Ikos Reviews

Returned to Olivia following a great experience on their opening year. I would not normally return to a resort in the same location with so much choice and competition available but the standards and quality here are hard to match. If anything the Olivia has managed to improve, the evening entertainment on the opening year in my opinion was nothing to shout about but they appear to have raised the bar here with high standard evening shows and performances to suit most.

As always what sets this resort apart from the completion is the staff here who's attitude to customer service would put other countries to shame. From front of house to bar and restaurant to housekeeping, nothing is too much trouble, professionalism with a smile which is a difficult thing to find consistently these days. Your business feels appreciated from the moment you arrive until departure. As always the quality of food and drinks offered here are exceptional wether it be a la carte or the very impressive flavors buffet, even casual dining by the pool or beach are presented with the same love and attention.

We have always stayed in peak season when the resort is fully occupied yet there always appears to be adequate space to move around with good access to sunloungers at the various pools and the beach, never feels overly busy or under staffed. They have the balance here just right.

It does amaze me to hear other reviews with complaints regarding the number of children? It is a family orientated resort and yes they cater for every age group of child possible and do it so well, if you have children young or old you will not be disappointed. That said if you are a couple looking to just relax there are adult only and peaceful areas where you can retreat to should you wish to escape the family scene.

I have stayed in many five star resorts throughout the world and returned to few, this is one on my list I would happily recommend to anyone. I may not return here next year as I'm genuinely excited to try their planned new resort in Corfu, here's hoping they manage to mirror this winning formula they have over there!

We have visited Ikos Olivia on 2 occasions and Ikos Oceania once. We have booked for Ikos Dassia next year - we are real converts to the Ikos group and have been impressed by the quality, service and friendliness of all staff. Everyone treats their guests in a warm manner, which is not over the top and is not as false as 'have a nice day' chains of hotels. Our favourite restaurants are Greek, Asian and French with Theo and George at the Ouzo restaurant providing wit, expertise and warmth at every visit. Flavors is the 'general' restaurant, but do not think that there is anything ordinary here - the attention to quality and detail is equal to that experienced in the restaurants.

Gardens are immaculate and well kept - a credit to the gardening team

The Eco credentials are 'lived' each day through recycling and the use of home grown herbs.

We have travelled as a couple and with groups of friends to the Ikos hotels and everyone has been left impressed with plans to return - all have made booking, not just promises.

My only fear is that 'everyone' will eventually uncover this Greek gem and we will not be able to book in the future!!!

If you are disappointed by the Ikos group, I doubt that you would be impressed by anything!

A brilliant holiday. The staff were so helpful and friendly and the fully inclusive was really inclusive and of wonderful quality. We would certainly visit again.

After reading all the glowing reviews I was hopeful though a little sceptical but on arrival realised that I should not have worried. The service in this hotel is second to none, the staff are an absolute credit and are what made our holiday so memorable. The food options are amazing, every taste was catered for and the wine choice was excellent. We felt pampered the whole 10 days that we were there and even on departure were given a packed lunch to take with us to the airport, such a lovely touch. We would not normally stay in a 5 star hotel but it was a special anniversary and I am so glad that we chose the Oceania, we will always have such lovely memories.

What an amazing resort. Went with some work colleagues.

Service was amazing, resort was clean. Staff could not do enough for you. Would definitely love to return.

This was our fourth visit to the resort which continually lives up to the highest standard.We were given an uprade to a beachfront deluxe bungalow but did not include all of the deluxe amenities which was a disappointment and felt like we were intruders to the deluxe section. We shall make our next visit in October 2017.

Our 4th trip to this hotel, just a wonderful place to relax, staff can not do enough for you. Great choice of restaurants, with food for all tastes. Plenty of space by pools or sea.

Between myself, the travel agent and the hotel some confusion over the type of room we had booked.on our first stay we had a deluxe room in block 5 and had asked for the same again. While we had a beautiful sea view room elsewhere it was not what we wanted. The service, food and week was excellent and we have already booked a deluxe room in the new Ikos hotel in Corfu in may next year.

These hotel group is regarded as one of the best in Europe and we agree.

Fantastic stay at Ikos, the staff make the place, nothing is a problem, always smiling, to many to mention, but Thelka at adult only pool was a fantastic asset to your establishment, always smiling, always attentive .We had a nice room ,though it was at the furthest end of resort, the room was spotless clean.A couple of things I would suggest to management team, restaurants could do with tooth picks on display& rooms could do with sanitary disposal bags, otherwise fantastic hotel.

