In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 62 guest reviews of Ios Palace Hotel & Spa. Guests in the sample highlight Location, Service & staff and Food & restaurants. The most common complaints: A recurring sewage or drain smell around the pool and in some rooms. Many older rooms are dated and sparsely furnished, and do not match the photos.
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Ios Palace Hotel & Spa offers a complete range of accommodation options, all with a balcony overlooking the picturesque Mylopotas bay.
In a beautiful setup next to the swimming pool, guests can head start their day with a delicious breakfast. Classical music and the sound of the sea will set up the mood for a beautiful day.
At the swimming pool, guests can relax and enjoy a cocktail by the pool, swim up while listening to music underwater, or enjoy a light lunch prepared by the hotel’s experienced chef.
Tomatini, the hotel’s poolside restaurant, serves Greek and Mediterranean dishes with flavours from the surrounding Cyclades islands. The Tomatini Bar next to the pool serves cocktails, including a long list of margaritas.
Besides the pools, Ios Palace Hotel & Spa offers a fitness room with views of Mylopotas beach, a spa centre and massages.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 22 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Ios Palace Hotel & Spa targets beachfront holidaymakers who appreciate musical elements. This four-star property provides bay-view balconies in every room and a prime position on Mylopotas Beach. Key features include two swimming pools—one equipped with an underwater sound system—and a poolside breakfast accompanied by classical music. Be aware that the steep hillside layout involves navigating many stairs, and the poolside music can be audible in some of the rooms.
Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 — the average across the 7 hotels we list on Ios is 9.4.
- Every room and suite features a private balcony looking directly out over the crescent of Mylopotas Bay, offering reliable sunset views without leaving your room.
- The main swimming pool features an underwater sound system, allowing guests to listen to curated music while swimming laps or cooling off.
- Built into the cliffs, the property has numerous steps and steep pathways, which might present accessibility challenges for those with limited mobility.
- The ambient music played around the pool bar and underwater speakers is audible in nearby lower-level rooms during peak daytime hours.
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- Couples who want a Master Suite with a private pool facing Mylopotas Bay
- Families who want a sea-view Family Suite, some with their own private pool
- Swimmers who want a pool with underwater music and the Tomatini cocktail bar
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Prices at Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
When we last checked (4 September 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €263 in total (€132 per night).
Across our last 12 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €132 to €180.
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
What guests say
Reviews from Google“We stayed for 5 nights and had a great experience. Our room had a beautiful sea view and the hotel is located right in front of the beach, yet it was quiet and relaxing. Getting to Chora was very easy, with buses running every 15 minutes. The reception staff were extremely helpful, giving us great advice about things to do on the island and assisting us with renting a car. Everyone we met was very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was excellent, especially the orange cake! We truly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this hotel :)”
“Amazing experience in Ios Palace Hotel! Fantastic location (next to Mylopitas - Ios’ best beach), breathtaking view, delicious breakfast, great people! Also, considering today’s prices in hotels much less well situated, we were pleasantly surprised with the room’s price - we definitely felt it was money well spent. Would not consider any other place if I were to visit Ios again!”
“We had such a wonderful stay at Ios Palace. The location is fantastic, just moments from the beautiful Mylopotas Beach, making it incredibly easy to enjoy the sea, the sunshine, and everything this part of Ios has to offer. What truly made our stay special, though, was the people. Alexandros, Lela, Giannis 1 and 2, Adrian, and all the other members of the team were exceptionally friendly, warm, and welcoming. Their genuine hospitality made the experience feel much more personal and intimate than a typical hotel stay. Every interaction was kind and thoughtful, and we felt genuinely looked after throughout our time there. The combination of the beautiful setting, the proximity to one of the island’s best beaches, and the wonderful team created a relaxed and memorable experience. There was a real sense of warmth and familiarity that made us feel at home while still enjoying the beauty and energy of Ios. A big thank you to Alexandros, Lela, both Giannises, Adrian, and the entire team for making our stay so enjoyable and special. We will remember the hospitality as much as the beautiful location, and we would be very happy to return to Ios Palace.”
