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Reviews of Cavos Bay Hotel and Studios

3 out of 5
Cavos Bay Hotel and Studios
Armenistis, Ikaria, Ikaria Island

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 93 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a remote beautiful property, can’t really walk to anything. Internet connection works in the room & on the property throughout. Absolutely NEED a car to go anywhere. I’d put dark curtains if it were my hotel since as the sun rose, it woke me up way earlier than I wished… I’d also not charge for breakfast & make available lactose free yogurt & milk. There’s a supermarket with lots of choice, a short car ride away, Sklavenitis. It sells all kinds of fresh, local fruits, local vegetables, nuts, seeds, and bottled water. The dinner salad I ate when I arrived was delicious. I was advised faucet water is potable but it affected my digestive track. Guess it takes some getting used to…this was my first ever trip to Ikaria.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Dimitris Rigas on 24 Sep 2023
This is a review for another hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Vasiliki

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not what we expected for the price. The worst was the ants crawling all over the bed and the parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne, Wilmington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and pool area with helpful staff and good breakfast. Close and walkable to main section of town but very peaceful. Limited and tight parking on property but found parking a short walk up the hill. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The sea view from our balcony and the sunsets were astounding, staff very friendly and helpful, breakfast was a little haphazard and limited
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aziza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel
Beautiful hotel right next to the sea! Lovely staff, everyone was very friendly. Had an amazing stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Konstantina

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay
Lovely 3* hotel in the center of Armenistis with walking distance to cafes, restaurants and supermarket. Amazing view - on the beach but not possible to swim due to rocks and big waves. Building is old but rooms are comfortable and renovated, same style of hotels all over the island. Lovely and pleasant staff at the reception willing to help with any questions we had re island and where to go etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite hotel that we stayed in on our travels. We didn’t want to leave! We had a sea view room with a spacious balcony and the view is amazing. Nice updated rooms. Breakfast included- very nice quality with options for everyone. Hotel bar and hangout in the lobby. Very friendly staff who helped us plan our time there. Convenient location with cafes and restaurants in walking distance. Only regret is not hanging out by the pool while we stayed there. It was gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

sanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2nd time visiting hotel, everything was first class
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

esther

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pools needed to be filtered and chlorinated. It was cloudy the two days we stayed. Our toilet did not flush but only when we lifted the cover. Room was small and needed updating. On a good note the views were breathtaking and their balconies made up for the things that were wrong.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theodora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Hotel in Ikaria. Great location / staff / Service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice but could use some amenities
The rooms did not have a bureau or draws for clothing. You have to live out of your suitcase and the closet. No tissues except for toilet paper. Refrigerator would not make ice. Small items but mention able.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely property overlooking the water with two pools. It was quiet while we were there so, some of the water elements were turned off around the property, however it was a lovely view and we could see the sunrise and sunset from our balcony. The owner/operators were friendly and polite and the woman working the front desk, Marina, was helpful and efficient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

tal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Valuable
Very good location, with sea view and in a walking distance to Taverns, shops, beaches and walking trails. Comfort room. Variety of food for breakfast. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

GEORGIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
All perfect. I had more expectations for the size of our room and our balcony. Expected to be bigger than what was but that’s fine. The staff was super friendly and the breakfast was fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was located in the centre of Armenistis with great water views. We also had excellent service by one of the reception staff, Katerina (a German girl who speaks fluent Greek), who went out of her way to assist us in every way! I've rarely seen this level of service and we do travel a lot. However, this hotel is certainly not a resort. Some towels were threadbare and ripped on the edges! These should be retired. If you wanted a drink near the pool (as it can get really hot outdoors) you needed to walk up to the reception (two floors up). The receptionist would then walk to the nearby bar and make the drink for you, which you would take down back to the pool. The breakfast became monotonous as mostly the same choices were offered daily. If you came to Ikaria to get a glimpse of the longevity lifestyle popularised by National Geographic as a Blue Zone, you might be disappointed - processed meats, cakes, canned fruit were offered. Yes, there was some fresh fruit e.g. watermelon, and cut up tomato and cucumber every morning, but too bad if you don't like eating eggs, processed meat and sweets for breakfast each day. Also, since coffee is the main beverage offered, they could provide proper coffee mugs. There were two spotted and all the guests were looking to see who would get them each morning as the tea cups (150-200 ml) offered are too small for a decent breakfast drink, meaning you had to get up multiple times.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy going and relaxed and great location .good friendly staf
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Zoe, USA

