Babies and toddlers benefit hugely from experiencing new places and it's great for families to spend this quality time together outside the home. Ikos Oceania takes pleasure in introducing guests to the authentic tastes of traditional Greek cuisine. If youre after Michelin starred menus, head for Ouzo for authentic Greek food with an incredible sea view. No 1 litre bottles for 10 Euros there, like in some other European airports. If you want to up the luxury quotient, consider booking a suite with a private garden or private pool, which will give you plenty of your own space away from the rest of the resort. A private garden never goes amiss with toddlers either. 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. They had a well-stocked mini-bar with branded mini 50cl bottles, juice, cola, lemonade and water. There are plenty of amenities available, however, so it never feels crowded a whopping 9 restaurants, 6 bars and 7 pools. Which popular attractions are close to Ikos Oceania? 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. 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. This does mean that reservations are required at every restaurant for dinner, given that there is no buffet option. Registered address: Wigmore House, Wigmore Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, LU2 9TN 80 subscribers Our holiday to Ikos Dassia in October 2021. Ikos Oceania . There is also 24 hour room service. 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. HOTEL CHECK-IN:Check-in at both hotels was smooth, professional and quick. 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. We only made it to the one (Mouragio) but it was a great experience and the service was exceptional. Yes, Ikos Oceania offers an airport shuttle for guests. Book Ikos Olivia, Gerakini on Tripadvisor: See 4,176 traveller reviews, 5,364 candid photos, and great deals for Ikos Olivia, ranked #1 of 12 hotels in Gerakini and rated 5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. It was really nice to get out and eat some proper local Greek food. It was nice. It certainly looked very good. Just like at Oceania, the Local Discovery options at Ikos Olivia are top notch thanks to the multitude of things to see and discover in Halkidiki. Room - Deluxe Junior Suite Sea View, good size for 3, balcony overlooking the Deluxe pool and full ocean view. Win win.Managed 2 bike rides, a 20k level one with an independent company called 'Break free'. 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. Sun if you wanted it, shade if you didnt. 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. Spa - inconsistent service level. 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. Coupert automatically finds and applies every available code, all for free. This award is our highest recognition and is presented annually to those businesses that are the Best of the Best on Tripadvisor, those that earn excellent reviews from travelers and are ranked in the top 1% of properties worldwide. The Helios bar is on the same floor a little nearer to the Theatre and so from that perspective didnt offer anything much different. Enjoy the view in comfortable tranquillity. It just lacked a little atmosphere.Olivia Conversely, we loved the Italian here. On the flip side, however, our kids loved Dassia as there was so much to do and so many different pools to explore. 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! We've just returned from Dassia having visited Olivia and Oceania in 2017. 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. Again, this will completely come down to your individual preferences. They all sport their own private beach, landscaped gardens and a slew of restaurants helmed by Michelin starred chefs. ), so consequently theyve been heading the other side of the Aegean to Greece. This building was right on the edge of the smaller infinity pool (over 12 years only) on the north-west side of the resort. They had several different activities from football to tennis to visits to the playground. None of us got bitten but surely the sight was unexpected. 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. And for an incredible sea view and an other-worldly beach, Ikos Olivia, Oceania and Porto Petro come out on top. Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more. On both occasions we arrived in the evening after the restaurants had closed but fresh food (sandwiches/salad) had been left for us in the room shortly before we arrived. The Dine Out experience offers the opportunity to enjoy carefully selected local restaurants for an evening of fine local dishes and wine. breakfast at Flavours; Anayas ambience was out of this world; and the Beach Club was splendid!) 4,175 reviews. Their four a la carte restaurants and Mediterranean buffet restaurant cater for a wide range of tastes. There are 4 individual pools to dip into, including a huge Deluxe pool for Deluxe Collection guests already worth the price of admission! Kids club - disappointing. The manager of the restaurant was mortified and although it was not the hotels fault, insisted that we put the dress in for dry cleaning at the hotels expense. Ikos Oceania May 2016 - Jan 2017 9 months. ), they also have the Culture Pass which gives you a host of complimentary museum tickets for the local area. All of the Ikos resorts welcome children but each one is well served with adults-only areas in many of the restaurants and at least one adults-only pool. We got an upgrade to a Deluxe room for part of the week, and that was a whole other level of special. It was the last week of the season the hotel was open before closing for winter. MOSQUITOS: Didnt seem a problem in 2015 at the Oceania. These guys are top quality, provide gloves (essential in 32C) and carry some provisions. Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay. Events At Ikos Resorts, we make sure events of all sizes are a complete success and your experiences are truly memorable. 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. 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. Overlooking the small infinity pool and the ocean beyond. 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). 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 . 8 adults and 2 children spent a week at Dassia in Corfu, staying in a Panoramic Junior Suite. 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). Both hotels also offer a dine-out option at no extra charge, where you can eat at a local taverna. There are just fewer than 400 rooms and suites spread across 21 acres, so that makes Andalusia one of the busier resorts in terms of guest numbers as it is slightly more compact than Dassia and Aria, for example. Show more 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. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details. As always, the kids clubs offerings cater to children aged between 4 months and 17 years and babysitting is also available. Definitely consider booking a room with a sea view if you can. Transfer from Thessaloniki Airport SKG to Ikos Olivia. Well say straight out of the gate, that we absolutely love Ikos Dassia. Ikos Oceana, now revamped, lots of money spent on it and it shows, new pools, new decor, new everything, food excellent. DVD CD , /. Indulge in aromatherapy, a massage, and a body scrub at Ikos Spa by Anee . Share. He even sought us out the following day to make sure everything was alright and to ensure we got the dress cleaned.More. totally all inclusivebeach buddies a wonderful new idea for them. IKOS DASSIA Ikos Dassia is an exceptional addition to the Greek island of Corfu. Porto Petro is home to 5 indoor and outdoor pools, which includes an adults-only and childrens pool. The bed was very comfortable, the shower great, food was excellent and the staff were amazing. Does Ikos Oceania have an airport shuttle? The pools are stunning and the staff are to attentive, white sandy beach and amazing friendly staff poolside and in the restaurants. Again, the service was great and the food was excellent. 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 paddle boat was a big hit with us. The swimming pools were all lovely and clean with waiter service for all drinks to your sunbed. And you can always opt for a private pool too, if you so desire. The buffet was a good staple - fresh and plenty to choose from. The staff were so good and handled it really well and eventually they left. The acts on in the evening at the hotel were high quality and were different every night. 25 Balcony Sea View or Inland View 2 298 per night * Explore Room Superior Double Room There are also quiet activities from crafts to cooking. For this absolute reason, I don't think the resort deserve a full 5star from me. Are there opportunities to exercise at Ikos Oceania? The standard/quality of the room was very good, but even so since our visit I am aware they have launched a room refurbishment, with many rooms done already and the remainder being finished by the 2017 season. The compound is rather large so expect some walking. Kos is one of the most visited Greek Islands, able to combine its traditional soul with mass tourism. 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). very good!). 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. East Midlands is a nice smaller airport with easy access off the M1. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. We had a number of very lovely meals there accompanied by some excellent wine. It was like a little boutique hotel. 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. There are numerous sea sports to choose from although some might involve paying for lessons prior then you get to use the equipment for a set time each day. They even have an a la carte breakfast menu to choose from. The resort is set on the beach. Very clean. 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. 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