Wunderbarer Ort, Entspannung pur, sehr gutes Essen, extrem freundlicher Service (Reception, Restaurants, überall!). Wir kommen immer gerne wieder, um dem Alltag ein wenig entfliehen zu können und uns etwas Luxus zu gönnen. Die Beach Suites sind sehr empfehlenswert mit einem eigenen Restaurant für exklusives Frühstück direkt am Meer. Viel Privatsphäre und Ruhe. - - -

We visited here on a weeks holiday and made use of the massage and spa services that they offer. We were looked after by Dimitris and Alexandra who were our massage therapists. Very relaxing and tranquil. Reception staff were also attentive and pleasant.

The complex is what really stands out at Ikaros beach hotel. It's very different from your average hotel layout. It's spacious and beautiful, located right by the sea. A 10 star in that aspect. As we drove in the entrance all the people on the transfer bus were commenting on how good the hotel looked. We had a garden view twin room, which was well equipped, with a safe, aircon, robes, slippers, hairdryer, a fridge, coffee machine... and bathroom scales! The bathroom was modern, with a powerful shower. It was cleaned everyday. We had a lovely big patio area, where we could see the sea in the distance. I found the cocktails were of a high standard, not weak like most all inclusive hotels. Premium spirits were definitely being used! All the staff work incredibly hard and are friendly. I will be honest the food in the buffet restaurant wasn't mind blowing for a 5 star, most dishes were quite bland - but hey that's just my opinion, and in comparison to other 5 star hotels, I have had much better. However, you get to use the Italian, Asian and Greek restaurant for 1 night each, which definitely breaks it up. I'd recommend bringing a jacket as the restaurants are outside (in early season, maybe not mid summer), and get them booked up fairly soon at guest relations. Evening entertainment varied each evening from musicians to singers. There are 2 pool areas, the main one has a bar, a seating area and bean bags along with plenty of sunbeds. There's also a beach area with lots of sunbeds available. The gym and spa is a fantastic facility, the best hotel gym I've experienced, with many fitness classes available. Location wise, the complex is about a 15 minute walk into Malia, take a left outside the hotel, we found the beautiful old town part, which has an amazing restaurant 'Avli', which I highly recommend if you like to eat out on holiday - you can book online, we went twice, it's so reasonably priced! There are many bars and restaurants along the roadside, although it is quite derelict along that route in places. However, if you take a right outside the hotel and enjoy a stroll there are many restaurants, bars and shops there too which leads to Stalida (this is a much nicer area)

Absolutely breath taking hotel! I visited with my girlfriend as young couples (19&22) for our first holiday together to an adult only which was surprisingly very nice. PROS: The baggage handler lad was spot on who I got on extremely well with being similar age and he was lovely throughout our stay. The grounds and the views were spectacular. The staff were always friendly and welcoming. CONS: we went half board on a very tight budget as it was last min planned and on the evening meals we weren’t allowed to bring our own drinks into the restaurant which was very surprising as every hotel I’ve stayed at has allowed this. We were forced to pay £3.50 for soft drinks every night for 11 nights. Very picky one that can’t be helped but there was a serious amount of ants around the pool especially the one next to the main restaurant. They ended up on our towels and crawling up our legs which wasn’t ideal.

I'll start with the very good. The hotel, grounds, views, etc. were all pretty amazing. Our room was small but very comfortable. We had a room with the private pool (too cold for us but we are from the hot desert and like the water warmer) but used the awesome private loungers for days on end. We did have a small ant problem (coming in from the pool area) but that was taken care of quickly with no further issues. Now, for the less than good. I'm writing this as a visitor from the US and so keep that in mind. I read the reviews online about this being a very "German" hotel. I thought - cool. No issues with that. I guess I didn't realize how much that would make the hotel almost a German hotel vs. a Greek hotel. It seemed to me that everything caters to the Germans - especially the food. We had a really hard time finding food we liked - but that is a result of being pretty picky and, sadly, not really fans of German food. We had exceptional service from bartenders and staff around the hotel. But, wow, the lady at the front desk in the evenings and the hotel concierge desk were ... wow, not what I would call friendly. There were two younger ladies at the front desk that were lovely and very helpful and I would purposely wait to ask any questions when they were there without the other lady. The concierge desk woman was almost comical at the way she would stare me down when I went to ask a question. I was trying to be super nice but her intial approach was pretty harsh. She would eventually end up delivery service with a helpful smile but, again, I DREADED having to ask any questions. So, I'd love to return for 80% of our experience - the suite with the private backyard was worth it all. I would pack my own food in and not go all inclusive next time.

