For 2016 we had booked Champagne & Chocolates for the flight (it was our anniversary) but we had to ask the Hostess where they were and they had to go and get them for us. We had originally only booked in there on one evening andf had book the dine-out option twice, but had such a nice time that we swapped one dine-out in order to dine-in at the Greek. We only ate there on two evenings but did eat breakfast and lunch there on quite a few days and found the selection and quality of food excellent. Activities wise, if youre not at the spa or the pool, youre spoilt for choice with various sports like tennis (4 courts! Basically if you dont look at the programme and go to the location at the appointed time, you wouldnt even know it was on. Ikos only offers all-inclusive whereas at Sani you can opt for full or half board (drinks not included). The quality of wine and cocktails were sublime. The Ikos hotels are a small chain of luxury resorts in various spots around the Mediterranean, including Corfu and Halkidiki in Greece, and Spains Costa del Sol and Mallorca. Ikos Olivia is a destination resort, just under an hour from Thessaloniki International Airport, set along a beautiful beach. When at the Oceania in 2015 were sure it was cheaper, we hired a boat from them for 2 hours and were pretty sure it didnt cost the 250 Euros that they wanted in 2016 at the Olivia.ON-SITE ENTERTAINMENT:Daytime:A good and varied programme of sport and exercise but VERY unobtrusive. , . We stayed in October on a 2 weeks vacation in Ikos Oceania. This all inclusive hotel can be found on the east coast of Corfu, right on the beachfront of the Ioanian coast and enjoying views over to the Greek and Albanian mainlands. Remember to bring water shoes if you plan to take a dip in the sea as it is a little rocky where the water meets the shore. Opened in 2015, the Ikos Olivia was the Ikos chain's second resort to open in Greece. Well say straight out of the gate, that we absolutely love Ikos Dassia. With Ikos Oceania sitting high you will enjoy the most amazing panoramic views of the manicured gardens leading down to the private beach below. They simply cannot do enough for you. Its the shortest flight time from the UK of any of the Ikos hotels so a good option for very young travellers! The flight was straightforward on both occasions. A marvellous holiday, great football academy for the kids and a comfortable sunbed always available by one of the many pools. Kos is famed for its plethora of historical sites and this is clear from the resort itself its home to two such archaeological wonders slap bang in the middle. We used our Tesco vouchers to get Meet & Greet parking, which isnt actually meet and greet but the car park is a stones through from Departures. The beach service was excellent as was the white party. It kinda ruins the mood. We used our Tesco vouchers to get Meet & Greet parking, which isnt actually meet and greet but the car park is a stones through from Departures.For 2016 we booked for the two of us to have access to the Escape Lounge (42 total). My bike was the only problem out of the 8 of us, however. The kids will be well taken care of whatever you choose to do, with all the usual kids clubs offerings available at Andalusia as well as Football Escapes for some world-class coaching. Overlooking the crystal blue Aegean, the luxurious Ikos Oceania is located 30. minutes from Thessaloniki International Airport.The highlight of this stunning setting is the 350m long natural sandy beach, fringed by pines, olive groves and cypress trees. Also thanks to Poly and her team at the kid's club who took care of our little one for those extra tranquil moments. I should mention there is coral at both beaches. Yes, Ikos Oceania offers airport transportation for guests. This is the big question and one that probably warrants its own individual blog post. In the end we would go out in the evening and leave one card in the power-slot so the AC would stay on. Where will your next holiday be?! Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay. Call our Luxury In The Med Concierge Team now on 0800 810 8174. Having had an amazing holiday at Ikos Dassia in Corfu last summer, we decided to try the new I kos Aria, fourth resort of this luxury all-inclusive resort chain. No delays. Room service was great and all the staff were friendly and professional. None of us got bitten but surely the sight was unexpected. It's been a while since we wentbut here's what has stuck: Restaurants - French was the best - breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a small public road (country lane) separating the front of the hotel from the beach, which although not actually far feels quite a walk up the slope, especially if your accommodation is right up by the main building or you want to go to the buffet restaurant. We managed, but I did have to unplug the lamp to free up a socket for our use. :). The Local Discovery options are fantastic at Porto Petro, thanks to Mallorca being an island so rich in culture and gastronomy. This didnt take away the quality of the food and wine, both of which were excellent. Never had a problem at either