Scores at a Glance
Explora AtacamaIkos Oceania
Overall
9.0
9.3
Beach
·
8.8
Food
8.2
9.6
Service
9.1
9.6
Rooms
8.4
9.0
Luxury
8.8
9.4
Value
7.8
8.7
Romance
·
9.1
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (340)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,921)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
–
Beach
8.8
8.2
Food
9.6
9.1
Service
9.6
8.4
Rooms
9.0
8.6
Pools
9.0
8.8
Luxury
9.4
7.8
Value
8.7
–
Family
9.4
–
Romance
9.1
9.3
Quiet
–
9.8
Adventure
–
8.7
Wellness
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Water sports
Yes
Explora Atacama
- 4 pools
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CJC
Ikos Oceania
- 5 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from SKG
Pros · Explora Atacama
- Exceptional included exploration program with nearly 50 guided options.
- All meals and round-trip airport transfers included.
- Quiet desert setting with observatory, pools and spa facilities.
Pros · Ikos Oceania
- True luxury all-inclusive
- Excellent food and drinks
- 24-hour room service and minibar included
- Kids and teen programming
- Blue Flag beach
Cons · Explora Atacama
- Very expensive.
- Dining is more lodge-style than multi-restaurant resort-style.
- Not ideal for travelers who mainly want to lounge.
Cons · Ikos Oceania
- Expensive
- Peak-season reservations require planning
- Exact main entrance coordinates need manual confirmation