Ikos Olivia

We visited Ikos Olivia on July with my boyfriend and we talked about it yesterday since we are planing to visit it next summer, too. It was the best vacation of our lives. We came back so relaxed and stress free. Thank you Ikos Olivia. See you on July 2025 ❤️

We returned to Ikos Olivia this year after an unforgettable stay last year, and once again, it exceeded all expectations! The stunning grounds, elegant rooms, and Michelin-level dining create a perfect escape. The staff are incredibly warm and attentive, making every guest feel special. From the pristine beach to the...

We returned to Ikos Olivia this year after an unforgettable stay last year, and once again, it exceeded all expectations! The stunning grounds, elegant rooms, and Michelin-level dining create a perfect escape. The staff are incredibly warm and attentive, making every guest feel special. From the pristine beach to the luxurious facilities, every detail is flawless. We’re already planning our next visit!🌞🥰

We had a fabulous holiday, great food, plenty of choice of restaurants meaning no two days felt the same, lovely facilities, pristine cleanliness, and great staff. Just a couple of points that Ikos could take onboard - the waiting staff should never clear plates until everyone at the table has...

We had a fabulous holiday, great food, plenty of choice of restaurants meaning no two days felt the same, lovely facilities, pristine cleanliness, and great staff. Just a couple of points that Ikos could take onboard - the waiting staff should never clear plates until everyone at the table has finished their meal, this should be taught during basic training; and some of the junior managers could learn from the waiters, waitresses and senior managers - they were mainly false, insincere or ignorant and gladly walk past without a “kalaspera” or smile! Overall a brilliant holiday and would highly recommend.

I cannot argue with any of the other 5 star reviews. All are spot on. Ikos Olivia is pure luxury. The service is second to none and all the staff are exceptional, polite and friendly. The restaurants are first class for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We will be returning next...

I cannot argue with any of the other 5 star reviews. All are spot on. Ikos Olivia is pure luxury. The service is second to none and all the staff are exceptional, polite and friendly. The restaurants are first class for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We will be returning next year! Cannot rate this resort highly enough.

Our time at Ikos was fantastic! The hospitality and service was top tier all week as they catered to all of our questions about or requests for food, drinks, etc. Alex, Anthony, and Lucie provided us with assistance at the front desk which was very much appreciated, as we had...

Our time at Ikos was fantastic! The hospitality and service was top tier all week as they catered to all of our questions about or requests for food, drinks, etc. Alex, Anthony, and Lucie provided us with assistance at the front desk which was very much appreciated, as we had lots of questions! They helped us plan all of our dinners and they even fit in a time for us to have dinner on the beach. Each restaurant had wonderful options, allowing you to try multiple cuisines. We were particularly fond of their new restaurant, The Garden, and they hosted breakfast for adults only, and their dinner was of course great as well. They even stayed open a little longer for breakfast one day for us, as they do close at 11 am. Their spa was also a serene area too and was a quiet place to relax at any time of the day. We hope to be back to an Ikos again soon!

Actually, if I could give 6 stars I would. Let's start from the beginning, the booking During the wait, the hotels contacted me to give insightful information, but also to ensure that I was aware of their offering The private taxi waited, as planned, the Tesla was provided for a...

Actually, if I could give 6 stars I would. Let's start from the beginning, the booking During the wait, the hotels contacted me to give insightful information, but also to ensure that I was aware of their offering The private taxi waited, as planned, the Tesla was provided for a day of excursion, so all good When we arrived, we were met with an invitation for lunch, our first experience of what turned out to be one long list if service on a very high level The Resort advertise with Michelin star food, and while it doesn't have a Star, it is at a level I have never experienced at any All Inclusive hotels before, not that I have tried that many, but with more than 3,000 travel days in my career, I have for sure tried my part of boring hotel food,, well done Ikos So what makes Ikos outstanding, is the food, the cozy and well decorated rooms, the cocktails, the bars, the restaurants the food or,, well for me there is no doubt, it is the people working here. Never have I met such friendly staff and a hospitality above anything else, never a I am sorry, never an arrogant person, but always a "yes, we will fix, if this is what you want we will make it",, always a smile, always a welcome and not least always available, impressed by how they clear tables, welcome you and make you feel special,, I don't know where they find there staff, but I would love to have access to such a service minded crowd So, thanks for great location, outstanding pool areas, good bars, great restaurants, tastefully food (even the buffet, though I hate buffet's) but most of all thanks for a fantastic service,, next trip being planned, the question is just, which location

We had a wonderful stay, the staff were amazing, the facilities are beautiful, the room was clean and specious, we really enjoyed this place, we will certainly come back, see you soon guys. Thank you for everything you have done for us......

