Are the specialty restaurants included at Ikos Kissamos?

Yes: premium & à la carte dining is included in the all-inclusive plan at Ikos Kissamos. À la carte dining included subject to dinner reservation and current availability; buffet and specific Deluxe-only services differ. Current Kissamos directory names French venue La Plage; no generic promise of access to every Deluxe venue.

Does Ikos Kissamos include top-shelf liquor?

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

Is room service included at Ikos Kissamos?

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

Is Wi-Fi free at Ikos Kissamos?

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

Is the minibar included at Ikos Kissamos?

Yes: in-room minibar is included in the all-inclusive plan at Ikos Kissamos. Restocked daily with branded drinks.

Are motorized water sports included at Ikos Kissamos?

No: motorized water sports costs extra at Ikos Kissamos and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Waterskiing, jet ski etc. at extra charge.

Are non-motorized water sports included at Ikos Kissamos?

Yes: non-motorized water sports is included in the all-inclusive plan at Ikos Kissamos. Kayak, SUP, pedalos; windsurfing 1 hr per stay.

Are spa treatments included at Ikos Kissamos?

No: spa treatments costs extra at Ikos Kissamos and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Anne Semonin spa treatments extra; Deluxe Collection includes two treatments.

Are excursions included at Ikos Kissamos?

Partly: some off-site excursions is included at Ikos Kissamos, but premium options cost extra. Dine Out at local restaurants and Local Discovery experiences included; other excursions extra.

Is the kids' club included at Ikos Kissamos?

Yes: kids' club is included in the all-inclusive plan at Ikos Kissamos. Heroes Kids Club (4-12) free; Heroes Creche (6 mo-4 yr) payable.

Are airport transfers included at Ikos Kissamos?

Partly: some airport transfers is included at Ikos Kissamos, but premium options cost extra. Complimentary private transfers for Deluxe Collection guests only.

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

Yes. Ikos Kissamos has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Deluxe One Bedroom Suite, Deluxe Three Bedroom Suite with Private Pool. The largest stated occupancy is 7. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.

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

Yes. Ikos Kissamos lists a kids' club. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.

Is the beach at Ikos Kissamos good for young children?

The water in front is typically calm.

It’s All Inclusive

Kissamos, Crete, Greece · All ages · 5-star

Ikos Kissamos

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8.8 / 10

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

Strongest on dining and rooms

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Ikos Kissamos at a glance

Location: Kissamos
Guests: All ages welcome
The plan: All-inclusive
Setting: On the beachfront
Guest rating: 4.6 / 5 on Google204 reviews
Best months: May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Pools: 8 pools
Airport transfer: CHQAbout 45 minutes
Dining: 7 restaurants
Drinks: 4 bars

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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights

1. Superior Double Room Balcony Pool View: view room details
2. Superior Double Room Private Garden Garden View: view room details

Jul 11, 2027

$1,188

Oct 10, 2027

$745

Checked Sep 15, 2026 to Oct 12, 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.

Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.

Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 15, 2026
Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 15, 2026
Oct 10, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 12, 2026
Oct 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 12, 2026

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Ikos Kissamos is the newest and least time-tested of the three resorts in this batch, so sentiment confidence is lower despite strong early evidence.
The property has strong new-build upside:414 rooms, a long beachfront, seven restaurants and eight pools.
It is best for travelers who want Ikos-style all-inclusive luxury in western Crete and are comfortable booking a resort in its first operating season.
Because the resort is near Kissamos, it is better positioned for western Crete exploration than for nightlife or city access.
Hidden tips
Treat 2026 guest reviews as especially important because the resort is still building its operational track record.
Book restaurant times early, especially for shorter stays.
Use the location for Balos, Falassarna and western Crete exploring if logistics align.
Compare Deluxe Collection value carefully; the core Ikos inclusion set is already strong.
Things guests wish they had known
Ikos Kissamos is a new 2026 opening, so its long-term guest consensus is not yet as mature as older Ikos resorts.
The resort is near Kissamos in western Crete, not in the busier Chania resort corridor.
The strongest fit is travelers who want a new luxury all-inclusive base for western Crete beaches, food and activities.
Restaurant planning still matters despite the strong all-inclusive model.
Strengths from our research
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.
Other considerations from our research
Limited long-term guest review history.
Likely premium pricing.
Opening-year operations may be less proven than older Ikos resorts.