hotel getting a sun lounger by the beach, but at the Olivia at peak times (school holidays) I would recommend getting down there earlier in the morning to be certain. No delays. The fitness offerings are fantastic too with body pump, cross training, circuit training, HIIT, tabata and a cardio training room all available alongside a fitness studio. Like the other Ikos resorts, there are plenty of activities to indulge in during your stay, including beach badminton, yoga, table tennis and aqua Zumba! As the resort is based on the side of the hill it's quite a steep decline to the beach, but not to worry as the 'Grooms' are always on hand to give you a lift on the electric buggies. Nearby attractions include Potidea Channel (4.7 miles), Ekklisia Panagia Korifini (1.4 miles), and Church of Agios Georgios (4.8 miles). There are many fantastic reviews about both these hotels, so rather than just add more of the same I thought I would do a comparison of the two as we have been to both now on successive summer holidays. Hi - I'm Steph! ), which is then transmitted by wi-fi back to the bar where someone prepares them and then delivers them to you within 5 minutes (longer for food of course). The airport was very quiet and it didnt take long to go through passport control, retrieve the luggage and make our way out to the transfer coach (via the Rep at the airport entrance to tell you which coach number).The transfer coach in 2015 dropped us off as the second stop after about 45 minutes. On both occasions we flew on a Monday afternoon flight from East Midlands, with a Monday evening return flight. ).At the Olivia in 2016 it was a similar arrangement except that you didnt need to go anywhere; you just phoned the Restaurant Booking extension from your room after 8am. Its located on the stunning Costa-del-Sol and around an hours drive from Malaga airport, so extremely well connected in terms of flights. more. There is another pool bar by the Dulux pool for those guests. We ordered a selection of food from off the room service menu and sat there with our own mezze and Greek wine/mini bar and had a lovely afternoon! On one occasion at the Asian we even witnessed one group walk in and sit down at a table that had just been vacated and demand the menu. Ikos Odisia, along with Porto Petro below, opens its doors in 2023 and is one of the most exciting new luxury family-friendly resorts. Aria is located on the beautiful white sands of Kefalos beach and looks out over the Aegean sea. Show more With a private beach, beachfront dining, and a beach bar, this property is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Moments from the beach, Ikos Oceania makes the most of its coastal setting. So much potential on the property for unique and engaging activities Splurge on the Deluxe option to be a little bit fancy and makes restaurant and activity booking easier. EXPLORE. The food and wine were excellent, but overall it was our least favourite of all the restaurants across both hotels. We hired bikes (one normal and one electric) and rode into town, and further up the coast in the opposite direction along the coastal path. Its perhaps no surprise then that the Olivia is a tadge more expensive than the Oceania.ROOM:At the Oceania in 2015 we had a junior suite (for 3) located on the second floor in the block nearest the beach, so we had excellent ocean views. It was the last week of the season the hotel was open before closing for winter. We will be back (already booked at the sister Olivia hotel for this coming year)! Ikos Oceana, now revamped, lots of money spent on it and it shows, new pools, new decor, new everything, food excellent. Its never a problem in the afternoon.WATERSPORTS:There is a good selection of watersports at both hotels, some of which is included in the price (e.g. The acts on in the evening at the hotel were high quality and were different every night. There are plenty of other activities to choose from too, including beach volleyball, pilates, tennis and windsurfing. We do have a balcony and a seaview but we didn't spend much time in the room. The obligatory glass of sparkling wine was provided while we awaited the golf-buggy transfer to our accommodation. The Ikos Oceania is set on the side of a slope/hill and the accommodation consists of five 3 storey buildings (one being the Deluxe accommodation) with about 20/25 rooms on each floor. Weve rounded up each resort and broken them down into their individual assets and things to consider, so youll be able to make a decision on the one thats best for your family. Thessaloniki is a fairly small airport and there isnt an awful lot there, but enough to keep you occupied. We had a very well-maintained upper floor junior room with the most gorgeous sea views allowing each day to be kissed by a beautiful sunrise and a gorgeous sunset. Lytchett House, Unit 13, Freeland ParkPoole, Dorset, England BH16 6FA. Kids are similarly well looked after with the usual childcare offerings, as well as free beachside childcare, and activities like baby yoga for the smallest guests! Love the U tube channel on the TV can get all your favorite old programs, just a slight