Best resort we've ever been to, would 100% recommend absolutely every part of this place. Every want and need, even those we did not know we had, were catered to. Will definitely be returning, as well as visiting other Ikos resorts! I genuinely thought it was too good to be...

Best resort we've ever been to, would 100% recommend absolutely every part of this place. Every want and need, even those we did not know we had, were catered to. Will definitely be returning, as well as visiting other Ikos resorts! I genuinely thought it was too good to be true at first, even three days in I was thinking this can't be right, surely I'm missing some hidden caveat or cost, but Ikos proved me wrong and I'm so glad they did.

Luxury hotels this is my 4 Ikos hotel Thanks so much for all the stuff I really enjoyed it and I’m grateful to Artiom the chef at Flavors Buffet restaurant he was very helpful and make us very special thank you so much to u and your stuff. Thanks you...

Luxury hotels this is my 4 Ikos hotel Thanks so much for all the stuff I really enjoyed it and I’m grateful to Artiom the chef at Flavors Buffet restaurant he was very helpful and make us very special thank you so much to u and your stuff. Thanks you Maria the manager and your assistant. Love and thank you so much to everyone.

Everything about this hotel is exceptional, the food in all of the restaurants is amazing. The staff are amazing, I even got my sunglasses cleaned by one of the beach buddies. A big shout out to Corina, one of the waitresses on the beach, wow she is just amazing. (I...

Everything about this hotel is exceptional, the food in all of the restaurants is amazing. The staff are amazing, I even got my sunglasses cleaned by one of the beach buddies. A big shout out to Corina, one of the waitresses on the beach, wow she is just amazing. (I really think you should consider a more senior role for her) went out of her way to make sure we didn’t want for anything, and what a memory, she remembered our drink choices. We will definitely be back.

We have been coming to Ikos Olivia for the last 10 years & love it as much as we did on our first visit. Having stayed in many hotels around the world we feel Ikos is very special & have perfected the ideal holiday experience. Firstly the staff are just...

We have been coming to Ikos Olivia for the last 10 years & love it as much as we did on our first visit. Having stayed in many hotels around the world we feel Ikos is very special & have perfected the ideal holiday experience. Firstly the staff are just fantastic & go out of their way to help....the choice of restaurants is great ...... & everything in both the hotel & the extensive garden is kept in immaculate condition. We have sent many friends who also continue to return. Congratulations Ikos !!

We went to Ikos Olivia for our honeymoon and it was just perfect, even getting a room upgrade for the final two nights! The hotel is gorgeous and staff super friendly and attentive. The choice of restaurants is great, with delicious food, as well as a wide range of wine...

We went to Ikos Olivia for our honeymoon and it was just perfect, even getting a room upgrade for the final two nights! The hotel is gorgeous and staff super friendly and attentive. The choice of restaurants is great, with delicious food, as well as a wide range of wine choices. We loved the adult only part of the pool and lovely beach. We used the Tesla car hire and went for a day in Thessaloniki which was fun! We’d highly recommend Ikos for your honeymoon, and are already planning our next trip back!

Just returned from IKos Olivia for the second time and yet again the customer service, attention to detail and quality of food and drink was as good as any of the IKos resorts. Special mentions to Duty Manager Lucie who ensured everything was taken care of prior to our arrival...

Just returned from IKos Olivia for the second time and yet again the customer service, attention to detail and quality of food and drink was as good as any of the IKos resorts. Special mentions to Duty Manager Lucie who ensured everything was taken care of prior to our arrival and was always on hand to resolve any issues, Mariel and Elena in Provence restaurant who could not have done more, along with Enrique and Eva in The Garden restaurant. Their friendly and knowledgable approach to making our dining experiences extra special was very much appreciated.