This is our third visit to the Oceana and it never disappoints. Our bedroom this year had a lounge area as well and also an area with sun loungers. Who could ask for more? The welcome we received from hotel personnel who remembered us from previous visits was overwhelming. No faults about anything from Alan and I. If we hadn't got to sort a few things for 2018 we would have booked our return then and there for next June.

Our second week of our holiday was spent at the Olivia and although our room was less special everything else was top notch. There is no difference in the quality and service provided by both hotels. And we did something we have never done before we never left the hotel and grounds which were beautifully manicured and to eat breakfast by the sea was really special.

Loved the Olivia but the Oceana has our 'Heart'!

We stayed at the Ikos Oceania in June for 5 nights on the recommendation of a friend.

I have never experienced service like this before anywhere in the world.

People talk about 5 star service. I would easily categorise Ikos Oceania as 7 star.

Each and every member of staff around the whole hotel complex wore a genuine smile and the willingness to help and serve was absolutely sincere.

Since we returned home, we have promoted this wonderful hotel to so many people. We know that they will enjoy it as much as us.

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Second visit, cause we couldn't believe the first !!

As all the reviews say its fantastic and I can't disagree with any of them.

The ONLY point, is also made by one reviewer. Whilst its great to have kids around, and there are adult areas in the bar, pool and buffet restaurant, the a la carte restaurants do not have any such areas or times.

Eating real quality, first class food with lovely wine in a beautiful setting was marred on more than one occasion by noisy small children In fact once, we had to move tables to get some element of peace.

It was a real shame.

Suggestion : either have an adults area in each restaurant or put a time limit - say 8.30/9 pm.

Despite this, would still go back !

My husband and I have just spent 10 days at this hotel and cannot praise it enough from the check in to check out everybody was so very friendly, helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The room we had was lovely and always kept spotlessly clean as were all the grounds, even the beach was swept everyday.We would especially like to thank Yiota on customer relations who always managed to get us a table at a resturants. Also Lia and Yanni in the Italian, Sylvia and Yanni in the Asian and Sofia and Andreas in the French where we had breakfast and lunch. Lastly a very special thank you to Thelka who served us drinks around the adult pool for the whole of our holiday, she is a really lovely young lady.

We were greeted by smiling helpful faces when we arrived and ten days later we were waved off by smiling helpful faces, that just sums up the fantastic staff at this resort. Any of the staff will do anything to help enhance your holiday regardless how trivial or complicated it is. The location, rooms, facilities and of course food and drink are all outstanding, my wife and I have stayed all inclusive all over the world including The Maldives and this resort beats the lot. All the a-la carte restaurants are fantastic and next time we go we will book tables on line in advance to avoid disappointment. One slight criticism We had was that there are so many food options and baby sitting facilities for couples with young children of 3 and under we think they should be restricted from using the a-la-carte restaurants after say 8:30 at night, there is nothing more off putting than to go out to a lovely restaurant at 9: 30 for a romantic meal than to have baby in a high chair and a screaming two year old at the next table, it somewhat spoil the ambience.

With a great review from the telegraph, we booked an 8 day stay at Ikos Oceania in their deluxe collection rooms.

I simply cannot praise this resort high enough, the rooms were of a high quality having been refurbished for 2017 and the staff we just amazing! I don't think I have ever been top a resort where the staff were as friendly and helpful and took a real interest in talking to you and meeting your needs.

The food we of a high quality and varied due to the 4 Al la carte restaurants together with the main buffet restaurant. (Do book quickly as you arrive for these as they do get booked up)

You are always a little unsure as to whether all inclusive is really ALL inclusive and I can gladly report that at the IKOS it indeed is, with a great choice of drinks in all the bars, around the pool and in your room. The extensive wine list was a surprise and one that in the past we have had to pay surcharges for, not here.

The hotel is built on a hillside and as such offers great views. The rooms and various restaurants are spread out, which we liked as it gave scenic walks and there is good facilities for those less mobile, with lifts and buggies to transport you.

The hotel caters for families and does this well, however as a couple we did not find this a problem with quieter bars and adult only pool areas. We also eat slightly later each evening to ensure we had an enjoyable grown up experience!

My recommendation? Just book! You won't be disappointed and if the price seems a little high compared to others, do remember just how much is included here.

It I could give it six stars, I would!