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Skala Hotel

2.0 star property
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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Quadruple Room | Balcony
View from room
Standard Triple Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Ios Village, Ios, Ios Island, 840 01
  • Skarkos
    17 min walk
  • Katsivéli
    20 min walk
  • Kolitsáni
    5 min drive
  • Thira (JTR-Santorini National)
    512 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Studio
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, individually furnished, desk

Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • Studio
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, individually furnished, desk

Quadruple Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Studio
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Down duvets, minibar, individually furnished, desk

Villa

  • Studio
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed, 5 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Down duvets, minibar, individually furnished, desk

Standard Triple Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Studio
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Down duvets, minibar, individually furnished, desk

Apartment (4pax)

  • Studio
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Studio (3pax)

  • Studio
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Ios

A stay at Skala Hotel places you in the heart of Ios, within a 5-minute drive of Ios Ferry Port and Katsivéli. .This family-friendly aparthotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kolitsáni and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Valmás.
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What's nearby

  • Ios Ferry Port - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mylopotas Beach - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Yialos Beach - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Koumpara Beach - 14 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Papa's Beach - 33 min drive - 15.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Agora Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nutelleria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Frozen Click - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La buca restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Skala Hotel

Family-friendly aparthotel with a full-service spa connected to a shopping center in Ios
Skala Hotel offers 18 accommodations with fireplaces and computers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include day beds. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with digital channels and DVD players. Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Ios aparthotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a health club, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 18 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Rooms have private balconies. Computers, complimentary wired internet access, and digital programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and minibars.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the aparthotel's coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A ferry terminal shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Skala Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Greek, Irish, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sunloungers
  • Umbrellas
  • Sauna
  • Full-service spa
  • Massages
  • Spa services
  • 1 treatment room
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Swedish massages
  • Body treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Hot stone massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free off-site parking
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Car not required
  • On-site car hire

Family friendly

  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Babysitting services

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 9:00 AM–11:00 AM: EUR 7 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 swim-up bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Bedrooms

  • Down duvet
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Rainfall shower head
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room
  • Library

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with digital service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • TV in a common area
  • Computer

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free
  • 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • No lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Local maps
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • Connected to a shopping centre
  • In the shopping district
  • In the city centre
  • In the historical district
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Bike hire on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 18 rooms
  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1997
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 22 2024 to April 13 2025 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 30 to May 09:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • Administrative fee: EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 7 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1144K032A0459100

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Skala Hotel Ios
Skala Ios
Skala Hotel Ios/Chora, Greece
Skala Hotel Ios
Skala Hotel Aparthotel
Skala Hotel Aparthotel Ios