Ikos resorts are the ultimate luxury experience and Olivia was absolutely amazing. Fabulous ground, staff, rooms and facilities. We particularly enjoyed Ouzo and Fresco, but all other restaurants were also great. The sports facilities were particularly good too with a well equipped gym with outdoor decking. There is an outdoor...

Ikos resorts are the ultimate luxury experience and Olivia was absolutely amazing. Fabulous ground, staff, rooms and facilities. We particularly enjoyed Ouzo and Fresco, but all other restaurants were also great. The sports facilities were particularly good too with a well equipped gym with outdoor decking. There is an outdoor gym by the beach and a big sports centre with tennis courts, basketball and beach volleyball. The spa was also great and adults only apart from rainy days, which is fair enough. This resort did have a lot of families with very young children at this time of year and there was a busy splash pool which catered for them well. The adult only areas by the quieter pool, at Flavors and on the beach were appreciated and quieter. The beach bar at sunset was beautiful. We were in a garden view quiet balcony room at the back of the resort and it was quiet and peaceful. Had a sneaky walk through the very large deluxe area a few times and that looked fabulous, but our budget doesn’t quite stretch to that 😢. We’ve already booked our next Ikos holiday at a different location as we are now hooked

Ikos Olivia is the best hotel for so many reasons, we had absolutely amazing stay .This hotel is the original ikos hotel & sets the standard for the company .Olivia staff are first-class so warm & professional really can’t say enough about them .hotel grounds are impressive & beautiful maintained....

Ikos Olivia is the best hotel for so many reasons, we had absolutely amazing stay .This hotel is the original ikos hotel & sets the standard for the company .Olivia staff are first-class so warm & professional really can’t say enough about them .hotel grounds are impressive & beautiful maintained. The beach is lovely lots of beds & all looked after by very attentive & friendly staff.The quality & choice of food in all of the restaurant was exceptional, the greek ouzo restaurant was our favourite thank you to vicky & korina for excellent service. Overall first class hotel & staff unforgettable memories

Having enjoyed other IKOS resorts, we decided to try the Olivia near Halkidiki on the Greek mainland. We were not disappointed in any way as the high standards we had enjoyed at Dassia, Andalusia and Porto Perto were fully replicated at Olivia. From the greeting at Thessaloniki airport and the...

Having enjoyed other IKOS resorts, we decided to try the Olivia near Halkidiki on the Greek mainland. We were not disappointed in any way as the high standards we had enjoyed at Dassia, Andalusia and Porto Perto were fully replicated at Olivia. From the greeting at Thessaloniki airport and the air conditioned drive to the resort we were treated to excellent service. After a couple of days we received a message asking if there was anything the staff could do to improve things; I made a couple of minor comments before heading to the private beach. Within an hour the resort manager, Lucie Gruberova, had located us and she introduced herself and was happy to discuss the matters raised. We thought this was exceptional service and it was maintained throughout our stay. In addition to the service, it is impossible to overstate the quality of the restaurants, all of which we enjoyed enormously. We learned that Olivia is the most popular IKOS resort for young families and that was our experience. We look for peace and quiet and indeed there is a beach reserved for adults and one can always find a quiet place, but perhaps other IKOS locations are more suited to couples without children. We happily recommend the IKOS resort formula with its emphasis of service and quality and will be repeat visitors.

Fabulous stay at the Ikos Olivia in mid-May. We have now stayed at four of the Ikos hotels and they are all top class, but we think the a la carte restaurants at the Olivia were the best. We tried all of them. Great staff by the adults only pool...

Fabulous stay at the Ikos Olivia in mid-May. We have now stayed at four of the Ikos hotels and they are all top class, but we think the a la carte restaurants at the Olivia were the best. We tried all of them. Great staff by the adults only pool section, especially Marilena and the boys who take care of setting up your loungers with towels and parasols. Another highlight was breakfast at The Garden restaurant. Enrique, who is in charge there, was exceptional and his wine tasting session was really enjoyable, even if you are not into wines or feel you know very little. Very unfair to single out staff as we were impressed with all of them. If you enjoy good food and drink in lovely surroundings treat yourselves to a stay.