What guests say

Most loved

New-build room quality and spacious design
Seven restaurants with strong variety
Long beachfront setting in western Crete
Pools, sports facilities and family-friendly infrastructure
Ikos all-inclusive service model

Most complained about

Limited mature review history because the resort is newly opened
High pricing compared with other Crete resorts
Opening-year operations may still be settling

From Reddit

Reddit was searched during this research pass; no property-specific recurring Ikos Kissamos consensus was found, so Reddit sentiment is treated as unavailable rather than scored.

What’s included

Included

Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
À la carte dining included subject to dinner reservation and current availability; buffet and specific Deluxe-only services differ. Current Kissamos directory names French venue La Plage; no generic promise of access to every Deluxe venue.
Top-shelf liquorIncluded
Premium branded spirits and extensive included wine list
Room serviceIncluded
24-hour room service
Wi-FiIncluded
In-room minibarIncluded
Restocked daily with branded drinks
Non-motorized water sportsIncluded
Kayak, SUP, pedalos; windsurfing 1 hr per stay
Kids' clubIncluded
Heroes Kids Club (4-12) free; Heroes Creche (6 mo-4 yr) payable

Not included

Motorized water sportsCosts extra
Waterskiing, jet ski etc. at extra charge
Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Anne Semonin spa treatments extra; Deluxe Collection includes two treatments

Included with limits

Off-site excursionsPartly included
Dine Out at local restaurants and Local Discovery experiences included; other excursions extra
Airport transfersPartly included
Complimentary private transfers for Deluxe Collection guests only

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

More resort facts

Rooms and suites: 414
Pools: 8

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

8.8 / 10How we score

Value: 7.7 out of 10
Service: 8.8 out of 10
Beach: 8.9 out of 10
Dining: 9.2 out of 10
Rooms: 9.1 out of 10
Pools & Spa: 9.1 out of 10

Confidence is high across the board except value, service, beach, dining, rooms, luxury, family, romance, adventure, quiet and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.

Score breakdown, research & sources

The Palmprint file

How we scored Ikos Kissamos

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

hotels · booking · expedia · official · tornos_news · tripadvisor · travel_trade · money_tourism · reddit_search · hospitality_on · mayfair_foodie · conde_nast_traveller

The six that set the score

Value7.7

Service8.8

Beach8.9

Dining9.2

Rooms9.1

Pools & Spa9.1

And 6 more we track

Luxury9.1

Family8.9

Romance8.8

Adventure8.8

Quiet8.7

Remote work8.1

Confidence is high across the board except value, service, beach, dining, rooms, luxury, family, romance, adventure, quiet and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.

Open a category

Value7.7Low confidence

Inclusion Strength: 9.0
New Resort Premium: 6.9
Review History Limit: 6.8

Method: Limited early guest and brand price contextExpedia · Hotels.com · Mayfair FoodieVerified Jun 28, 2026

Service8.8Medium confidence

Brand Service Model: 9.1
Early Guest Sentiment: 8.7
Opening Year Uncertainty: 7.7

Method: Early guest consensus and brand modelTripAdvisor · Hotels.com · Mayfair Foodie · OfficialVerified Jun 28, 2026

Beach8.9Medium confidence

Crowding: 8.7
Beach Length: 9.2
Sand Quality: 8.8
Swimmability: 8.5
Guest Sentiment: 8.6

Method: Official location and early guest consensusOfficial · TripAdvisor · Condé Nast Traveller · Money Tourism · Tornos NewsVerified Jun 28, 2026

Dining9.2Medium confidence

Quality: 9.1
Included Wine: 9.0
Restaurant Variety: 9.3
Early Guest Sentiment: 9.0

Method: Restaurant inventory and early guest consensusOfficial · TripAdvisor · Expedia · Mayfair Foodie · Travel tradeVerified Jun 28, 2026

