Ikos Aria

We visited Ikos Aria in June. Having stayed in other Ikos and Sani resorts our expectations were high but our stay at Aria managed to exceed expectations. From the moment we arrived the staff went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our holiday. Special thanks to the amazing Duty Manager Thomas Nikolaidis who organised a room change and checked on us throughout our stay. We had breakfast and lunch everyday in Ouzo with beautiful views across to the island. It has a great buffet selection and a la carte choices The staff are friendly and very efficient. Special thanks to Juergen, Mark, Freddie and Alexandra. We dined in all the a la carte restaurants and enjoyed all of them. Our favorites were Provence, Anaya, Kos and Ouzo. The restaurants are busy, so organise your bookings ASAP although the staff do their very best to accommodate. We spent most days at the adult pool which is a beautiful relaxing area located in the deluxe area but not exclusively for deluxe guests. There are plenty of sunbeds, so no rush to be there very early to get a bed. The service around the pool is excellent. Many thanks to Zuzi and Stavroula for keeping us well hydrated. The grounds of the hotel are beautifully landscaped and a pleasure to wander around. The beach is a little stoney in places so I would recommend beach shoes if you like to swim in the sea. In summary, I think Aria may be our favourite Ikos so far. We are already thinking about a return later this year.

After a lot of research whilst pregnant we chose Ikos Aria for our first family holiday with our 3 month old baby in June. We don’t normally opt for all inclusive so it was important to us to have great food and drink options available in a family-friendly environment. We had a fantastic trip and would fully recommend to anyone with young families and particularly babies. Personally, I wouldn’t recommend for couples - despite some adult-only areas the hotel is heavily occupied by families. The stand out from the hotel is the service - service was exceptional throughout, from getting your sunglasses cleaned at the pool, to food recommendations in the restaurants and your glasses are truly never empty. Thank you to Thomas the general manager for checking in on us throughout our stay to ensure we enjoyed the full Ikos experience. We were also very well looked after at both the Beach Pool and the Deluxe Pool towards the end of our stay - I can’t unfortunately remember everyone’s names but thank you to Dimitris at the Deluxe Pool keeping us topped up with mimosas. We ate at Ouzo, Kos, Anaya, Oliva, both Dine Out options (Mylotopi and Kochlyari) and finally Seasons. I would definitely recommend Mylotopi - great service and beautiful views. The only one I wouldn’t recommend is Kochlyari as the service and experience didn’t match that of the Ikos brand. Food selection and service was great at all restaurants otherwise and vs standard all inclusive hotels this was exceptional. Gym is 24/7 which is great for an hour to yourself whilst not disrupting your day. I also fully recommend the Reformer Pilates classes which were great. We had a fantastic stay at Ikos Aria and wouldn’t hesitate booking here or another Ikos hotel again.

We are here at the moment, arrived late Sunday night so 5 days in, 2 days left. IKOS Aria is fantastic. The service really is next level, from every single member of staff. Without a doubt the most welcoming, friendly staff we have ever encountered, they all seem genuinely happy, like working here and cannot do enough for you as a guest. The food is excellent in all of the restaurants and buffets, the room service is excellent, even ordering coffees to the room in the morning, it’s so fast and the coffee is very very good. The grounds are stunning, the sports facilities are great too, we have been using the bikes, the basketball court, football pitch, table tennis. They really do go the extra mile, my 10 year old lost his baseball cap yesterday, we couldn’t find it anywhere, i didnt notify anyone at the hotel just though it’s one of those things. Anyway, knock at the room door early evening, they found it, somehow knew it was my sons and returned it. IKOS really has set the standard for other hotels for me, it’s all just very easy and enables you to completely relax and switch off. Gym is great too! Cannot wait to return.

After 1 week at Ikos Aria it is hard to adapt to "real" life again can you imagine, when you think of something you would like to have, drink or food and in that second you have one of the staff members in front of you asking how they can assist..... the service level is on top top top. we go through the facilities step by step check-in - smooth procedure, all required information provided along tasteful drink :) room - modern, clean, welcoming and luxury at the same time. Comfortable bed, huge bathroom with both shower and tube ( we had deluxe suite ) with filled mini bar. beach - we visited it every day, the De Luxe adult beach part was welcoming with clear water, comfortable modern sunbeds. Top level food & drink service bars - we mostly hanged out in the De Luxe bar - very tasty and exotic drinks, the menu was very variated so all can find their favorite - mine was East Sour :D Service level on top restaurants - because all of us have different taste and preferences within regards to food, i will only state that we tasted all places except Kos. All had something special in them - food is delicious and service fantastic. Just one small advise - book in advance because it is not always easy to get space and another advise - go also for dinner / lunch to the "normal" Flavours restaurant - really another picture of buffet food I would like to once again point out that all the staff were fantastic, friendly, service minded - really the best. Some of you I need to state with names, because you made the stay even more fantastic. Acheillas - young man on the beach - doing all possible and even more - a huge thank you for the service during the week Claudiu - in the Flavours restaurant - your smile, the attitude and advises for drinks to food made the experience yet better - "don't forget to smile" tatoo will always bring a smile on my lips Erinda - at the bar - you made our evenings so fantastic, we never even had to ask and our drinks were on the table and also discussions regarding taste, testing new drinks etc - hard to place words - thank you Thomas and the entire De Luxe desk team - all your service, extra steps to make all even better totally priceless Some small tips from us 1. book the theme restaurants in good time, even before arrival 2. book the mini cooper for one day - it is sufficient to drive and see most of the Island - the ideas and tips from the lady at Hertz office are trouly inspirational - thank you :) 3. choose a room with sea view - gives an inner calmness If you are in doubt for booking Ikos - don't be - it is worth to tase paradise while we still are alive

