Ikos Kissamos
Ikos keeps expanding and they keep getting it right.
Last verified June 2026. Value is the weakest mark at 7.7. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
About This Resort
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.
Highlights
- 414 rooms on 53 acres of gardens
- Seven gourmet restaurants with Michelin-starred chefs
- €150M investment
- Ikos Infinite Lifestyle all-inclusive
Activities & Experiences
- Spa & Wellness
- Water Sports
- Kids Activities
Guest Reviews
We stayed there from 01.05-08.05.2026 - The team at IKOS Kissamos has created something truly exceptional. From the moment you arrive, it is clear that every detail of this resort has been thoughtfully designed. The property is impressively large, beautifully built, and blends luxury, comfort, and e...
We spent a week at Ikos Kissamos in a 2 bedroom deluxe room with our 4 children. We have visited Odisia twice before and were excited to discover what Kissamos had to offer. Our room had multiple issues on the first night and unfortunately got off to a bad start. We had a flooded bathroom, lights th...
I understand this is a brand new resort that just opened a little over a week ago, but this is the eighth IKOS resort so all the kinks should have been straightened by now. I’ve been to 3 of those 8 and they are all run the same. Let’s start with the room view. I payed for a sea view but when I got...
We stayed at Ikos Kissamos for a week and had an absolutely amazing experience from beginning to end. Even though the resort had only just opened, the entire team was incredibly professional, warm, and completely in sync — something that really impressed us. This was a holiday for three generations...
The most beautiful and luxurious resort I have ever been to. Stunning views from all over the resort. Amazing facilities and the most friendly staff. Service and food were outstanding. We can totally recommend this ikos resort and are looking forward to coming back.
What we recommend
- Find flights (opens in a new tab)Round trips to Greece from about $669
- Airport transfer (opens in a new tab)About 45 minutes from CHQ, booked before you flyWe use this every trip
- Rent a car (opens in a new tab)See Greece beyond the resort gates
- Things to do (opens in a new tab)Boat trips and water sports around Kissamos, Crete, Greece
- Travel insurance (opens in a new tab)Cancellations, delays, and the medical bill you hope not to seeWe never travel without it
- Stay connected (opens in a new tab)Data working the moment you land at CHQ
Before you book
- Fly into
- CHQChania International Airport
- Airport transfer
- About 45 minutes
- Flight time
- 10 hours or morefrom the US East Coast
- Best months
- May to Sep
- All-inclusive
- Included in the rate
- Kids' club
- Yes
- Largest room
- Sleeps 5
Passport, safety, tipping & more, read before you fly.
Read the country guideAll-inclusive, except the good stuff
That is where trips get expensive: the plan covers the week, then the things you actually wanted are quietly a la carte. Here is the line at Ikos Kissamos, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningUnlimited a la carte dining at Michelin-chef-curated restaurants | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorPremium branded spirits and extensive included wine list | Included |
| Room service24-hour room service | Included |
| Wi-Fi | Included |
| In-room minibarRestocked daily with branded drinks | Included |
| Motorized water sportsWaterskiing, jet ski etc. at extra charge | Costs extra |
| Non-motorized water sportsKayak, SUP, pedalos; windsurfing 1 hr per stay | Included |
| Spa treatmentsAnne Semonin spa treatments extra; Deluxe Collection includes two treatments | Costs extra |
| Off-site excursionsDine Out at local restaurants and Local Discovery experiences included; other excursions extra | Partly included |
| Kids' clubHeroes Kids Club (4-12) free; Heroes Creche (6 mo-4 yr) payable | Included |
| Airport transfersComplimentary private transfers for Deluxe Collection guests only | Partly included |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
What the week is actually like
A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in
Six a la carte venues (incl. Kriti by Ettore Botrini, Anaya, Beach Club) plus The Market buffet; three open-air bars plus Deluxe Lounge pool bar; Dine Out programme at local tavernas
4 heated outdoor pools, 3 heated kids' pools, 1 indoor pool plus splash pad; adult-only pool areas
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.
Who fits where at Ikos Kissamos
All 6 room categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages.
