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The Windmills

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for The Windmills

A white building with stone facade and arched windows, a paved street, and a clear blue sky.
A room with two wooden beds, a small bedside table, a wall-mounted lamp, a window with a curtain, and a framed picture on the wall.
A white building with multiple windows, a wooden porch, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A reception area with a wooden counter, three stools, a potted plant, and a clock on the wall.
An open door leading to a balcony with a view of a traditional building and a windmill.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$93
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Explore the area

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Chora, Ios, Ios Island, 840 01
  • Place, Yialos Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Skarkos
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Tzamaria Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

A small, clean room with two single beds, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a small table.

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Katsivéli - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Skarkos - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tzamaria Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Restaurants

  • Tropicana
  • ‪Remezzo - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Almyra (by the sea) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bamboo - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Syrma - ‬17 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 and Mastercard.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Windmills?

As of 27 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Windmills on 30 Aug 2026 start from AU$93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bjørn

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

10/10 Excellent

Can Baykal

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Petros

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

M

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Five days in agoust

La struttura esternamente é moderna, le camere sono piccole però, in due con valigia ci si sta a fatica, consiglio pEr 3 giorni inoltre essendo frequentato da gente giovane ci sono rumori tutta notte e si sente tutto, in pratica lo sconsiglio a coppie che vogliono fare una vacanza tranquilla mentre è ok per giovani single
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Letizia

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

Bella vacanza

Fantastica vacanza, Pablo sempre disponibile
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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!
Verified review

8/10 Good

chelsea

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgios

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

απόλυτα ικανοποιημένος, όλα καλά

Στο πάνω μέρος της χώρας, δίπλα στους μύλους, απίθανος αέρας και στην καρδιά της διασκέδασης.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rute

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

staying home with friends

The hotel is well located, confortable, clean and safe, but the best about Windmills is Pavlos, the owner, who is amazingly nice and welcoming, and helps his guests having a true and warmfull experience of the island and the nice people of Ios.
Verified review

8/10 Good

letizia

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

Vacanza al top

Esperienza fantastica, hotel conforme alle aspettative, ci siamo trovati benissimo, ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo, ci ritornerò
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Federico

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

tutto perfetto

E' stato tutto splendido grazie alla cortesia e disponibilità di Pavlos e di suo figlio
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Good diversion

The evaluation is on Village Twins, a nearby hotel where we were diverted by our host. The hotel is ok. Rooms are small but clean. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. The manager did not accept credit cards.
Verified review

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon and Lauren

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Ägaren var supertrevlig och hjälpsam! Mycket prisvärt och nära till restauranger osv.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Väldigt nöjda

Rummet var bra. Läget var väldigt bra och personalen trevlig. Tar ca. 3 minuter att gå till stadens kärna och ca. 15 minuter att gå till den närmsta stranden Mylopotas (finns även buss).
Verified review

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 .
Verified review

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.
Verified review

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.
Verified review

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.