GSK
This was my first holiday since lockdown and my first time solo travelling with a small child, so I had high hopes having booked a premium hotel. I’ll start with the negatives.
I booked a 5-night stay, but unfortunately my sleep was repeatedly disturbed due to issues with the rooms. We arrived late in the evening, and despite having discussed my requirements with the hotel beforehand, I was placed on the 4th floor with a balcony and a room where the AC wasn’t working. I was disappointed, but the next day the team did move us to a ground-floor room. However, the AC in this room was also faulty and rattled even when turned off. Sadly, I had three nights of poor sleep, which affected the overall experience. Communication between reception and maintenance was unclear, and it took some chasing to get updates. Management did eventually speak with me directly, apologised, and provided a partial refund, which I appreciated.
Despite these issues, I would still recommend Ikos Dassia.
The staff, overall, were kind, attentive, and some were genuinely helpful. Argiro, my food concierge, was especially wonderful—she arranged our restaurant bookings and ensured I had access to halal food. The chefs often prepared fresh meals for us on arrival, which made a huge difference.
We travelled at a quieter time, and the Heroes Club was an absolute highlight. Eirini and her team were beyond amazing. they prepared fun activities for the children and were loving and caring towards the children. They cared for my child with so much warmth that I was able to have a breather—and even manage the room change—without too much worry. The childcare staff were the true heroines of our stay.
There were many other staff who made our stay better. Maria from the beach bar helped us navigate around the resort when we were lost and Emma, who never walked past a guest without a smile. The spa manager was also very kind even though I wasnt able to have the niche treatment that I was interested in.
I hope management considers implementing a 5-day working week for staff, as they work incredibly hard and deserve time to rest and see their families.
The facilities otherwise were everything you’d expect from a premium resort. The splash park was a hit, and I booked a swimming lesson for my child, which they loved. Kids disco when weather allowed was a fun activity to do early evening. The setting itself is breath taking—you’re right on the beach, overlooking the stunning Ionian Sea.
Overall, while our visit wasn’t perfect, it had many memorable highlights thanks to the staff and the beautiful surroundings. With better room maintenance and communication, this would have been a flawless stay.
Keith Richardson
A little bit of paradise. A truly all inclusive resort. Have been twice and absolutely loved it both times. Nothing appears to be too much trouble for the friendly staff. Lots to do and fantastic food. A lot of free activities. The only problem is that you will come away heavier than when you arrive.
Eliza Post
This was the most relaxed week in my life. I truly enjoyed it to the fullest. The staff is so friendly and helpful! The food is exceptional.
Cons: it's an island, so we experienced power outage a couple of times. The quality of cleaning is not that great. Once I found a smelly dirty wet cleaning cloth on our coffee table.
Next year we went to Ikos Olivia, Dassia is much better to my mind.
Alice Feldwick
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We are a family of four with two children and had the most amazing stay at Ikos Dassia. Everything about the resort exceeded our expectations. The pools were fantastic for both adults and children, with plenty of space to relax and enjoy. The restaurants offered so much variety and every meal was delicious, with options to suit the whole family. Our room was beautiful, spacious, and very comfortable. What really stood out was the customer service – every single member of staff went above and beyond, making us feel so welcome and cared for. The attention to detail and genuine warmth made our holiday unforgettable.
We booked the Deluxe option and I would highly recommend the boat tour.
We can’t wait to return!
Francis Thomson
We stayed here 3 years ago and enjoyed every minute of it, the staff are exceptional as are the amenities, rooms, restaurants and bar. The pools are excellent and the private beach area is outstanding.
Last year we stayed at Ikos Aria and this year we are in Odisia, and the experience is always amazing at each of them.
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