IKOS OLIVIA Accommodation Explore For timeless elegance and endless views Double Room A unique and contemporary hideaway, offering spectacular views over the vivid Aegean waters or the sun-kissed Halkidiki countryside. 5-star luxury property by the sea. The service by the pools is really attentive, the staff are often around to check if you want anything, Ive not had this level of service at any other similar hotel chain. It was the last week of the season the hotel was open before closing for winter. The resort is set on the beach. Ikos Oceania . Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. 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. 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. TRAVEL DETAILS:My wife and I and out 17 year old daughter stayed at the Ikos Oceania from 29th June to 13th July 2015. There are 4 individual pools to dip into, including a huge Deluxe pool for Deluxe Collection guests already worth the price of admission! 7 Nights From 902 Per Person ULTRA ALL-INCLUSIVE Depart London Gatwick 22nd April 2023 Promo Double Room 2 Adults Sharing totally all inclusivebeach buddies a wonderful new idea for them. We only ate there on the first day or two and perhaps only once or twice later, as for the most part we had breakfast/lunch in the Greek or French (see below), both of which were nearer to our room, the pools and the beach. Thank you to all the wonderful staff and perfect service. Coupert automatically finds and applies every available code, all for free. Sign us up! Ikos hotels are luxury all-inclusives. What they do put on though is of good quality and far better than your standard Caribbean affair. There was one morning, we woke up to find a lot of the same insects (we think look like mosquitoes) on the ceiling of our balcony outside. On both occasions there were just a small handful of people staying at the hotel from the flight, so no mass queues as we have experienced at other hotels. I came back this May to the Olivia and was keen to enjoy the standards ikos chain (Oceania, Olivia and Sani Beach - although this is a half board hotel) seems to have mastered by trying this relatively new hotel. Its definitely worth reserving a car (free of charge) for the Local Drive Adventure one day. Babysitting is available too. Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm. Excellent service all around with beautiful views of the Aegean. DRINK/BARS:Oceania: We usually went to the main bar in the evening. Quite simply the best weve been toonce again Ikos delivering the goods with a fabulous stay. If your little one loves a buffet in the evening (), it might be best to pick one of the resorts with the Flavors Mediterranean buffet as Porto Petro doesnt offer an evening buffet option. Show more 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. Our favorite was Fusco. ), 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). Having jokingly said to the beach supervisor (Adam) on the first day that the only reason we came to back to Ikos was for the Espresso Martini, he went straight about getting us two, which were delivered to us 5 minutes later! It just lacked a little atmosphere.Olivia Conversely, we loved the Italian here. It doesnt look as though they offer beachside childcare, however. OUTBOUND TRIP: Ikos Discount Codes March 2023 - 20% OFF Treat yourself to huge savings with Ikos discount codes: 3 vouchers and 95 deals for March 2023. 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. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Our heartwarm thanks to the Guest Relations Manager Vangelis, Maria heading reception and special thanks to the Fusco Manager Yiannis and his staff. 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. Even the water was fairly warm once you got used to it. 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. They even have an a la carte breakfast menu to choose from. There are 5 la carte restaurants onsite as well as Flavors, the Mediterranean buffet, and a small handful of bars including an adults only one! In the evening the French kicked in properly as the a-la-carte restaurant. IKOS DASSIA Ikos Dassia is an exceptional addition to the Greek island of Corfu. In 2015 at the Oceania we hired a car and the three of us did a tour round Sithonia (the middle of the three fingers of the Halkidiki peninsula). Olivia: We never used the main pool by the main building but met people who did and apparently its quiet there in the morning as everyone heads down to the beach. We visited Ikos Oceania to celebrate our mothers 60th birthday with high expectations - and I have to say that Ikos surpassed them all. ARRIVAL:Arrivals at Thessaloniki was straightforward on both occasions. The Local Discovery experience is offered at all the resorts but we think Ikos Oceania is probably one of the best at this mostly as theres so much to see in Halkidiki. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our links. Unfortunately (or not really) what we didnt know was that was had book in on Greek night, which was when all the tables and chairs from the Greek were brought out and placed on the poolside and Greek music and dancing took place. Youve got all the usual activities on offer, as well as the spa, so you definitely wont be bored! My wife and I and out 17 year old daughter stayed at the Ikos Oceania from 29th June to 13th July 2015. ).