Scores at a Glance
Ikos OceaniaSea Side A Lifestyle Resort
Overall
9.3
8.8
Beach
8.8
8.4
Food
9.6
8.6
Service
9.6
9.1
Rooms
9.0
8.7
Luxury
9.4
8.8
Value
8.7
8.0
Romance
9.1
8.9
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.3
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (1,921)
Google Rating
4.6 (2,374)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.4
9.6
Food
8.6
9.6
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
8.7
9.0
Pools
8.6
9.4
Luxury
8.8
8.7
Value
8.0
9.4
Family
—
9.1
Romance
8.9
—
Quiet
8.5
—
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
—
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
Ikos Oceania
- 5 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from SKG
Sea Side A Lifestyle Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from HER
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
Pros — Sea Side A Lifestyle Resort
- Strong sea-view setting and adults-only atmosphere.
- Well-reviewed service and spacious rooms.
- Spa, fitness, yoga or Pilates, tennis, and multiple pools add depth beyond the beach.
Cons — Ikos Oceania
- Expensive
- Peak-season reservations require planning
- Exact main entrance coordinates need manual confirmation
Cons — Sea Side A Lifestyle Resort
- Limited walkable dining or nightlife compared with busier Crete resort towns.
- All-inclusive beverage inclusions appear less generous for premium or late-night drinking.
- Exact main-entrance coordinate still needs manual confirmation.