Ikos Aria

First time visit to Ikos group hotels were amazing... And it won't be the last one. I thought we have landed in paradise, there was fully stocked mini bar and nespresso coffee machine and room service, all included. Visited Ikos Aria in Kos Island and this hotel was way ahead of others that we have visited so far... Definitely 5star and All inclusive, plus you get a mini Cooper for a day to drive around the island... We could not fault anything. Staff were so attentive and helpful all the time. We liked that you can't reserve sun beds and staff would remove your towels if you are gone for more than few hours. The only fault was that we did not have enough time to explore all parts of the hotel as only stayed there for 1 week. So next time we will go for 2 week break. Thank you to Dimitra (Guest relations manager) who welcomed us in the hotel and was very helpful throughout our stay there. We hope to see you soon.

We celebrated our 32nd anniversary at Ikos Aria in Sept 19 and had a wonderful holiday. Everything was amazing from the beautiful room, the location, the dedicated staff and a great choice of restaurants. A huge thank you to all the friendly and hardworking staff who made our holiday very enjoyable. A special mention to Eleni and Margaret in guest relations and Dimitra for all her help answering my emails before our holiday. Bill and his team at Fresco for making our anniversary meal memorable and even decorated our table and made us a cake. We look forward to coming back again in the very near future and have already recommended Aria to family and friends.

Written end Oct 2019 but only just published: I’m currently sat in my luxurious large bath in a deluxe pool view junior suite writing this review with a glass of Taittinger. All I can say is this place is wonderful. The place is made more wonderful by the staff. Especially the deluxe manager Michael and his team. Also not forgetting the restaurant/bar staff and all the staff in the background that make this hotel run like clockwork and make it hard to believe it’s the first season. We’ve been to all the Ikos resorts and have booked for Andalusia for 2020 also. This has been our favourite Ikos so far. Deluxe manager Michael has gone above and beyond time after time for us, we can not thank him enough. From the wonderful genuine welcome he gave us and the rest of our party of 8, to the extras that are never too much trouble. We truly thank you for making our holiday amazing. We visited with two of our daughters and their partners (all in their 20s) and 2 parents both 75. Everyone has loved the stay equally. There has been something for everyone. Yes the hotel is large, we mainly stayed in the deluxe area and around the deluxe pool, this pool and deluxe area are much bigger than the other Ikos resorts, but a golf buggy is only ever a quick call or WhatsApp message away, if you need a lift to a restaurant etc. The deluxe pool was very busy and yes there were a lot of children but no over the top noise, just people having fun and enjoying themselves. A couple of bits of food for thought for Ikos perhaps. Aqua aerobics in deluxe pool also? Even if just a couple of times in the week. Mobility scooters to hire? Outdoor, overlooking sea/beach pagoda for Pilates, yoga etc like Dassia? Gym was always very busy, wonder why not 2 gyms like Dassia. Size of resort seems like warrant two or a larger gym. More staff round deluxe pool, there only seemed to be two members taking orders. Same amount as all the other resorts but a lot lot lot bigger area for them to service. They worked very hard but not manageable for them. We can’t but mark Aria as a 5 star. Amazing for its first year. They have clearly done something different here than what they did opening year at Dassia. Everything was absolute perfection and if there were any little issues, they were always immediately out right. Ikos truly want you to have an amazing holiday and nothing is too much trouble. Best Ikos yet and will definitely be back. Thank you Ikos, especially Michael delux manager, who now feels more like family. Can’t wait to see you all again in 2020. Enjoy your winter break, everyone at Aria thoroughly deserve it.