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Home » Greece » Travel » Is Ikos Oceania For Families?

Is Ikos Oceania For Families?

22nd April 2018 by SarahJChristie 40 Comments

Recently we visited the most incredibly beautiful Ikos Resorts, Ikos Oceania, 5 star luxury all inclusive resort in Halkidiki, which has been voted one of the best all inclusive resorts in Europe. The offering at Ikos Oceania for Families is Incredible, here is my review of Ikos Oceania and a little of what to expect.

The Main pool at  Oceania Greece

What You Will Find Here

  • Is Ikos Oceania For Families? Our Review And Verdict.
    • The Transfers And Welcome
    • Rooms, The Deluxe Suites At Ikos Oceania
    • The Public Areas
    • Food And Fine Dining
    • The Pools At Ikos Oceania
    • The Private Beach At Ikos Oceania
    • The Spa At Ikos Oceania
    • Is Ikos Oceania Hilly?
    • My Review And Thoughts Of Ikos Oceania For Families

Is Ikos Oceania For Families? Our Review And Verdict.

As you may be able to guess from all my photos and updates we just loved it. I would go as far as to say our trip to Ikos Oceania Halkidiki was perfect. So much so we are desperate to revisit next year.

But I wanted to be a bit more specific, tell you more about this idyllic all inclusive resort on mainland Greece. You see, we have been to many gorgeous luxury resorts in the Caribbean and had a wonderful time.

But we have never found that Caribbean perfection on a land based all inclusive resort in Europe. I may be a teeny bit fussy.

The main bar and lounge at Oceania

But we have found that European perfection in Ikos Resorts. For us, as a luxury all inclusive family holiday, you will find perfection at Ikos Oceania for families. And to support that here are 10 reasons you will fall in love with Ikos Oceania.

The Transfers And Welcome

If you book a 5 night stay or more direct with Ikos Resorts they provide free transfers to and from the hotel this is great for families as it takes all the stress out the airport. When you arrive you are met and taken straight to Ikos Oceania in a private taxi.

As a first impression of the resort, the service was pretty spectacular. During check in your given a glass of Champagne and full explanation of what the resort has to offer. Help booking  the all inclusive fine dining restaurants and to answer any questions.

Our room was not quite ready as we had taken an early flight to Greece. However we were able to head to the Flavors Buffet restaurant for lunch. I have to say was one of the best quality buffets I have ever visited.

Rooms, The Deluxe Suites At Ikos Oceania

Our room at Ikos Oceania was a Deluxe 1 Bedroom Family Suite, this is perfect for families. It is located in the deluxe collection area, which hosts a private pool, bar and beach area.

The decor in cool shades of blue and green gave the room a relaxing feeling with a beautiful modern bathroom, with excellent shower pressure. We had  a magnificent  sea view, lots of storage, a Nespresso machine, well stocked mini bar and Wi-Fi with a better signal than back home.

The Deluxe area family rooms
Family all including in Greece
Luxury products included

The Public Areas

Ikos resorts is super modern but with that feel of luxury and class. The public areas and lounge bars are huge but feel welcoming and relaxing areas to sit. The service is exceptional with plenty of staff on hand to offer you refreshments.

For me Ikos Oceania felt a place I could relax with my family and friends and chat over cocktails or coffee. On some evenings there were bands playing with music at a tasteful level that still allowed engagement amongst your party.

Bar area at Ikos Oceania
Patio overlooking the sea at Ikos Oceania

Ikos Oceania also presents good quality entertainment in the Helios Bar, and a nightclub should you wish to party the night away.

Food And Fine Dining

The restaurants at Ikos Oceania are divine. I feel this is where many all inclusive resorts let themselves down. Yet Ikos Resorts get it so very right with an offering of 4 a la carte restaurants, an Italian, Asian, Greek and French, a buffet restaurant. And the option to dine out in an authentic Greek restaurant. We tried all of the options apart from the French. All menus include a kids menu to keep the little ones happy.

