Ikos Olivia

Great family holiday. Only thing letting down Olivia is the food service in some of the restaurants. Food is excellent but some of the service e.g. showing to table but then taking 10 mins to bring menus, then taking 10 mins to order coffees, bringing cereal without any spoons, bringing bread but with no butter or jam, brining dinner menus instead of lunch menus. And having to chase things up e.g. asking for vegan butter 3 times with 3 different members of staff and didn’t arrive. The restaurant didn’t have any, even though they have a vegan section on the menu so they said they would need to ‘source’ from one of the other restaurants. In the end my wife walked out and went to the buffet 2 mins away as the kids were getting irritated with toast being on the table with no butter. Also always check orders as they quite often brought burgers with cheese on when we asked without (allergies), ham and cheese toastie without the cheese and came with cheese. If this was a one off I wouldn’t moan but was a daily occurrence. Yes it’s still early in the season but still no excuse, the service should be better in a 5 star award winning hotel. We did mention it to the manager and she appreciated the feedback and then checked in with us every couple of days! Tesla was great, kids pool great, what’s app service great, beach great, room service great, ordering drinks and food with QR code great! Would still recommend. Hopefully the service will pick up!

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!

We returned to Ikos Olivia this year after an unforgettable stay last year, and once again, it exceeded all expectations! The stunning grounds, elegant rooms, and Michelin-level dining create a perfect escape. The staff are incredibly warm and attentive, making every guest feel special. From the pristine beach to the luxurious facilities, every detail is flawless. We’re already planning our next visit!🌞🥰