Ikos Olivia

Halkidiki / Greece

Boasting a stunning beachfront location on the Gulf of Toroneos, Ikos Olivia is a brand new luxury resort combining sophisticated style, elegance and quality. Set in 22 landscaped acres surrounded by Olive trees and fragrant firs the resort is framed by an exclusive white sandy beach with views of Mount Olympus and offers discerning travellers the warmest of welcomes.

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What to love

Ikos Olivia offers a superb range of dining experiences including four a la carte restaurants featuring Greek, French, Italian and Asian cuisine created by Michelin-starred chefs. A “Dine Out” option is also included to sample one of the superb local restaurants.
Relax in the bubbling jacuzzi at the Ikos Olivia spa and soak up the incomparable views over the Aegean sea
There is something for everyone to enjoy each evening from live music and dancing to movies and children’s shows. For party lovers the Ikos beach parties are a great way to chill out in the early hours.
Ikos Olivia offers an extensive selection of sports, games and activities from two floodlit tennis courts and beach volleyball to windsurfing and snorkelling - there is something to satisfy the most active guests.

What to know

At the 450m long sandy beach you will find complimentary sun beds, umbrellas and a food & beverage service with drinks and snacks delivered directly to your sun bed.
The resort features a creche, kids club and teen club providing childcare and activities tailored to each age group.
The resort boasts four swimming pools including a lagoon pool with swim up bar, a heated pool, a dazzling Deluxe collection heated pool and an adults only indoor/outdoor heated pool at the spa. There are also children’s pools and a baby and toddler paddling pool.
Guests booking a Deluxe Suite benefit from access to the deluxe collection swimming pool, an exclusive area on the beach and a complimentary head and neck massage per adult at the Ikos Spa.

Description

Ikos Olivia is a much sought after resort. Idea for families, couples, singles and group holidays, the Ikos Resorts concept is redefining the all-inclusive holiday experience. Guests have an exceptional choice of four fine dining a la carte restaurants under the masterful guidance of Michelin-starred chefs, plus a main buffet restaurant in which to enjoy contemporary and tempting dishes. There is also a choice of bars dotted throughout the resort serving a wide range of drinks and cocktails.

The magnificent stretch of private beach provides the perfect playground for water sports enthusiasts who can take part in the array of water sports on offer. Or you can simply choose to relax on one of the many sun loungers and enjoy the sun and take advantage of the food and beverage service to keep you refreshed throughout the day.

A wide range of leisure activities are on offer for guests seeking a more active stay including two floodlit tennis courts, beach volleyball, water polo, Pilates and yoga. The resort boasts four swimming pools including a lagoon pool with swim up bar and a stunning indoor/outdoor heated pool at the Ikos Spa as well as children’s pools and paddling pools.

For guests seeking more cultural activities there are dance classes, Greek lessons, Greek mythology classes and cooking classes. Evening entertainment includes West End shows and musicals and a range of live music offerings catering for different tastes and genres. Meanwhile the Ikos Olivia beach parties offer a superb al fresco option for guests seeking to party the night away.

Children and teenagers are spoilt for choice with the fantastic kids and teens clubs offering a wide range of sports, activities and entertainment tailored to suit their needs, so parents can be assured that everyone will have a superb holiday.

Finally the beautifully styled contemporary rooms, suites and deluxe suites have garden or sea views and some even boast beach front locations and private pools. There are also suites sleeping up to six people available for larger families and small groups.

When to travel

Although there is sun all year round and the winters are mild, most guests stay here from May to September, with July and August being the hottest months with average daily temperatures in the early 30s ^oC.

Location

Ikos Olivia is situated on the Gulf of Toroneos in Halkidiki 70km from Thessaloniki, situated on a stunning stretch of white sand on the Aegean Sea. Ikos Olivia is 70km or approx. 55 to 60 minutes’ drive from Thessaloniki International Airport.

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Facilities

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Ikos Olivia offers guests a wonderful choice of accommodation with 136 rooms and suites and 159 private bungalow suites that ooze contemporary style and elegance. Set amid the beautifully landscaped gardens guests can relax with their own private balconies or private gardens and some bungalow suites also feature the added benefit of a private pool.

All rooms feature air-conditioning, bathrobes and slippers, a safety deposit box, hairdryer, mini bar, Nespresso coffee machine, tea and coffee making facilities, Smart TV compatible with android and IOS operating systems and Wifi internet connection.

Double Room: The stylish double rooms are located in bungalows or the main building and feature a small seating area, floor to ceiling windows and a private balcony or garden, offering impressive sea or garden views. Double rooms are approx. 25m2 and sleep two.

Superior Double Room: Located in the main building, Superior Double rooms have a spacious seating area and provide comfortable accommodation for two adults and one child. Each room has a private furnished balcony with impressive sea or garden views and a bathroom with rain shower. Superior Double Rooms are approx. 30m2 and sleep three.

Junior Bungalow Suite: A spaciously elegant suite with an open-plan seating corner sleeping three comfortably. The suites feature a bathroom with rain shower and a furnished balcony or private garden offering impressive sea views. These suites are approx. 35m2 and sleep three.