Great food and beach - - Had to hike up hill -

Das Ikaros Luxury Resort ist eine Anlage im Stil eines kretischen Dorfes. Keine Bettenburg, sondern die Zimmer verteilen sich auf zweistöckig gebauten kleinen Häusern über die Anlage. Die Anlage ist traumhaft gepflegt mit tollen Palmen und Pflanzen. Es gibt einen Minimarkt, der bis spät nachts offen hat, einen Juwelier, eine kleine Boutique. Man kann direkt Fahrzeuge anmieten oder Ausflüge buchen. Die Parkplätze im Resort sind gratis, die Sonnenliegen am Strand samt Schirm sind gratis. Der Wellnessbereich darf gratis benutzt werden. Es gibt mehrere Restaurants, die auch von Halbpensionsgästen gegen Zuzahlung genutzt werden können. Der Strandbereich ist wunderschön, kristallklares Wasser, keine Algen, keine Quallen, wunderschöner Sandstrand. Man bekommt täglich Strandtücher oder Pooltücher gewechselt. Das Essen im Hauptrestaurant ist abwechslungsreich und fantastisch. Es gibt Amuses geules, viele verschiedene Salate, Pasten, Suppen, frisches Gemüse wie geschmorte Zucchini oder geschmorte Rote Beete, gefüllte Champignons, gefüllte Tomaten, überbackene Auberginen, aber auch Erbsen Möhrchen oder Mais. Es gibt immer frische Pizzen und diverse Nudelsorten, dazu Sauce Bolognese oder Tomatensaucen. Das Buffet ist grundsätzlich sehr fleischlastig, es gibt immer diverse Fleischsorten zur Wahl, dazu aber immer auch Fisch. Einmal pro Woche ist Seafood Dinner, das war köstlich, mit Oktopus, Garnelen, Miesmuscheln usw. Frisches Obst, Quark, Eis, kleine Törtchen, Cremes usw beim Dessert. Zwei Showcookingbereiche. Das Essen war so hervorragend, dass wir die anderen Restaurants gar nicht besuchen wollten. Wir wurden mit handschriftlicher Karte, Macarons, Wasser, Wein und Gratis Beverages auf dem Zimmer begrüßt. Es gab jeden Abend wunderbare Live Unterhaltung an der Deadalos Bar, tolle Sängerinnen, Tänzer, Saxophonist. Das Programm geht bis 22:30 Uhr, danach ist Ruhe. Die 3 Pools sind wunderschön. Freundliches Personal. - - Der SPA Bereich ist mit 16 Liegen deutlich zu klein, das Wasser des beheizten Pools zu kalt. In der Dampfsauna roch es etwas modrig. Die Preise für die Wellnessanwendungen (Preisliste kann man auf der HP des Hotels finden, z.T. 265 Euro), sind deutlich überteuert. Am Strand ging das Personal herum und machte Werbung und fing dann an, mit dem Taschenrechner Offerten auszurechnen - das muss doch nicht sein. - Es haben schon viele Reisende die fehlenden Haken in den Zimmern bemängelt. Und ja, ein paar mehr Aufhängmöglichkeiten wären schön. Kleiderstangen und Schubladen waren für uns ausreichend. Nur dass die Betten nicht eingehängt sind und dann auseinanderdriften, ist als Paar weniger schön. - Da die Anlage so verteilt gebaut ist, sind auch die Zimmerlagen sehr unterschiedlich. Manche Balkone sind schon sehr klein oder dunkel. nicht jeder hat Liegen, sondern nur Stühle, manchmal mit Schemel. Die Ausblicke sind dadurch auch sehr unterschiedlich. Aber auch die Einblicke - nicht jede Terrasse ist blickgeschützt. Ich glaube, wenn man bestimmte Vorstellungen oder Wünsche hat, kann es helfen, das bei der Buchung zu besprechen. Im Hotel sprechen viele Mitarbeiter Deutsch oder Englisch. -

Very nice hotel with everything you need to have a relaxing time, choosing between outdoor pools, sauna or private beach. The buffet is amazing with a lot of choices. The gym is well equipped. The hotel has a lot of attentions and gratuities for the guests. - - The spa people coming selling their massage everyday in the pool area, feels like donuts sellers on the beach -

Just back from a weeks stay at the Ikaros beach so hopefully this review will be useful to anyone thinking of visiting Check in was swift and easy all done on your phone after scanning a QR code Room had everything we needed and was kept spotless by housekeeping as usual linen changed whenever requested. Nice comfy bed, good air conditioning, safe in room etc. Slept well with no noise from doors closing that you can sometimes get in hotels with little soft furnishings in the corridors. Resort was spread out but soon able to find your way around never a problem finding a spot in the sun or shade be it on the beach or one of the three pools. Food in main restaurant and à la carte restaurants very good my top pick would be the Asian at the sunset restaurant Plenty of bars serving premium spirits I had read that some guests waited a while to be served but never had this issue myself Staff absolutely excellent and must all be congratulated on their service proved Hotel does have a spa and indoor pool but I never visited this so can’t comment Would I return it’s a YES from me Don’t hesitate making your booking