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. at Odisia. There are 5 restaurants and a Mediterranean buffet (you guessed it Flavors!) Ikos Resorts Hospitality Nea Moudania, Halkidiki 18,772 followers The best all-inclusive Resorts in the World by TripAdvisor's 2022 Annual Travellers' Choice Awards . Babies and toddlers benefit hugely from experiencing new places and it's great for families to spend this quality time together outside the home. And make sure to take advantage of the free beach childcare while youre there! Savour the best of Greek cuisine with a modern twist on the classics served in a romantic open-air setting. This means there is an extra restaurant and a Wine Bar. There were 2 beach parties while we were there which were held on a Sunday evening which we really enjoyed. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Never had a problem at either hotel getting a sun lounger by a pool, which are well spaced out and not at all crammed in like sardines. The jewel in the crown of Ikos Oceania has to be the hospitality. FOOD/RESTAURANTS:Overview:If you are coming to either Ikos for the quality of the food and drink I can promise you that you will not be disappointed. 8 adults and 2 children spent a week at Dassia in Corfu, staying in a Panoramic Junior Suite. We brought it up the reception and it was handled very quickly and we didn't have a recurring situation. After reading a number of reviews I knew to expect something nice but to be honest this beat my expectations. 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. A combination of spacious rooms and suites, the beautifully appointed accommodation at Ikos Oceania combines elegant style with breathtaking vistas. As of 2015, Oceania will feature four a la carte restaurants along with the Flavors international buffet restaurant. Its worth mentioning that the resort itself is hilly, although definitely not inaccessible thanks to the ramps and golf buggies on standby. All of the Ikos resorts are fabulous for kids and they all offer the same level of childcare options with a crche, Kids Club and Just 4Teens options. Oceania was fantastic, we ate breakfast at Provence every morning. The Helios bar is on the same floor a little nearer to the Theatre and so from that perspective didnt offer anything much different. To have a car for the day as part of the package is an excellent idea and one we really enjoyed. On both occasions we flew on a Monday afternoon flight from East Midlands, with a Monday evening return flight.OUTBOUND TRIP:All went smoothly on both occasions. The pools are stunning and the staff are to attentive, white sandy beach and amazing friendly staff poolside and in the restaurants. We do have a balcony and a seaview but we didn't spend much time in the room. Dimitris, you rock! There are currently 7 Ikos all-inclusive resorts, scattered across Greece and Spain, and while they all offer the same exemplary standard of service and family-friendly atmosphere, they do all provide something a little bit different as well. There simply was no need for it. Both our 4&6 yo seem happy to be in kids club particularly our 6 yo who seemed to want to spend her entire time there. I would suggest if you have something to celebrate in the first 2 or 3 nights of your stay that you email the hotel in advance and explain and ask them to book you in. The staff were attentive (Despina in the restaurant and Demi in the pool bar were particularly welcoming and friendly) and we were never waiting long for food or drink to be brought over to us. The pools are all nice, and we. On both occasions we booked with Thompson-First Choice (Thompson site in 2015 and First Choice site in 2016 as that was the only one with Ikos Olivia). Greek. This building was right on the edge of the smaller infinity pool (over 12 years only) on the north-west side of the resort. For example, having been to the Oceania in 2015 and sampled our favourite cocktail (Espresso Martini) we found that it wasnt on the revised list for the 2016 season (they like to change things up a bit each year). 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. In 2016 we were the third stop after just over an hour as the Olivia is about another 15/20 minutes further down the coast. As well as the Dine Out and Mini Drive Adventure (theres nothing like exploring Europe in a Mini Cooper! The Kids Club areas a crche (4 months to 3 years), kids club (4 to 12) and Just 4Teens (12+) are all available every day with plenty of age-appropriate activities. I actually took a small 4 socket extension strip on a short lead in 2016 to the Olivia, but need not have bothered as there were 2 spare sockets on one side of the bed and 3 on the other (although I cant say what was available in the building in the main building).Conversely I would highlight that we found the Air Conditioning in the bungalow at the Olivia in 2016 not cold enough. What is Travelers Choice Best of the Best? (and not for the last time that holiday!) There are 4 a la carte restaurants to choose from as well as the main restaurant Flavours. The beach service was excellent as was the white party. Be aware that its not a sand beach, however we do think the beach