Calilo

Getting off the ferry at Ios was the most pleasant of 4 stops. Our hotel transfer was waiting for us immediately after exiting ship. This whole exit the ferry process took less than 5 minutes to sit in the transfer. The ride was lengthy but scenic, lots of mountain, valley, coastline and sun plants. When you arrive at the property you immediately see this picturesque resort in the middle of the rocky island with beautiful natural appeal. Exiting the private transfer and walking up to the front entrance you are greeted by a concierge front desk staff member to show you the property and offer you a welcome drink. We were blown away by the design of the property filled with custom statues and murals all with the purpose of separating negative from positive and help set the tone for your stay. Our concierge specialist Ioannis also assisted me in setting up a birthday surprise for my wife via email, he arranged for her favorite flowers, balloons, a delicious birthday cake and a staff birthday card to make my wife's special day that much better (he must have told the entire staff of her birthday because she was celebrated everywhere we went), my only responsibility was to get my wife out of the room and their beautiful spa provided the perfect cover. We both received spa treatments and I for one almost fell asleep during the massage. Breakfast (included) provides lots of a la carte and buffet options, leaving any taste satisfied. The lunch and dinner options are room service, main restaurant, and a fine dining experience with optional wine paring. Sommelier Fillipos expertly selects the accompanying wine for the 9 course meal, he explains why he chose the wine, where it comes from, its history, and some of the flavor profile in a way that is not overbearing. The fine dining meal was fantastic every dish named after a different Greek island really gives you a sample of places you may not have the time to visit. Our personal favorite was dish 6 (a cacio e pepe) and our least favorite was 2 (sardines presented in a finger food dish). Mariana was our waitress staff member at the fine dining restaurant Chez, she was really nice and even helped my wife down a flight of steps since her heels were of the 'ooolala' variety. The main restaurant is simple yet refined, and the selection is varied for all tastes (includes vegetarian, vegans, pescatarians, and carnivores like myself). 2 of the most memorable wait staff members were Maria and George, both assisting us on multiple occasions throught our stay (there were more great staff members but I failed to gain their names during our 3 night stay). The F&B manager Taros (I hope spelled that way *sorry if not) was great and very welcoming, he was always present and observing the performance of the establishment. Our most memorable moments were at the beautifully designed main bar conveniently located in the middle of the main restaurant and stocked with some of the rarest fine whiskeys, tequilas, gins, and rums

I am so glad that I managed to visit again Ios and I can say that I start to fall in love with the island.Staying again at Calilo (this time with my family)it was again a unique experience.All the activities and the services was tailored to my needs.Concierge made that happen,helping with everything that we needed.Being Gluten free is not a problem here as I can find many options to choose from.Service team seemed stressed but still managed everything to be in place.I am sad that I didn’t had the time to visit the famous Ches restaurant as I was exhausted from my boat trip and strolling around.Next year I am sure will be again a whole new game. Ps YOU HAVE TO VISIT THE GYM!Is out of this world!!!!

How has this Hotel not got a higher score in reviews? It is literally heaven on earth! As far as negativity regarding pricing on some of the reviews- don’t come here if you’re counting the pennies. It’s a luxury resort. It has cost me a fortune but it’s a holiday I will never forget. The upkeep on this place must be staggering but it’s unparalleled. There is not an inch of this retreat that hasn’t been thought through. The design concept and the individuality of rooms is amazing. I can honestly say I have never stayed anywhere like this before. I am not one for holidaying somewhere only to stay on the resort. Our plan was to hire a car and explore the island since the hotel is so secluded. Once we got here it all changed. The staff are outstanding, the food is excellent. We’ve had spa treatments, yoga session and been to the gym almost every day (which incidentally is not your basic hotel gym, state of the art equipment). Now we are ready to leave refreshed and relaxed. I will 100% be coming back with the rest of family next visit. Also, you’ll be the envy of everyone on insta!!

This hotel is truly one of a kind - you are situated in an exclusive, remote area with access to great beaches, modern amenities and friendly/dedicated staff. The entire experience is almost like having your own private island with the peak capacity of the resort at only ~80 guests. If you know what you are getting into (this is not your typical Ios experience) and have the means to splurge on a luxury experience, you can’t go wrong with choosing Calilo.

I go to quality places all over the world. I visited many places. I saw this place by chance in an advertisement on the internet. I wanted to come. I saw. And unfortunately a big disappointment. just in bed with your boyfriend. all day. There is no activity whatsoever. There is nothing on the island. There is no place to visit. The island is dry and there are no green patches. There are no trees either. You are alone on a dry and deserted island. you have to spend money here