Coming from UK to Crete , our stay at Ikaros Beach was nothing short of relaxing daytime and fun at the evenings. From the moment we arrived, the breathtaking sea views, and pristine beach one step from sand, set the perfect tone for a relaxing getaway in Crete, in a rustic Cretan atmosphere. The staff goes above and beyond, the food is really good and the grounds are beautifully maintained. While the daytime relaxation is unmatched, the absolute highlight of our evenings was the resort's entertainment—specifically the DJ and the incredible disco night! The DJ brought an amazing energy, perfectly reading the crowd and spinning a brilliant mix of tracks that kept everyone on their feet. You don’t see that very often in other hotels. The atmosphere during the disco night was electric, turning a beautiful Cretan night into an unforgettable celebration. It was the perfect blend of upscale luxury and vibrant fun. We can’t wait to come back next year at Ikaros resort, in Crete they seem know how to deliver top-tier evening.

We had a wonderful experience at the Aura Spa at Ikaros Beach Resort & Spa. A special thank you to Dimitri and his colleague for their kindness, professionalism and warm atmosphere. My partner and I visited the spa three times in one week because it was simply amazing every single time. The massages were excellent and they always used exactly the right amount of pressure, which made us feel completely relaxed and comfortable. Dimitri and his colleague truly made our holiday even more special with their positive energy and outstanding service. We highly recommend the Aura Spa to everyone visiting Crete. Thank you again for this great experience!

We have a fabulous 7-night stay in April 2026 to Ikaros Beach Luxury Resort and Spa. The staff at this Hotel all work incredibly hard to please the guests and provide the best service they can. Every one of them is friendly and chatty. Manos in the Olive restaurant deserves a special mention because he is very kind and attentive. The hotel is lucky to have him work for them. If you are thinking of going in April, be mindful of the weather. 3 out of 7 days you needed trousers & a jumper we even saw people in coats and hats! But the other 4 days were hot and you could sunbathe and go in the pool & sea (briefly). So bring enough clothes for all weather. If you are using the spa you will need to take your robes & slippers or flip-flops from your room. Towels in the spa are provided if you ask for them. We had a lovely massage in the couples' room. The spa staff are lovely ????. The gym is very well equipped and a good size it’s open from 7am. No booking required. There is no hair conditioner in the bathroom and make sure you put your towels on the floor if you wish to have them changed. If you are fussy with tea bring your own. We were concerned with what the buffet food would be like but honestly, it was really lovely food. Show cooking in some parts and so much variety there is something for everyone. We were half board but if you are thinking of going all inclusive including drinks, and like fine wine don’t do it for the drinks, because the all inclusive wine is of very cheap quality. However It is drinkable. The hotel is already doing a good job in trying to be sustainable however a change they could make is by changing the little sugars & tea bags from plastic packaging to paper. Coasters in the room on the bedside table and hooks in the bedroom will be very useful. If you walk back out of the resort there are some very little food shops just on the road. Thank you to the hotel for a wonderful stay and the free room upgrade. We had a fabulous holiday. Linda & Joe

We have just returned from this beautiful resort feeling rested and spoilt. First things first the resort. The website says it’s been designed around a Cretan Village and it certainly felt like that. It’s compact but feels very spacious and the design throughout is beautifully done. Artwork features around the resort and the gardens are beautifully done- well maintained but not overdone. It’s positioned really well so that you have sweeping views of the sea nestled beneath the mountains at the back. The accommodation is lovely - well maintained we were in a sea view bungalow and I would recommend that as you have a lovely bedroom, bathroom and little lounge area as well as a veranda to sit out on. Beds were super comfy and they were cleaned daily to a high standard. Thank you housekeeping! To be honest cleanliness was high across the resort. Never found a shabby area. Food - the main Olive Restaurant was lovely with a fantastic selection of food at breakfast lunch and dinner. Nice drink selection as well. The staff made you feel welcome from the moment you walked in and even in a busy area it felt like you were being looked after. Tables were cleared and cleaned promptly. The Ala Carte were very good. Sunset - best ribs I have had for a long time and the view stunning. Seafood was amazing and the Greek was excellent too. There are so many lovely places to sit and while away the day. Pool areas were lovely and the resort is so quiet and peaceful. There was evening entertainment if you wanted or you could sit in the lobby bar outside and relax. The really special thing about this resort is the service though and the people. Everyone said hello and by day 2 most knew what our drinks orders were and our room number! You shouldn’t have favourites but the lobby bar team were wonderful. Michaelis is especially good - professional but warm and friendly as well as makes a mean Negroni. His colleague (sorry forgot name) and him really made the bar special each evening. Thank you. Finally and by no means least the Spa and the team there. Beautifully done and the treatments were fabulous. Eftychia (Efi) runs a tight ship but very relaxed and all of the team are lovely. They are also very attentive and take real pride in their work. Dimitris noticed after our first treatment that it was not as expected and immediately booked us in for a repeat and on the back of that we booked 2 more. They all know their profession well. Thank you for looking after us so well. We old come back at the drop of a hat and are jealous of anyone on their way there this summer.

