Armadoros Hotel Ios Backpackers

Adrianna was the only person who took the time to help when I lost my laptop. She was the only helpful person there. Everyone else was useless and rude, especially the chef covered in tattoos, who was arrogant and shouldn't be working there. Without Adrianna, this would've been a one-star stay. The location is fantastic, and the rooms are basic, but the outdoor pool is a nice touch.

It was a shame, because the hotel has a lovely pool, decent facilities, an excellent location, and a stunning view. Our room was dirty, with ants under the beds, stains on the walls, and marks on the towels and sheets. The air conditioning and fridge barely worked, and the shower was cramped and uncomfortable, though the water was decent. We were six people and had booked one apartment, but were given two rooms, one with two beds and one with four. When someone tried to hang a towel, the clothes and towel rack fell on their head.

That pool was fantastic, with excellent drinks from the bar, and a great alternative to the beach on some days. The hotel's near the port and an easy walk from Chora, so it was quiet but still convenient. After 12 days hopping around the Cycladic island, Ios and Armadoros were my favorite. Mike, the owner, and all the staff were SO lovely. My absolute favorite place in Greece!

We left after just one night. We complained at reception about the state of the rooms and were told, “this is a 2 star hotel not a 5 star”. That was unacceptable. We had booked for six people, with one room for two and another for four. The smaller room was half-decent, but the four-person room was awful, very dirty, with yellow stains on the bedsheets and fingerprints on the walls. There were ants under the bed, the air conditioning was weak, and the fridge didn't work. The bathroom was tiny and the shower curtain was uncomfortable. The rack fell on my friend's head when he put a towel on it. The only upsides were the location and pool. I don't recommend this place at all.