Are the specialty restaurants included at Ikos Aria?

Yes: premium & à la carte dining is included in the all-inclusive plan at Ikos Aria. 7 a la carte plus buffet, no surcharges; Dine Out at local Kos restaurants included.

Does Ikos Aria include top-shelf liquor?

Yes: top-shelf liquor is included in the all-inclusive plan at Ikos Aria. Premium branded spirits and extensive wine cellar included.

Is room service included at Ikos Aria?

Yes: room service is included in the all-inclusive plan at Ikos Aria. 24-hour room service.

Is Wi-Fi free at Ikos Aria?

Yes: wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at Ikos Aria.

Is the minibar included at Ikos Aria?

Yes: in-room minibar is included in the all-inclusive plan at Ikos Aria. Branded drinks, restocked daily.

Are motorized water sports included at Ikos Aria?

No: motorized water sports costs extra at Ikos Aria and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Jet ski, waterski, scuba and sailing/windsurf academies at extra fee.

Are non-motorized water sports included at Ikos Aria?

Yes: non-motorized water sports is included in the all-inclusive plan at Ikos Aria. Pedalos, canoes, SUP included plus one free hour of windsurfing per stay.

Are spa treatments included at Ikos Aria?

Partly: some spa treatments is included at Ikos Aria, but premium options cost extra. Spa thermal facilities and gym free; treatments extra.

Are excursions included at Ikos Aria?

Yes: off-site excursions is included in the all-inclusive plan at Ikos Aria. Local Discoveries: complimentary electric car day and museum Culture Pass (pre-book).

Is the kids' club included at Ikos Aria?

Yes: kids' club is included in the all-inclusive plan at Ikos Aria. Age groups from ~4 months to 17 yrs (UK OFSTED-guided); Heroes club and Just4Teens free, creche at extra cost.

Are airport transfers included at Ikos Aria?

Partly: some airport transfers is included at Ikos Aria, but premium options cost extra. Complimentary private transfers for Deluxe Collection; otherwise typically extra or package-dependent.

Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Ikos Aria?

Yes. Ikos Aria has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Deluxe One Bedroom Bungalow Suite, Deluxe Two Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow Suite, Deluxe Two Bedroom Bungalow Suite with Private Pool. The largest stated occupancy is 6. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.

Does Ikos Aria have a kids' club, and from what age?

Yes. Ikos Aria runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.

Is the beach at Ikos Aria good for young children?

The water in front is typically calm.

Is there anything for teenagers at Ikos Aria?

Yes. Ikos Aria has a dedicated teen club. Whether it's actually busy varies by week and season; school-holiday weeks are when it comes alive.

Do you need dinner reservations at Ikos Aria?

At some restaurants: book the à la carte venues early in your stay and keep the buffet as the no-plan fallback for meltdown nights.

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Kos, Greece · All ages · 5-star

Ikos Aria

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Ikos Aria at a glance

Location: Kefalos
Guests: All ages welcome
The plan: All-inclusive
Setting: On the beachfront
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5 on Google707 reviews
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Palmprint: 9.3 / 10
Best months: May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Pools: 7 pools
Airport transfer: KGSAbout 20 minutes
Dining: 8 restaurants
Drinks: 9 bars

About Ikos Aria

Ikos on Kos, and the formula is as strong as ever, Michelin-starred kitchens, a private beach, and the signature Infinite Lifestyle perk that lets you dine out at local tavernas on the resort's tab. Genuinely upscale all-inclusive that never feels like a buffet line. Best May through September.

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1. One Bedroom Suite Private Garden Sea View - All Inclusive: view room details
2. Promo Double Room Inland View - All Inclusive: view room details

Oct 10, 2026

$1,173

Room 2: Not sampled

Jul 11, 2027

$1,972

$977

Checked Sep 14, 2026 · Sample details

Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 2 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.

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Ikos Aria is one of the strongest luxury all-inclusive options for families who want food, service and included activities without a Caribbean-style mega-resort feel.
Its southwest Kos location is convenient for the airport but not especially walkable to Kos Town.
The Ikos model is expensive, so value depends on using à la carte dining, included activities and local discovery benefits.
Things guests wish they had known
Reserve preferred restaurants before arrival when possible.
The resort is easier for staying on property than spontaneous town exploration.
Families should compare Deluxe Collection benefits before upgrading.
Strengths from our research
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.
Other considerations from our research
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.

