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The Windmills

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Exterior
Property grounds
Reception
Standard Room, Ensuite
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Chora, Ios, Ios Island, 840 01
  • Place, Yialos Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ios Ferry Port
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Mylopotas Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Thira (JTR-Santorini National)

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Ios

The Windmills places you steps from Church of Panagia Gremniotissa and within a 10-minute stroll of Odysseas Elytis Theatre. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find a lift and a reception hall. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Ios guest house include Yialos Beach and Ios Ferry Port.
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What's nearby

  • Church of Panagia Gremniotissa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yialos Beach - 13 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kolitsáni - 13 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ios Ferry Port - 14 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mylopotas Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪JAR - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kafeneio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Τhai Smile - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Nest - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Moonlight Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Windmills

The Windmills offers its guests multilingual staff and a lift. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ios guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
The Windmills offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, with blackout curtains. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Ios guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 15 metres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Windmills House Ios
Windmills Ios
Windmills Guesthouse Ios
The Windmills Ios
The Windmills Guesthouse
The Windmills Guesthouse Ios

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Windmills?

Yep, The Windmills has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Windmills?

Yep, The Windmills is a short 17-minute walk from Yialos Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Windmills?

No, The Windmills does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Windmills?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Windmills?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Windmills Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Can Baykal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good place to stay, its cool, George is very helpful in any sense. The hotel is at the top of a hill, so lots of walking from the ferry, but you can take a bus. also from the hotel, you can walk for 5-10 minutes to take the bus for 2 euros that takes you literally to the main place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandro

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petros

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent stay at The Windmills in Ios. The location is perfect and within walking distance of Chora, making it easy to explore the town and access everything on foot. The room itself was consistently clean, quiet, and spacious, with a very reasonable price for the quality offered. It was always well-maintained, which made coming back after a day out feel relaxing and comfortable. The highlight of my stay, however, was the manager, George. He was incredibly welcoming and approachable, always ready to provide information about the area and helpful tips for getting around. He went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed, checking in regularly without ever being intrusive. His hospitality truly elevated the experience and made the stay memorable. I would highly recommend The Windmills to anyone visiting Ios.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Liana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff! Amazing area! Amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ioan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean hotel , in a quiet location

Clean hotel , in a quiet location, close to city center and walkable distance to Mylopotas beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

This hotel is great! Very close to the city centre and a 20 minute walk to Mylopotas beach. The room itself was very clean and comfortable. The owner is super nice and welcoming. Definitely coming back here!

8/10 Good

chelsea, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would book through the accomodation direct website Great place to stay, owners and son are very welcoming ! Thanks for such a great stay

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra, NY, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great host, clean hotel in main town

My sister and i traveled to Ios alone for 5 days and felt very safe at the Windmills. Our host Pavlos was very nice! He did not hesitate to strike up conversation or help us with directions in Ios. He also knows the best restaurants in town to ask him for recommendations! The hotel is right on the outskirts of the main town Chora so you dont hear the bar crowd at night but everything is in walking distance. Would stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feels like home. Great rooms and Fantastic Host.

Great hotel top location in the middle of all the hot spots but also quiet at all times. Can easily say this hotel has a warm feel to it the host Pavlos is a gentleman will make you feel at home from the second you walk in. Highly reccomend this hotel to all travellers of all ages.

10/10 Excellent

Jon and Lauren, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small hotel in the perfect spot

We had a great experience at Pavlos hotel, the owner was welcoming and friendly. The place has everything you need and the wifi is actually super fast. Many places advertise wifi but it will suck, so I was grateful for that. The rooms were clean and cozy. There was a mini fridge as well. 2 minute walk from all the bars, busses, shopping and restaurants. But far enough from them that you don't hear anything at night.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and service

The hotel is situated in the best location! Quite close the the beach (about 15min walk) and right in the centre of town. The hotel manager was great and he gave us great service. The rooms are really small but for one night it was ok. They were super clean though and well air conditioned . Overall we had a good experience .

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay

To get there with luggage I would recommend taking a taxi, but otherwise we had no problem walking there and back from the center. There is also a bus that takes you close to the hotel if needed. Great staff, very helpful and nice. Allowed us to store our luggage in the basement even after we checked out. Rooms were clean, AC worked, and also wifi was good. I would recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel near Xora

Great hotel at the edge of the main town, Xora (Ios town). Easy walk to all the major clubs in town and a 15 minute walk from a large popular beach.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

The guy who owns it is super friendly and understanding, as is the receptionist. The hotel is in great condition; clean, good air-conditioning and superb wifi. The rooms are nice and spacious, comfortable beds, nice private bathrooms and the wifi works perfectly in them. The location is really good; it's surroundings are quiet but it is really close to the centre and to lots of bars, shops, and a short walk to the beautiful lookout in Ios. I would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Chiu Chea, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely guest house with extremely friendly hosts

If you are looking for a comfy and spotless room with an unbeatable price located within Chora (the main village on Ios) and an authentic Greek hospitality, look no further than The Windmills. My sister and I spent two nights here and we loved everything, particularly the superbly friendly owner - Pavlos - and his niece, Sharon. The guest house is located near the windmills (close to the theatre) and it's basically 5 minutes walk to everything in the village. We loved the fact that it's close to everything, yet it's far enough from the noise from the bars in the main strip of the village. The room we had was good sized and spotless! Both Pavlos and Sharon were very friendly and we had very nice chats with them on almost everything! Pavlos is an amazing man with many incredible stories to tell - he has come a long way in his life. If I were to return to Ios, The Windmills is definitely where i'd stay.

10/10 Excellent

Adam and Nicole, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Location, Perfect Hosts

Pavlov was a wonderful host which helped us in everyway he could. Great location, near the city centre but very private and quiet. An easy walk to the beach.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Windmills Accommodation

provides very pleasant stay on Ios. Our double room was a good size, excellent in room air conditioning, decent size bathroom and comfortable bed. The hotel was well kept and very clean. We were very comfortable there and felt sfe and welcomed. Pavlos and his sister were very friendly and welcoming and always willing to help. The accommodation was in an excellent location to the town and beach and to the bus stop to take you many places. We will return to stay there again. Be prepared to pay by cash as credit cards are not accepted for payment. We also found this to be the case in may restaurants.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Windmills Accommodation

is conveniently located close to the old town with it's picturesque cobbled narrow streets, restaurants and shops. It is a 15-20 minute walk downhill to Mylopotas Beach where there is a convenient bus service to take you back up the hill! Buses to the beach, port, or other parts were very convenient to the Windmills. It's location was excellent, close enough to the town but separate enough to provide a quiet, restful sleep. We ejoyed our stay and will return.

10/10 Excellent

Werner, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wow Windmills was great choice

We found it a little hard to find at first. BUT it is in great condition, The owner and his sister really looks after the place and their guests. The location is just 2 minutes walk from the main night club area and about 4-5 minutes from the main shopping area square, bus stop etc. whilst its close to the clubs its located so that it has no noise from them and a great view. You wont be dissapointed by staying here.

10/10 Excellent

GEORGIOS

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bjørn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra sted hyggelig vært
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are so kind and they help you in whatever you need
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura pulita. Posizione molto comoda 2 min a piedi da Chora. Vicino ci sono le strade che portano alle spiagge. Parcheggio. Gentilezza e disponibilità del proprietario. Persona molto piacevole!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019