Ikaros Beach Resort & Spa

My husband and I spent 10 wonderful days at Ikaros Hotel in Crete and we had a fantastic holiday from the first day until the last. The hotel exceeded our expectations in many ways, and we would gladly return in the future. One of the highlights was definitely the food. Every meal was delicious, with a great variety of dishes and very good quality ingredients. There was always something new to try, and we looked forward to every breakfast and dinner. Compliments to the kitchen team for doing such an excellent job. We would also like to mention Yannis from the bar. He was always friendly, cheerful, and ready for a nice conversation. We enjoyed chatting with him almost every day, and he helped create a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Small things like this make a holiday special, and Yannis is a real asset to the hotel. The housekeeping staff also did an outstanding job. Our room was cleaned thoroughly every day and was always spotless when we returned. Everything was well organized, and the service was reliable throughout our stay. Another great experience was the morning yoga sessions with Maya. She is extremely professional and knowledgeable. The classes were a perfect way to start the day. I loved it. We were also very grateful for the reception team. The ladies at the front desk were always kind, helpful, and spoke excellent German. This was particularly important for my husband, as he does not speak English. Whenever we had a question or needed assistance, communication was easy and pleasant. The beach deserves special praise as well. It is absolutely beautiful, with crystal-clear water and plenty of space to relax. We spent many hours there enjoying the sunshine and the wonderful views. It was exactly what we were hoping for when booking our holiday in Crete. Overall, we had a truly relaxing and memorable stay. The combination of excellent food, professional staff, comfortable accommodation, great activities, and the stunning beach made this one of our favourite holidays in Greece. We would highly recommend Ikaros Hotel to anyone looking for a high-quality and welcoming place to stay in Crete.

My wife and I have had a fantastic holiday at this resort. Really beautiful place which is kept spotless all the time. The staff are so lovely, warm and friendly, making us feel very welcome. Rooms are great but not every location is ideal. We paid for a see view so no problems there. Housekeeping kept our room immaculate and the desk staff could not do enough for us. The food in this place is superb even in the main self serving restaurant while the restaurants you book were all beyond our expectations. Just hard to be negative about anything really. Had an AC issue which I reported and the staff fixed it before I even went back to my room.

Consistent with the favourable reviews provide by others. We found the resort extremely clean from the rooms to all of the grounds and eateries. The layout is full of character and uniquely quaint layout. All rooms have their own design. If you are strong on views be sure to specify and choose carefully. Nothing wrong with any room but some can be without views at all. The staff were all excellent, helpful pleasant and attentive. The food quality and choice was excellent. Fresh and constantly replenished. We were lucky enough to receive an upgrade. And there was lovely room presentation acknowledging our celebration. It was hard to find evening entertainment locally. Bars and restaurants a plenty but not much music or dancing and the standard was not really matching the resort. Taxis were slightly overpriced. Think about renting a car. Visit the villages in the hills for a more authentic Cretan experience. We did organised trips which were good. Hotel definitely worth its 5 stars

We had a lovely holiday as a couple in our opinion we could not fault, from the restaurant staff, bar staff to reception, all very pleasant. The grounds are lovely with bungalows scattered around which is so different to a high rise hotel. Also, enjoying drinks overlooking the sea was one of our favourite spots. The entertainment was good especially the Saxophone player and singers. The pool loungers are so comfortable with mattresses. Everywhere is clean and spotless. As we were all inclusive, included was three visits to al a Carte restaurants the Sunset Bar, was our favourite, delicious. And the view of the sunset was amazing. We will definitely be looking forward to coming back again.

Beautiful place, views, beach and friendly people - now I have excellent memories :)