We have just returned from a 10night all-inclusive holiday at Ikaros, booked through Jet2. An ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC stay, we genuinely did not want to come home.
The resort is beautifully maintained and in an excellent location, situated directly on the beach between Malia and Stalida, both of which are within walking distance.
The hotel itself is modern, clean and well presented, while the bungalows/rooms are designed in stone to create the feel of an authentic Greek village. The main pool has a bar and a range of beds and beanbags, overlooking the sea, with another pool area located beside the restaurant.
The hotel has direct access to the beautiful beach, as well as an additional small private beach area located close to the main pool. There are plenty of areas around the resort to relax, whether by the pools or on the beach, and the grounds are exceptionally well maintained.
We stayed in room 532 (photos attached), a first-floor double room with a balcony overlooking the shared pool, which we had access to. This pool was shared between possibly 15/20 rooms with loungers for each. The room was modern, exceptionally clean and well appointed, with a comfortable double bed, wardrobe area, sofa, a lovely tiled bathroom and perfect air-conditioning. It was serviced daily and the mini-bar was replenished with bottled water each day, along with canned soft drinks. For anyone looking for a quieter pool area and a beautiful sea outlook, we would recommend considering one of the rooms with a shared pool, request 532 if possible, it won’t disappoint.
The main restaurant, the Olive Restaurant, served breakfast, lunch and dinner. We found the food to be consistently well prepared, with plenty of choice, and thoroughly enjoyed our meals throughout the stay.
As part of the all-inclusive package (10nts), guests can also dine at three of the additional restaurants with no extra charge. We chose the Italian (Enlefko) Asian (Sunset) and Greek (Ammos) restaurants and were equally impressed with the food and service at each.
All of the staff we encountered were polite, professional and attentive. The majority of the team were also very accommodating to individual requests.
One small point of feedback would be regarding drinks. I personally prefer a weaker Gin & Tonic, and most members of staff were happy to accommodate this however there was one who outright refused to help, frustratingly.
We used the gym twice during our stay and found it to be well equipped for anyone wanting to maintain their usual workout routine while on holiday. There is also a small gift shop on site, together with a general store and jewellers, which are convenient additions to the resort and mean there is no real need to leave the hotel for everyday essentials or a few holiday purchases.
We hired a Fiat 500 from the in-resort car hire desk, located by Guest Services. Unfortunately, we can't remember the name of the lady who manages the desk, but she deserves particular recognition. She was exceptionally helpful, friendly and professional throughout the process and was a real credit to both the hotel and the company she works for. Her level of customer service was outstanding.
Ikaros is a beautiful adults only resort in an excellent location, with well-maintained facilities, good food, attentive staff and a great choice of pools and beach areas. We thoroughly enjoyed our 10-night stay and found the resort to be an excellent choice for an all-inclusive holiday.
We would have no hesitation in returning to Ikaros and would happily recommend it to others considering a holiday in this part of Crete.
Alanbell932026-09-19