hitch in the streaming occasionally. At Ikos Olivia - All Inclusive, you can look forward to a roundtrip airport shuttle, 3 poolside bars, and a swim-up bar. Ikos Olivia , , , 22 . What food & drink options are available at Ikos Oceania? Our middle aged daughter did not like the walking about to feed, and we would have to agree it is was a long way from adults section to food, and back. Its long and narrow with dark yellow sand and a rocky entrance into the water bring water shoes if youre planning on a sea swim! The hotel is the most incredible resort we have ever visited and we have booked to come back in May 2023 for our first anniversary. We think this is down to the number of staff on hand to service guests between meals where one can drink and eat mostly what you want, and of high quality. Conveniently located restaurants include Parko Restaurant, Ta Katsarolkia, and Erodios. Excellent free wi-fi signal in both rooms.I would highlight that we struggled a little with socket availability in the room at the Oceania in 2015. We got an upgrade to a Deluxe room for part of the week, and that was a whole other level of special. Ikos Resorts offers everything for families and couples alike, for those looking for pure relaxation. The beach is literally a part of the resort, with the main buffet restaurant, Greek and Italian sitting right on the edge of the sand. Special thanks to Dimitris from the Deluxe Concierge, for making us feeling at home, for arranging just about everything, even a special lobster dinner for my husbands' birthday and the wines that we liked even though those were not on the already extended wine list. Chef Anthony Jehanno received his first Michelin star in 2017, after more than 20 years working with some of the best chefs in the industry. Mini-bars refreshed daily to your desire. The bikes were good quality and the guys at the hire desk were helpful and informative. We'll be back soon! For 2016 we booked for the two of us to have access to the Escape Lounge (42 total). The Greek restaurant was also great in the evening on the single occasions we sampled. And make sure to take advantage of the free beach childcare while youre there! We recommend calling ahead to confirm details. After reading a number of reviews I knew to expect something nice but to be honest this beat my expectations. Nothing is too much trouble, and they are all so friendly. Ikos Olivia. Thank you to all the wonderful staff and perfect service. There are 2 spas at Dassia, one in each of the main buildings, as well as an impressive 7 pools (and a kids splash zone). The food was very good, with an excellent choice of wine to accompany Asian food.Olivia Is a purpose-built stand-alone building in the north-east corner of the resort, just up from the French and main pool. The Italian was the least impressive for us and had a more rushed atmosphere compared to the other 2. OUTBOUND TRIP: HOTEL CHECK-IN:Check-in at both hotels was smooth, professional and quick. That goes for any of the all inclusive resorts. The hotel is clean and of a high class. Porto Petro is home to 5 indoor and outdoor pools, which includes an adults-only and childrens pool. I think two things affected it firstly it was much hotter this year (although it was very warn in 2015), and secondly we spent quite a bit of time in the evening at the Helios bar which is in the open air by the beach, or at restaurants in the open air and often overlooking the beach. I was offered his bike, but the saddle height adjustment on this bike also needed tools. The menus at the speciality restaurants have all been designed by Michelin Star chefs who have been out to resort to teach the local staff. no rep) in 2016 from the Olivia, although a rep met us off the coach on arrival. It has a large 3-spoke main building, but the rest of the accommodation (including the deluxe) is made up of different styles of bungalows (some double, some 1/2 bedroom suites, some with pools, many actually not a bungalow but a maisonette) spread throughout the grounds. At the Olivia in 2016 we had a couple of very windy days and on one in particular they were forced to close the parasols on the beach and by the pool, which of course led to my fair-skinned wife needing to make a dash for shade! All went smoothly on both occasions. While your littles ones are being looked after, youve got the option of heading to the spa which is particularly impressive thanks to its Ionian sea view and the incredible steam room and sauna, amongst other facilities. A special mention has to go to the delightful lady who helped us to check in on the night of Tuesday 25th October 22 & the very pleasant gentleman who helped us with our suitcases on arrival and departure (so sorry we didnt note down your names! Plenty of active pursuits are on offer too, including an introductory diving lesson, power beach walks and even Giant Chess. We stayed for 11 nights. Our room was very nice even as one of the more basic ones, tastefully decorated and well appointed, and I think recently refurbished. If youre not in the pools or spa, then youre likely to be enjoying some of the activities on offer whether its tennis, canoeing, paddle boarding or something else. The a la carte restaurants were all excellent (but a particular shout out to the Beach Bar and the Fresco Italian restaurants, and especially the manager of Fresco), its like eating in a top restaurant each night. 