Although Ikos Oceania is especially great for families with older kids and teens, we found the restaurant staff very accommodating to the boys tastes. This encouraged the boys to be a little more adventurous with their food. This has a huge bearing on our review of Ikos Oceania as dining is important to us a family and can make or break at trip.

French Bistro in Greece
Food in the Italian Restaurant
The Italian Restaurant at Ikos Oceania for families

We preferred the in-house restaurants, which were wonderful with excellent service, incredible food and perfect surroundings. Yet, the dine-out option offered great service with great opportunity to experience an authentic Greek restaurant, Ouzo and the lamb meatballs were the best I have ever tasted.

10 Reasons You will Fall In Love With Ikos Oceania in Greece

For lunch there are so many wonderful options. It was refreshing that Ikos resorts embrace a healthy attitude and this is reflected in all the menus. Offering healthy salads, wraps, and pasta. And all of the restaurants offer a slightly different lunch menu to the next.

My favourite had to be the beach bar; it was just idyllic eating lunch washed down with a cold glass of wine listening to the sound of the waves in the background.

However this was a better option for families with older children as Ikos Oceania has a road between the resort and the beach. For this reason there was never many families with smaller children in the beach bar.

The Beach Bar and restaurant overlooking the beach at Ikos Oceania

The Pools At Ikos Oceania

They are stunning, in total Ikos Oceania has 8 pools. This is a real bonus for families as it splits the resort up a little.

Of the pool 2 are baby pools, 1 family pool, 2 adult only, 1 spa, 1 deluxe collection and the main family pool, 3 are infinity pools. The design is such that although the resort is busy, the pools are well designed and spaced out, they never felt busy.

The sunbed to guest ratio must be quite high as there was always space around the pool. And the pools always felt chilled. Additionally you are also able to order snacks to your sun lounger should you want something light and stay around the pool.

Infinity pools in Greece
Deluxe Pool at Ikos Oceania Greece
10 Reasons You will Fall In Love With Ikos Oceania Greece
10 Reasons You will Fall In Love With Ikos Oceania Greece for families

The Private Beach At Ikos Oceania

The private beach at Ikos Oceania is perfect for long walks, and the work that goes into keeping it pristine and neat is outstanding.

I witnessed the staff raking and smoothing the sand on my morning walks. There’s a shingle bank in the sea and a sign saying beware sea urchins. But wearing sandals remedies any risk and we walked in the sea most days with no problems at all. We loved the beach area.

Private Deluxe beach at Ikos Oceania In Greece

The Spa At Ikos Oceania

The spa is luxurious with an indoor pool with huge day beds. Also featuring a gym, full programme of classes, including yoga  I was so cross I did’nt take my gym gear.

There’s also a hair salon and treatments rooms offering a section of treatments and massages. My favourite part a spa and sauna area that was divine. With heated beds, a sauna and steam room and sensory shower.

10 Reasons You will Fall In Love With Ikos Oceania Greece
Spa pool at Ikos Oceania

Use of the gym, classes, spa pools and steams rooms is all free for hotels guests to use. Of course treatments are extra, but you would expect that.

10 Reasons You will Fall In Love With Ikos Oceania Greece
Spa area at Ikos Oceania In Greece

Is Ikos Oceania Hilly?

This is the only element that would slightly effect my review of Ikos Oceania for younger families. The grounds at Ikos Oceania are staggered over 6 levels, as the resort is built into a hillside which can be a challenge for families with younger children.

There are some large staircases to the beach, but there is also a slope that will get you there. If you dont mind the slopes and hills you will be fine, they are steep but manageable.

However the main building has lifts and there is a lift to pool level. Additionally for those who may struggle to navigate the hilly slopes you can call a golf buggy to transport you around.

Is  Ikos Oceania Hilly

The work that goes into to maintaining this stunning resort is incredible. Every open space is manicured and perfect with the most beautiful greenery and flowers.

