Which Ikos Resort is right for you?

Ikos is one of the few resort groups we’re asked about consistently – and for good reason. It’s also one we return to ourselves, both with our own families and with clients.

At its core is a genuinely well-executed all-inclusive concept – not the typical version, but something far more considered. From à la carte dining designed by Michelin-star chefs to beach setups, activities and even time out of the resort, it’s all included. You’re not constantly making decisions or thinking about cost, which changes the feel of the trip quite quickly.

That extends further than most people expect. Watersports, tennis, fitness classes and kids’ clubs are all part of the stay. There’s also thoughtful extras like the Dine Out programme, which takes you into local restaurants, and a MINI or Tesla Drive experience, where you’re given a car for the day to explore. It’s this level of inclusion – done well, and without compromise – that sets Ikos apart.

From Andalusia’s sun-soaked coastline to the greener Ionian shores of Corfu, Ikos has grown into a collection of eight resorts across Europe.

For those wanting a bit more, a number of the resorts also offer the Deluxe Collection – a step up in terms of space, positioning and overall experience. That might mean suites with the best views, and access to private areas. It’s a noticeable shift, particularly on longer stays or when travelling as a group.

At first glance, they can feel quite similar. Spend a little time in them, though, and the differences start to come through. Some lend themselves naturally to younger families, others feel more grown-up.

As part of the Ikos Prestige Club, we work closely with the brand and know the properties inside out. It also means our clients benefit from a set of special advantages, such as room upgrades or resort credit.

This guide should help you narrow things down and work out which Ikos resort is best for you. And, if you have any questions at all, please do get in touch and we’ll be happy to assist.

Ikos Dassia, Corfu

If you’re new to the world of Ikos, start here.

Corfu gives Ikos Dassia a very good head start. Green, Venetian in places, with olive groves, cypress trees and the Ionian Sea doing most of the heavy lifting. It’s also wonderfully easy – set on the east coast of the island, around 20 minutes from Corfu Airport. You can be off the plane and on a lounger before anyone has had time to ask where the snacks are.

The resort sits across 25 acres on Dassia Bay, with a long beachfront, eight restaurants and seven pools. It’s one of the more established Ikos resorts, and that shows in the best way. Enough is going on to keep the week feeling varied, but not so much that you spend your holiday marching around with a map.

Food is a major part of the appeal. Fresco is the Italian people talk about, while Ouzo gives you that open-air, quintessential Greek dinner. Plus, the Dine Out programme takes you into Corfu Town to restaurants like Dora Fish Taverna and Agora. You get the ease of all-inclusive without being trapped in a resort bubble.

The beach is one of Dassia’s big strengths. A long, serviced stretch of sand with calm, shallow water, which makes life much easier with children. Add in the lagoon-style pools, water sports, tennis, cycling and canoeing, and you can see why families love it here.

Rooms run from sea-view rooms and suites to beachfront bungalows and larger villas with private pools. If you’re looking at the Deluxe Collection, Dassia is a strong place to do it.

And then there’s Ikos Odisia, just next door.

IKOS DASSIA IS PERFECT FOR:

First-time Ikos stays, families who want an easy win, and multi-generational trips.

Ikos Odisia, Corfu

Right next door to Dassia – and the one you choose if you want more space.

Odisia sits along the same coastline, with the same easy logistics, but it’s built very differently. Spread across around 60 acres and arranged into three “villages”, it never feels centred around one busy hub.

That matters more than it sounds. You’re not circling the same pool or restaurant every day. You naturally drift between areas, which keeps the week from feeling repetitive.

It also has one of the strongest accommodation setups in the portfolio. The newer three- and four-bedroom bungalow villas (with private pools and superb sea views) are designed with groups and extended families in mind.

Dining is more spread out, too. Elia, set slightly apart, is where you go when you want a quieter evening, while Ouzo by the beach becomes the default for long lunches.

This is still very much a family resort – trikes, kids’ clubs, the usual Ikos ease. But, because of the scale, it never feels dominated by it.

IKOS ODISIA IS PERFECT FOR:

Families who want more space, multi-generational groups, and repeat Ikos guests.

Ikos Andalusia, Costa Del Sol

This is the Ikos that feels a little more open, a little more social – less tucked-away resort, more Mediterranean coastline.

Set between Marbella and Estepona, Ikos Andalusia stretches across palm-lined gardens that lead straight down to the sea. It’s a bigger, brighter setting than the Greek properties. It’s also recently been named the best all-inclusive resort in Europe by Time Out. Which, having visited ourselves, makes absolute sense.