Family Junior Suite: A very spacious suite with an open-plan seating area. This luxurious suite comes complete with bathroom featuring a bathtub with rain shower and a private furnished balcony offering impressive sea views. These suites are approx. 40m2 and sleep four.

One Bedroom Bungalow Suite: An ultra-spacious, elegantly designed suite featuring a separate bedroom and lounge for extra privacy and relaxation. This luxurious suite has a bathroom with bathtub and rain shower, along with a spacious furnished balcony or private garden with sun loungers. These suites are approx. 50m2 and sleep five.

One Bedroom Bungalow Suite with Private Pool: As above but with the added benefit of a private pool in the spacious private garden.

Deluxe One Bedroom Bungalow Suite: Contemporary luxury comes to life in this ultra-spacious, stylish suite with room to sleep five comfortably. It features a separate bedroom with an en suite bathroom and an elegant lounge for added privacy. The private secluded garden comes with sun loungers and gives direct access to the exclusive Deluxe Collection pool. These suites are approx. 60m2 and sleep up to six.

Deluxe Two Bedroom Bungalow Suites and Deluxe Two Bedroom Bungalow Suites with Private Pool are also available.

Guests that choose to book the Deluxe Suites enjoy extra benefits which include access to the deluxe collection swimming pool with its own children’s pool, an exclusive area on the beach and your very own Deluxe Collection Manager.

Family

Ikos Olivia aims to ensure that families have a fabulous holiday providing fun for all of the family so that parents can relax in the knowledge that their children are having a wonderful time whilst in the care of experienced multi-lingual staff. The children’s clubs are divided into specific age groups and are operated by the Worldwide Kids Company, a UK childcare company that operates to British standards and ratios.

A weekly programme of indoor and outdoor activities are tailored to suit the needs of each age group but include arts and crafts, face painting, cooking, sports e.g. beach volleyball, ‘Olympic games’ and kid’s aerobics, shell collecting, water sports, swimming, games, themed parties, excursions and picnics. Childcare staff will endeavour to use as much of the hotel as possible including the outdoor playground, tennis courts, swimming pools, beach and grass.

Facilities also include an indoor soft play area and a supervised play area under a specially designed beach tent for 4 to 12 year olds which is free of charge for 30 minutes. Pre-booking for childcare sessions is recommended as spaces are limited due to strict ratios.

Heros Creche - 4 months to 3 years (local charge applies)

Open daily from 10:00 to 13:00 (morning session), 13:00 to 15:00 (lunch session) and 15:00 to 18:00 (afternoon session).

Heros Kids Club - 4 to 11 years (complimentary service although some activities may incur an additional charge)

Open daily from 10:00 to 13:00 (morning session), 13:00 to 15:00 (lunch session) and 15:00 to 18:00 (afternoon session)

Just4Teens - 12 to 17 years (complimentary service although some activities may include an additional charge)

Operates during the high season only

Football Academy - 5-8 years and 9-14 years (reservation required and local charge applies)

Babysitting: Available on request, a local charge applies.

Family facilities: Baby phones, toilet adaptors, baby baths and moses baskets are available to hire on request and subject to availability. Prams can be rented for a local charge.

Children’s Meals: Children’s menus are available in all restaurants and baby food can be prepared on request.

Some other facilities and activities for families

Private Beach: The 450m long private sandy beach is located in front of the hotel and features sun beds, umbrellas and a food and beverage service bringing drinks, fruits and snacks to you.

Swimming Pools: The resort boasts four swimming pools. The large lagoon style freshwater pool has a swim up bar and separate children’s pool and infant paddling pool. There is also a heated outdoor pool near to the main beach with a separate children’s pool and a heated indoor and outdoor pool at the Spa for guests aged 16 years and above although there is a daily children’s splash hour. The stunning deluxe collection pool and children’s pool is available exclusively to guests staying in the Deluxe Suites.

Sports and Leisure activities: There is a wide range of sports facilities and activities available at Ikos Olivia. Water sports such as canoeing, pedaloes, windsurfing and catamaran sailing are available at the beach (a windsurfing and catamaran sailing licence is required). Motorised water sports such as water skiing, banana boating, jet skis and diving are also available for a local charge. The resort also has two floodlit tennis courts and a fitness studio offering a range of classes such as Zumba and yoga. The resort’s sports team organise daily activities such as beach volleyball, badminton, basketball, mini football.

Additionally Ikos Olivia guests can also enjoy a wide range of entertainments and group activities such as line dancing, Greek dance lessons, Boccia, cooking lessons, Greek language lessons and Greek mythology lessons!

Dancing, Cooking and Cultural Experiences: The extensive animation programme at Ikos Olivia will give you ample opportunity to learn a new skill or to try a new experience such as Boccia or Greek dancing, Greek cooking or even Greek language and Greek mythology lessons!

Water sports: Water sport enthusiasts can sample a range of activities at the water sports centre on the beach. Windsurfing is available for licensed guests as is catamaran sailing. However waterskiing, banana boats, jet skis and private boat hire can be enjoyed for a local charge without prior experience.

Walking and Hiking trails: Explore the beautiful surrounding landscape on a walking or hiking tour on one of the local trails.

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The Ikos experience is for all the family

Ikos Olivia Panorama Junior Suite Sea View