood furniture—private and traditional, they are a taste of true Greek vacations.