The layout is clever. Pools run through the centre of the resort, each with a slightly different feel – families gravitate towards one end, quieter corners sit elsewhere. Service is constant but easy – drinks appear without much effort, long stretches on a lounger without needing to move.

Where Andalusia starts to feel different is the atmosphere. It’s a bit more outward-facing and alive. It’s not loud, but it has more of a pulse than some of the Greek resorts.

Dining follows the same pattern. Michelin-designed menus, multiple à la carte restaurants, late breakfasts at the Beach Club.

The Dine Out programme works particularly well here – Estepona’s whitewashed streets, Marbella’s beach restaurants – it breaks the week up. Same with the MINI Drive experience which is included as part of your stay. We absolutely recommend taking advantage of this and visiting nearby towns like Ronda. You could even manage a day in Seville if you don’t mind a mini road trip.

IKOS ANDALUSIA IS PERFECT FOR:

Exploring beyond the resort, older kids, and a more outward-looking Ikos stay.

Ikos Olivia, Halkidiki

Ikos Olivia is one of the original Ikos resorts – and it feels it, in a good way.

Set within a stretch of olive groves on the Halkidiki coast, it’s greener and more grounded than some of the newer properties. Low-rise buildings are scattered through the gardens, so it never feels overly busy. You walk between everything – shaded paths, the scent of herbs and trees in the heat.

The beach is a long, sandy stretch with calm, shallow water, which makes it particularly easy for younger children. If you drift away from the sea, the pools are spread out through the grounds rather than concentrated in one place, which keeps things feeling quieter overall.

There’s a softness to Ikos Olivia that people tend to underestimate. It’s not trying to impress in the way some of the newer Ikos resorts do – it’s quieter, more settled, and arguably easier to live in for a week.

Dining is a good example of that. You still have the Michelin-designed menus and à la carte restaurants, but the pace feels more relaxed. It’s just… easy. Service follows the same pattern. It’s warm, consistent, and familiar. And, by the second or third day, the staff remember how you take your coffee, or what dessert your toddler loves.

Rooms are lighter in style than some of the newer resorts, but they’re well laid out, particularly the bungalows and suites that sit within the gardens. For families, the space works well; for couples, the Deluxe Collection gives you a bit more privacy and separation when you want it.

IKOS OLIVIA IS PERFECT FOR:

Younger families, first-time all-inclusive guests, and anyone who wants a quieter, more low-key Ikos stay.

Ikos Aria, Kos

If the Corfu resorts lean green and enclosed, Ikos Aria feels more open from the outset.

Set on the southwest coast of Kos, it looks out over a wide stretch of Aegean coastline. The landscape here is drier and more expansive – whitewashed villages, ancient ruins and vineyards sitting just beyond the resort – and Ikos Aria makes more of that setting than most.

The layout follows suit. It’s one of the larger Ikos resorts, but spread across a broad, flat site. You move between the beach, pools and restaurants without retracing your steps too much. The beach runs long and uninterrupted along the front, and, like the rest of the resort, feels less “organised” around one focal point. You can settle into different spots depending on the time of day rather than returning to the same place each time.

There are eight restaurants in total, covering everything from Greek and Italian to Asian and French, all designed to the usual Ikos standard, and the Dine Out programme works so well in Kos. Local tavernas in Kefalos and Kos Town give you a genuine change of scene midweek, something far livelier.

Aria is also one of the easier Ikos resorts to step outside of. Complimentary bikes make it simple to head along the coast to Kamari harbour or into Kefalos village – small, worthwhile excursions that break up the rhythm of the resort without turning it into a “day out”.

IKOS ARIA IS PERFECT FOR:

Longer stays, and guests who like to explore a little beyond the resort.

Ikos Oceania, Halkidiki

Set on a hillside above Nea Moudania in Halkidiki, Ikos Oceania is one of the smaller resorts in the Ikos portfolio, and that immediately changes the feel. Everything is a little closer together, a little easier to navigate, and more familiar by the second or third day.

The position is what defines it. Because the resort sits slightly elevated above the coastline, you get long, uninterrupted views across the Aegean – especially from the main pool, terraces and restaurants. It gives Ikos Oceania a natural focal point that some of the flatter resorts don’t have.

