We only stayed 1 night in Ios but we wish we had stayed longer because the city was beautiful and our hosts were very welcoming. Kyriakos picked us up and dropped us off at the ferry port, and gave us local recommendations during the drive. We didn't have much time to relax by the pool but the time spent there was extremely enjoyable, and we loved being able to order drinks at the poolside bar. I wish I had more time to spend there. The walk into town was short but the walk back up the hill was harder. If you're in decent shape though it shouldn't be a problem. The room was a bit outdated and the beds weren't very comfortable but since we hadn't planned on spending much time in the room it didn't really matter to us. The view from the hotel is absolutely incredible also.