Calilo is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece that delivers a truly unique luxury experience with exceptional service and stunning design. The remote location (30-40 minutes from town) is intentional for privacy and tranquility, though it limits dining variety and requires expensive transfers. With 116 total reviews and overwhelmingly positive feedback, this is a proven choice for couples seeking an exclusive, artistic retreat in paradise.
🚩 Red Flags
“The only thing that is too far away from the city like 30-40min”
“The distance from the city, it's 40 minutes by car from the only city on the island (Chora). Can be seen as positive though because it's an exclusive and very quiet hotel away from noise and city parties.”
“What we liked least is that it's somewhat removed from Chora (the capital of Ios and where the port is) and taking the car to visit other places on the island from Calilo becomes complicated due to the mountain route.”
“Too far from everything”
“Very isolated. But that's also what makes the hotel unique.”
“Half an hour drive from the main town.”
“Hotel is very remote.”
“The hotel took money from me for the port to the hotel. Because there is really no other option, in this case the hotel should provide the car to others for free.”
“I didn't like there lunch menu and there dinner menu, stuff cooked not right.”
“5-star hotel kitchen could be better for dinner and lunch options. Due to hotel location, guests are at the mercy of the hotel restaurant. Extremely high price, but could come with variety.”
“The breakfast missed some choices like pancakes etc in the buffet”
“Please keep the private pools in the rooms perfectly clean because they look like a fairytale but when you come close to them there is something like yellow dirt. The worst part is the dirt on the pool stairs because you want to use them to go into the pool and there are some yellow dirty formations that are attached to the stairs and they are literally floating in the water”