Scores at a Glance
Atlantica Imperial Resort and SpaIkos Kissamos
Overall
8.8
8.8
Beach
9.0
8.9
Food
8.7
9.2
Service
8.8
8.8
Rooms
8.5
9.1
Luxury
8.7
9.1
Value
·
7.7
Romance
9.1
8.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Atlantica Imperial Resort and Spa | Measure | Ikos Kissamos |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (1,936) (better) | Google Rating | 4.7 (142) |
| From $172 (better) | Price / Night (pp) | From $2046 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 60 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min (better) |
All Scores
| Atlantica Imperial Resort and Spa | Measure | Ikos Kissamos |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 (better) | Beach | 8.9 |
| 8.7 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.8 | Service | 8.8 |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.6 | Pools | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.7 | Luxury | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Value | 7.7 |
| – | Family | 8.9 |
| 9.1 (better) | Romance | 8.8 |
| 8.3 | Quiet | 8.7 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 8.8 |
| 8.4 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 8.1 |
Vibes
| Atlantica Imperial Resort and Spa | Measure | Ikos Kissamos |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Atlantica Imperial Resort and Spa | Measure | Ikos Kissamos |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Atlantica Imperial Resort and Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- Gated, 24-hour security
Ikos Kissamos
- 414 rooms on 53 acres of gardens
- Seven gourmet restaurants with Michelin-starred chefs
- €150M investment
- Ikos Infinite Lifestyle all-inclusive
Pros · Atlantica Imperial Resort and Spa
- Adults-only beachfront setting on Kolymbia Bay.
- Strong restaurant and bar inventory for a resort of this size.
- Multiple pool moods, including quiet and indoor relax pools.
Pros · Ikos Kissamos
- Brand-new Ikos resort with high-end room and pool infrastructure.
- Long beachfront setting in western Crete.
- Seven-restaurant all-inclusive dining model.
- Strong fit for families, couples and active travelers.
Cons · Atlantica Imperial Resort and Spa
- All-inclusive restrictions are not fully transparent from public pages.
- Water sports are through an external provider.
- Reddit/community consensus is currently too thin for completed status.
Cons · Ikos Kissamos
- Limited long-term guest review history.
- Likely premium pricing.
- Opening-year operations may be less proven than older Ikos resorts.
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