A calm boutique hotel beside the ferry port
Relux turns the island’s most practical location into a surprisingly restful stay. The 18 rooms and suites sit in low white buildings behind landscaped gardens at Ios marina, only a short roll of the suitcase from the ferry and roughly 350 metres from Yialos Beach. A generous pool anchors the property, while room choices include sea-view doubles, family garden rooms, suites with outdoor hot tubs and a four-person suite with its own pool. Breakfast runs late enough for Ios mornings, and the restaurant serves Greek and Mediterranean dishes through the day. The outdoor gym, attentive reception and compact scale make everything straightforward.
The marina setting will not suit everyone. Ferries, vehicles and port activity are visible and sometimes audible, even though accommodation is set back from the road. Chora is about 1.5 kilometres uphill, so evenings there usually involve the bus, a taxi or a determined walk; guests wanting the old town outside the door should stay elsewhere. Standard rooms are notably simpler than the private-pool categories, and the hotel has no full spa or beach frontage. Expedia’s 9.4 rating from 142 reviews is supported by repeated praise for staff, breakfast and arrival convenience. Relux is the best Ios choice for a short stay, an awkward ferry schedule or families who value easy logistics and a proper pool.
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Boutique hotel, Near ferry port, Family rooms, Outdoor pool, Restaurant, and Near Yialos Beach
