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A balcony with a stone wall and a view of a white building with a chimney.
An open door leading to a balcony with a view of a traditional building and a windmill.
A reception area with a wooden counter, three stools, a potted plant, and a clock on the wall.
A white building with multiple windows, a wooden porch, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A single-bed room with a wooden nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a framed picture, a window with curtains, and a towel on the bed.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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

Room options

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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

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

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

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About the neighborhood

Ios

The Windmills places you next to Church of Panagia Gremniotissa and Archaeological Museum of Ios. This 10-room, 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Church of Panagia Gremniotissa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Yialos Beach - 13 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Katsivéli - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Skarkos - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tzamaria Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Alma Sunset Bar And Suites - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Buca restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grandma's Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Nest - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Τhai Smile - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Windmills

The Windmills features free WiFi in public areas and a reception hall. A stay here includes free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby.
20-inch TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, phones, and wardrobes or closets.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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 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 - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the 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
  • Check-in: 1:30 PM—-3:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

What's there to see near The Windmills?

This guesthouse in Ios is within a 10-minute walk of Archaeological Museum of Ios and Odysseas Elytis Theatre. You'll also find Yialos Beach and Ios Ferry Port less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Windmills?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does The Windmills have a casino at the property?

No, The Windmills doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Windmills?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at The Windmills?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does The Windmills have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Windmills doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Windmills allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Windmills.

Are there connecting rooms at The Windmills?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Windmills?

The closest major airport to The Windmills is Parikia (PAS-Paros National), which is about 22.5 mi away. Another top airport is Santorini National Airport (JTR), which is around 24.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Windmills?

No, there aren't any accommodations at The Windmills that offer a balcony.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bella vacanza

Fantastica vacanza, Pablo sempre disponibile
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

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

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

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

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

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.