My Weekly Round Up, And Lots of Sunshine

My Review And Thoughts Of Ikos Oceania For Families

Ikos has to be applauded for it its wonderful team. I never once encountered an un-smiling member of staff. Every single person we encountered during our stay went over and above to make you feel welcome and special, remember your name, your favourite cocktail and wish you good day. T

The staff are such a huge part of what makes Ikos so wonderful and part of the reason we want so very much to revisit. So if you plan to visit an all inclusive resort in Greece, Ikos Olivia gets 10/10 from the Christies.

 I haven’t even started on what the boys loved about Ikos resorts, but that’s another post for another day.

Also find out what we thought of Ikos Olivia.

We were guests at Ikos Oceania however all thoughts are my own.

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  1. Angela says

    22nd April 2016 at 5:14 pm

    wow, wow, wow that looks amazing. I would love to go.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      22nd April 2016 at 8:00 pm

      Angel it was idyllic we loved itx

      Reply
  2. Katy (What Katy Said) says

    22nd April 2016 at 8:22 pm

    Oh my DAYS!! First of all – your PHOTOS ARE AMAZING! Second – that poooool!!!!! And third – I want to go now haha!!! xx

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    • SarahJChristie says

      23rd April 2016 at 9:37 pm

      Ah thank you Kare, it was a really easy subject to be honest, so very beautiful. And yes those pools were incredible x

      Reply
  3. Lindsay At Newcastle Family Life says

    23rd April 2016 at 1:45 pm

    I have fallen in love with it just from your photos! It really does look like such a wonderful hotel with so much to do xx

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    • SarahJChristie says

      23rd April 2016 at 9:41 pm

      Thanks Lindsay, it is so very relaxing and just wonderful quality x

      Reply
  4. Mini Travellers/Mini Ventures says

    25th April 2016 at 8:05 am

    Stop it you are killing us with all the stunning photos, I really need to sort out Greece for the summer. Stunning. It was the sunset yesterday too that makes me smile so much.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      25th April 2016 at 8:44 pm

      Karen you need to go you will just love it, I have totally fallen in love with Greece x

      Reply
  5. Kate says

    25th April 2016 at 8:27 am

    Stunning! #MondayEscapes

    Kate x http://www.petiteadventures.org/

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    • SarahJChristie says

      25th April 2016 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks Kate it is stunning I love it there x

      Reply
  6. Keri says

    25th April 2016 at 8:28 am

    Wow those stunning whites and blues are amazing! You’ve definitely sold me! #MondayEscapes

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    • SarahJChristie says

      25th April 2016 at 8:46 pm

      Thank you Keri, I know Greece is such a beautiful country and all those crips modern tomes Ikos is beautiful x

      Reply
  7. Nell@PigeonPairandMe.com says

    25th April 2016 at 12:04 pm

    I’ve been following your break – it has looked out of this world. All that food to choose from. And eight pools! Sounds like heaven.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      25th April 2016 at 8:50 pm

      Nell is was stunning, it is just so incredible relaxing, beautiful and ooh the food is delicious x

      Reply
  8. Trish @ Mum's Gone To says

    25th April 2016 at 7:23 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous – the colours are so contemporary.
    Take me there now! #mondayescapes

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    • SarahJChristie says

      25th April 2016 at 8:51 pm

      I know, Trish it was so cool and modern exactly my style x

      Reply
  9. Tracey Williams says

    25th April 2016 at 7:23 pm

    Oceania sounds just as idyllic as Olivia, and they are decorated in very much the same way. Everything about Ikos is the height of luxury and perfection, though everything is done in an understated way. The staff are certainly incredible and the best service we have ever had from a holiday. I miss everything about it as I am sure you do Sarah. Amazing pictures and I love the look of the infinity pool at Oceania. Ah I am just reliving it all now x

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    • SarahJChristie says

      25th April 2016 at 8:53 pm

      I am sure it is Tracey, everything was just perfect, I am so fussy but I can not think one one thing they can improve, it was incredible x

      Reply
  10. Julia @ rainbeaubelle says

    25th April 2016 at 9:30 pm

    Wow, Sarah, this just looks amazing! Such a beautiful resort I am definitely going to have a look now! Just look at those pools, and your suite is fantastic. Looks so perfect and relaxing! x

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    • SarahJChristie says

      26th April 2016 at 9:28 pm

      It was incredible Julia, I cant wait to go again it was so luxurious x

      Reply
  11. Sally says

    26th April 2016 at 1:04 pm

    Amazing photos! This is looks like such a beautiful place to just relax!