Another great stay at Olivia - we were looked after in the IKOS way! It's always a bit of a downer coming home to having to make your own bed and cook meals again after having such luxury. Thanks again IKOS - and thanks again to all the staff who...

Another great stay at Olivia - we were looked after in the IKOS way! It's always a bit of a downer coming home to having to make your own bed and cook meals again after having such luxury. Thanks again IKOS - and thanks again to all the staff who put their hearts into looking after us!

IKOS brand hotels are fabulous. We stayed at Dassia last year and Olivia this year. Both experiences were marvellous. Olivia this year was amazing. The food , the rooms , pools and gardens were all stunning. The staff at Olivia truly made our stay magical as they were all so...

IKOS brand hotels are fabulous. We stayed at Dassia last year and Olivia this year. Both experiences were marvellous. Olivia this year was amazing. The food , the rooms , pools and gardens were all stunning. The staff at Olivia truly made our stay magical as they were all so friendly and welcoming. Everyone asks how you are and if they can assist you in anyway. Such a lovely atmosphere. We were also offered an upgrade even though we were perfectly happy with our room to a one bedroom suite which was so kind of the staff . I love love love IKOS and will definitely come back every year. You guys are truly wonderful. Thank you for an amazing relaxing holiday.

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at Ikos Olivia. The hotel was spotlessly clean, the food delicious and all the staff were so friendly, helpful and attentive. We particularly enjoyed that there were adult spaces in all the restaurants, and although couples were in the minority - it was mainly families...

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at Ikos Olivia. The hotel was spotlessly clean, the food delicious and all the staff were so friendly, helpful and attentive. We particularly enjoyed that there were adult spaces in all the restaurants, and although couples were in the minority - it was mainly families with babies and toddlers - we never had any problems. It might have been a different story if we had gone in school holidays, but going outwith school holidays was best for us. We also enjoyed using the adult pool and the life guards were quick to spot any children who couldn't swim and directed them to the other pools. There was never a shortage of sunbeds, so no rush to get one in the morning. The pool attendants were very attentive, and although we could have booked drinks, food etc on the app there was never any need to as they came round so often - even cleaning our sunglasses! There are too many staff to name individually, as they were all so good and I can't remember all their names, but I do remember Dimitri who was in Ouzo, Fresco and the Buffet, Stefanos the Bars Manager and Maria on Guest Services - who were all so kind and helpful. Initially, we were only going to use the a la carte restaurants, but we then discovered that the food in the Buffet was equally delicious. We had a couple of trips out - one to Thessaloniki and one a boat trip to Mount Athos - both were excellent. All in all, an excellent holiday.

We looked for faults but couldn't find any! We were genuinely sorry to leave. The staff were fabulous. We are looking to go back to one of the other IKOS resorts next year

Where to start, having just returned, fabulous. We have stayed at several Ikos resorts over the past few years and they never disappoint, saying that we think Olivia is our favourite. From the minute we arrived with a friendly welcoming drink and cold flannel to the goodbye hug we felt...

