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. Its worth mentioning that the resort itself is hilly, although definitely not inaccessible thanks to the ramps and golf buggies on standby. On both occasions we flew on a Monday afternoon flight from East Midlands, with a Monday evening return flight. 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. The swimming pools were all lovely and clean with waiter service for all drinks to your sunbed. East Midlands is a nice smaller airport with easy access off the M1. Ikos Resorts offers everything for families and couples alike, for those looking for pure relaxation. Our room was very nice even as one of the more basic ones, tastefully decorated and well appointed, and I think recently refurbished. Are any cleaning services offered at Ikos Oceania? You do need to get these booked as soon as possible but this isn't a problem. Ultimately, both brands offer a luxurious European get-away experience thats amazing for families. You have many family pools, an indoor pool and the sea to choose from. This is the big question and one that probably warrants its own individual blog post. 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). Lobby Bar Open daily: 09.00 - 02.00 Beach Bar Open daily: 10.00 - 18.00 Main Pool Bar Open daily: 10.00 - 18.00 For this absolute reason, I don't think the resort deserve a full 5star from me. There are plenty of sunbeds and, like the other resorts, enjoys an exclusive section for Deluxe Collection guests only. French:Oceania This was the ground floor of a small 2 storey building, the First Floor of which was the Asian restaurant. The Helios bar is on the same floor a little nearer to the Theatre and so from that perspective didnt offer anything much different. For 2016 we booked for the two of us to have access to the Escape Lounge (42 total). Can't fault our stay, probably best all-inclusive we have stayed at. very good!). The ocean room suite was perfect: very comfortable beds, a large number of amenities. Ikos Olivia is a destination resort, just under an hour from Thessaloniki International Airport, set along a beautiful beach. 7 Nights From 902 Per Person ULTRA ALL-INCLUSIVE Depart London Gatwick 22nd April 2023 Promo Double Room 2 Adults Sharing Join to view profile Ikos Resorts. 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). We independently research our recommended products. Service on all occasions was first rate. The smaller infinity pool by the French was just lovely and our favourite. What they do put on though is of good quality and far better than your standard Caribbean affair. We walked through the Deluxe area and in my opinion their pool and bar offered nothing more of any value than we already had and Im glad we didnt pay extra for it. Nea Moudania All Inclusive Family Resorts, Hotels near Olympic Hot Air Balloon by Halkidiki Tours. Set around half an hour from Corfu Town (and half an hour from the airport), Ikos Dassia's 411 rooms and suites are divided across two sides of the 26 acre site - Sea, which is slightly closer to the beachfront, and Sky, which is slightly higher up. I should mention there is coral at both beaches. A combination of spacious rooms and suites, the beautifully appointed accommodation at Ikos Oceania combines elegant style with breathtaking vistas. 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 . They were friendly and organised (letting children in / out), but the activities were lacking. Or head across to the Greek islands - Ikos Dassia fronts the impressive Ionian Sea, close to the cosmopolitan capital of Corfu, or just a smidge north you can stay . These luxury hotels have won numerous travellers choice awards and its easy to see why. HOTEL CHECK-IN:Check-in at both hotels was smooth, professional and quick. It was a great evening, but it did mean we missed out on having another special Greek a-la-carte meal (and we were too near the end of the holiday by then to change anything else). I think the resort can afford better beds for children. 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. 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. 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! We'll be back soon! Double Bungalow with Garden View at Ikos Olivia Ikos Oceania Location: Halkidiki, Greece Getting there: 35-minutes by car from Thessaloniki Airport Open date: March 2015 The second resort for the Ikos family, Ikos Oceania is also in Halkidiki on another glorious stretch of Mediterranean coastline. The food was great. They had several different activities from football to tennis to visits to the playground. :). At the Olivia in 2016 we upgraded to a double bungalow (for 2) in the grounds. You can see our separate guide to the best Sani hotels for families for a look at how they compare. Kos is one of the most visited Greek Islands, able to combine its traditional soul with mass tourism. Short distance, across a small road, to 350m-long sandy beach 1km to Nea Moudania and harbour, with a selection of tavernas, cafs and bars YOUR BOARD BASIS All Inclusive Breakfast Lunch Evening Meal Drinks Snacks Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beautifully air conditioned but the main strength of this resort is the amazingly helpful and interactive staff. And I have to say that after that, Ikos not only maintained this exceptional level throughout our stay but it exceeded it. Consequently the Olivia is a much larger, spread out site; with lovely gardens, olive trees and flowers (the Olivia had flowers etc too, and looked lovely, but just didnt have the large grounds to make it as effective). As for which is the best for kids, that will probably depend on your family and individual children Ikos Olivia, Andalucia and Oceania are all on the more compact side, which means less walking for tired legs. We spoke to a number of people who did this and it was no problem.Main Buffet restaurant: Oceania This was located inside the main building, with some tables (adults only) having window views over the ocean. Would highly recommend it. This doesn't cost our readers a penny, but helps to keep the site running! We had a look at the Deluxe pool and it looked very nice, much more worth the money than the Deluxe pool at the Oceania, but having said that it still wouldnt make me pay the significant amount of money more to go Deluxe. 