Rooms9.1Medium confidence

Room Variety: 9.1
New Build Condition: 9.4
Private Pool Options: 9.0
Early Guest Sentiment: 8.8

Method: New build inventory and early guest consensusOfficial · TripAdvisor · Condé Nast Traveller · Travel trade · Money TourismVerified Jun 28, 2026

Pools & Spa9.1High confidence

Pool Count: 9.2
Pool Variety: 9.1
Service Context: 9.0
Family Pool Options: 8.9

Method: Official inventory and ota confirmationOfficial · Hotels.com · Travel trade · ExpediaVerified Jun 28, 2026

Luxury9.1Medium confidence

Pools: 9.1
Rooms: 9.1
Dining: 9.2
New Build Product: 9.3
Service Uncertainty: 8.4

Method: Official positioning and media consensusOfficial · Condé Nast Traveller · Hospitality On · Mayfair Foodie · Travel trade · Hotels.comVerified Jun 28, 2026

Family8.9Medium confidence

Kids Club: 8.8
Pool Choice: 9.1
Beach Access: 8.8
Family Rooms: 8.9

Method: Official kids and facilities reviewOfficial · Expedia · Hotels.com · Travel tradeVerified Jun 28, 2026

Romance8.8Medium confidence

Quiet: 8.7
Dining: 9.2
Beachfront Setting: 8.9
Private Pool Options: 9.0

Method: Product inventory and setting reviewOfficial · Condé Nast Traveller · Mayfair Foodie · Travel tradeVerified Jun 28, 2026

Adventure8.8Medium confidence

Watersports: 8.6
Sports Facilities: 8.9
Hiking And Beaches: 8.8
Western Crete Exploration: 9.0

Method: Official activity inventory and location contextOfficial · Condé Nast Traveller · Travel trade · Hotels.comVerified Jun 28, 2026

Quiet8.7Medium confidence

Resort Scale: 8.0
Beachfront Calm: 8.7
Family Activity Level: 7.8
Western Crete Location: 8.8

Method: Location context and early guest consensusOfficial · Condé Nast Traveller · TripAdvisor · Mayfair FoodieVerified Jun 28, 2026

Remote work8.1Medium confidence

Wifi: 8.7
Quiet: 8.7
Room Comfort: 9.1
Workspace Context: 7.2

Method: Wifi speed and quiet contextExpedia · Hotels.com · Condé Nast TravellerVerified Jun 28, 2026

What it does best

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.

Where it costs you

Limited long-term guest review history.
Likely premium pricing.
Opening-year operations may be less proven than older Ikos resorts.

Palmprint methodology 1.0How we score What the Palmprint measures

Room intelligence

Rooms To Avoid: Early-opening stays if a fully settled resort operation is essentialThe resort opened in 2026, so early stays carry more operational uncertainty than established Ikos properties.
Best Room Category: Deluxe Collection suites or private-pool suitesOfficial and travel-trade sources emphasize Deluxe Collection and private-pool suite categories as the most premium product.

Everything we read on Ikos Kissamos

Hotels Booking Expedia Official Tornos NewsTripadvisorTravel Trade Money Tourism Reddit Search Hospitality On Mayfair Foodie Conde Nast Traveller

