Our Ikos specialists' guide
Which is the best Ikos resort?
All eight are excellent. The best one is the one that suits who's travelling, so here's our honest guide, resort by resort.
The short answer
It depends who's coming
Every Ikos is all-inclusive with à la carte restaurants, kids' clubs and a beach. They differ in the details that matter: the age of your children, how quiet you want it, how far you're happy to travel and how much you love food or golf.
Families with little ones
A crèche from 6 months and pools made for small children.
Ikos Dassia
A crèche from 6 months, free Heroes Kids Club for 4–12s, a kids' splash area and free beach childcare.
From £1,050 pp · See the resort →
Ikos Olivia
A heated lagoon-style beach pool with its own kids' pool and baby splash pool, and a crèche from 6 months.
From £1,127 pp · See the resort →Families of all ages
Kids' clubs for 4–12s and a teens' club, all included.
Ikos Aria
Free kids' clubs for 4–12s, a teens' club, a splash pad and kids' pools.
From £1,438 pp · See the resort →
Ikos Odisia
Free kids' clubs for 4–11s, a teens' club, three kids' pools and a splash park.
From £1,177 pp · See the resort →
Ikos Andalusia
Heroes Village for 4–12s at no extra cost, a crèche from 6 months, a teens' club and a kids' pool with a splash pad.
From £1,404 pp · See the resort →Active families and teenagers
Padel, tennis, football and watersports included.
Ikos Kissamos
Four floodlit tennis courts, two padel courts, a five-a-side pitch, mountain biking and paddleboarding, all included.
From £1,490 pp · See the resort →
Ikos Porto Petro
Just4Teens for 12s and over, three padel courts, three floodlit tennis courts and a mini football pitch.
From £1,410 pp · See the resort →Couples
Adults-only pools and quiet corners.
Ikos Porto Petro
An adults-only Central pool, adults-only breakfast at Oliva and a calm, low-rise resort on 30 acres of gardens.
From £1,410 pp · See the resort →
Ikos Oceania
An adults-only infinity pool beside Provence and Anaya, an adults-only bar and a quiet part of the beach.
From £1,007 pp · See the resort →
Ikos Dassia
Two adults-only pools, an adults-only pool bar and Wine Bar, a quiet beach area and an adults' area in every restaurant.
From £1,050 pp · See the resort →
Ikos Olivia
22 acres of olive trees and gardens, with quiet adults' areas on the beach, by the main pool and at Flavors.
From £1,127 pp · See the resort →Big families and groups
Rooms and villas for larger parties.
Food lovers
Every Ikos has à la carte dining; these go furthest.
Ikos Andalusia
Eight à la carte restaurants, the most at any Ikos, several with menus by Michelin-starred chefs.
From £1,404 pp · See the resort →
Ikos Aria
Seven à la carte restaurants, several with menus by Michelin-starred chefs.
From £1,438 pp · See the resort →
Ikos Dassia
Seven à la carte restaurants, with menus by Corfu-born Ettore Botrini, Pascal Barbot and Chef Thiou.
From £1,050 pp · See the resort →Beach lovers
Long, sandy, guests-only beaches.
Golfers
Golf included in your stay.
Ikos Andalusia
One free green fee per golfer per stay at Los Naranjos, with a shared buggy.
From £1,404 pp · See the resort →
Ikos Dassia
A round at Corfu Golf Club is included once per stay, with green fee, clubs, buggy and transfers.
From £1,050 pp · See the resort →
Ikos Odisia
A round at Corfu Golf Club once per stay, plus floodlit tennis, bikes and watersports.
From £1,177 pp · See the resort →A quick trip
A short flight, or a quick hop from the airport.
Compare
All eight at a glance
Flight times are approximate, from London. Prices are from, per person, for 2 adults and 5 nights with flights, a hold bag and private transfer.
| Resort | Flight | Transfer | À la carte | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikos AriaKos | About 4 hrs | 20 min | 7 | families and beach lovers | £1,438 pp |
| Ikos KissamosCrete | About 4 hrs | 45 min | 6 | active families and teens | £1,490 pp |
| Ikos DassiaCorfu | About 3 hrs | 20 min | 7 | young families and couples | £1,050 pp |
| Ikos OdisiaCorfu | About 3 hrs | 20 min | 7 | families, groups and golfers | £1,177 pp |
| Ikos OceaniaHalkidiki | About 3½ hrs | 30–40 min | 5 | couples and young families | £1,007 pp |
| Ikos OliviaHalkidiki | About 3½ hrs | About 1 hr | 5 | young families and couples | £1,127 pp |
| Ikos AndalusiaCosta del Sol | About 2 hrs 45 | 50 min | 8 | food lovers, families and golfers | £1,404 pp |
| Ikos Porto PetroMallorca | About 2 hrs 15 | 50 min | 6 | couples and grown-up families | £1,410 pp |
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