25 Balcony Sea View or Inland View 2 298 per night * Explore Room Superior Double Room Also one evening in the Italian at the Oceania in 2015, a guest at a nearby table knocked over their wine pedestal, smashing a bottle of red wine with the resulting explosion showering my wife and staining her lovely new summer dress. Whether it's the Asian - Anaya, the Italian Fusco, the Greek - Ouzo, the French - Provence or the main restaurant - Flavours, all guests will surely find one to satisfy their palate. IKOS DASSIA Ikos Dassia is an exceptional addition to the Greek island of Corfu. Ikos hotels are luxury all-inclusives. We brought it up the reception and it was handled very quickly and we didn't have a recurring situation. Consequently its a more compact site. There was one dine out option at the Oceania in 2015 (free 5 min shuttle bus into Nea Moudania) and two at the Olivia in 2016 within walking distance from the hotel. The food in the restaurants was delicious and my friend that is gluten intolerant was well looked after. breakfast at Flavours; Anayas ambience was out of this world; and the Beach Club was splendid!) Ikos Oceania. Oceania was fantastic, we ate breakfast at Provence every morning. At the Oceania I would recommend getting to the small infinity pool (by the French) earlier to be certain as there are only a few sun loungers there. Ikos Olivia April 2019 7 nights for 2 adults and 1 child Flights with easyJet 300 Accommodation in a one bedroom suite 1700 Extras 55 Total cost 2055 Sani October 2019 5 nights for 3 adults and 1 child (our eldest was classed as an adult) Flights with easyJet 530 Accommodation at Sani Asterias in a one bedroom suite 1280 On both occasions we flew on a Monday afternoon flight from East Midlands, with a Monday evening return flight. restaurants in the nearby picturesque town of Nea Moudania. Share. An opportunity to savour rich Greek cuisine with a modern twist in a beautiful open-air setting, Ouzo offers la carte dining with a menu designed by Michelin-starred chef Lefteris Lazarou. Excellent service all around with beautiful views of the Aegean. Excellent selection of cocktails, wine and spirits at both. he brought beaming light into our trip whenever we came in contact with him!) A big thank you to every single staff member we came across during our stay. Suffice to say that every hotel is imbued with luxury and an almost unparalleled level of service so you cant go too far wrong! I'm a mum to a crazy toddler and there's nothing I love more than taking her out to explore both locally and further afield. The French restaurant Provence was our favourite. But overall a hotel we plan to return to. Garnik 8,9 +45 Ikos Oceania We couldnt get in anywhere for the first 2 nights, but booked the rest in one go. You get a separate area with large sunbeds on the beach, a separate pool area, a daily minibar refill, a large wine collection and the opportunity to eat daily in the a la carte restaurants. Ikos Olivia is a favourite Ikos Resort for many and picked up yet another prestigious award having just been awarded No.1 Best All-Inclusive Resort in the World at TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards. Each acts almost as a mirror image of the other, with a . Michelin-star chef Lefteris Lazarou combines Greek tradition with innovative techniques and modern tastes in this la carte menu. Both were cheap and uncomfortable. My wife and I and out 17 year old daughter stayed at the Ikos Oceania from 29th June to 13th July 2015. Theres also the option of free childcare on the beach for over 4s as well. This was our 3rd visit to this amazing hotel and it just gets better every time thanks to Savos, Maria and all of their staff! The Helious bar was located over by (and overlooking) the beach, next to the French, and so offered something quite different to the main bar. We'd advise to book "deluxe collection". I understand they may now have put a direct-access lift in to this restaurant now, perhaps to make it feel a little bit more high quality and not an annex of the main buffet. Transfer back to the airport was accompanied by a Thomson-First Choice rep in 2015 from the Oceania, but was unaccompanied (i.e. Group Chief Sustainability and CSR Officer Maria Koromila - General Manager Ikos Oceania & Ikos Olivia Nikolaos Sfikas - Group Chief Information Technology Officer The . The pool bar was open on a number of evenings as a result of some of the evening events (like the Greek night, etc), as was the French after the restaurant had closed. One of our child was on a fold out bed and the other on the sofa. They will however call a golf-buggy for you from the Beach Bar.The Ikos Olivia is on a very flat site. Ikos Oceania (5 out of 5) Tim from Durham, England - Traveller Type Couple Travelled May 2017 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. 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