Name: Cavos Bay Hotel
Address: ARMENISTIS, Ikaria, 83301, GR

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Christopher

Beautiful views from the property, and a lovely sundeck and pool to use. Breakfast was also very good - a wide selection of items to choose from. The room was a decent size.

Whilst there is parking advertised, I don't believe there are enough spaces for all the guests if everybody is driving. We were extremely lucky to find a space in most cases (often getting the last space!).

We did also have a couple of maintenance issues (fridge, TV, A/C all had issues) and it took a while for these to be resolved.

All the staff were friendly and helpful. The property is walking distance to several restaurants (although up and down hills) but you do really need a car here.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Alexander

Great

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Matthew

Perfect location and amazing views. The pool was nice and the breakfast was delicious.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Crystal

Great hotel and facilities in the middle of Ikaria. We chose this location to explore both sides of the island and it's blue zone. The hotel had great breakfast options including coffee or ikarian tea, with seating overlooking the water on the balcony. Large rooms and we paid for a sea view which was beautiful to wake up to. Hotel also had pool and games room. Also within walking distance to a grocery store and a few great restaurants. Would recommend!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2025

Gina

Beautiful hotel, great staff and service. Room was slightly cramped but clean and modern. It had a great balcony with two chairs and a table, and looked out to the sea. The view of the stars and the Milky Way was incredible at night! Unfortunately, it was very windy the two days we were there in October. The swimming pool was also not heated, so we were not able to use it. I had a small issue with the water... one night, the cold water was running brown and the hot water turned cold or ran out from the bathroom sink, but resolved themselves. When I showered one morning, the hot water turned cold on me, but after a minute or two resumed hot. We also enjoyed the lobby area staring out at the sea! There is a bar where you can have the staff fix a drink to enjoy on the many sofas in the lobby. The breakfast was also very nice and varied, with many dishes!... yogurt, honey, jams, cereals, breads, meats, eggs (one morning), potatoes, cakes, cookies, Tsoureki, various milks, juices, and coffee, and a coffee machine that made espresso and cappuccinos, etc. Memi was extremely friendly and gave us suggestions of villages and restaurants to explore. We especially liked a tiny bar in the village of Christos named Cafe Rahati. Quaint, stone cafe with homemade liqueurs, spanakopita and chocolate μωσαϊκό/kormos. Great stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Kostaki

Great location close to nice beaches and good food especially at Mary Mary restaurant

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Renu

Everything about Cavos Bay is excellent! The rooms are bright and clean, and the staff is amazing. Everyone from the owner to the front desk to the kitchen to housekeeping was warm and friendly. They treat everyone like family. I will definitely come back! ❤️

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Sep 2024

Assad

Good value for money

Good value for money air-conditioning in room did not work properly breakfast was good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2024

Izabela

Beautifully situated hotel.

Beautifully situated hotel, sea view room gives you both sunrise and sunset experiences. Pools with sea water and lovely views. Very close to the village with a couple of local beaches and many dining options.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2024

Brenda

The hotel was very clean and the breakfast buffet might have been the best thing about our stay. It was fantastic!! The location to town was perfect, close to restaurants and shopping. The pools were lovely and there was ample chairs and umbrellas.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2024

maria

We love Cavos Bay and always stay there when in Armenisti! Friendly staff, lovely pool and grounds, walking distance to restaurants and beach! See you next time!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

We had a wonderful stay at Cabo’s bay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was great with a beautiful sea view. We would definitely stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2024

Hilary

Really helpful staff. Good position in the village. Thoroughly enjoyed the quiet, comfortable accommodation and as ever, the village and island were fantastic.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2024

Alice

Gorgeous oceanfront property in charming, walkable town. Staff were accommodating and welcoming. Two pools, one more for laps and one better for kids. Looking forward to visiting again!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2024

Ralf

Breakfast buffet was terrific, the adjoining rooms were a plus, the location beautiful. The village had nice places to eat, and a convenient supermarket. The location is great for exploring the western and central parts of the island. The beaches close by were VERY nice!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2023

Marianne

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2023

Lisa

Beautiful!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2023

Vasiliki

Not what we expected for the price. The worst was the ants crawling all over the bed and the parking.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2023

Susan

Beautiful place to stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2023

Jeanne

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2023

Jacqui

The sea view from our balcony and the sunsets were astounding, staff very friendly and helpful, breakfast was a little haphazard and limited

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2023

Kimberley

Beautiful hotel

Beautiful hotel right next to the sea! Lovely staff, everyone was very friendly. Had an amazing stay.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2023

Konstantina

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2022

Allison

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2022

sanna

2nd time visiting hotel, everything was first class

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Aug 2022

esther

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2022

Thomas

Best Hotel in Ikaria. Great location / staff / Service

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2021

George

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2021

tal

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2020

GEORGIOS

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Very easy going and relaxed and great location .good friendly staf

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Jul 2019

Zoe

Great location but very old rooms for families of three or more. They have only remodeled the double rooms. Very disappointing

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

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!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

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.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2019

Karen

Ikaria holiday

The hotel was clean staff all very friendly breakfast excellent view was awesome

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2018

Nanette

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.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2018

Andrew

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2018

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2018

Stephen

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.

2/10

Poor

23 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

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.
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8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

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.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2017

Fernando

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.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Aug 2017

Al

Vacation

Staff was run by family members who were very polite and most welcoming. Hotel needs update and up-keeping .

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

It was a lovely experience . The view from the balcony was amazing.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2015

Craig

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.

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2015

Nick

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

Exceptional

23 Sep 2014

Ray

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.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Helena

Personalen i receptionen var helt underbara. Hjälpte till med allt som behövdes.
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