What guests say

Most loved

Service and staff warmth
À la carte dining and wine inclusions
Family facilities and childcare
Beachfront setting and relaxed atmosphere

Most complained about

High price
Restaurant reservation planning
Large resort footprint

From Reddit

Ikos discussions on Reddit praise the brand’s food, family ease and included experiences, while recurring debate centers on whether the high nightly rates are justified.

What’s included

Included

Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
7 a la carte plus buffet, no surcharges; Dine Out at local Kos restaurants included
Top-shelf liquorIncluded
Premium branded spirits and extensive wine cellar included
Room serviceIncluded
24-hour room service
Wi-FiIncluded
In-room minibarIncluded
Branded drinks, restocked daily
Non-motorized water sportsIncluded
Pedalos, canoes, SUP included plus one free hour of windsurfing per stay
Off-site excursionsIncluded
Local Discoveries: complimentary electric car day and museum Culture Pass (pre-book)
Kids' clubIncluded
Age groups from ~4 months to 17 yrs (UK OFSTED-guided); Heroes club and Just4Teens free, creche at extra cost

Not included

Motorized water sportsCosts extra
Jet ski, waterski, scuba and sailing/windsurf academies at extra fee

Included with limits

Spa treatmentsPartly included
Spa thermal facilities and gym free; treatments extra
Airport transfersPartly included
Complimentary private transfers for Deluxe Collection; otherwise typically extra or package-dependent
Per the resort, not yet verified

Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this

The Palmprint

9.3 / 10How we score

Value: 8.2 out of 10
Service: 9.4 out of 10
Beach: 8.8 out of 10
Dining: 9.4 out of 10

Confidence is high across the board except value, where the evidence is thinner.

Score breakdown, research & sources

The Palmprint file

How we scored Ikos Aria

5 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jun 28, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

reddit · booking · official · tripadvisor · official_spa · official_rooms · hellenic_chamber · specialist_travel · official_restaurants

The six that set the score

Value8.2

Service9.4

Beach8.8

Dining9.4

And 1 more we track

Family9.3

Confidence is high across the board except value, where the evidence is thinner.

Open a category

Value8.2Medium confidence

Food Value: 9.0
Inclusions: 9.1
Price Pressure: 7.2
Local Discovery: 8.5

Method: Price vs inclusion analysisOfficial · Reddit · TripAdvisorVerified Jun 28, 2026

Service9.4High confidence

Consistency: 9.2
Staff Warmth: 9.5
Family Support: 9.3

Method: Guest sentiment analysisTripAdvisor · Booking · RedditVerified Jun 28, 2026

Beach8.8High confidence

Sand: 8.6
Crowding: 8.4
Beachfront: 9.4
Swimmability: 8.8

Method: Beach quality and guest sentiment analysisOfficial · TripAdvisor · Specialist TravelVerified Jun 28, 2026

Dining9.4High confidence

Guest Sentiment: 9.4
Wine Inclusions: 9.3
A La Carte Depth: 9.4
Reservation Friction: 8.2

Method: Dining inventory and guest sentiment analysisOfficial Restaurants · TripAdvisor · RedditVerified Jun 28, 2026

Family9.3High confidence

Pools: 9.0
Kids Club: 9.2
Family Rooms: 9.1
Dining For Children: 9.2

Method: Family facility and guest sentiment analysisOfficial · TripAdvisor · Specialist TravelVerified Jun 28, 2026

What it does best

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.

Where it costs you

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.

Palmprint methodology 1.0How we score What the Palmprint measures

Everything we read on Ikos Aria

Reddit Booking OfficialTripadvisorOfficial Spa Official Rooms Hellenic Chamber Specialist Travel Official Restaurants

Restaurants & bars

Palmprint food score 9.4 / 10

Places to eat: 8
A la carte: 7
Buffets: 1
Bars and lounges: 9

Greek · Asian · Italian · French · Spanish · Mediterranean

Some restaurants take reservations; the rest are walk-in.

Dining at sister resorts is available. Confirm the participating venues and terms for your stay.

Complimentary Dine Out experience at local restaurants included

Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.

Rooms & suites

The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.

