Gina Bradley
Beautiful hotel, selection and quality of food and drinks is excellent. Wonderful kids club, swimming pools, car hire, pedalos, kayaks, bike hire, tennis and volleyball courts. Spa was wonderful and treatment was very relaxing. Staff all very friendly, polite and strive to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Sometimes the service can be sub-par (e.g. having to ask for a spoon twice to eat my dessert as the first request seemed to have been forgotten, ordering drinks to our room and one of the drinks being missing despite messaging on the hotel WhatsApp to let them know and it still never being delivered). In general, we got the impression that possibly there were fewer staff members than this time 2 years ago so maybe staff are spread more thinly. Was told by a server in a restaurant that it's possible to pre-order food from one restaurant to be delivered to another restaurant we were booked into the following evening but then staff on the hotel WhatsApp saying that's not possible. We also found it strange when on more than one occasion we requested to move the time of our dinner reservation to an earlier time (e.g. 1 hr earlier) and being told it wasn't possible. However, we went to the restaurant earlier to ask if we could be seated earlier and being kindly accommodated (being seated at 7.45pm vs the 8.30pm reservation time). At the time when we arrived at 7.45pm, there seemed to be several available tables which made it seem strange that we were told it wasn't possible to move the reservation to an earlier time via the hotel WhatsApp. Staff did however very kindly enable us to have dinner in The Garden restaurant when we were previously told it wasn't available on one particular evening.
Marisa Silva
We had an amazing stay! The service was absolutely perfect, with excellent restaurants and a fantastic breakfast. The beach service was impeccable as well. We came as a couple and really enjoyed it – there are quite a lot of children around, but the many “adults only” areas made it just perfect for us. Highly recommend! :-)
SaB62
We recently spent 10 unforgettable days at Ikos Olivia, and it was nothing short of exceptional from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth, efficiency, and genuine smiles that instantly set the tone for a truly relaxing holiday.
The resort itself is stunning — beautifully landscaped gardens, olive trees, and a peaceful atmosphere that makes you feel completely at ease. Everything is perfectly maintained, and the layout ensures that even when the hotel is full, it never feels crowded.
Our room was modern, spacious, and spotless, with every detail carefully thought out for comfort and convenience. Housekeeping was flawless, and the little touches each day made us feel truly cared for.
We mainly dined at Flavors, and it was consistently excellent. The variety, quality, and presentation of the food were all impressive, and the staff went above and beyond to make every meal enjoyable. The team there deserve a special mention — always friendly, attentive, and genuinely eager to ensure guests have a wonderful experience.
There are many restaurants to dine at and even a dining out experience which are all included in the holiday.
We took advantage of using one of the Tesla cars for the day which is also included, so it was nice to have a ride around. A shuttle bus was organised for us to go to the Cosmos Mediterranean shopping centre which is well worth a visit.
The beach and pool areas were equally impressive — clean, calm, and beautifully maintained. There were always loungers available, and the service was seamless, with staff bringing drinks and snacks right to your sunbed. The crystal-clear water and relaxed atmosphere made it the perfect place to unwind.
What really makes Ikos Olivia stand out, though, is the incredible staff. Every single person we met was professional, kind, and genuinely passionate about making guests feel special. The level of service here is second to none — nothing ever feels like too much trouble.
After 10 days of pure relaxation, we left feeling completely refreshed and already planning our return. Ikos Olivia is a true gem — where luxury, comfort, and heartfelt hospitality come together perfectly.
Thank you to everyone at Ikos Olivia for making our stay so memorable — we can’t wait to be back! 🌺
Emma Hunter
We came to Ikos Olivia for our honeymoon, and whilst some elements were great, I would not recommend it for couples - it is purely a family resort, with the vast majority of guests being families with young children.
The service was amazing, the rooms were lovely and the facilities are plentiful - we loved playing table tennis, swimming, darts, going to the gym. All the staff were lovely and they genuinely want you to have an amazing holiday.
We really struggled to get over just how many children there were at the resort though - the website made it seem like it would be a tranquil, peaceful escape, perfect for a honeymoon. This was not the case - at meal times, young children are crying, screaming and running around your table. If you're all dressed up on your honeymoon and looking for a romantic escape, this can really ruin the ambience!
During the day it wasn't so much of an issue, although it would be good to have more adult only areas as these were almost always completely full. There are adult only areas in the restaurant but they closely neighbour the children's tables, which defeats the point slightly.
I know that part of this is down to the parents, but I do think that Ikos needs to be more transparent in their marketing to show the kind of experience that couples can expect at Ikos Olivia. We felt really cheated of our money and honeymoon because of this false advertising.
We did speak with Niki, from the guest relations team, who was sympathetic and gave us a 9% discount, and we're grateful to her for her help. I just really want to ensure that no one else makes the same mistake as us! Apparently some of the other ikos resorts, such as Dassia, are more suited to couples - Olivia apparently gets the most children as it is small and flat. This information should really be available online so that guests can make the best decision before booking.
Many other couples who we spoke to had similar complaints sadly, and had also spent thousands on their holiday. We're gutted that we won't be able to do our honeymoon again, and that all the money we saved to go to Ikos wasn't with it, but hoping that other couples can learn from our experience.
Andreea Guraliuc
We stayed 5 nights at Ikos Olivia and had a fantastic experience! The level of service here is truly incredible, and the food is absolutely out of this world — you really have to try all the à la carte restaurants, each one is a delight. The resort is also family-friendly, though we felt that a bit more entertainment for small kids would make it even better. Still, the kids’ options are good overall, and everything else was just perfect. We definitely need another stay at this amazing place!
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