Ikos Olivia
Gerakini, Halkidiki, Greece
Hotel Highlights
A spectacular hotel where 5-stars simply aren’t enough, Kassandra Palace Hotel is located along a beautiful private beach in Kriopigi and is ideal for guests seeking relaxation and tranquillity in a breath-taking setting. Families and couples alike are exceptionally catered for, and the hotel is in a prime location to enjoy excursions, tours, watersports, and so much more. Kassandra Palace Hotel has an excellent spa and wellness centre for those who want to indulge in massages and beauty treatments. Lounging by the outdoor swimming pool is also a popular pastime, and there’s also a kids’ pool. If you’re in the mood for something a little more active, the hotel has two tennis courts, yoga classes, a fitness room, and watersports available. After worked up an appetite, enjoy a delicious meal at the two on-site restaurants serving Greek and international cuisine, or refresh yourself with a drink or two at either the Lobby Bar or the Beach Bar.
This new Gennadi Grand Resort combines the best in cutting-edge and eco-friendly design. Occupying a serene location in the village of Gennadi in the south of Rhodes, the Gennadi Grand Resort boasts ultra-modern architectural design. The hotel is sensitively built into the surrounding landscape, with green roofs blending into the flora and sunken gardens merging with the landscape. Many of the rooms have shared or private pools and there is the range of amenities that you’d expect in a hotel of this high standard. There are two outdoor swimming pools, a kids’ pool, and a spa with an indoor pool and range of treatments. The hotel also has a floodlit tennis court, fitness centre, and a range of fitness activities available including yoga and aqua pilates. No less than seven restaurants – including a steakhouse, a traditional Greek restaurant and a fine-dining restaurant – provide you with a range of eating options.
The Electra Palace Rhodes is located on the western coast of Rhodes overlooking the clear Aegean Sea. This bright and welcoming modern resort offers elegant rooms with sea, pool or garden views. The beachfront Electra Palace Rhodes Hotel is proud to offer several dining options including the international buffet-style restaurant, Electra’s, Greek restaurant, Orientalista, with Greek specialities such as gyros and souvlaki, Chinese classics at A La Chinoise, and fresh pasta, antipasti and pizza at Al Convento.
Many sports facilities and activities are also a feature of the resort, with tennis courts, yoga classes, scuba lessons and much more. There is first-class childcare service with a kids’ club (4 to 12 years old), and a newly opened crèche (four months up to 4 years old) both accredited with Worldwide Kids Childcare status. The vibrant and picturesque town of Ialyssos (Trianta) is a 5-minute drive or 20-minute walk from the hotel and is bursting with shops, cafes, restaurant and bars. For adventurers, a hike to Filerimos Hill is a must, so tighten up those laces and enjoy stunning views and colourful, bright scenery.
Domes Zeen Chania is an elegant five-star hotel located on a hillside surrounded by the beauty of the Cretan coast. With views of the golden sands and sparkling Mediterranean Sea in abundance here, guests can expect to be within close proximity to Chania Town where you’ll find the Venetian harbour, narrow shopping streets and plenty of waterfront restaurants. Other attractions in the area include the Archaeological Museum of Chania and the Mitropoleos Square. Back at the hotel, relaxation of the highest order is on the cards with the collection of luxurious rooms, suites and bungalows, some of which come with their very own swimming pool.
Domes Zeen Chania doesn’t do anything by halves when it comes to the fantastic facilities. Along with the private beach area, guests can expect an outdoor swimming pool immersed in the hotel’s verdant gardens and framed by stylish loungers and umbrellas. There are multiple activities on hand for children including cooking classes and painting workshops while there is also a spa for adults to indulge in an extensive menu of treatments and therapies. The on-site restaurant promises delightful meals made with the freshest local ingredients.
