Congratulations to Ikos Resorts as Ikos Aria Kos has just been crowned ‘The Best All-Inclusive Hotel in The World 2022’ by Trip Advisor!

Ikos Aria Kos Overview
Welcome to the Ikos Aria Kos. This brand new (opened summer 2019) Ikos Hotel will stretch the imagination of possibility for a true all-inclusive holiday in the sunshine! Basking on a beautiful beach on the southwest coast of the Greek Island of Kos, Ikos Aria offers a compelling mix of contemporary style and traditional hospitality. Step into the wondrous world of Ikos Aria and prepare for an experience like no other. 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.

A brand new edition to the ever-growing luxury portfolio, Ikos Aria Kos takes pride of place on the stunning island of Kos. Guests will be presented with culinary delights, sea-facing pools, private sands and beautifully-appointed accommodation all rolled into one. An unforgettable holiday experience is guaranteed.

Ikos Aria opened in May 2019.

A 850m long sandy beach is reserved for hotel guests, where they will find complimentary sun beds, umbrellas and food & beverage service.
• Snacks, fruits and drinks delivered to guests’ sunbeds
• Childcare service is also available on the beach complimentary (4yrs upwards)
• Reserved area for Ikos Deluxe Collection guests
• Designated ‘Quiet Areas’ available

You can fully expect this brand new hotel to match up to the current Ikos properties! There will be a fantastic range of facilities available to you including the inimitable ‘Unc ‘ concept that repeat Ikos guests love so much.

• A total of 373 bedrooms, suites and bungalows
• 1 Main contemporary building with Rooms & Suites
• A dedicated Bungalow Suite area
• An exclusive Deluxe Collection Suite area
• 7 a-la carte restaurants
• 1 Main Mediterranean Restaurant
• 7 Bars
• 5 Pools
• Transfer time from Kos Airport: 20 min
• 47 verdant acres

Ikos Aria Kos Ultra-All-Inclusive

Unconditional Luxury – From the magnificent Halkidiki peninsula to the verdant coastline of Corfu & now the popular Greek Isle of Kos, award-winning Ikos Resorts are re-imagining the luxury holiday. Infinite Lifestyle invites you to savour such pleasures as Michelin-starred menus, beauty products from Anne Sémonin, Paris, 24-hour room service and many, many more… and what makes it so very special, is that it’s all included as part of your stay!

Ikos Hotel Resorts dominated the luxury all-inclusive category in the Trip Advisor ‘Travellers’ Choice Awards.’ Awarded 1st place as ‘Best All-Inclusive in the World’ Ikos Aria’s incredible performance is a testimony to the outstanding value offered by the Ikos Resorts’ Unconditional Luxury promise.

The annual TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards honour the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travellers. Unlike any other hotel honours, TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice winners are based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from travellers around the world.

Each Ikos Resorts property offers understated elegance, providing distinctive, authentic experiences in the most idyllic beachfront locations. Michelin-starred menus, 24-hour room service, a 300-strong wine list and the unique “dine out” discovery programme, all contribute to a superb food & beverage experience delivered with impeccable service by the Ikos teams. Ikos Resorts are certainly carving a new and inspirational path with their ‘ Unconditional Luxury offering.

Ikos Aria Kos Room Facilities:

  • An elegant collection of more than 370 perfectly appointed suites and rooms offering a choice of private balconies, gardens and individual pools.
  • Air-conditioning/heating
  • Bathrobes
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • DVD/CD Player
  • Flat Screen Satellite TV
  • Furnished terrace
  • Hairdryer
  • Mini Bar
  • Safety box
  • Slippers
  • Wireless internet access

Ikos Aria Kos Facilities

Guests can enjoy a wide range of sports facilities including:
Free of charge:
• 2 Tennis courts with floodlights (equipment available)
• Aerobics
• Aqua Aerobics
• Basketball
• Beach Volleyball
• Beginners Yoga
• Canoeing (once per day 20mins)
• Cardio training room
• Fitness studio at the Spa
• Introductory diving lesson at hotel pool
• Mini Football
• Mountain Biking
• Paddling (once per day 20mins)
• Pedalos (once per day 20mins)
• Pilates
• Power beach walks
• Stretching
• Table Tennis
• Water Polo
• Windsurfing (1 hour/stay) (License required)
• Zumba
• Giant Chess

With local charge:
• Catamaran
• Football Academy
• Inflatables
• Private boat tours
• Excursions
• Yacht rental
• Ringos
• Scuba diving
• Tennis Academy
• Water skiing
• Windsurfing Academy

Ikos Aria Kos Hero Crèche and Mini Club
Worldwide Kids will no longer be operating at Ikos Resorts. As part of our pledge to provide premium childcare services and facilities, we are delighted to announce that our new in-house team of highly qualified professionals will be taking over all Crèches, Kids and Teens Clubs across Ikos Resorts.

Our team have completed their First Aid and pre-season training, with the Crèche team qualified in Early Years Education. English continues to be the main spoken language, but members of our team also speak Greek, German, Russian and French. Our Crèche, Heroes Club and Teen Club offer organized activities for those from four months to seventeen years, operating in line with UK Ofsted standards.

The Ikos Crèche offers sessions for those as young as 4 months and up to 4 years, held from 10:00 – 13:00, Lunch 13:00 – 15:00 and 15:00 – 18:00. Children aged 4 – 12 enjoy a roster of engaging experiences and activities in the Heroes Club, while making new friends from all over the world.

