11/09/2026
The end of a fabulous week at the brand-new Ikos Kissamos in Crete!
As many of you know, I’m a huge fan of the Ikos brand, and it’s normally very hard to drag me away from Ikos Andalusia! This was actually my first experience of a Greek Ikos resort and I have to say… it has completely wowed me.
From the moment you arrive, you’re looked after. Check-in with a glass of fizz in hand is always a good start!
The resort is large – I definitely relied on the map for the first few days – but it never felt overcrowded. There are four beautiful pools, two exclusively for Deluxe guests, and SO many sunbeds. No sunbed wars here!
Poolside service is fantastic, with drinks delivered straight to your lounger and a lovely food menu available if you simply can’t tear yourself away from the pool.
And then there’s the food…
There are seven restaurants to choose from, including the incredible Market buffet, plus Peruvian (my personal favourite!), Greek, French, Italian, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. In the evenings the resort really comes alive with DJs, dancers and even a bit of plate smashing!
And, of course, there’s the famous Ikos White Party at the Beach Club once a week.
If you like to keep active, there’s plenty to do too – watersports, yoga, Pilates, bike hire and an incredible gym with sea views.
The rooms are spacious with large balconies and, for anyone like me who occasionally has to work while away, plenty of desk space too!
But one of the things Ikos continues to get so right is the service. The team are warm, friendly and genuinely seem to enjoy looking after you. They’ll stop for a chat, remember your favourite drink and somehow make everything feel effortless.
For a brand-new resort, they’ve done an incredible job. Of course, it will continue to evolve and improve as it settles in, but I can already tell you that I’ll be back.
This is exactly why I rate Ikos so highly. Once you’ve experienced their style of All Inclusive, it’s very difficult to go back to anything else. They really do set the bar – and there’s a reason they continue to win award after award.
If Ikos Kissamos is on your radar for your next holiday, get in touch. I’ve now experienced it for myself, explored the resort and eaten my way around it – all in the name of research, obviously! 😉
