Ikos Oceania

IKOS hits the mark again! We have been to IKOS every year since 2017 and this is the 5th one we have been to and it’s as good as expected. This is the original of the groups hotels I understand so is the older of all the resorts and in small part this shows in areas, but this is only minor as overall it’s all high quality. The location of this hotel is one of the best as it’s walkable along a nice promenade area to a really nice little town which is occupied it seems mainly by locals. So we did this walk a lot. Nice coffee shops etc in the town. The resort is hilly - I reckon it drops over 12 storeys from top floor to beach front so be prepared to stretch the legs - of course there are the buggies available and very regular. Food was great as ever - I would rather be service at this IKOS as the best of the lot - but again they are all good. Thank you IKOS again.

This is a great brand, greated at the airport and escorted to our private transfer. On arrival we were taken to an adult’s only bar to check in … A golf buggy arrived to take us to our room , all swiftly, no hanging around.

We have just returned back from a weeks stay at the Oceania, all in all we did have a great time! Just a few things we thought could have been improved on. The food was incredible! By far the best all inclusive food we have ever had, I don't think we had a bad meal, the service too was brilliant, drinks always topped up, the staff around the pool couldn't be more helpful. Loved the beach, very peaceful. But the food stood out for us the most, exceptional. I don't know if it was because it was the last week of the season (i would be interested to see if it were the same in july/august) but the entertainment was pretty much none existent, I have been to 4* hotels where they've put on the most incredible shows etc even in October, other than a pianist (and a DJ after 9pm outside the lobby area) there wasn't much else. There was a mini disco at 6:15 in the theatre, which the room itself was extremely tired, ripped chairs, didn't really match the IKOS branding, defiantly needs some TLC. We were quite lucky with the weather but i can imagine if you weren't there really wouldn't be much to do. The wasp situation was really frustrating. We absolutely loved the Ouzo restaurant, but it was almost impossible to sit and relax with two to four wasps constantly swarming around us. We even tried having breakfast inside one day, but unfortunately the issue was just the same. I completely understand that wasps are not something you can fully control, but we also discovered a nest in the corner of our balcony. Between the wasps and the flies, it became very difficult to relax, so we ended up not using the balcony or returning to the Ouzo restaurant for lunch, which was a real shame as we genuinely loved the food. We were given a panoramic sea view room, which was nice but nothing particularly special. As this was our first visit to an IKOS resort, I think I was expecting more of a “wow” factor with the room, but unfortunately it didn’t quite deliver that. The room had two single beds pushed together, and the mattress was extremely firm, we both came home with bad backs and were very much looking forward to sleeping in our own bed again. For the price paid, I was at least expecting a proper double or king-size bed that was genuinely comfortable. Our son didn’t want to use the kids’ club, so I can’t really comment on that. However, there was a large room opposite the kids’ club that I wasn’t quite sure about, it had an old-looking stage and some metal chairs lined up, with a few tired-looking toys and blocks scattered around. He played there for about ten minutes, but it didn’t hold his interest for long. I feel that space could have been used a little better, perhaps with some updated toys or a more inviting setup. To be honest, after reading the reviews before our trip, I was so excited and couldn’t wait to go. However, I just don’t feel that it fully lived up to my expectations. I’m not sure if visiting at the end of the season may have played a part in t

We’ve just returned from a wonderful week at this amazing and extremely well run hotel. We’d read previous reviews and after our visit we have to agree that this is a wonderful hotel. WhatsApp provides information and any requests made are acted on almost immediately. They have an impressive eco programme. The food and drinks are excellent and the a la carte system works really well. The service from all the staff was exceptional, efficient, friendly and nothing seemed to be too much trouble. The staff with whom we interacted on a more regular basis deserve a special mention. Ioanna, Vasilis and Despina (Flavors) Eva; what a star! She even provided mint tea and a Hall’s lozenge when I was unwell. Sophia in the main bar, Panos for the wine tasting experience and his service at Fresco together with Sophia and Nestor. Everyone we met during our stay was extremely happy and impressed with IKOS Oceania. No surprise there. Nor is it surprising that we have already made a booking for 2026.

Having been to Ikos Aria, this was my second visit to an Ikos resort and I was near enough as satisfied with this report as I was with the former. The size of Oceania is smaller than Aria and very manageable for walking from your room to any of the restaurants and pools, as well as the beach. The service is exemplary and all staff certainly go out of their way to ensure guests receive a high standard. The food was good at all restaurants, with Anaya my favourite. The pools are all great size, with decent sun beds and shade, with constant service for drinks. The spa is also good, and makes for a ideal location if weather is cold outside. The only negatives I have are, firstly, I prefer a standalone shower as against having to get into the bath to access the shower in my room. And lastly, we took the option for eating out (at a local restaurant) for one night and it was a long way short of the experience and quality in the Ikos resort.

We have been to IKOS a number of times previously (Aria & Dassia), both excellent by the way, and we do think IKOS sets the bar & spoils you for any other holiday which never really compares - saying that Oceania had something in addition to the usual IKOS excellence which was quite special & hard to define, but we think comes down to the people. Coupled with beautiful views, stunning food & a general sense of being cared for it is a hard act to follow. So much so, we have already booked to return in 2026. Special mentions to those who stood out for warm & exceptional customer serve were: Maria at Provence & Fresco, Sofia at the main Bar, Tania & Stefania at Ouzo & George on the beach. The WhatsApp concierge is also outstanding. Apart from those mentioned absolutely everyone we met during our stay were brilliant, so almost impossible to mention just a few.