Ikos Olivia

Yes it’s expensive and yes it’s becoming even more expensive based on our 2025 price for IKOS Aria but WOW! From the moment your private transfer arrives and you walk through the doors the beautiful experience begins. The smells throughout the hotel are like walking into a spa. Everywhere is spotless, the staff are amazing (ALL OF THEM), any mistakes are dealt with professionally and promptly. It won’t take you long to realise that it’s worth every penny. The food in every restaurant was of the highest quality. It really was like eating in a fine dining establishment 3 times a day. My only complaint is unfortunately with other people who live in an entitled bubble of self importance and lack any manners. I wish the staff would be given the power to “politely” ask people when dining not to stick iPads in front their kids on full volume as it spoils the beautiful ambience. I have kids so know full well how challenging it can be but I cannot believe the amount of people who carry out video calls to friends back home on full volume and let their kids run about without keeping an eye on them. The hotel is for everyone guys not just you and your little “Magnus” or “Magenta” The service we received from poolside was top notch. “Jenny” was sooo helpful and worked so hard. It took several days to get a decent rum and coke though as I kept getting either flat coke or diet. You only get white rum unless you are deluxe. Would be nice to get the Havana 7 and I did ask on several occasions. Beach area was great. Free paddle boarding, pedalo and canoes. The jet ski hire wasn’t cheap but very fast and again, an amazing experience. The activities company at the end of the beach were amazing and recommended the most amazing boat trip we did which was one of the most beautiful experiences we have ever had as a family. Full day Kavourotrypes Beach trip with Lux Sea Cruises was simply heaven. White party on Friday is great fun and cool tunes from the DJ and saxophonist. The buffet and evening bar areas are the most amazing place to chill after your meal and meet friends and let the kids play on the beach. Don’t miss out on your day with the Tesla. We explored some of the campsites with facilities down the Sithonia peninsula and the hotel gave us the most amazing packed lunch with anything we wanted. Wraps, donuts, fruit, wine, water etc. What a great way to explore the area. The buffet was the best we have ever experienced at any hotel. Extremely varied and plentiful. If you can get someone to look after the kids then take advantage of breakfast in the adults only breakfast restaurant which was amazing. Overall it is simply one of the best resorts we have ever experienced so we booked IKOS Aria on Kos for 2025. Price has gone up considerably though! It might still be worth it for unparalleled luxury and gold standard service from amazing staff!

Incredible stay and service is the best I've experienced in a very long time. Highly recommend for young families as they have got it down to a tee on what parents need for an enjoyable holiday

I loved the place, loved the vibe and loved the atmosphere here. It’s so calm and peaceful, yet doesn’t feel boring at all. SPA, water sports, various restaurants — I spent there five days and there were still some experiences that were left unexplored. P.S. Some parts of the hotel grounds are basically a big lavender garden, which looks and smells AMAZING 💜 P.S.S. The customer service is excellent, everywhere I went I was greeted with a smile and provided all the attendance that I needed. Special thanks to Athina Kilina who made the stay a top tier experience, always helpful and attentive to all my needs and requests.

We spent a full week at Ikos Olivia and it was, without a doubt, one of the best holiday experiences we’ve ever had. Everything was beautifully organized, the resort is spotless, and the staff go above and beyond in every possible way. A special thank you to Mr. Enea, who was incredibly professional, kind, and always present without ever being intrusive. He made sure every detail was taken care of and helped us feel completely relaxed throughout our stay. It’s rare to meet someone who handles everything with such calm and elegance. All the restaurants were absolutely fantastic not just in terms of food quality, but also the atmosphere and the staff. Each one had something different to offer, and we were impressed by the variety and how consistent everything was from breakfast to dinner. We left feeling rested, pampered, and very grateful for the entire experience. We’ll definitely be coming back.

Ideal if you enjoy ‘in resort holidays’. The Ikos Olivia is situated on a good beach and provides an excellent variety and high quality of food with polite and attentive staff.

Novelty of Ikos resorts have probably reached their peak. No evening entertainment at the theatre anymore. Very poor reception at check in and check out. Otherwise the rest of the resort is excellent. No longer worth the amount they charge. Lots of other better resorts available now.