The beach sits below the main hotel and is fully serviced in the Ikos way, with a short shuttle running up and down throughout the day. Dining is slightly more compact in terms of choice compared to the larger resorts, but it’s extremely well-balanced. Provence is the one to book in the evening – it’s calmer and slightly more grown-up – while Ouzo, right by the sea, is where long lunches happen.

There are also a few thoughtful touches that make a difference over the course of the week. The Heroes Supper Club is one of them – children are taken off for their own dinner and evening activities, which gives you a wonderfully relaxed evening to yourselves without needing to plan around it.

What really sets Oceania apart, though, is the service. It has a long-standing reputation within the Ikos portfolio for being particularly warm and consistent – the kind of place where staff quickly get to know you, and the week takes on a more personal rhythm as a result.

IKOS OCEANIA IS PERFECT FOR:

Couples, repeat Ikos guests, and anyone who values service, views and a more intimate resort feel.

Ikos Porto Petro, Mallorca

Ikos Porto Petro feels like a shift from the rest of the portfolio – not just geographically, but in how it’s been put together. Opened in 2023, it’s one of the newer Ikos resorts, and you feel that immediately in the design and layout.

Set on Mallorca’s quieter southeast coast, near the marina at Porto Petro, it’s built right into the landscape. Low-rise buildings step through pine trees down to two small coves, rather than one long beach, which gives the whole resort a more broken-up, considered feel from the start.

The design plays a big part in that. Interiors lean into soft, earthy tones – linen, rattan, stone, washed woods – with floor-to-ceiling glass pulling the outside in. Light moves through the spaces properly here, and everything feels calm without being bland. It’s one of the few Ikos resorts where the architecture genuinely shapes the experience.

Dining is where Porto Petro really stands out. The Market – unique to this resort – is worth using properly, not just as a fallback. It’s a more curated take on a buffet, with a small number of cuisines done well (the Spanish egg dishes at breakfast are particularly good). Elsewhere, Beach Club is the one to come back to for lunch, while evenings are more about choosing the right setting than trying to cover everything.

There’s also more reason to leave the resort here than elsewhere. The marina at Porto Petro is an easy walk for a change of pace, while Cala Mondragó is well worth the short drive. Guests are given a Tesla for a day as part of the stay, which is worth planning properly – Cala Figuera works perfectly for a few hours, and even Palma is doable without it turning into a full day of logistics.

Rooms are some of the strongest in the Ikos portfolio – consistently good views, large outdoor space, and a more residential feel overall. The standout, though, is the bungalow suites. The two- and three-bedroom options with private pools are on another level – indoor-outdoor living, huge terraces, and uninterrupted views across the water. They feel far closer to a private villa stay than a hotel room, particularly if you’re travelling as a group or with older children.

IKOS PORTO PETRO IS PERFECT FOR:

Couples, design-conscious travellers, and families who want the Ikos experience in a more refined, Mallorca setting with plenty to explore beyond the resort.

Ikos Kissamos, Crete

Ikos Kissamos, which opened in April 2026, is the newest addition to the portfolio – and we simply cannot wait to experience it for ourselves.

More than anything, it’s the location that makes this one interesting. Crete has been building real momentum again over the past few years – better hotels, stronger food scene, more interest in the island beyond the usual spots – and it feels like the right place for Ikos to land next.

Set on the northwest coast, not far from Chania, it opens up a part of Greece that works very well alongside the Ikos model. You’ve got a resort that does everything effortlessly, but with a destination around it that’s absoltuely worth exploring – from Chania’s old town to the beaches and smaller villages along that stretch of coastline.

For those who already know and love Ikos, we must steer you in the direct here. The core experience will be exactly what you’d expect – strong dining, exceptional service, everything included and handled properly – but with the added appeal of somewhere that still feels relatively new to the portfolio.

It’s also one we’ll be keeping a close eye on ourselves. With any new Ikos opening, it takes a little time for the resort to find its rhythm, but they tend to get there quickly – and when they do, they’re usually among the most in-demand in the collection.

IKOS KISSAMOS IS PERFECT FOR:

Return Ikos guests, those keen to try the newest resort in the portfolio, and anyone looking to pair the Ikos experience with a destination like Crete.

Still unsure which Ikos Resort is right for you?

If you’re still unsure, that’s completely normal – the differences aren’t always obvious until you’ve been.

That’s where we can help. We know how each of these works in practice and can guide you towards the one that fits your trip properly. Our team have decades of experience, and has spent considerable time living and breathing the Ikos life.

Just get in touch – we’ll talk it through.