Room categories at Ikos Aria: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Size	Bedrooms	Aspect
One Bedroom Suite Private Garden Sea View - All InclusiveBack to sampled prices	Not published	Not published	Not published	Not published
Promo Double Room Inland View - All InclusiveBack to sampled prices	Not published	Not published	Not published	Not published

More room options (8)

Room categories at Ikos Aria: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Size	Bedrooms	Aspect
Double Room	Sleeps 2	344 ft²32 m²	1 bedroom	Not published
Junior Suite	Sleeps 4	452 ft²42 m²	1 bedroom	Not published
Deluxe One Bedroom Bungalow Suite	Sleeps 5	861 ft²80 m²	1 bedroom	Not published
Deluxe Two Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow Suite	Sleeps 6	969 ft²90 m²	2 bedrooms	beachfront
Deluxe Two Bedroom Bungalow Suite with Private Pool	Sleeps 6	1,184 ft²110 m²	2 bedrooms	Not published
Superior Double Room	Not published	Not published	1 bedroom	Not published
One Bedroom Bungalow Suite with Private Garden	Not published	Not published	1 bedroom	Not published
Deluxe Junior Suite with Private Garden	Not published	Not published	1 bedroom	Not published

Family fit6 in one key is possible in 2 categories · a party of 7 needs two · a true two-bedroom exists

Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.

Pools and the beach

Pools & waterplay

7pools

7 heated pools (5 main incl. adults-only and beach pools, 2 kids) plus kids splash pad and indoor spa pool

The beach itself

8.8beach score · high confidence

850m Blue Flag sandy beach on sheltered Kefalos Bay; guests swim/paddle to Kastri islet, snorkeling praised in reviews; Aegean, no sargassum

Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand

Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.

Families & group stays

For families

Bringing the kids to Ikos Aria

What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.

Kids' club: Supervised program
Teen club: Dedicated teen program
Rooms that fit a family: 4 categories, incl. Junior Suite, Deluxe One Bedroom Bungalow Suite
Dinner reservations: Needed at some restaurants

Questions parents ask

Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Ikos Aria?: Yes. Ikos Aria has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Deluxe One Bedroom Bungalow Suite, Deluxe Two Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow Suite, Deluxe Two Bedroom Bungalow Suite with Private Pool. The largest stated occupancy is 6. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
Does Ikos Aria have a kids' club, and from what age?: Yes. Ikos Aria runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.

Group travel

Taking a group

Family and interconnecting rooms offered; weddings hosted; nightly live entertainment across 9 bars, no nightclub

Private dining & events: Bookable
Connecting rooms: Available
Nightlife: Low-key, quiet by late evening

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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.

Weather guide

When to go

Best months: May to Sep

Real seasons here: highs run from 59°F in January to 91°F in July, and the wet months run Nov to Mar.

Jan
Cool59°F / 15°C10 rain days
Feb
Cool59°F / 15°C7 rain days
Mar
Cool64°F / 18°C6 rain days
Apr
Fine72°F / 22°C3 rain days
May
Best79°F / 26°C1 rain days
Jun
Best88°F / 31°C0 rain days
Jul
Best91°F / 33°C0 rain days
Aug
Best91°F / 33°C0 rain days
Sep
Best86°F / 30°C1 rain days
Oct
Fine77°F / 25°C3 rain days
Nov
Cool68°F / 20°C5 rain days
Dec
Cool61°F / 16°C9 rain days

Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.

Monthly climate data

Ikos Aria by month · average high, rain days and our verdict
Measure	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average daily high	59 degrees Fahrenheit	59 degrees Fahrenheit	64 degrees Fahrenheit	72 degrees Fahrenheit	79 degrees Fahrenheit	88 degrees Fahrenheit	91 degrees Fahrenheit	91 degrees Fahrenheit	86 degrees Fahrenheit	77 degrees Fahrenheit	68 degrees Fahrenheit	61 degrees Fahrenheit
Rain days	10 days	7 days	6 days	3 days	1 day	0 days	0 days	0 days	1 day	3 days	5 days	9 days
Verdict	Cool	Cool	Cool	Fine	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Fine	Cool	Cool

Getting to Ikos Aria

Nearest airport: KGS · Kos International Airport
Approximate transfer: 20 minutes
Transportation: Check your package for transfer inclusions and arrangements.

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