Located in historic Knossos, near Hersonissos on Crete’s northern coast, the Aldemar Knossos Royal is a complex of blue and white bungalows fronting onto a private beach. Reflecting the ancient traditions of the region, the bungalows are influenced by Minoan-style architecture, with colonnades and flat or low-gabled roofs. As well as easy access to the sandy beach, the resort has luscious, carefully-tended gardens creating a harmonious contrast of atmospheres.
There are three restaurants at the Aldemar Knossos Royal resort: the main restaurant where breakfast is served, the a la carte Artemis Restaurant which serves local dishes and the Fontana Amorosa gourmet restaurant which offers Mediterranean cuisine and fine wines.
A comprehensive recreational programme includes Greek dancing lessons, cooking lessons, and all kinds of fun and games. Children are especially well catered for. There are two outdoor kids’ pools (one a seawater pool) and one with a water slide. There is an outdoor play area for children and a daily kids’ club. Resort facilities include a tennis court, fitness centre, table tennis, mini-golf and free Wi-Fi.
Nestled between a sand-swept beach and a majestic mountainscape, Aeolos Beach Resort offers a great getaway in a beautiful location. Located in the quiet area of Perama, it’s a great all-inclusive option for couples as well as families. While the ultimate attraction is its location, Aeolos Beach resort itself is stylish and modern. There are picturesque gardens and stunning views out to the Ionian Sea, while the beach is just a short walk away.
Proud of its four-star status, the hotel has a range of amenities for guests to enjoy. There are two swimming pools – one for families and one lagoon-style infinity pool for quieter swims. A line of sun loungers with umbrellas surrounds both. The hotel also features a wellness centre, where you can indulge in spa treatments in an open-air gazebo or relax in the sauna. A fitness centre is on hand for more energetic guests. The whole family will enjoy the range of activities on offer – from beach volleyball and tennis to darts, water polo, and ping pong. For younger guests, there’s a playground, kid’s club, and a nightly disco.
The number two all-inclusive resort in the world, according to TripAdvisor, the Ikos Olivia is set on the gorgeous Toroneos Gulf beach. Stretching over 22 acres of landscaped gardens, pristine lawns and olive trees, the Ikos Olivia provides all meals, drinks, including international branded spirits and wines, and cocktails prepared by award-winning mixologists, 24-hour room service, a fully stocked minibar (replenished each day) and daily childcare.
The Ikos Olivia has four swimming pools including a lagoon pool with swim-up bar, two heated outdoor options and a children’s pool. For even more variety, there is a private white-sand beach and a spa. Free activities include tennis, introductory diving, mountain biking, pedaloes, yoga, Pilates and Greek dance lessons. Bedrooms are particularly luxurious, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a choice of private balconies, private pools, pretty gardens and generous terraces. For dinner, you’ll be spoilt for choice – there’s a Greek taverna, a pan-Asian restaurant, an Italian trattoria, a beachfront Mediterranean buffet and an à la carte restaurant that serves Provencal cuisine. The Ikos Olivia also offers a “Dine Out” programme which invites guests to eat at some of the best local restaurants, at no extra cost.
The Ikos Olivia has a beachfront location on the Gulf of Toroneos. It’s a few miles east of Nea Moudania, in the village of Gerakini, and set among rolling hills covered in pine trees. You’ll find plenty of local tavernas and fish restaurants in this area. There’s also a regular free taxi into the nearby resort village of Psakoudia. Head 15 minutes west by car to Olynthos, an ancient archaeological site that was, according to mythology, built to honour the son of Strymonas, King of Thrace, who was killed while lion hunting. Towards the south – a 30-minute drive away – you’ll find Nea Fokea, a coastal town on the eastern side of the Kassandra peninsula in Halkidiki. You can buy fresh fish from local fishing boats, while away an afternoon in a beachfront café, or visit the underground rooms at St Paul’s Passage. Don’t miss a trip to the Byzantine castle of Agios Pavlos, which was built in the Middle Ages to protect against pirate attacks.