Calilo

“Curated for a Photo Shoot, but Falls Short of True Luxury We traveled to Calilo as a family of six, including four kids. The rooms offer impressive size, beautiful views, and the private plunge pools were very nice, which initially set a high expectation for the stay. However, the property ultimately falls short of delivering an authentic luxury experience, especially given the premium price point. Ultimately, the entire place seems curated for a social media photo shoot rather than operating as a true luxury hotel. This is obvious in the decor, where fake flowers wrapped around all the swings and fake fruit displays that look like dollar store items completely miss the mark of luxury. Fundamentally, the required attention to detail was simply missing. Housekeeping was an immediate issue: right at check-in, there was hair stuck to the bathroom wall, which is completely unacceptable for a resort claiming this level of prestige. The most frustrating aspect of a multi-day stay with a large family, however, is the food. Because of the resort's secluded location, you are effectively held hostage to their extremely limited dining options. You end up repeating the exact same menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner due to a severe lack of selection. Shockingly, there were zero Greek food options available. Furthermore, the prices they charge are exceptionally high for the quality and value of what you actually receive. The standard of the regular food was so disappointing that we specifically avoided their fine dining restaurant, fearing it would just be another massive waste of money for our family. While the room dimensions, plunge pools, and overall location are positive aspects, the lack of genuine luxury, the captive and repetitive dining situation, and basic cleanliness oversights make it very difficult to justify the cost.”

“OMG what an incredible stay! If I could give this resort 100 stars - I would. We loved everything about it. Our suite, the incredible view, the amenities, the hotel’s facilities, the spa - they just thought of everything. Also - the food, the drinks - fantastic. We’re both vegans and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and accommodate our every request (even off menu requests). The vegan burger was an absolute delight. They also made us pasta with coconut cream per our request, and surprised us with a delicious spinach pie to take with us for the ride home. Vegans - you would love it here! The service is just top notch! Everyone at the Calilo is so nice and accommodating. A big shout out to Joana, Maro, Stephan and Yanis - who made our stay so extra special. This was a dream come true! Thank you so much for everything!”

“Second time back and let me tell you! Believe the hype! It is worth every penny and then some. Miss V the owner found out it was our birthdays and she sent a beautiful gift and every staff member is just so helpful and pleasant. Truly a gem of hotels in the world and I travel a lot. Some years 250 nights in a hotel and this place I would still go back to again!”

“Calilo is truly one of the most incredible hotels I have ever visited. Everything is beautiful, unique, and thoughtfully designed. The service is outstanding, and every member of the staff made us feel welcome and cared for throughout our stay. The hotel is even more stunning in person than in photos. Every corner is beautiful, artistic, and incredibly Instagram-worthy, but what makes Calilo special is the feeling you get while being here. The architecture, the atmosphere, and the attention to detail are simply unforgettable. The beach is also absolutely beautiful, with crystal-clear water and a peaceful setting that feels like paradise. As a Brazilian traveler, I can honestly say: if you are thinking about visiting Greece, Calilo is worth every minute of the journey. I completely fell in love with this place and would love to come back one day.”

“For our honeymoon, we chose to stay at Calilo as part of a tour of Greek islands including Ios, Santorini, and Crete. We should have just stayed the entire time at Calilo. First off, I'd just recommend having them pick you up from the port in one of their vehicles. Yes, unfortunately it costs around 80 euros, but you'll pay that for a taxi too. Once you arrive you'll see it's just on a gorgeous piece of property. It has its own private beach and you're guaranteed to have your own cabana, which is crucial in the intense heat. The beach is probably the best on Ios. The room we stayed in was one of the better ones, with a couple private pools. Many of the rooms do, so you don't have to stay in one of the super fancy ones if you don't want. Just be careful since some of the rooms butt up against the beach, so if you're in one of your private pools, other guests going back to their rooms may be able to see you. Breakfast is just such a good meal. They have a nice buffet but then they have a ton of a la carte items that you can order too... order the French Toast. It's unbelievable. It was so good I told the manager (who's always around and smiling by the way) that I would probably need 9 pieces the next morning. So when we went to breakfast that next day and ordered the French Toast, they brought out a huge pile since the manager remembered what I had said jokingly the day before. They were even fine not having us finish it there and they sent it back up to our room. So awesome. They take such good care of you here. There's really no reason to do anything else here besides go to the beach, enjoy breakfast, and use your private pools at night. You should know that it's a luxury resort, so be prepared to spend some money while you're there. But trust me, the prices are worth it. We're definitely going to go back for an anniversary of some kind because it was the nicest place we've ever stayed.”