“⭐☆☆☆☆ Extremely disappointing experience. We were forced to cancel our reservation just 72 hours before arrival due to a devastating family tragedy involving the loss of close family members. We explained the situation in detail and hoped for at least a small gesture of compassion. Instead, we were met with a complete lack of empathy: no refund, no credit, not even a partial reimbursement. Just a cold refusal. We also visited the property before leaving. The hotel looked very different from the photos advertised online. The pool area appeared poorly maintained, with empty beer bottles left around and people smoking nearby. It certainly didn’t match the image presented on the website. Hotels are free to have cancellation policies, but they also have a choice in how they treat people facing exceptional circumstances. Sadly, this hotel chose policy over humanity. Looking back, perhaps not staying there was for the best. We certainly won’t be returning, and we cannot recommend a hotel that shows so little compassion when it matters most.”
“A group of 18 of us recently stayed at Ios Palace Hotel & Spa--it was a truly fantastic experience! Amazing views, incredible hospitality, and you could not ask for a better location. We also loved having the two pool options and the concierge team was incredibly accommodative. Highly recommend for couples, families or large groups.”
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 62 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +A varied breakfast buffet with plenty of choice
- +Breakfast with a stunning sea view
- +Good food in the hotel restaurant
- –Breakfast gets very busy, and hot dishes can run out or go cold
- –Some felt breakfast quality fell short of the price, for example no freshly squeezed juice
”Great location, breakfast was beyond amazing and everything exceeded expectations.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, helpful staff and a smooth welcome
- +Problems fixed quickly, sometimes with a room upgrade
- +Help arranging transfers from the port
- –Some staff seemed inexperienced or inattentive
- –A long, unattended wait for the room on arrival
”The welcome we received couldn't have been better.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +Two pool areas, including an upper pool with sweeping views
- +Saltwater pools with shaded loungers and a pool bar
- +The beach is just a short walk away
- –Not enough sunbeds, and towels left to reserve them
- –The pools close early in the evening
”The pool was huge, with great views, an awesome pool bar and lots of single and double sun beds.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Comfortable rooms with sea-view balconies
- +Freshly renovated rooms and roomy family suites
- +Spacious, very clean rooms
- –Many older rooms are dated and sparsely furnished, and do not match the photos
- –Some rooms are small, with the bed pushed against the wall
- –Faults such as broken air conditioning, damaged wardrobe doors or a tiny fridge
”Very fresh renovations to the room. The view from the balcony was outstanding, and a very comfy bed.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Clean, modern spaces in much of the hotel
- –A recurring sewage or drain smell around the pool and in some rooms
- –Uneven housekeeping, with sheets not changed, stained towels and ants in one room
- –Signs of wear such as rust, loose fittings and lifts that sometimes fail
”A bad smell of sewage around the pool area, and older rooms are dated and in need of refurbishment.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Right above Mylopotas beach, with a gorgeous view of the bay
- +A bus stop close by for the trip into Chora
- +Restaurants and bars within walking distance
- –The hotel sits on a steep hillside with plenty of steps
- –Small lifts and long walks from the upper floors
”An exceptional setting with a magnificent view, and easy access to Mylopotas beach and the nearby restaurants.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +Some guests found it good value for money
- –Many find it overpriced for the standard of the rooms
- –Unexpected extra charges at check-out or for transfers
”The value for money just isn't there.” — guest, translated
Noise levels are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
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Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate Ios Palace Hotel & Spa?
Ios Palace Hotel & Spa is rated 4.5 out of 5 on Google, based on 349 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.2/10 from 274 guest reviews.
How many stars does Ios Palace Hotel & Spa have?
Ios Palace Hotel & Spa is a 4-star hotel.
What amenities does Ios Palace Hotel & Spa offer?
Ios Palace Hotel & Spa offers 2 swimming pools, free Wifi, non-smoking rooms, spa and wellness center, free parking and room service.
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