Where to start, having just returned, fabulous. We have stayed at several Ikos resorts over the past few years and they never disappoint, saying that we think Olivia is our favourite. From the minute we arrived with a friendly welcoming drink and cold flannel to the goodbye hug we felt comfortable with our every need satisfied at any time of day. The staff at all levels were amazing, the cleaners of the public toilet areas, rooms and nightly turn down were exceptional. All linen was spotless, super soft and plentiful, our bathroom amenities were always fully stocked. the public areas were constantly being cleaned to a high standard (even though we saw that many guests never seemed to respect their hard work, shame on them). You will not be disappointed with the food choices, all of high quality. We enjoyed all the restaurants, had no particular favourite, even Flavours, the buffet restaurant surprised us with its quality, freshness and varied flavours. If you made a wrong choice at any meal the staff would always bring you something else rather than you leave the restaurant disappointed. All the restaurant staff from the management the those who cleared the tables worked efficiently, quietly, never interrupting your dining experience. Fresh water is supplied everywhere, beach, pools, meals and we always had at least 3x2litre bottles of fresh water in our room, replenished everyday. We drank at the Indigo, Potami and lobby bars, again never disappointed. We tried several cocktails, the quality of these have improved since last year, more consistant. Again the service was always very professional, even making time for conversation with us. We used the beach most days and so appreciated the service we received, from the ‘Beach Buddies’ laying out your towels, as many as you want and keeping the sand spotless, to the staff bringing you any drinks, food from fruit platters to ice cream, fresh water and even ice all day long. This is all done with a smile in really hot conditions, they deserve huge thanks. The concierge team really worked hard dealing with all our needs either by email or via WhatsApp, good system, just be patient, they will always get back to you. The senior management team greeted us in just the same way as any other member of staff, kalispera from every level. Lastly, being retired we had no ‘little’people with us, but observing the staff we were amazed how everyone fussed over the little children, making time to help the parents when ever they could and try to make the babies smile, very tender. We really are unable to mention just one member of staff, all special in their own way but here are just a few we will never forget: Konstantinos in Ouzo. Corina in Fresco. Demetrius beach buddy adults only. Maria beach service, so sweet and efficient. Alex beach service, remembers our favourite drinks each day Vicki in Ouzo, efficient and smiling to her customers every request. Annistasios in Ouzo, cultural conversation Alex manager in Ouzo Jacek Natiel and Mariel in Provence. Lastly Elena in Provence. We would love to go back some day soon.

Right from arriving to leaving 7 days my wife and I enjoyed the service we received. We were met by an immaculately dressed young lady, given copy towel. Glass of wine whilst they completed the booking process. The. Whisked away to our room overlooking the sea. Our room was clean...

Right from arriving to leaving 7 days my wife and I enjoyed the service we received. We were met by an immaculately dressed young lady, given copy towel. Glass of wine whilst they completed the booking process. The. Whisked away to our room overlooking the sea. Our room was clean comfortable with all the usual a ucitraments Fridge fully stocked. Free, bottle of white and bottle of red. We were only 50 yards from.. the beach and 20 from.a pool The service we found during our stay was outstanding. We never encountered any member of staff who other than friendly helpful and couldn't do enough for us. We only used the buffet restaurant, the food was very good a d very well presented. The service was excellent with an excellent choice of wines. The grounds were immaculate well manicured flowers in full.bloom The bars were well staffed and served to.your table no fuss just place your order and it arrived within minutes The drinks were premium brands, and generous proportions The pools were well tended by 'beach buddies' they brought towels to yiur lounger and took them away when finished. Never a problem.geting a lounger or parasol never an issue of people out at 6am hogging places. The beach candy and clean, with excellent bar service. This is a place we will return to with grand kids as they cater for children in all aspects play areas, children's pools etc. Thank you for a very relaxing stay hope we come back

We (two adults) have just returned from a five day stay at Ikos Olivia and this was our 3rd time at this hotel. Most of our stay was very good but we both felt that standards are beginning to slip. To some reading this review, some of the points raised...