Our experience at Ikos Aria has been truly wonderful. We’ve spent a few days relaxing, switching off, and creating beautiful family memories. We’ve been fortunate enough to stay at several all-inclusive resorts, and honestly, for us, Ikos Aria stands a step above the rest. Not only because of its beautiful facilities or the outstanding quality of the food, but because of something far more important: the people who work there. At the end of the day, a hotel can be stunning, with amazing pools and fantastic restaurants, but what really makes you want to come back is the people. And that’s exactly what we found at Ikos Aria: a team of people who genuinely enjoy what they do, who always greet you with a smile, and who truly care about making every guest feel happy. During our stay, we met so many wonderful people who made our holiday even more special. At **Flavors restaurant**, we’d like to thank **Anastasia** and **Claudia**, who always welcomed us with warm smiles and genuine kindness. To **Gio**, it was a real pleasure being able to speak with him in Spanish. He was always happy to help, recommending dishes, restaurants, and even places around the island to visit. He made us feel completely at home. To **Penny**, for her kindness and calm nature. She has such a peaceful way of looking after guests that makes everything feel effortless. To **Pantells**, who was always polite, respectful, and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. To **Vitek**, who may seem a little more serious at first, but whose dedication shines through in every detail. We’ll never forget how one evening he went all the way to Ouzo restaurant to bring us a bottle of sparkling wine that we had enjoyed there. That thoughtful gesture says so much about the kind of person he is. And a very special thank you to **Fabio**. Without a doubt, he is one of the people we’ll remember most fondly from our stay. Friendly, approachable, and always in a good mood, he ended up becoming our daughter’s best friend at the hotel. Every day she would look for him just to say hello. He has a wonderful way of making people feel special. We’d also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the **Head Chef** at Flavors. Whenever we requested a special dish, he would personally come out of the kitchen to bring it to our table himself. He did so with such kindness, humility, and genuine warmth that we always appreciated the gesture. It’s not often that you see a chef take the time to connect with guests in such a personal way, and it made every meal feel even more special. At **Anaya restaurant**, we’d especially like to mention **Sergio**, who also speaks Spanish and made us feel right at home. He was always happy to chat, recommend places to visit around the island, and made sure we were enjoying every moment of our stay. We’d also like to thank **María**, at the restaurant reception, who always welcomed us so warmly and even remembered our names—a small detail that meant a great deal to us. At the pool, **Kris, Kostas, Themis, and Spiros** were simply amazing. Always attentive, efficient, and smiling. You can tell when people genuinely enjoy their work, and they certainly do. The team at the **Heroes Kids Club** are absolutely lovely. Our daughter had such a fantastic time that on many days she didn’t want to leave. We’d especially like to thank **Mariana** for the affection, care, and patience she showed her. We also enjoyed the **Spa**, where everyone looked after us wonderfully. A special mention goes to **María**, for her kindness and for giving us truly relaxing massages. And of course, the reception team. We’d like to thank **Gustavo** and **Brandon**, who were always incredibly attentive and helpful throughout our stay. But we have to give a very special mention to **Jaime**. From the very first day, he took care of everything—restaurant reservations, activities, and any questions we had. Always smiling, approachable, and eager to help, he made us feel genuinely special throughout our entire stay. People like him are the reason guests return, and he truly made a difference. Beyond the hotel itself, we also loved the experiences included in our stay, especially the island drive and the boat trip. They allowed us to discover parts of Kos that we probably wouldn’t have explored on our own. We’re leaving with our hearts full. We’re incredibly grateful to the entire Ikos Aria team for giving us such a beautiful holiday. We’re taking home so many wonderful memories that we’ll treasure for a long time to come. We sincerely hope to return one day. With our warmest regards, An Argentinian family living in Spain