Best Outdoor Pool Hotel in Klouvas, Mykonos
Klouvas has one outdoor-pool hotel in our listings, Le Palme Mykonos, and it leans family rather than boutique: a kids' pool and outdoor play area sit alongside the main pool, with a sun terrace and garden around them. Because Klouvas itself is an inland hamlet between Chóra and Ano Mera, without a beach of its own, the pool tends to be the center of a day here rather than one option among several. The hotel is roughly 2 km from Mykonos Airport and about 3 km from Ftelia Beach, which makes the pool a practical fallback on a windy day at the coast.
Klouvas doesn't have a centre in the way Chóra or Ano Mera do; it's a scatter of properties in the hills between the two, which makes the pool at your hotel more central to daily life than it would be somewhere with a beach and a main street. The pace is domestic rather than touristic: gardens, family rooms, a kids' pool, the kind of setup built for a stay rather than a night out. Chóra and Ano Mera are both a short drive away for anyone who wants restaurants or shops, but Klouvas itself stays quiet once the pool day winds down.
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How the outdoor pool at Le Palme Mykonos is set up
An outdoor pool in Klouvas works best framed around Le Palme Mykonos' family setup rather than expecting a beach club or a rooftop view, since neither exists here. The main pool sits with a kids' pool and play area close by, plus a garden and sun terrace, so parents can watch children in the shallow pool while others use the main one. Given Klouvas has no beach of its own and sits inland between Chóra and Ano Mera, the outdoor pool effectively functions as the property's main outdoor space for guests staying more than a night or two.
Le Palme Mykonos builds its outdoor pool around family use rather than a single big pool for everyone: alongside the main pool sits a dedicated kids' pool and an outdoor play area, according to the hotel's own facilities list. That combination lets parents relax poolside while children use a shallower, separate pool, which is a distinction worth knowing before booking if you're travelling with young kids specifically for the pool. That distinction matters most in July and August, when a separate kids' pool keeps younger children out of the main pool's deeper water while parents relax nearby.
A sun terrace and garden surround the pool area at Le Palme Mykonos, giving the space more room to spread out than a small courtyard pool would allow. Family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms and balconies back onto this pool and garden area, so the walk from room to pool stays short, which matters with children in tow. Le Palme Mykonos carries a 9.3 rating from more than 405 reviews, a strong score for a property built around practical family logistics and a short walk from room to pool, rather than a boutique design concept.
Le Palme Mykonos also runs a fitness centre on-site, which pairs with the pool for guests who want more than lounging during a stay based inland in Klouvas rather than on the coast. Since Klouvas itself has no beach, the combination of pool, garden and fitness centre effectively covers a full day without needing to drive anywhere. That combination of pool, garden and fitness room means a family can fill a full day inland in Klouvas without a single drive, which matters given the hamlet has no beach, bar or shop within walking distance.
Dining stays on-site too, with a restaurant serving Greek cuisine, brunch, lunch and cocktails, plus a breakfast with warm dishes and pastries. Given the hotel's position about 2 km from Mykonos Airport and 3 km from Ftelia Beach, the outdoor pool at Le Palme Mykonos works equally well as a first-night base after landing or a mid-trip stop between coastal days. That 2 km distance from Mykonos Airport also means a delayed flight or a late arrival doesn't turn into a long transfer, a detail that matters more with tired children than with a couple travelling light.
A traveler's takeWith kids in tow I'd base myself at Le Palme Mykonos in Klouvas and treat the outdoor pool as the main event, saving Ftelia Beach, about 3 km away, for a windy afternoon when the kids' pool back at the hotel is the easier option anyway. It keeps the day simple, and simpler usually beats a beach the wind has already ruined.
Local tips
- 1Ask for a family room near the kids' pool if travelling with young children; the layout at Le Palme Mykonos puts the two close together.
- 2Use the garden and sun terrace as your main lounging spot rather than expecting a beach view, since Klouvas is inland.
- 3Pack pool toys or check with the hotel about what's available for the kids' pool and outdoor play area.
- 4Rent a car for day trips; Klouvas' inland position means Ftelia Beach, Chóra and Ano Mera all require a short drive.
- 5July and August fill up fast; family-oriented pools with kids' facilities are in demand across Mykonos during peak season, so book early.
- 6Check the fitness centre hours if you want a workout between pool sessions, since it's a smaller on-site facility rather than a full gym.