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Luxury Hotels in Ios
Greece
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Discover the Best
Ios has quietly established itself as the Cyclades' most surprising luxury destination — an island where dramatic landscapes meet understated elegance. Intimate boutique hotels and refined resorts deliver uncompromising standards, exceptional seclusion and genuinely personal service. Think white cliffs dropping into the Aegean, private pools with nothing but the horizon ahead of you and kitchens where modern Greek cooking is taken seriously. Our selection brings together the island's finest addresses — from artistically considered beach retreats to sophisticated clifftop settings above Chora — for travellers looking for something beyond the ordinary.
Why Stay Here?
- Private suite pools and infinity pools with sea views
- Secluded beach settings with full beach service
- Considered design and artistic detail throughout
- Acclaimed modern Greek dining and sunset bars
- Holistic spas with hammams, steam rooms and signature treatments
- Concierge teams to arrange private boat trips and tailored experiences
- Smooth transfers and discreet arrivals, including by boat or helicopter where available
Our Selection Criteria
Ratings and standards
Our selection focuses on the highest quality available on the island: five-star resorts and distinctive boutique hotels with a documented premium standard. Top-tier guest scores — typically around 9.0 to 10 on major platforms — and consistency across multiple seasons have both been central to our choices.
What sets each property apart
We prioritise features such as private suite pools, beachfront settings with full service, curated design and art, acclaimed kitchens, well-equipped spas and the ability to arrange bespoke experiences — private boat trips, wine tastings or yoga on the beach, for instance.
Location and surroundings
The balance between seclusion and accessibility matters here. Hotels in their own private coves with a jetty or helipad sit alongside addresses closer to Chora for those who want a taste of the island's life as well as the peace and quiet. Easy transfers from Santorini or Mykonos and reliable port services are a given.
Frequently Asked Questions
June and September offer warm summer weather without the peak-season crowds. July and August are the liveliest and most expensive months, while May and October are quieter and noticeably better value.
Fly into Santorini or Mykonos and take a high-speed ferry from there. Most hotels arrange port transfers; some also offer arrival by private boat or helicopter.
There's something for both. Several boutique hotels welcome families with larger suites and pools, while others are more focused on couples and privacy.
For private pool suites and top-category rooms, six to nine months ahead is sensible during high season. For shoulder periods, three to four months is usually enough.
Some resorts occupy their own coves with full beach service. Beyond that, the island's sandy beaches are easily reached, with hotel teams on hand to arrange sun loungers and cabanas.
Modern Greek cooking built around local ingredients, a strong focus on Cycladic wines and creative cocktails as the sun goes down. Several restaurants have received notable recognition.
Almost all the luxury hotels offer a spa with signature treatments, a hammam or steam room and a well-equipped gym. Yoga sessions and personal training can usually be arranged.
Yes. The concierge can put together half-day or full-day excursions to hidden beaches and neighbouring islands, with swimming stops and light refreshments on board.
Smart casual covers most situations — breathable fabrics and low-key elegance. Beach restaurants are more relaxed.
Look for direct booking perks such as complimentary transfers or resort credit, consider package deals that combine sister properties and be flexible with your dates if you can — it often makes a meaningful difference to the price.