- Greece Holidays
- Kefalos
- Ikos Aria
This luxurious Hotel can be found in Kefalos. Step into the wondrous world of Ikos Aria and prepare to share a very special experience with those you love. In a wonderfully serene setting stretching over 47 acres and fringed by the dazzling Kos coastline, this luxurious property delivers on the promise of the Dodecanese; beguiling beauty, fascinating culture and warm hospitality. Ikos Aria overflows with style and touches of unique brilliance, all complemented by our award-winning Infinite Lifestyle which ensures virtually every element of your stay is already included in the original cost, leaving you to relax and enjoy lasting memories.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments and facials. After dipping into one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional features at this property include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services and babysitting (surcharge).
Amazing! The staff at the resort are incredible 😃 Particularly Anthony (Manager) & the Julia's teaching pilates/Yoga. NOTHING is too much trouble & they go above & beyond. The resort is spotless, food fabulous & an incredible experience. Highly recommended
It was another wonderful holiday on the idyllic beach of Kefalos! Experiencing the breathtaking scenery of this fantastic bay while staying in a wonderful hotel is truly unforgettable. The ever-present friendliness, the impeccable service down to the smallest detail, the fantastic food in the many restaurants, and the wonderful Greek wines practically compel us to return next year. Many things have even improved compared to our previous stays. A very special thank you to the two sommeliers, Theodora and Christoferos, who offered us excellent Greek wines. Many thanks also to the reception manager, Anthony.
Above all, the BBQ lunchtime at Ouzo, which we love so much, has improved significantly; the selection of fish and the variety on the grill are superb. The entire team, led by restaurant manager Vangelis, took excellent care of us. Thank you so much for that. We would especially like to highlight the incredibly warm welcome we received every day from Anastasia and Maria.
The support provided by Julia and Louis in the gym was also the best we've ever experienced during our previous stays. The food in all the à la carte restaurants was exceptionally good, and we were delighted to see the friendly restaurant managers Anna at Provence and Stelios at Oliva again.
Thank you so much for this wonderful, high-quality vacation.
We're already looking forward to next year.
Wonderful hotel, staff 10* rating.cleanliness Impeccable
What a hidden gem of a resort! Having been lucky enough to stay at luxury resorts further afield, it was a welcome surprise to find somewhere comparatively closer to home that was just as spectacular!
The resort itself is amazing and the staff looked after us well from beginning to end. There is a good range of inclusive restaurants and both kids and public pools to enjoy through the day. The kids club was well equipped and allowed use of the outside facilities to kids under parental supervision. We were also able to hire bikes for our children for the duration of our stay which was a win!
At night, there was a good entertainment menu for all in the theatre and many outbreak areas to choose from for a drink and general socialising.
We have since tried another IKOS site but Aria is hands-down our favourite. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay!
We stayed at Ikos Aria for a week in September and WOW — what an amazing experience! This was our first time staying at an Ikos resort after hearing so many recommendations, and it absolutely did not disappoint.
The restaurants are out of this world. Our favourite was Olivia. The atmosphere, food and service were all wonderful, with a special shout-out to Joanna, who was amazing. The mixed seafood and chicken paella was standout as was the steak. Fresco was great for lunch, the seafood pasta and pizzas are delicious. Ouzo was perfect for breakfast, and we also really enjoyed Anaya and Provence for dinner - but not a bad restaurant! The food throughout the resort is beautiful and incredibly high quality — it genuinely feels like eating at a top restaurant night after night.
There is plenty to do around the resort, although we were quite happy being lazy! We did the wine tasting and cocktail masterclass, where Jaques was fabulous and really made the hour fly by. The mojito was honestly the best I’ve ever had!
The Deluxe Bar and Lounge area, right by the adults-only pool, was another highlight. The service here really stood out. Zuzi was wonderful, making sure our favourite wine was chilled for us each day, and the lunch service to our sunbeds was beautifully presented.
The grounds are stunning and incredibly well kept, and the beach is beautiful with fantastic service too. I loved the sea as it was so shallow, and the sunbeds were well spaced out and really comfortable. They even clean your sunglasses for you on the beach — such a lovely little touch!
We also had a couples’ hot stone massage in the spa, which was perfect. It was expensive, but absolutely worth it — genuinely the best massage I’ve ever had. The spa itself is beautiful and, even without booking a treatment, guests can use the facilities for free at any time. The facilities are fantastic.
For couples, Ikos Aria really is perfect. They have clearly thought carefully about creating separation between adults and families while still catering brilliantly for both. As a couple looking for a romantic trip, we really appreciated this. The restaurants are arranged so adults can enjoy a quieter experience, there is an adults-only section of the beach, and the adults-only pool is tucked away in a quiet area.
The only slight frustration for us was the evening entertainment. Some of the performers were amazing, but unfortunately they were sometimes joined by screaming children, which did take away from the atmosphere a little. Sadly, that’s more down to the parents than the resort staff!
Overall, we absolutely loved our stay at Ikos Aria. The food, service, beautiful surroundings and attention to detail were exceptional. We left feeling completely relaxed and would love to return although will try another Ikos next year!
