Mykonos Villas for Large Groups 2026: The Estate Playbook
The Large-Group Advantage: Why Villas Beat Hotels for 12+ Guests
The maths are simple: the larger the group, the more a villa wins. A 10-bedroom Platinum estate at €94,000/week sleeps 20 adults at €670/person/night. Ten equivalent hotel suites at €3,000/night each: that's €1,500/person/night. So the villa saves 55% per person, and you'll get private pools, a chef, and a shared living experience that no hotel can replicate. If you're booking for 16+, you've effectively bought yourselves a private property at hotel-suite money.
But large-group villa bookings have traps. The headline "sleeps 16" often includes child singles and sofa beds. This guide separates marketing from reality.
Start with the basics: Our Mykonos villas hub covers the full landscape. For the booking process, see our rentals guide.
The "Sleeps X" Trick: What to Ask Before You Book
Always ask for the master-bed count, not the headline sleeps figure.
A "sleeps 16" villa with 8 master beds + 4 child singles + 1 sofa-bed accommodates 13 adults comfortably, not 16. Asking the right question saves the trip.
Questions to ask your concierge:
- How many master bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms?
- How many single/child beds?
- Are any bedrooms staff quarters being marketed as guest rooms?
- Is the sofa bed actually used by guests, or is it for a nanny/driver?
Single Estate vs Multi-Villa Cluster
Single Estate (Recommended for 12–20)
One property, one gate, one pool, one kitchen. Everyone under one roof. This is the standard for groups who want shared experiences, meals, pool days, pre-party energy.
Multi-Villa Cluster (For 20+ or Mixed Groups)
Two or three adjacent villas, each with its own pool. Ideal when the group splits between early-sleepers and late-partiers, or between families with kids and adults-only. The ACE VIP coordinates multi-villa bookings as a single brief.
8 Best Large-Group Villas: Per-Person Cost Ranked
Platinum Tier:
1. Villa Deborah: Agios Lazaros · 10 BR / 20 sleeps Pool: 20m × 8m heated dual infinity · Helipad: Yes · Plot: 6,500 sqm Per-person/night (July): €94,000 ÷ 7 ÷ 20 = €671 Events-capable. The definitive large-group estate.
2. Villa Helios: Tourlos-Houlakia · 9 BR / 18 sleeps Pool: 22m × 7m heated · Helipad: Yes · Plot: 5,400 sqm Per-person/night (July): €82,000 ÷ 7 ÷ 18 = €651 Longest pool in the index. Helicopter arrival.
3. Villa Victoria: Ornos · 8 BR / 16 sleeps Pool: 16m × 6m heated · Private beach: Yes · Plot: 4,200 sqm Per-person/night (July): €68,000 ÷ 7 ÷ 16 = €607 Deeded beach access. Best for family-heavy large groups.
4. Villa Paradise Edge: Super Paradise · 8 BR / 16 sleeps Pool: 18m × 6m · Events licence: Yes · Plot: 4,200 sqm Per-person/night (July): €56,000 ÷ 7 ÷ 16 = €500 The events-licensed estate. Bachelor/bachelorette groups book here.
5. Villa Pollux: Elia · 8 BR / 16 sleeps Pool: 17m × 6m heated · Plot: 4,000 sqm Per-person/night (July): €54,000 ÷ 7 ÷ 16 = €482 Sunrise retreat. Best for groups wanting calm + space.
Premium Tier:
6. Villa Iris: Kalo Livadi · 6 BR / 12 sleeps Pool: 14m × 5m heated · Plot: 2,600 sqm Per-person/night (July): €28,000 ÷ 7 ÷ 12 = €333 Premium large-group value. Walk-to-beach.
7. Villa Zafora: Aleomandra · 6 BR / 12 sleeps Pool: 14m × 5m heated · Plot: 2,800 sqm Per-person/night (July): €33,000 ÷ 7 ÷ 12 = €393 Sunset-west at the Premium price point.
8. Villa Elia: Elia · 6 BR / 12 sleeps Pool: 14m × 5m heated · Plot: 2,500 sqm Per-person/night (July): €30,000 ÷ 7 ÷ 12 = €357 Premium east-coast retreat.
Events at the Villa: Music Curfew & Legal Reality
Greek law: outdoor amplified music after 23:00 is prohibited. Pool-area music after 23:30 is prohibited. This is enforced, police respond to noise complaints.
Events-licensed estates (Villa Paradise Edge, Villa Deborah) hold conditional permits with sound-engineered terraces. Always confirm event allowance in writing before deposit.
For 80+ guest events (weddings): residential villa permits cap at sleep count + 50%. A 20-sleeper villa hosts ~30 event guests legally. Bigger events require a venue. Ftelia Beach Club, Solymar, Panagia Tourliani.
Budget Planning for Large Groups
| Item | Cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Villa (July, 7 nights) | €28,000–€128,000 | Per person: €333–€671/night |
| Private chef (Tier 3) | €700–€1,200/day | + groceries at cost + 15% |
| Groceries (12 guests) | €500–€900/day | Mediterranean diet, wine included |
| Driver | €350–€600/day | Essential outside Chora |
| Security guard | €250–€450/night | Required for events |
| Car rental | €80–€200/day | 2–3 cars for a large group |
| Ferry tickets | €40–€80/person | Piraeus-Mykonos high speed |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the largest villa available in Mykonos?
In our index: Villa Deborah (10 BR, sleeps 20). Comparison-set benchmarks go up to 24 sleeps. The ACE VIP manages properties beyond our published index.
Can we split the cost across the group?
Yes, most concierges accept a single payment from one group leader. Internal cost-splitting is your responsibility. Some groups use Splitwise or similar apps.
What if some guests arrive on different days?
Common for large groups. The concierge can arrange staggered airport/port transfers. Villa check-in is typically 15:00; early arrivals use the pool area while rooms are prepared.
Is a deposit refundable if one person drops out?
No, the villa deposit is non-refundable regardless of group changes. Travel insurance covers individual cancellations.
Can we host a wedding at a large-group villa?
Capacity is capped at sleep count + 50% under residential permits. A 20-sleeper villa hosts ~30 guests legally. See our wedding villas use case.
Which area is best for large groups?
Kalo Livadi and Elia for space and beach access. Agios Lazaros for prestige. Super Paradise for party-forward groups. See villas by area.
Continue Your Mykonos Villa Research
- Mykonos Villas Hub
- 15 Best Villas
- Private Pool Villas
- Villa Rentals Guide
- Bachelor Villas
- Family Villas
- Book Ferry to Mykonos
Produced in editorial partnership with The ACE VIP and Mykonos.Luxury.
