If you’re planning a trip to Ios Greece this summer, you might be wondering if a hotel package is right for you.
In Ios the main hotel package company is Life is A Beach Party. You can purchase either a budget, standard or premium package that includes Ios accommodation in the centre of town, Ios ferry port transfers and a wristband with discounts and event tickets.
Otherwise, you can choose to do your own research and book accommodation, activities and event tickets yourself.
Overall verdict on booking a Life is A Beach Party hotel package in Ios
It’s perfect for:
- If you’re coming to Ios for 3 or more nights
- If you want accommodation in the centre of town without doing any research or planning
- If you want to party every night or
- If you’re on a budget and want discounted events and activities.
It’s better to book things yourself:
- If you’re coming to Ios for 1-2 nights
- If you want to stay near Far Out Beach Club
- If you prefer to choose exactly where you stay or
- If you want a more wholesome trip and only party occasionally.
Who is Life is A Beach Party?
If you’ve been to Ios recently or thought about it, you’ve probably heard of Life is A Beach Party. The company actually started with their first Ios group in 2012 and have been on the island ever since.
In 2022 they officially opened their own bar and restaurant on the island known as “ Life is a Beach Party HQ”.
Essentially Life is a Beach Party is an events, tours and holiday package company. They have Ios accommodation and hotel packages, exclusive wristbands with event tickets and also a bar crawl every night where you get the chance to party and meet other travellers.
Who should book a Life is A Beach Party hotel package in Ios?
Booking a Life is A Beach Party hotel package is a great option if you’re looking for Ios accomodation for 3 or more nights but not sure where to stay or what to do. It’s also a great option for groups who want to come and stay together.
You can book the Ios hotel package for 3 or more nights from €120 Euros per person (just be aware in peak season and busy weeks i.e. the end of June and July, it can be more expensive).
What does a Life is A Beach Party hotel package include?
The hotel package includes 3 or more nights of Ios accommodation in Ios Chora (in the village). I always recommend Chora as a great location to stay in Ios because it’s where all the best bars and clubs are.
The Life is A Beach Party wristband
All hotel packages also include an official Life is A Beach Party wristband. These are usually priced at €99 so it’s a great deal to have one included, especially if you’re coming to Ios for more than 3 nights.
Wristband inclusions:
- 2 x ticketed bar crawl event signups (€70 value)
- 1 x FarOut Beach Club International DJ event ticket
- €15 drinks voucher in Life is a Beach Party HQ
- Free entry to the best bars and clubs in Ios
- Discounted drinks at the best bars and clubs in Ios
- Discounts on water sports & boat trips
- Discounts in partner restaurants
- Discounts to exclusive sunset lounge events
- Updates via WhatsApp on everything to do in Ios each day
- Life is a Beach Party staff to assist you during your stay in Ios
Ios port transfers
The Life is A Beach Party hotel package also includes free transfers to and from the ferry port in Ios. This is super handy as this is where all ferries arrive on the island.
What type of accommodation can you get?
When you book a Life is a Beach Party hotel package you have three levels of accommodation in Ios to choose from – budget, standard or premium (for more details follow the links below).
An important note with Life is A Beach Party: you don’t get to choose which hotel you get within the package. but you can message the team after you book and they will try and accommodate your preferences where possible.
After reviewing all the options, i think they are all in a great location so I wouldn’t let this worry you too much.
Budget Ios accomodation
Location: In Chora (the village – where all the bars and clubs are)
- Budget-style accommodation does not include a pool.
- Example hotels: Lofos, Artemis Pension, Maria’s Place, Finikas.
- Book here: Ios Hotel Packages
Standard Ios accomodation
Location: In Chora (the village – where all the bars and clubs are)
- Standard accommodation does include a pool.
- Example hotels: Hermes, Skala, Markos Village, Golden Star, Dream, Nefeli
- Book here: Ios Hotel Packages
Premium Ios accomodation
Location: In Chora (the village – where all the bars and clubs are)
- Premium accommodation includes fancier rooms and suites with a pool.
- Example hotels: Ios Resort, Avanti, Lofos Village (must be over 21).
- Book here: Ios Hotel Packages
Should I buy a wristband if I already have Ios accommodation?
If you’re coming to Ios for 3 or more nights, I think the Life is A Beach Party wristband is a great shout for €99.
It includes 1 ticket to Far Out Beach Club (which is usually €30-€40), two bar crawls (usually €35 each), and discounts on boat tours and going to Pathos (my favourite sunset club in Ios).
You can buy a wristband here.
What if I’m coming to Ios for less than 3 days?
If you are going to Ios for less than 3 days I would recommend researching and booking your own accommodation in either Chora (the village), at Mylopotas Beach or at the port.
I’ve got you covered here with all the info you need to choose which area to stay and 8 cheap Ios hotel recommendations.
Also if you are coming to Ios for 1-2 nights, I don’t think you’ll have time to use all the inclusions on the wristband.
But what you can do instead if you still want to party and meet fellow travellers, is just book the bar crawl.
If you have any other questions feel free to message me on Instagram @jetsetting_jacki.