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    • SarahJChristie says

      26th April 2016 at 9:32 pm

      It is Sally, the perfect place to relax x

      Reply
  12. A Tourist says

    26th April 2016 at 10:40 pm

    Oh wow! I can feel the luxury, just by looking at the photos. Thank you for sharing this great location with us.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      27th April 2016 at 10:06 pm

      Thank you, it is just the most incredible place ever, I loved it x

      Reply
  13. Lauren (The Helpful Hiker) says

    28th April 2016 at 10:12 am

    Wow! That looks absolutely stunning, I can see why you loved it so much. The photos look amazing, I’ve already taken a peek online! Thanks for sharing #MondayEscapes

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    • SarahJChristie says

      28th April 2016 at 9:20 pm

      Lauren it is just stunning, I defy anyone not to fall in love with it x

      Reply
  14. samantha rickelton says

    29th April 2016 at 7:42 pm

    WOW it looks absolutely stunning! I’ve never found anywhere quite like the Caribbean either but this resort looks like it fits the bill! The infinity pool is stunning x

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    • SarahJChristie says

      29th April 2016 at 9:14 pm

      Sam, we were the same but Ikos is just incredible so much so we are booking to go back x

      Reply
  15. Grey World Nomads says

    30th April 2016 at 9:13 pm

    A place to treat oneself! What a luxury getaway. Wonderful! #MondayEscapes

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    • SarahJChristie says

      2nd May 2016 at 8:42 am

      Thank you, it really is x

      Reply
  16. Claire at Tin Box Travellet says

    2nd May 2016 at 6:05 pm

    Oh my! What a beautiful resort. I definitely has a feel of the Caribbean about it. No wonder you were so bowled over. I bet you came back feeling like you were walking on air! #MondayEscapes

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    • SarahJChristie says

      2nd May 2016 at 9:30 pm

      Oh Claire I was so totally bowled over by it, it was incredible x

      Reply
  17. Ting at My Travel Monkey says

    5th May 2016 at 12:58 pm

    I can totally see why you fell in love with Ikos Oceania. It looks like the perfect getaway for us too – such a fan of Greece. All the public areas from the lobby to the pools look first class. Oh so very jealous. Thanks for sharing on #MondayEscapes

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    • SarahJChristie says

      7th May 2016 at 7:39 pm

      Thanks Ting, honestly it is just the most stunning hotel we loved everything about it x

      Reply
  18. Nanouk | Digital Nomad with Kids says

    3rd January 2017 at 1:55 pm

    Wow those pictures, it looks like a 5star hotel! Very luxury! I am curious about how your boys experienced this, looking forward to reading your post. #mondayescapes

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    • SarahJChristie says

      5th January 2017 at 9:33 pm

      It is Nanouk it is just gorgeous there x

      Reply
  19. Marissa Claire says

    10th February 2017 at 10:22 am

    The resort is stunning. What great pictures. I am very J of you!

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    • SarahJChristie says

      12th February 2017 at 8:29 pm

      Thanks so much it is a beautiful resort x

      Reply
  20. francesca gott says

    7th March 2017 at 4:23 pm

    I have literally just booked here for my honeymoon in September. I have never been so excited in my life to go on holiday!! The reviews are amazing!! I will be blogging all about it too!! I enjoyed reading your post 🙂

    Reply
    • SarahJChristie says

      9th March 2017 at 9:32 pm

      You will have a wonderful time Francesca we loved every second of our time their it is perfect x

      Reply

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