Skala Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 89 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Place except for the Hill Climb!
Everything is Great about this place, especially the view of the Town, except for the 1 Kilometre walk up a Very Steep Hill!! Made me only want to walk down and back into Chora once a day because of it… Hire a Car or Quad bike to commute around the island, you’ll be glad you did!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kindness of the property owner is evident when you stay here. We were very lucky to enjoy this place in the off season and really get to know some of the locals.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic views
Accomodation consists of separate apartment type buildings. Pool area is first class. Breakfast is excellent with various options. Only possible problem may be the walk back to hotel as it is situated up a very extreme hill.
Sunset
Breakfast view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing sunsets overlooking the skyline
This hotel is situated on top of the hill and the view is simply amazing, you'll feel like you're transcended somewhere else. There is a fantastic pool, a small restaurant, free parking, and massage services on site which makes it very convenient to not have to leave the property if you just want to take it easy and relax. It's fairly close to two supermarkets for supplies and also Chora with a number of great restaurants/entertainment, but be prepared for a really steep hike. Also, if you are a light sleeper, you should anticipate you'll hear everything next door. I didn't mind this too much as I was fortunately put in a corner unit and slept like a log from all the great hiking nearby. Finally, the hotel staff are very friendly and helpful. I didn't know about the shuttle service they have from 10am-3pm and they helped squeeze me into catch a last minute ferry - really kind people! Note: Cash only if you are paying at the hotel directly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Ellen Georgia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unfortunately despite email communication to the manager prior to arriving, about a transfer to the hotel from the port, nobody arrived to pick us up. There was also no option to pay by card at the hotel which was slightly frustrating. Apart from that, the staff were very accommodating to help my friend with her injured ankle. The pool and area around the hotel were much nicer than in the pictures and there was vegetarian options for breakfast. We did struggle walking to the hotel from the town as it was very steep, so you will probably need to hire an ATV. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stratos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with good prices. Excellent view from swimming pool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GREAT LOCATION, FRIENDLY STAFF
This hotel is in a perfect location, a two minute walk to the center of Ios and about a 15 minute walk to the nearest beach. Wonderful swimming pool and bar staff. The concierge team was fantastic, especially Kyriaki who was very knowledgeable and helpful regarding the surrounding area. They gave me a ride back to the ferry station at no charge. The only criticism I have is that the WiFi is very weak but other than that, I would definitely return. I had a fabulous time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Very nice pool and rooms
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
Really glad we picked to stay at this hotel. The views are great and is in very close walking distance to the main town. The fact it is NOT near the port was not an issue as they offer free port transfers both there and back. The pool area is great with excellent ‘lounging’ facilities (& views) it also offers a very reasonably Priced pool bar. We opted for breakfast included which we were glad we did as it was quite big selections/portions - 3 pieces of toast, orange juice, tea/coffee, yogurt or fruit, scrambled/hard boiled egg, croissant & selection of spreads! as this is offered until 1pm we thought of it as a brunch and didn’t need anymore food until dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ruth... Incredible Stay
Ruth booked for friends all had great time... free pick ups & transfers... huge bonus... Fab Pool & Pool Bar Exceptional Views over Ios.. Needed for nothing!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is beautifully pleasant, all the staff are so welcoming and friendly that makes you feel like you are their family. I highly recommend and can’t wait to comeback!! I love everything about this place :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Family run hotel with beautiful views
This is a very local and family run hotel in a beautiful location. It is a good option on a tight budget. We didn’t know that Ios is a party island in June-July, which is our fault! The hotel was full of young people partying and we are a couple with a baby trying to rest. Not a good combination! It also meant we didn’t use the pool. The family who run the hotel were very nice and helped us a lot.they explained that June and July is party time in Ios and then it becomes more family friendly island in August. We really loved being picked up and dropped off at the port, breakfast and the views are amazing! Thanks very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Sukhpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view from the hotel was amazing and the owner was super helpful. He picked us up from the port and dropped us off as well. The location was perfect as well as it was close to the village as well as Mylopotas beach. Breakfast was also good and the room was clean. It does say on hotels.com that this hotel is a 4 minute walk from the Ios ferry port which is not true. It is in fact a good 30-40 minutes. Overall, a very good place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel but they only take cash payments
Great hotel with good amenities. Only problem was that they failed to tell us we needed to pay the hotel bill in CASH at check out. The room was held with a credit card but we were never informed of the cash only policy by Hotels.com or by the hotel upon check in. We found out 30 minutes before check out and had a panic trying to get cash before our ferry left.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner of the Skala Hotel, Kilyakos, is the paragon of Greek hospitality. He greets his guests at the port upon their arrival and returns them upon their departure. An energetic and enterprising man, he not only manages the hotel, but he also oversees his restaurant, The Mill, located at the top of Ios Village. The view of Ios Village and the port from the hotel pool is absolutely stunning. This has to be the greatest bargain available on Expedia for Ios hotels!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Ashley, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best view of Ios! Family is really friendly and have a GREAT restaurant down the road. Free transport to and from the port and they let you know all about the island, what to go see and how to get around. Rooms are a little outdated but the view, pool and friendliness of the staff are unbeatable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
Excellent view, reasonable price, convenient transportation to and from the ferry port
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Max, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Host came to pick us up and was great to give us a mini tour while getting to the rooms. Very friendly owner that took care of us and even gave us some shots at his restaurent later. I would definitely recommend staying there and going to his restaurant the mills.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Skala Hotel
Skala Hotel is very close to the town center in Ios. The hotel staff was extremely helpful, professional and friendly. If you have any questions ask away and they will help you out. The pool, breakfast are good. If I go back to Ios I will stay here next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unbelievable view!
First, note that the map on hotels.com doesn't have the right location for the hotel. It is not in the port, but rather on the top of the hill. That said this hotel had an absolutely breathtaking view and its a bit outside the madness of the town square. The room was basic, practical, and very clean. The breakfast was delicious! The owner and his brother were extremely thoughtful. I will remember their kindness whenever I think about the trip to Ios.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017