We (two adults) have just returned from a five day stay at Ikos Olivia and this was our 3rd time at this hotel. Most of our stay was very good but we both felt that standards are beginning to slip. To some reading this review, some of the points raised may seem a little petty but Ikos are known for their high standards and level of service and we have experienced this first hand on two separate occasions, but this trip was different. Transfers - We booked direct with Ikos which included Easy Jet flights from Gatwick and free private transfers. Transfer in a private air conditioned taxi, without having to wait for a coach to fill with other passengers, stopping at multiple hotels was really nice. Check in - No welcome drink offered and the lady who checked us in had a welcome speech prepared and would not deviate from this even though we explained this was our third trip and we didn't need the resort explained to us. We arrived our lunchtime and were prepared for our room not to be ready until 3pm. We had prepacked a beach bag which we retrieved from the top of our case, grabbed some lunch in Flavours, got changed in reception rest rooms and headed for the adult area of the main pool. Room - we had booked just a standard room and this time were on the 4th floor and facing the beach and pool. Very happy with room, very clean and bed was comfortable. We found out on our last visit that you could get different pillows and requested firm pillows on check in which were waiting for us when we went upstairs to unpack. Mini fridge was NOT restocked every day. We asked for the tonic to be swapped for slimline which was quickly arranged (day 2) but was never replenished. Pools & gardens - as per previous visits, the whole hotel was immaculate. The areas around the pool, the sunbeds and the pools themselves were always very clean. Pool & Beach service - this is one area where standards are falling. One of the afternoon pool servers (Angria/Argria) was excellent and was constantly checking if we needed anything. However, for the majority of the time, Beach Buddies/servers would often approach one couple, take their order and then disappear. The service on the beach was even worse. At one point we managed to flag someone down who was delivering drinks to someone else, only to be told "I only deliver drinks, I can't take orders". We always choose to sit in the adult only areas of the pool and beach. On one day, a young family decided to sit in the adult area and were happily served by the "Beach Buddies" for well over an hour before they were asked to move to a family area of the beach. The lifeguard (young female) at the main pool area was much better at explaining that straying families/children were entering the adult area zone and should return to the other side of the pool. Food - Flavours was exceptional as it always has been. Great good choices, exceptionally clean. My one gripe.......... during past visits we have always asked and been seated in the 'adult area' of the restaurant but during this trip we were always surrounded by families with children. When we spoke with Daria (Guest Relations) to query this, she confirmed that the adult only area should be in force but we were sat with families for most meals. If Ikos offer this service then it should be adhered to. One of the reasons we returned to Ikos was of the adult only areas. Fresco - A La Catre - unfortunately this was a terrible experience this time. Pre booked approx 3 weeks before our holiday and only available time was 21.00 which was fine. We are not sure whether it was because service was coming to an end but the whole experience was rushed. 'Welcome bread' was only offered after the starter because one of the Managers noticed we had none on our table. Starters were ok. My main course was awful and inedible. I couldn't work out whether the ricotta was completely under or over cooked and was literally in a soup of butter. We didn't attempt dessert. Anaya - a much better experience. Staff were attentive, atmosphere was lovely, a particular wine my husband likes was bought in from a different restaurant. A Lovely night. Ouzo - fabulous. Again, staff were attentive (special mention to Alex), drinks refilled frequently, advice on menu choices and just a lovely evening. Evening entertainment was almost non existent. There was a singer on our first night at the pool bar and then singers/band on Wednesday but then nothing else! We had walked to the Theatre on Tuesday evening to watch the advertised 'Amazonica' and were told by bar staff that it wasn't on and a DJ was setting up. We spoke with a lady with young children who said the children's entertainment was awful and not on for very long at all. I don't mind paying for a high level of service but I then expect a high level of service and this trip fell a little short of our expectations and the standards previously experienced . ** NOTE - since writing this review we have spoken to Niki (Guest Relations Manger) and discussed some of the minor issues we encountered. I feel confident that these areas will be addressed and will now consider a return to Olivia or a different Ikos resort in the future.

I had heard glowing reviews from friends about the Ikos resorts but nothing prepared us for it! If you want want truly outstanding, exceptional service, then there is no other resort to go to than an Ikos. We were lucky to go to the Ikos Olivia in Halkidiki. First of,...

I had heard glowing reviews from friends about the Ikos resorts but nothing prepared us for it! If you want want truly outstanding, exceptional service, then there is no other resort to go to than an Ikos. We were lucky to go to the Ikos Olivia in Halkidiki. First of, Tony from customer relations, is the most gracious, friendly and remarkable person you'll ever meet. He helped me organise my partners 40th birthday and celebrated our engagement proposal and felt more of a friend then a member of staff. Francesca from the Garden restaurant, impeccable service and friendliness, engaging and again went out of her way to ensure we were happy. We said that any good hotel chain could build that hotel, but I know none that could make that hotel what it is and how it runs. That's the Ikos way!

Wow, Wow, Wow! We returned to Ikos Olivia again for a fourteen-night stay, after a three-year break; hoping to find the same excellent standards as before. Yet, what we found was beyond all expectations. The resort’s new styling showed improvement in all areas, without loss of beauty of its natural...