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location but very old rooms for families of three or more. They have only remodeled the double rooms. Very disappointing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location right next to the sea and only 2 minutes from the village. Although the hotel was quite full, it didn’t feel busy or overcrowded at all. The staff were all incredibly warm and friendly in a very natural way. - we loved Cavos Bay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cavos Bay Resort - peaceful and friendly hotel
Some of the rooms are renovated and look gorgeous, mine was not - and the shower was small. Everything was clean, and the front desk staff is FANTASTIC. By the end of our stay, we felt like family and did not want to leave. Breakfast is ok. The view is wonderful. Very peaceful. Location is good and a quick walk down the hill to many restaurants and a grocery store and ATM.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ikaria holiday
The hotel was clean staff all very friendly breakfast excellent view was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nanette, Seattle Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay, the staff was wonderful and very helpful. Our front desk clerk, Mariana was so helpful and on the ball.... Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked for three days and stayed for eight....
We booked for three days and stayed for eight: extremely friendly and welcoming family-owned hotel. Spacious and comfortable room with magnificent panorama of the sea from our window. Two outdoor pools if we were not at the beach. Fantastic, sandy beaches close at hand organised with umbrellas and sun- loungers in the central sections but plenty of space and privacy at the ends of the bay. One of the recommended tavernes, Mary Mary, serves exceptionally good and imaginative food. On non- beach days the Afianes winery in the hills behind the hotel makes an excellent visit and exceptional wine, and there are also beautiful and fascinating monasteries, steeped in peace, close at hand. The best hotel to stay at in this part of Ikaria, and amazingly good value.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Came for three days, stayed for eight....
We booked for three nights and are staying for eight... a very friendly and helpful family-run hotel, incredible value for money, in the middle of Ikaria’s resort of Armenistis. Wonderful 180 degree view of the sea from our spacious & comfortable room. Breakfast only is provided but there is an exceptional taverna, Mary Mary, less than five minutes walk away. A choice of fantastic beaches close by, sandy & pebbly, and good surf if the wind is right. Relaxed place to stay, and a swimming pool if the sea is rough.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
really friendly, nicely situated hotel
really friendly, nicely situated hotel - the staff, especially the reception staff, were really great. The latter saved the day when the scheduled bus didn't bother turning up (with no explanation) and managed to track down a taxi to get me to Agios Kirikos in time for my ferry connection.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Air conditioning didn’t work throughout the stay and no effort was made to fix it. The buffet breakfast was youth hostel style and totally unacceptable. Misleading photos and descriptions made me choose this place. NEVER AGAIN!! It merits no more than two stars. Total disappointment. ,
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful view
Walking distance to restaurants, beaches, and market. Breakfast good. Staff helpful. 1 1/2 hour from airport. If want to get a cab make sure make arrangements a day in advance. Afaines winery visit was awesome. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Fernando , Lima, Perú

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Feeling the greek peace in all senses
There is so much I can tell about my experience. It was my first visit to the land of my family ancestors and wanted to see if there still were some of them. The lady at the hotel reception helped us a lot; she found them and let us make contact it was amazing. Since we got to the hotel the attention was perfect, friendly and warm. The views from the hotel are beautiful. You can see the beautiful sunset at the hotel terrace and we knew, the day before we left, we could also see the sunrise that is an amazing experience. Both in te same place at different times. About the breakfast, delicious, with some typical dishes and the local honeybee, that is also very good. You can buy it a block form the hotel. Our room was spectacular; a beautiful terrace with a magnificent view, fresh, comfortable. We were just two days but next time will be more. There is so much to experience, so much to visit. I'm sure people in search of a calmed, relaxed experience of Greece will love Cavos Bay Hotel and Ikaria, as we love it from now.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Al, miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Vacation
Staff was run by family members who were very polite and most welcoming. Hotel needs update and up-keeping .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

vladislav

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely experience . The view from the balcony was amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Dubai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family holiday
The hotel was very clean. Rooms are basic but have all you need and are a good size with a nice balcony area. Hotel Pool is great. Breakfast is excellent. Very central to the town, beaches and local area. Hotel staff very helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Ikaria and would stay at the cavos bay hotela and apartments again.

8/10 Good

Nick, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ocean view
Clean well kept room not very spacious especially the shower but was comfortable and quiet with a nice balcony facing the ocean. Staff were also friendly and helpful. Hotel is close to taverns , supermarket, gift shops and Greek cake shop although the area is quite hilly they're only a short walking distance. Don't rely on public transport as I think there was just the one bus per day other options are hire a car or bike or taxi.

10/10 Excellent

Ray, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was good for the price
Room was good for the price, TV could have been better. Breakfast was really good and no one rushes you to finish.View from the room was great. There are 2 pools both of which are good. Would go back again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

JEAN PIERRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A l'année prochaine
Séjour agréable comme toujours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and very polite staff!
We had a great time at Cavos Bay! The location is stunning! Good breakfast! Efcharisto poli. 🇬🇷😊
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyggelig opphold
Veldig fint hotell, flott uteområde . Bra frokost.
Ett av bassengene .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
An average hotel
+ great location, renovated rooms with great sea view , good breakfast - really soft mattress, high humidity in the room, not enough space for parking due to the limited spots of parking in the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krystian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil très bien, chaleureux et bienveillant. Stationnement sur place. Chambre: demander une chambre rénovée. Belle vue sur l’océan. Balcon avec demi-mur entre chacun (on voit le voisin). Très belle piscine. Déjeuner très bien Il y a un petit restaurant à 3 minutes à pied qui est excellent et pas dispendieux. Au soleil couchant, aller faire la route qui mène au bout de l’île, route neuve avec un panorama extraordinaire.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021