Restaurants & bars

Palmprint food score 9.2 / 10

Places to eat: 7
A la carte: 6
Buffets: 1
Bars and lounges: 4

Cretan · Greek · Thai · Chinese · Indian · Mediterranean · International

Anaya
Current resort-specific official directory confirms identity. Recovered 30 June 2025 sheet is pre-opening: old hours are not newly asserted current. À la carte dinner reservations required under the supplier concept; confirm current sittings/menu and eligibility.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
Reservation required
Azul
Current resort-specific official directory confirms identity. Recovered 30 June 2025 sheet is pre-opening: old hours are not newly asserted current. À la carte dinner reservations required under the supplier concept; confirm current sittings/menu and eligibility.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
Reservation required
Beach Club
Current resort-specific official directory confirms identity. Recovered 30 June 2025 sheet is pre-opening: old hours are not newly asserted current. À la carte dinner reservations required under the supplier concept; confirm current sittings/menu and eligibility.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
Reservation required
Deluxe Lounge Pool Bar
Current Kissamos directory explicitly reserves this bar to Deluxe Collection guests, not every room. Exact hours unverified.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
Fresco
Current resort-specific official directory confirms identity. Recovered 30 June 2025 sheet is pre-opening: old hours are not newly asserted current. À la carte dinner reservations required under the supplier concept; confirm current sittings/menu and eligibility.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
Reservation required
Kriti
Current resort-specific official directory confirms identity. Recovered 30 June 2025 sheet is pre-opening: old hours are not newly asserted current. À la carte dinner reservations required under the supplier concept; confirm current sittings/menu and eligibility.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
Reservation required
La Plage
Current resort-specific official directory confirms identity. Recovered 30 June 2025 sheet is pre-opening: old hours are not newly asserted current. À la carte dinner reservations required under the supplier concept; confirm current sittings/menu and eligibility. Replaces the old document’s French Restaurant (TBC) label; breakfast/lunch Deluxe eligibility requires confirmation.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
Reservation required
The Market
Current resort-specific official directory confirms identity. Recovered 30 June 2025 sheet is pre-opening: old hours are not newly asserted current. À la carte dinner reservations required under the supplier concept; confirm current sittings/menu and eligibility.
Plan inclusion not confirmed

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

Official pre-opening sheet plus current Kissamos directory supplies restaurant identities, dinner booking requirement and Deluxe Lounge restriction. No old operating hours or room inventory imported. Global footer also describes Ikos Andalusia and its Seasons restaurant; those sister-property benefits were excluded. Existing seven-restaurant/four-bar counts, rooms and family flags unchanged.

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

Do you need dinner reservations at Ikos Kissamos?

Fresco: Reservations required. Current resort-specific official directory confirms identity. Recovered 30 June 2025 sheet is pre-opening: old hours are not newly asserted current. À la carte dinner reservations required under the supplier concept; confirm current sittings/menu and eligibility. Anaya: Reservations required. Current resort-specific official directory confirms identity. Recovered 30 June 2025 sheet is pre-opening: old hours are not newly asserted current. À la carte dinner reservations required under the supplier concept; confirm current sittings/menu and eligibility. Azul: Reservations required. Current resort-specific official directory confirms identity. Recovered 30 June 2025 sheet is pre-opening: old hours are not newly asserted current. À la carte dinner reservations required under the supplier concept; confirm current sittings/menu and eligibility. Kriti: Reservations required. Current resort-specific official directory confirms identity. Recovered 30 June 2025 sheet is pre-opening: old hours are not newly asserted current. À la carte dinner reservations required under the supplier concept; confirm current sittings/menu and eligibility. Beach Club: Reservations required. Current resort-specific official directory confirms identity. Recovered 30 June 2025 sheet is pre-opening: old hours are not newly asserted current. À la carte dinner reservations required under the supplier concept; confirm current sittings/menu and eligibility. La Plage: Reservations required. Current resort-specific official directory confirms identity. Recovered 30 June 2025 sheet is pre-opening: old hours are not newly asserted current. À la carte dinner reservations required under the supplier concept; confirm current sittings/menu and eligibility. Replaces the old document’s French Restaurant (TBC) label; breakfast/lunch Deluxe eligibility requires confirmation. Official pre-opening sheet plus current Kissamos directory supplies restaurant identities, dinner booking requirement and Deluxe Lounge restriction. No old operating hours or room inventory imported. Global footer also describes Ikos Andalusia and its Seasons restaurant; those sister-property benefits were excluded. Existing seven-restaurant/four-bar counts, rooms and family flags unchanged. Reservation rules for venues without a stated policy are unverified; confirm with the resort.

Rooms & suites

The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.