Pre-bookings are as always strongly advised, and guests will be able to book their sessions online also
Please see links for booking childcare online or via email:
Ikos Aria:
HeroesClubIAR@ikosresorts.com
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At Going Luxury we recommend you book your childcare early to avoid disappointment as this popular service is limited. We can help you with this.
CRÈCHE (Ages 4 months – 4 years old) 10am – 1pm (morning session), 1pm – 3pm (lunch session), 3pm – 6pm (afternoon session) at extra charge
MINI CLUB (Ages 4 – 12) 10am – 1pm (morning session), 1pm – 3pm (lunch session), 3pm – 6pm (afternoon session)
TEEN CLUB (Ages 13 – 17) (high season) (10am – 1pm, 3pm -6pm)
FOOTBALL ACADEMY (Mon – Sat from 10am – 12pm for 5 – 8 years old and 5pm – 7pm for 9 – 14 years old)
TOTS FOOTBALL ACADEMY (Ages 18 months – 4 years) Mon – Sat: 9.15am – 9.55am

Ikos Aria Kos Address:
85301, Suburban Road Kefalos Kos Greece
Ikos Aria Kos Telephone Number: +30 22424 41000
Ikos Aria Kos Email Address: info@ikosresorts.com

Ikos Aria is the fourth resort under the Ikos Resorts brand name, after the new 403-room Ikos Dassia on Corfu, set to welcome visitors this May. The Ikos Aria in Kefalos on the beautiful Greek Island of Kos and then expanding to other markets abroad, including a new venture in Spain! Ikos Andalusia is in the pipeline & is set to be the first venture from Ikos outside of Greece, due to open Summer 2021, watch this space for more info.

Facilities

  • Ikos Aria Kos Pools & Beaches
    • The golden sands of Kefalos beach and the enticing azure waters of the Aegean are your own private playground. Lie back on your sunbed and allow us to serve you chilled drinks and delicious snacks that are all simply part of your Unconditional Luxury.
  • Ikos Aria Kos Spa
    • Enjoy a rare opportunity to slow down and take life a little easier. Relax, rejuvenate and generally let us spoil you in the Ikos Spa by Anne Sémonin, Paris – a serene setting offering a range of personalised treatments from experienced therapists.
    • Ikos Aria Kos guests can enjoy the following Spa facilities: 8 private treatment rooms, each offering the ultimate in pampering and elegance* (one treatment included in Deluxe collection offering). Indoor heated pool with jacuzzi, enclosed by floor-to-ceiling windows offering incomparable views over the Aegean sea. Fitness Studio with state-of-the-art equipment & contemporary cardio-fitness facilities. ‘Relaxation Area
      Thermal Suite’ comprising of Steam Bath & Sauna
      Hairdressing salon & Nail Salon with ‘beauty corner’ offering Anne Sémonin products* (*at extra charge).
  • Ikos Aria Kos Kids
    • Indoors and outdoors, there’s no end of fun for kids of all ages, every day of the week. From professionally supervised clubs to tempting children’s menus, we really do care about our younger guests, while with beach childcare and babysitting on request, we’ve thought about mum and dad too. Hero Crèche and Mini Club
      Operated by the famous Worldwide Kids Club, childcare experts according to strict British standards and ratios. At Going Luxury we recommend you book your childcare early to avoid disappointment as this popular service is limited. We can help you with this.
  • Ikos Aria Kos Activities
    • Indoors, outdoors, in the water and out exploring the island; there’s so much to do at Ikos Aria and so many activities that are included at no extra cost as part of your stay. Get your day off to a brilliant start with yoga or Pilates, make the most of the tennis courts or football pitches, or try your hand at paddle boarding – whatever you choose you’ll have great fun doing it.
  • Ikos Aria Kos Entertainment
    • After a fun, action-packed day, a long chilled-out evening of great entertainment stretches out in front of you. Watch the sun go down that with one of our perfectly mixed cocktails before heading out to enjoy vibrant shows, live music and our renowned beach parties.

Dining

With Ikos Aria Kos 7 Themed Restaurants are included in the ‘Unconditional Luxury’ ultra-all-inclusive concept provided by Ikos Resorts including ‘dine-out’ option.

  • Ouzo
    • With an enticing à la carte menu designed by Michelin-starred chef, Lefteris Lazarou, Ouzo is the perfect setting in which to explore contemporary Greek cuisine.
  • Kos
    • With a delightful beachfront setting, Kos restaurant is the perfect destination to explore Kos Island’s long and glorious tradition of gastronomy.
  • Fresco
    • Michelin-starred chef, Ettore Botrini presents his exquisite menu of authentic à-la-carte Italian cuisine in the sophisticated surrounding of Fresco.
  • Anaya
    • The renowned Chef Katsu has created an outstanding à la carte menu at Anaya, featuring classic dishes from across Asia and the Orient.
  • Provence
    • The flavours and aromas of Provencal cuisine are brought enticingly to life by Michelin-starred chef, Anthony Jehanno.
  • Flavors
    • The views over the shimmering Aegean are the perfect backdrop to this impressive Mediterranean style buffet, offering so much to delight every member of the family.
  • Dine Out
    • Kos enjoys a rich gastronomic tradition with influences from across the Mediterranean. Our popular Dine Out programme presents you with the opportunity to explore the local cuisine through visits to some of best local restaurants – all at no extra cost.

Bars

  • At Ikos Aria Kos a variety of 9 bars are on offer resplendent in choices of branded drinks, cocktails & Champagne.
  • There’s a bar to meet your tastes at Ikos Aria Kos, whether you want to enjoy an al fresco cocktail at one of the laid-back pool bars, take in some live music in the lobby: or head to our sophisticated Cava to sip on a selection of local and international wines all carefully selected by our sommelier. If you simply want to watch the stars from the tranquillity of your balcony, you can rest assured it’s replenished daily at not extra charge.