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. Our room was humble although if you're willing to pay more I am sure it gets more luxurious. Also in Halkidiki, although around 20km down the road from Ikos Oceania, is the stunning Ikos Olivia. 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! This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. We stayed in October on a 2 weeks vacation in Ikos Oceania. We had an all inclusive package for 7 nights in a family room. In addition to international wines there are a number of Greek wines on offer and I would encourage anyone to try them as there are some excellent ones to be found. HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT IKOS OCEANIA RESORT. 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. We ate breakfast/lunch there a few times and it was very comparable to the French in terms of selection/quality (i.e. Your kids are well provided for at Odisia, as always, with the usual tranche of crche, Kids Club and Just 4Teens options. Asia - we didn't bother. 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. Its definitely worth reserving a car (free of charge) for the Local Drive Adventure one day. 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. Aria is located on the beautiful white sands of Kefalos beach and looks out over the Aegean sea. 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! Introduction. The Infinity Lifestyle is something which must be experienced to be believed - out of this world! At Ikos Oceania - All Inclusive, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a nightclub, and a roundtrip airport shuttle. If a sandy beach is important to your family, take a look at Aria, Olivia and Oceania as these offer the best beach experiences in our opinion. 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. Again the food was very good, with an excellent choice of wine.Greek:Oceania Was located close to the main pool and up from the beach via a steepish flight of steps. Remember your spray! 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. It is more prevalent at the Oceania where they have created an underwater boarded pathway over the coral that takes you to the sand bank that sits after it. My wife and I (only) stayed at the Ikos Olivia from 20th June till 4th July 2016. The bathroom was also very small and very utilitarian. Over all the restaurants were disappointing. Garnik 8,9 +45 Ikos Oceania 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. Kids are welcome across the resort, apart from the 2 adults-only pools and the adult-only areas in some of the restaurants. In northern Greece you'll find the vibrant Ikos Oceania, along the stunning Kassandra Peninsula, or travel further along Halkidiki's coastline to the sophisticated Ikos Olivia. 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. There are also quiet activities from crafts to cooking. All are 5 star but slightly different. Personally, we think Ikos is best suited for families with young children under 5s whereas the plethora of activities at Sani is better for slightly older children. The food in the restaurants was delicious and my friend that is gluten intolerant was well looked after. Flavors. Ikos Oceania is one of the smaller resorts with 290 rooms and suites, and it does feel a little more compact versus Ikos Dassia, for instance. It was just WOW! Nespresso coffee machines with pods were also provided. Reservations always required for dinner requires some advance planning. None of us got bitten but surely the sight was unexpected. Youll find all the old favourites here, including Anaya, Fresco and Ouzo, as well as new restaurant Elia traditional Greek cuisine family dining. You can definitely see the brands Infinite lifestyle concept at play here. You can book it 24 hours before due check-out and is subject to availability. This is a 5-star all-inclusive resort that is aimed at the luxury end of the market. And the whatsapp concierge service is not a gimmick, but a slick & effective source of support. Sun if you wanted it, shade if you didnt. Really lovely, as was the food. There are a handful of good, local restaurants participating in the Dine Out program too. And all the usual popular offerings like the one bedroom bungalow suite, suites with a private garden, and even just those with a garden view. It could be that it was very hot (mid 30s into early 40s) and the bungalow was very exposed (south facing, no first floor), but it never seemed to get to the minimum 18 degrees we had it on. 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. Very clean. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. All went smoothly on both occasions. It just lacked a little atmosphere.Olivia Conversely, we loved the Italian here. In short, will we go again? 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. If you think this might bother you, consider booking a room with a private pool or private garden. Lock in the lowest price from these sites. The beach and sea at both locations is gorgeous! DESTINATION INFORMATION. Theres also the option of free childcare on the beach for over 4s as well. breakfast at Flavours; Anayas ambience was out of this world; and the Beach Club was splendid!) The gym is particularly well equipped and comes with a cardio training room and TRX to boot. Reminded me of the Friends episode when Ross was pretending to be a massage therapist and used wooden spoons to massage Phoebe's client because he didn't want to touch him. Oceania has a large number of steps and lifts and Olivia none. As always at Ikos, kids are well looked after with the usual crche, Kids Club and Just 4Teens clubs that cater for children aged between 4 months and 17 years. Each resort is well geared up for young children and the staff are all very friendly and welcoming with them. And for an incredible sea view and an other-worldly beach, Ikos Olivia, Oceania and Porto Petro come out on top. Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast. 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 ended up at the main pool as we didnt want to be around people who thought that was an acceptable way to behave. No 1 litre bottles for 10 Euros there, like in some other European airports. 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