Located right on the sandy Gialos Beach of Ios, Glaros Hotel features a snack bar, a sun terrace, umbrellas and sun loungers. The Cycladic-style property offers air-conditioned rooms with a balcony overlooking the Aegean Sea or the garden. Fitted with tiled floors, wooden furnishings and soft colours, the quietly located rooms of Glaros come with a fridge and a TV. Each unit features an en-suite bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Guests can enjoy snacks as well as a continental breakfast offering coffee or tea, bread with jam or honey, juice and cake, on the seafront terrace or right on the beach. Taverns and mini markets can be found within a short walk of the property. Ios Port is located 300 metres from Glaros Hotel, while Ios capital is 2 km away. Free private parking is possible on site and free Wi-Fi is offered in the public areas.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Ios Chora, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mirjam
    Austria Austria
    The kindest hosts! Beautifully reonvated rooms and right accross a bautiful, peaceful beacht. 10 out of 10!
  • Sylvia
    Germany Germany
    The hotel is located in a quieter part of Ios literally seconds from the beach and sunbeds, and a short 10min walk to the port/bus station to the rest of the island. The views from the room are great and the staff and owners are really welcoming,...
  • Jessica
    Canada Canada
    Location is right by the port. Jannis was so accommodating and hospitable — he and the hotel staff really went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The beach is directly across from the hotel which was a plus. We definitely...
  • Tekla
    Georgia Georgia
    Location is quite nice, walking distance of 10-15 minutes from the port. So if you plan to go near the area of port its perfect!! Special thanks to the host (staff) who did everything for our stay to be perfect!! They were super nice, they even...
  • Jacob
    France France
    Location on the beach and 5 min from port. Clean room with airco, breakfast bar with lovely terrace and sea view
  • Mihael
    Germany Germany
    The location was perfect, not too far away from the harbor and the Chora. The accommodation was very clean and quite and the Hotel Glaros offered us to use the sun beds on the beach in front of the hotel, for free..! It was obvious to us, that the...
  • Sara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners are lovely and accomodating and the property is clean and comfortable. It’s really convenient being so close to the port and the beach. We had a great stay.
  • Milica
    Serbia Serbia
    Really cute hotel, family owned in a great area. The rooms are very clean, comfortable beds with an amazing spacious balcony with a view. They have a wonderful beach right in front and it is free. You are walking distance to the restaurants and...
  • Christos
    Greece Greece
    Nice location on the beach with pretty view. Also, the guy who welcomed us and drove us to and from the port was super friendly and cool.
  • George
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Great family-run hotel, by the beach. Close to the port-village, but relatively quiet area

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of Glaros Hotel (By The Sea)
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • City view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Beach

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Luggage storage

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key card access
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Wellness

    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Glaros Hotel (By The Sea) takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 23:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that breakfast is served daily from 08:30 until 10:30. There is a free transfer from Ios Port. Please inform Glaros Hotel of your expected arrival time and the boat name in advance if you want to use the service.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Glaros Hotel (By The Sea) in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    License number: 1167Κ012Α0307000

    FAQs about Glaros Hotel (By The Sea)