The right room is personal: a swim-out for the pool people, a top floor for the view people, two real bedrooms and two baths for families who like a little distance. Here's the lineup from the resort's own accommodations pages.
From the resort's own accommodations pages. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
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
- Supervised program
- Rooms that fit a family
- 4 categories, incl. Deluxe Junior Suite, Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- 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. The largest stated occupancy is 5. 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 runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
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.
How we scored Ikos Kissamos
12 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 28 June 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 6 more we track
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
limited_early_guest_and_brand_price_context
Service8.8Medium confidence
- Brand Service Model
- 9.1
- Early Guest Sentiment
- 8.7
- Opening Year Uncertainty
- 7.7
early_guest_consensus_and_brand_model
Beach8.9Medium confidence
- Crowding
- 8.7
- Beach Length
- 9.2
- Sand Quality
- 8.8
- Swimmability
- 8.5
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.6
official_location_and_early_guest_consensus
Dining9.2Medium confidence
- Quality
- 9.1
- Included Wine
- 9.0
- Restaurant Variety
- 9.3
- Early Guest Sentiment
- 9.0
restaurant_inventory_and_early_guest_consensus
Rooms9.1Medium confidence
- Room Variety
- 9.1
- New Build Condition
- 9.4
- Private Pool Options
- 9.0
- Early Guest Sentiment
- 8.8
new_build_inventory_and_early_guest_consensus
Pools & Spa9.1High confidence
- Pool Count
- 9.2
- Pool Variety
- 9.1
- Service Context
- 9.0
- Family Pool Options
- 8.9
official_inventory_and_ota_confirmation
Luxury9.1Medium confidence
- Pools
- 9.1
- Rooms
- 9.1
- Dining
- 9.2
- New Build Product
- 9.3
- Service Uncertainty
- 8.4
official_positioning_and_media_consensus
Family8.9Medium confidence
- Kids Club
- 8.8
- Pool Choice
- 9.1
- Beach Access
- 8.8
- Family Rooms
- 8.9
official_kids_and_facilities_review
Romance8.8Medium confidence
- Quiet
- 8.7
- Dining
- 9.2
- Beachfront Setting
- 8.9
- Private Pool Options
- 9.0
product_inventory_and_setting_review
Adventure8.8Medium confidence
- Watersports
- 8.6
- Sports Facilities
- 8.9
- Hiking And Beaches
- 8.8
- Western Crete Exploration
- 9.0
official_activity_inventory_and_location_context
Quiet8.7Medium confidence
- Resort Scale
- 8.0
- Beachfront Calm
- 8.7
- Family Activity Level
- 7.8
- Western Crete Location
- 8.8
location_context_and_early_guest_consensus
Remote work8.1Medium confidence
- Wifi
- 8.7
- Quiet
- 8.7
- Room Comfort
- 9.1
- Workspace Context
- 7.2
wifi_speed_and_quiet_context
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.
What else the research turned up
Things to know before you book
- 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.
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 common complaints
- Limited mature review history because the resort is newly opened
- High pricing compared with other Crete resorts
- Opening-year operations may still be settling
Things people 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.
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.
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
May to Sep
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Nov to Mar.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain days | One of the best months to visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 46°F | 8 (a wet month) | No |
| Feb | 59°F | 46°F | 6 (a wet month) | No |
| Mar | 63°F | 48°F | 5 (a wet month) | No |
| Apr | 70°F | 54°F | 3 | No |
| May | 77°F | 59°F | 2 | Yes |
| Jun | 84°F | 66°F | 0 | Yes |
| Jul | 86°F | 72°F | 0 | Yes |
| Aug | 86°F | 72°F | 0 | Yes |
| Sep | 82°F | 68°F | 1 | Yes |
| Oct | 75°F | 61°F | 4 | No |
| Nov | 68°F | 55°F | 5 (a wet month) | No |
| Dec | 61°F | 50°F | 7 (a wet month) | No |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CHQ · Chania International Airport
- Transfer
- 45 min
- Address
- Bay, Kissamos 734 00, Greece
- Phone
- +30 2374 110750
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