Armadoros Hotel / Ios Backpackers

"Hotel was okay but the female staff member with brown hair was incredibly rude. My friend and I had gone to get some groceries and left them in our bag while we got in the pool. She went out of her way to look inside our bag (which is very rude) and started shouting at us across the pool that we aren’t allowed to eat at the pool. We weren’t eating we had just left our groceries in there. She proceeded to shout at us for about 15 minutes nonstop calling us impolite and saying she will ban us from the pool, we weren’t even being rude we politely responded saying we’d put the bag away but she would not stop shouting. She was very grumpy and continued to have an attitude with us for the rest of our stay. Other girls staying at the hotel told us they had the same experience with this very rude and grumpy staff member"

Ios Pelagos

"Had a lovely stay at Pelagos at Ios! the staff are super friendly and helpful! The view is great, and the area is close to the beach and only a short walk to Chora. the manager is always happy to help which was nice! in all very satisfied with the choice of accommodation."

Petra Holiday Village

"We had a fantastic stay at this charming hotel on the beautiful Greek island of Ios. The view from the terrace is simply stunning — overlooking the beach and the bay, it’s the perfect spot to relax and take in the surroundings. The apartments are spacious and thoughtfully designed, blending beautifully into the natural landscape. Everything feels harmonious and peaceful. Service was outstanding — Lisa and the entire team made us feel incredibly welcome and cared for throughout our stay. The beach is just steps away from the hotel, making it super convenient for a morning swim or a relaxing day by the sea. Breakfast is available at the hotel’s charming little bar, and it’s truly worth trying. Delicious and fresh — the perfect start to the day. Bonus tip: Don’t miss the Mojito Mastiha at the bar — a unique and refreshing twist on the classic cocktail. Highly recommended!"

Marcos Beach

"Stayed for 6 nights and couldnt fault it. Made very welcome by Harry and Jackie. Good breakfast and comfortable rooms and showers. Great views from all rooms of the Mylopitas beach where you can find a selection of restaurants. Big shout out to the local bus service which was amazing at 2€ a pop"

Calilo

"Getting off the ferry at Ios was the most pleasant of 4 stops. Our hotel transfer was waiting for us immediately after exiting ship. This whole exit the ferry process took less than 5 minutes to sit in the transfer. The ride was lengthy but scenic, lots of mountain, valley, coastline and sun plants. When you arrive at the property you immediately see this picturesque resort in the middle of the rocky island with beautiful natural appeal. Exiting the private transfer and walking up to the front entrance you are greeted by a concierge front desk staff member to show you the property and offer you a welcome drink. We were blown away by the design of the property filled with custom statues and murals all with the purpose of separating negative from positive and help set the tone for your stay. Our concierge specialist Ioannis also assisted me in setting up a birthday surprise for my wife via email, he arranged for her favorite flowers, balloons, a delicious birthday cake and a staff birthday card to make my wife's special day that much better (he must have told the entire staff of her birthday because she was celebrated everywhere we went), my only responsibility was to get my wife out of the room and their beautiful spa provided the perfect cover. We both received spa treatments and I for one almost fell asleep during the massage. Breakfast (included) provides lots of a la carte and buffet options, leaving any taste satisfied. The lunch and dinner options are room service, main restaurant, and a fine dining experience with optional wine paring. Sommelier Fillipos expertly selects the accompanying wine for the 9 course meal, he explains why he chose the wine, where it comes from, its history, and some of the flavor profile in a way that is not overbearing. The fine dining meal was fantastic every dish named after a different Greek island really gives you a sample of places you may not have the time to visit. Our personal favorite was dish 6 (a cacio e pepe) and our least favorite was 2 (sardines presented in a finger food dish). Mariana was our waitress staff member at the fine dining restaurant Chez, she was really nice and even helped my wife down a flight of steps since her heels were of the 'ooolala' variety. The main restaurant is simple yet refined, and the selection is varied for all tastes (includes vegetarian, vegans, pescatarians, and carnivores like myself). 2 of the most memorable wait staff members were Maria and George, both assisting us on multiple occasions throught our stay (there were more great staff members but I failed to gain their names during our 3 night stay). The F&B manager Taros (I hope spelled that way *sorry if not) was great and very welcoming, he was always present and observing the performance of the establishment. Our most memorable moments were at the beautifully designed main bar conveniently located in the middle of the main restaurant and stocked with some of the rarest fine whiskeys, tequilas, gins, and rums "

Brother's Hotel

"We have stayed here several times and as usual a great holiday. Nicki and Lisa are always so helpful and its just a joy to stay. The hotel and pool are always spotless. The buffet breakfast which is a selection of cheeses and meats, cereal, as well as a hot selection of eggs bacon sausage or omelette, pastries the list goes on. The rooms spotless and cleaned every day. Nicki and Lisa are always on hand to give info about the island or to just have a chat. The pool area is spacious and again so clean and comfortable. There are also several places local around the port to eat which are very good."

FarOut - BeachResort & Camping

"Far out camping is not good. The tent was dirty , dusty and had many holes. For a cheap place we expected it to be minimal and not great , however it was bad. The dust could have been wiped and holes covered up. The bed i stayed in was extremely uncomfortable, and had missing planks in it. You aren’t given a top sheet to cover you , so have ended up being bitten. However the far out village and pools are great , lots of beds and didn’t have to pay , only had to buy something. The food was great and staff were friendly , great location and easy cheap bus into chora. Wouldn’t reccomend if not into partying most nights. But right on the sea front and beach."

Olga