Excellent stay,lovely hotel,great food and accommodation great location Very friendly staff

Bendrai maitinimas geras, tačiau lyginant su ankstesniais metais, matosi, kad labai taupoma. Kava pagrindiniame restorane galėtų būti geresnė. Puikus a la carte restoranas En Lefko. - - Pietums dažnai kartojosi tas pats maistas. Gėrimai neatitinka 5 žvaigždučių viskas įskaičiuota koncepcijos. A la carte restorane Ammos maistas buvo paruoštas iš anksto ir pašildytas, tas labai nuvylė....Buvo toks jausmas, kad personalas daro viską, kad kuo greičiau išeitume. Labai lėtas ir nevykęs aptarnavimas per pusryčius restorane Ayeri. Akivaizdu, kad trūksta personalo. -

Sehr tolle Hotelanlage - mit sehr viel Stil angelegt. Außerdem ist das Personal äußerst aufmerksam und freundlich. Von der Putzfrau über den Kellner. Man fühlt sich einfach willkommen. Das Essen war sehr lecker und abwechslungsreich. Hervorzuheben sind hier die A la carte Restaurants. Das war ganz echt überragend. Gefallen hat uns auch das Sportangebot. Das Fitnessstudio ist für ein Hotel sehr groß und man hat genug Platz auch wenn mehrere Gäste gleichzeitig trainieren. - - -

My stay was for a week and everything works very well. Super lovely personal and team. Nikos best man to Welcome You and give you a short introduction, Lima at the reception was super lovely and helpful and at the spa Alexandra did a really good job , explain everything and was super sweet and patient. In general my room was nice and clean and food was also really good, liked it very much. Best regards to the Team, René

Le buffet a volonté est incroyable ! On se sent vraiment bien accueilli dès notre arrivée jusqu à notre départ ! Calme et joli c est l endroit idéal pour passer un peu de temps avec sa conjointe Nous recommandons - - Peut-être quelques ustensiles de toilettes à nous proposer (brosse a dent, dentifrice, cotons) -

Visited Ikaros resort in late April with my wife and adult son, we had two garden view rooms. The resort is beautiful, very clean, with very well maintained gardens and buildings, and in a great location with its own beach and great views from the cliffs. We went all inclusive, I was very impressed with the quality and variety of freshly cooked food, always very well presented. Never had a bad meal for breakfast, lunch or evening meal across 7 days. The guys behind each bar make excellent cocktails. The à la carte restaurants are very good, the staff and chefs are very accommodating. All the staff across the resort are a credit to the hotel, very helpful and friendly. **Special mention to the lady who works in the little alcove opposite reception and rents the cars and experiences, she is a credit to this hotel, what a friendly and lovely character to chat with**. The Spa area and gym is first class, well maintained. We had a day on the beach and most around the lovely pool areas, always loads of beds available, but it was April. We had a garden view room, which was lovely, fantastic shower, cleaned to a high standard daily. I have given the resort 4 stars (would have voted 4.5). I would have definitely given 5 stars, if we had a quieter room away from the transfer drop-off area, which can get noisy during the night. Tip** ask for a room away from the drop-off, gift shop area. This is an adult only resort, very quiet, chilled and relaxing. A good mix of nationalities. I always think the best indicator for an honest review, is would I return again, yes I definitely would.

Everything from start to finish was amazing. Me and my partner stayed for 7 nights and it was one of the most enjoyable experiences we’ve had. We were greeted at the front desk where everything was explained to us clearly and shown to our room with a kind man helping us with our bags. The room was always kept clean, the food and drinks were delightful and all the staff made us feel at home. From housekeeping to restaurant to front desk to spa we couldn’t fault a thing. No matter what time of day or night we were always greeted with huge smiles from all the team, they accommodated to our every need so thank you to the whole team at Ikaros for making our holiday one to remember. We are sad to leave but we will definitely be back again :)