Wow, Wow, Wow! We returned to Ikos Olivia again for a fourteen-night stay, after a three-year break; hoping to find the same excellent standards as before. Yet, what we found was beyond all expectations. The resort’s new styling showed improvement in all areas, without loss of beauty of its natural environment, and the addition of ‘The Garden’ has given another appealing dining option. We are often asked how Olivia compares with other IKOS resorts. Answer; we don’t know; this is the only one we have been to, but have been to many excellent hotels around the world; all ‘adult only’, except this one; and IKOS Olivia stands tall amongst the best, with one advantage – the staff. Everyone discovers a favourite member of staff on holiday, those who make your stay more special. But to us, Olivia is filled to the brim with such people, in every corner of the resort; each genuinely pleased that they can help make your experience better. Food & Beverage: I hesitate to talk about this, as nothing I could write would be praise enough. We ate at all of the in-house restaurants, expecting to choose a clear favourite to return to more frequently. However, although each had its own unique identity, all delighted us with food and wine, every night, with no clear winner. Staff were professional and companionable in the right measure, neither inattentive nor obtrusive. Food was flavoursome and generous, with explanation and thoughtful recommendations available, if requested. The wine expertly paired. The ambiance just right. Frankie, Vicky and Nicholas deserve our special thanks. Customer Relations: No resort is without its challenges: things break or services unexpectedly misfire. In these rare events, Olivia’s Customer Relations staff are always on hand, with Nikki at the forefront. One example: we found the chairs on our balcony to be uncomfortable for my 6’ 6” frame. We mentioned this as we headed to the beach and were delighted to find them changed by the time we arrived back for lunch. Housekeeping and Maintenance: Rooms and all areas of the resort are kept immaculate, including the beach toilets (as far as can be reasonably expected). The gardeners keep the standards high outside too, with stunning floral displays alongside the most beautiful aged olive trees. The staff here are hidden holiday heroes, whose names we will never know. Beach Service: The staff here work so hard and are always attentive, both Beach Buddies and Bar Staff. Lastly, I return to the quality of staff – good at their job and wonderful people. Never has it been so difficult to name those who made the biggest difference to our holiday, without unintentionally betraying the remainder. I have never mentioned the senior management in past reviews, because they are expected to set the highest standards, but at Olivia, they are all hands-on and; both as individuals, and as a team; took those standards and sent them soaring. A big thank you to Enea and George. In 2025, Ikos Olivia wowed us for two weeks, and sent us away with the fondest memories. Thank you so much. Especially you, Mr Cheri.

We’re a well-traveled couple in our late 20s, and we’ve never written a hotel review before but Ikos Olivia genuinely deserves one. It’s without question the best all-inclusive resort we’ve stayed at, and we’ve done places like Stella Island, Mayia Exclusive, and several Grecotels. Olivia stands out. From the moment...

We’re a well-traveled couple in our late 20s, and we’ve never written a hotel review before but Ikos Olivia genuinely deserves one. It’s without question the best all-inclusive resort we’ve stayed at, and we’ve done places like Stella Island, Mayia Exclusive, and several Grecotels. Olivia stands out. From the moment we arrived, it was clear this place runs differently. Greeted with cold towels and welcome drinks, check-in was smooth and well-organised. The staff were consistently friendly and professional, always nearby without being pushy. Whether we were by the pool or on the beach, food and drinks were constantly offered, and if you ever needed something specific, the app or WhatsApp concierge sorted it quickly. Rooms were spotless and modern with a mini-bar restocked daily (including 4 spirits, wine, soft drinks). Room service is included, and you can also order food to the pool or beach, which we really appreciated. The grounds and gardens are immaculate honestly, like a flower show and the views from the beach at sunset are stunning. The food across all restaurants was top quality, with standout dishes like the quinoa prawn salad and the beef options in the Garden, Chinese, and Italian restaurants. Drinks were full-measure and branded. The French restaurant (Provence) didn’t quite suit our tastes at dinner, but their lunch menu was excellent. There’s loads to do if you want to stay active tennis, water sports, gym classes and the staff running activities were brilliant. A special mention to George, who was a real standout. He was full of energy, always involved, and made everyone feel welcome. Amelia in the gym was also great knowledgeable and approachable. The gym could be a bit bigger, especially for a resort this size, and the beach gym felt a little limited. That said, the quality of the classes made up for it. The only other slight letdown was the evening entertainment. Live music and the White Party were fantastic, but we expected more variety throughout the week, especially with a theatre on-site. Overall, this is a solid 9.5/10 experience. We left feeling genuinely relaxed and switched off and we’re already looking at which Ikos to try next. Olivia has set the bar high.

