The proximity to the beach and the service at the bar was a high point. However the property itself, especially our room and hallway to our room, had a distinct smell of sewage. We also smelled it at various other locations like by the pool in certain areas. Our room and hallway both had pungent artificial air fresheners, which made things worse - making it smell like a public toilet. When we brought this to the attention of the management they acted shocked, as if they had no idea what we were talking about. The air freshener placement shows otherwise. We will be back to Ios but not this hotel.