Room categories at Ikos Kissamos: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Size	Bedrooms	Aspect
Superior Double Room Balcony Pool ViewBack to sampled prices	Capacity unverified	Not published	Not published	Not published
Superior Double Room Private Garden Garden ViewBack to sampled prices	Capacity unverified	Not published	Not published	Not published

More room options (6)

Room categories at Ikos Kissamos: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Size	Bedrooms	Aspect
Deluxe Junior Suite Room details for Deluxe Junior Suite Deluxe Collection; private garden or balcony variants; exclusive Deluxe beach and pool access	Sleeps 4	646 ft²60 m²	1 bedroom	Side sea or garden
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite Room details for Deluxe One Bedroom Suite Separate bedroom and lounge; private garden variant is 78 sqm for max 5; also offered with private pool	Sleeps 5	840 ft²78 m²	1 bedroom	Not published
Superior Double Room Room details for Superior Double Room Entry-level double room; garden or side sea view variants	Capacity unverified	Not published	1 bedroom	Not published
Junior Suite Room details for Junior Suite Open-plan suite; also offered with private garden	Capacity unverified	Not published	1 bedroom	Not published
Deluxe Two Bedroom Suite Room details for Deluxe Two Bedroom Suite Two distinct bedrooms, private sun terrace; private garden or private pool variants	Capacity unverified	Not published	2 bedrooms	Not published
Deluxe Three Bedroom Suite with Private Pool Room details for Deluxe Three Bedroom Suite with Private Pool Largest suite category, for larger families; private pool	Sleeps 7	Not published	3 bedrooms	Not published

Family fit7 in one key is possible in exactly one category, the Deluxe Three Bedroom Suite with Private Pool · a party of 8 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

8pools

4 heated outdoor pools, 3 heated kids' pools, 1 indoor pool plus splash pad; adult-only pool areas

Pools 9.1

The beach itself

8.9beach score · medium confidence

Sandy beach on sheltered Kissamos Bay (Drapanias area) — shallow, calm water with no strong currents per Crete beach guides; Mediterranean, outside sargassum belt

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 Kissamos

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

Kids' club: Program listed
Supervision & drop-off: Confirm rules and current hours before booking
Rooms that fit a family: 4 categories, incl. Deluxe Junior Suite, Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
Dinner reservations: Needed at some restaurants

Questions parents ask

Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Ikos Kissamos?: Yes. Ikos Kissamos has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Deluxe One Bedroom Suite, Deluxe Three Bedroom Suite with Private Pool. The largest stated occupancy is 7. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
Does Ikos Kissamos have a kids' club, and from what age?: Yes. Ikos Kissamos lists a kids' club. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.

Group travel

Taking a group

Interconnecting family rooms in select categories (brand-wide); nightly live shows, movie nights, amphitheatre performances and occasional White Party

Connecting rooms: Limited, book early
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 86°F in July, and the wet months run Oct to Mar.

Ikos Kissamos 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°F15°C	59°F15°C	63°F17°C	70°F21°C	77°F25°C	84°F29°C	86°F30°C	86°F30°C	82°F28°C	75°F24°C	68°F20°C	61°F16°C
Rain days	8 days	6 days	5 days	3 days	2 days	0 days	0 days	0 days	1 day	4 days	5 days	7 days
Verdict	Cool	Cool	Cool	Fine	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Wet	Cool	Cool

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

Getting to Ikos Kissamos

Nearest airport: CHQ · Chania International Airport
Approximate transfer: 45 minutes
Transportation: Check your package for transfer inclusions and arrangements.

Crete travel guide →

Airport transfer planning →

Destination essentials & trip planning

Bay, Kissamos 734 00, Greece · +30 2374 110750

Before you fly

Greece

Language: Greek (English widely spoken)
Currency: Euro
Power: 230V, European Type C/F plugs
Driving: On the right
Main airports: Athens (ATH) + island airports
Flight time: ~9–11h from the US, often via a hub

Read the Greece guide: passport, visa, tipping, safety

The vibe

Who it suits

Family8.9

Romance8.8

Adventure8.8

Three of the 12 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Ikos Kissamos; the full set is above.

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Insurance

Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.

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Data

An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.

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Our full take on Ikos Kissamos

Ikos keeps expanding and they keep getting it right. Kissamos is their newest Crete property, 53 acres, seven restaurants with Michelin-starred chefs, and their Infinite Lifestyle concept where you can dine out at local restaurants on their tab. If you've done Ikos before you know the standard. If you haven't, this would be a great first one.

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