So let’s begin with the headline - would I advise you to stay at Ikos Olivia? Following my own experience the answer would be a firm no and this is really due to consistent issues throughout our stay which essentially masked any plus points. We booked Ikos Olivia on the...

So let’s begin with the headline - would I advise you to stay at Ikos Olivia? Following my own experience the answer would be a firm no and this is really due to consistent issues throughout our stay which essentially masked any plus points. We booked Ikos Olivia on the strength of having a great time at Ikos Dassia last year. Olivia and Dassia are however quite literally like night and day respectively from my experience and have put serious doubt in my mind as to whether to bother with Ikos ever again. We arrived at Ikos Olivia to celebrate our wedding anniversary and so were looking forward to a luxurious week of holiday. I was initially impressed that the staff had provided us with a bottle of sparkling wine in our room as an anniversary surprise but then was very quickly disappointed after a quick google search suggested the bottle was worth the princely sum of 4 EUROS. Ikos clearly didn’t value our wedding anniversary as much I might have hoped they would have done! As an aside, a quick google search of most of the wines that are on offer at Ikos might suggest that they are all on the cheap side and worth around that price point apart from the Tattinger (for deluxe guests I understand), therefore you are not getting luxury wines, they are largely bargain bucket £3.99 at Tescos bottles! My wife is vegetarian and also gluten free, we had great difficulty obtaining any restaurant reservations for restaurants that would cater for this and the dialogue I had with the WhatsApp helpline provided by Ikos was ironically tremendously unhelpful in this regard. Eventually, the guest relations stepped in and tried to help with this assuring us that my wife’s dietary requirements would be catered for going forwards. We then put this to the test by ordering at the beach bar stressing the vegetarian and gluten free requirements (that they had already noted). Ordering at the beach bar was a tremendously belaboured process, having had to ask the bar staff four or five times for the same thing, with everything being brought out piecemeal and sometimes to the wrong table. When we finally received our meal, my wife received a ham and cheese sandwich which is clearly not vegetarian (having even checked with the waiter as he was putting the meal down on the table whether it was vegetarian)! The bar staff were slow to deal with putting this right and the bar manager’s apology appeared relatively insincere. All other experiences at the bar were just as poor, service was like something out of Fawlty Towers but without any of the comedy - amongst various unfunny and disappointing examples of service I witnessed a distressed couple with an ill child being turned away by the bar staff and another couple walk out of the bar having had to wait over half an hour for a cocktail. In addition to the above beach service was a slow drawn out affair with some food I had ordered arriving an hour later after I had given up and tried to get food elsewhere. The buffet service is chaotic at best, with long queues forming outside because of the rather odd system they have put in place at the entrance to the buffet. There was normally one person at the welcome desk who then took each person in turn to a table and so a long queue quickly built up. It would have surely been more sensible to have one person dedicated to be on the welcome desk and others showing people to their tables. The evening buffet service we experienced involved wine being stored in random buckets, staff not being around to pour wine or water if they were even able to locate it! The buffet manager suggested that the wine was stored in buckets away from tables to provide a fine dining experience, I’m not quite sure what planet the manager was on, but it certainly isn’t planet fine dining. After having voiced a lot of this during my stay the guest relations man came over to the beach to talk with me. I reiterated all of the above and the best he could do was to tell me that it made him feel very sad about my experience, he then just stared at me with sad eyes and a big sigh and when I asked him what he was going to do about it, he just said that it made him feel very sad, and that was that, he just walked off into the distance and we heard nothing more. Unimpressive at best. The checkout process was another challenging affair with the admin staff spending around 20 minutes trying to work out whether my payment had gone through having come up to reception on the day before checking out at their request to expedite matters! They even suggested that I might want to go to dinner and return to admin afterwards which on my last night was not top of my list. The photo I have included as part of this review (which is of the “vegetarian” sandwich supplied to my wife) sums up the whole experience better than words, a rather sorry, disappointing and unappetising event which was not as advertised! Ikos Olivia - you must do better!