is perhaps the one area that Dassia falls a little short. We usually went there if we couldnt find a seat in the main bar. Nothing is too much trouble, and they are all so friendly. The food in the restaurants was delicious and my friend that is gluten intolerant was well looked after. Like a big ship, the Ikos resorts sell themselves on a mix of gastronomy (a good buffet and four very decent restaurants: Greek, Italian, French and pan-Asian), good service, big rooms and four . The Ikos and Sani resorts are very similar (and owned by the same parent company) but they do have subtle differences. The second Ikos resort is also in Halkidiki, Ikos Oceania, opened in 2017, but it wasn't a new property or asset, it was just revamped to be aligned with the style and offerings of Ikos Olivia. The hotel stretches out across a kilometre of Mallorcan coastline, giving it a very spacious and paradisiacal feel. His culinary career is marked by experiences shared with famous chefs, training in prestigious restaurants and eventually, the arrival of his own Michelin-starred restaurant, Terre-Mer. 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! The beauty of Ikos Oceania is the sheer choice of entertainment. The quality of wine and cocktails were sublime. Activities wise, if youre not at the spa or the pool, youre spoilt for choice with various sports like tennis (4 courts! I sorry to say but there was one set of guests at the Olivia in 2016 who were a problem Russians, although that problem was mainly directed at the staff. Gerakini 63100 Greece. At the Oceania in 2015 we were so hungry on arrival that even after the provided sandwich, we ordered in that night! My son and I are fussy vegetarians but there was plenty of variety so we never got bored. We sometimes get a commission through purchases made through our links. We stayed in October on a 2 weeks vacation in Ikos Oceania. Kids club was a big space for different age group. We'll be back soon! Consequently there is not a show every night. Kids are welcome across the resort, apart from the 2 adults-only pools and the adult-only areas in some of the restaurants. The gym is particularly well equipped and comes with a cardio training room and TRX to boot. We will be coming for many years to come as our extended family expands :). Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more. On both occasions we booked with Thompson-First Choice (Thompson site in 2015 and First Choice site in 2016 as that was the only one with Ikos Olivia). And you can always opt for a private pool too, if you so desire. French:Oceania This was the ground floor of a small 2 storey building, the First Floor of which was the Asian restaurant. The bathroom was also very small and very utilitarian. There are also quiet activities from crafts to cooking. The swimming pools were all lovely and clean with waiter service for all drinks to your sunbed. There are lots of water sports and private excursions you can add on as well if you so desire. I'm committed to finding the best days out, holidays and activities for families with toddlers, as well as providing you with the best tips, tricks, and product recommendations for making the most of your trips. And the whatsapp concierge service is not a gimmick, but a slick & effective source of support. Very chic, very Mediterranean, youve got the choice of almost 320 rooms, bungalows and suites at Porto Petro including a 3-bedroom suite option which we havent seen at the other resorts. The kids had a planned tennis lesson, but the court couldn't accommodate them for some reason (other guest bookings probably). EXPLORE. You do need to get these booked as soon as possible but this isn't a problem. Visit hotel website. The incredible level of courteousness (with staff ever-ready to support you, never too instructive and always so willing to go the extra mile) really makes such a difference and I have never experienced such a consistent level of high quality customer service anywhere in my life. 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. Thessaloniki is a fairly small airport and there isnt an awful lot there, but enough to keep you occupied. At the Oceania in 2015 we had to go up to a desk near reception on the first morning after arrival to book which speciality restaurants we wanted. We took a picnic from the hotel and had a nice time, saw some lovely scenary, but overall I wouldnt rush to do it again and indeed we didnt in 2016 at the Olivia. Asia - we didn't bother. Its just across the bay from Ikos Dassia and offers the same spectacular sea view over to the mainland. Share. I have to repeat the sentiment which many have spoken on already in many of these reviews - there is nothing which is of too much bother to any member of staff. This is the big question and one that probably warrants its own individual blog post. Basically if you dont look at the programme and go to the location at the appointed time, you wouldnt even know it was on. We managed, but I did have to unplug the lamp to free up a socket for our use. 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. 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. A big thank you to every single staff member we came across during our stay. 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