Ios Palace Hotel & Spa

The Ios Palace sprawls up the side of the hill overlooking beautiful Milopotas Beach. It's a lovely example of Cycladic architecture: buildings all white and cubic, interspersed with gardens filled with bougainvillea, oleander, cactus, and hibiscus Every corner you turn is another beautiful vista, always with the blue Aegean in the background.
Highlights include the always kind and helpful staff who ensure that no issue goes unresolved. The breakfast buffet is excellent, with all the typical options as well as many local options... don't miss the wonderful local cheeses and fruit.
About the rooms: you'll have to choose carefully here. In the end, we had a splendid room high up on the seventh floor, which obviously provided a magnificent view from its generously sized terrace. The room itself was reasonably large and well equipped, including a top-notch mattress. However, when we were first arrived we had booked one of the "classic" rooms on the second floor. It still had a great view but was filled with such a stench of sewage that it should have been sealed off with police tape. The next one we were shown had only a faint aroma, but it was so small that the bed was shoved into a corner, meaning one of us would have to wiggle to the foot of the bed to get out. We upgraded the next morning. Do not even think of booking one of the "classic" rooms, especially on the second floor. They are throughly dreadful.
Having got that out of the way, our stay in the Ios Palace was thoroughly enjoyable with its great pools, wonderful staff, and proximity to Milopotas Beach. Just be careful about the room.

Hands down the best hotel of my trip and stay in Ios was this hotel. Amazing views, service, pool, and location to the beach. The morning breakfast is incredible. Their gym has enough to get a little workout in as well. It's the perfect spot for a few nights in Ios. The location and views are incredible. Would definitely come back.

The best location,polite people , fantastic view and I can visit again and again this hotel. Is getting always better.

Wonderful staff, Sandy and Alexia were beyond helpful with my accidental booking for the wrong week. They genuinely cared and assisted me in every way possible above and beyond. Absolutely recommend this place!!

Beautiful location right next to the beach. Our junior suite room was large, clean with good amenities ( would like some tea though 😁 ) and a sea view. Bed was very comfortable. The variety in the breakfast buffet is absolutely enormous and it is all delicious. If I'm ever on holiday in Europe again, I will try to return for a few days!

5 star experience overall. They called to confirm my arrival the day before. An employee of the hotel was waiting at the port upon our arrival. The rooms were excellent. Spacious, comfortable beds and nice size balcony. Breakfast was excellent offering several options to choose from. This hotel is located on the best beach in Ios and 5-10 minute drive to main town. You will have excellent views from your balcony. My highest commendations go to the staff. Extremely friendly and very helpful when needed. Really good bartending staff as well. Excellent cocktails and very approachable. Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in Ios.

Gersi

I recently had an outstanding massage experience with Stela and Debbie at this spa. Their expert skills and delightful humor created a relaxing atmosphere. The massage was heavenly, tailored to my preferences, and the ambiance was perfect. I left feeling rejuvenated and highly recommend this spa for a memorable, personalized massage experience. I'll be back for sure! ✨✨