Head to head
Gava Waterman Milna Resort & CottagesvsIkos Aria
Gava Waterman Milna Resort & CottagesIkos Aria
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
9.3
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.3 (1,234)
Google Rating
4.7 (666)
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Price / Night
$500-800
No
Adults Only
No
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
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Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
8.0
Beach
8.8
6.9
Food
9.4
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Service
9.4
8.5
Pools
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7.8
Value
8.2
8.3
Family
9.3
Vibes
Gava Waterman Milna Resort & Cottages
Ikos Aria
QuietRomanceAdventure
Activities
Gava Waterman Milna Resort & Cottages
SpaWater sportsKids
Ikos Aria
SpaWater sportsKids
Gava Waterman Milna Resort & Cottages
- Full-service spa
Ikos Aria
- Infinite Lifestyle all-inclusive
- Michelin-starred dining
- Private beach with water sports
- Dine-out at local restaurants
Pros — Gava Waterman Milna Resort & Cottages
- Attractive seafront bay location
- Multiple pools and family-friendly amenities
- Solid review-platform scores across Booking, Expedia, Google, and Kayak
Pros — Ikos Aria
- Consistently strong guest sentiment for service, food and family ease.
- Beachfront setting with pools, kids facilities and upscale all-inclusive inclusions.
- Good fit for families and couples who want calm luxury rather than nightlife.
Cons — Gava Waterman Milna Resort & Cottages
- Food consensus appears more mixed than the location and pool consensus
- Island logistics are more complex than mainland Croatia resorts
- Manual review is needed because of older local environmental discussion
Cons — Ikos Aria
- Premium pricing can feel high if travelers do not use the included experiences.
- Restaurant reservations can require planning.
- Not ideal for travelers who want to walk into a large town every night.