Certified childcare: Heros Crèche and Kids' Club are run under UK Ofsted criteria, a level of accreditation rare in Mediterranean resorts and reassuring for parents of very young children
Michelin-led all-inclusive dining: Four à la carte restaurants with menus designed by Michelin-starred chefs, plus the Dine Out scheme that lets families eat at local tavernas at no extra cost, removes the usual all-inclusive food compromise
Two-bedroom beachfront bungalow suites: Proper 75 sqm, two-bedroom family villas steps from the sand, built for large families or grandparents traveling together rather than retrofitted from connecting rooms
Complimentary Tesla and Culture Pass: The included day with a Tesla Model Y plus free entry to local heritage sites turns the resort into a genuine base for exploring Halkidiki, not just a bubble to stay inside
Set within 22 acres of fragrant olive groves along the Gulf of Toroneos, Ikos Olivia unfurls onto a 450-meter stretch of Blue Flag sand on the Sithonia peninsula of Halkidiki, an hour's transfer from Thessaloniki airport. A 2022 reimagining traded glossy resort sheen for something quieter and more assured, with soft mocha and ivory palettes, natural textures, and four distinct pool zones scattered across the grounds. Families settle into a range of contemporary rooms, junior suites, and garden bungalows, with a standout tier of one and two bedroom bungalow suites, several with private pools, that sleep up to six and suit multi-generational trips beautifully. The Deluxe Collection adds a layer of privacy with its own pool, beach section, concierge team, and a complimentary Tesla for a day's exploration of the peninsula's Byzantine villages and hidden coves.
The all-inclusive framework Ikos calls Infinite Lifestyle is what genuinely lightens the parental load. Heros Crèche welcomes babies from four months through three years (extra charge), while the complimentary Heros Kids' Club takes over from ages four to eleven and Just4Teens runs through July and August. All childcare is delivered under UK Ofsted standards, which lands well with parents used to that benchmark. Six restaurants, including four à la carte venues with menus designed by Michelin-starred chefs, accommodate family schedules without compromising the grown-up dining experience, and the Dine Out program sends guests to vetted local tavernas at no extra cost. Add 24-hour in-room dining, non-motorized watersports, a dedicated football academy, tennis, and a spa by Anne Semonin reserved for ages sixteen and up, and the logistics of a Greek beach holiday quietly disappear.
starting from
€ 374
per night for a family of 3
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Rate Package(s)
• All-Inclusive
Ownership
• Sani/IKOS
Room Options
Family Services
Childcare provided from age
0.33 years
Baby & Toddler Care (4 months - 3 years)
Available daily April to October at the Heros Crèche (extra charge)
Morning, afternoon and evening sessions offered; advance booking strongly recommended via the Ikos app
All programs run under UK Ofsted standards by qualified childcare experts
Child Care (4 - 11 years)
Available daily April to October at the Heros Kids' Club (complimentary, included in stay)
Morning, afternoon and evening sessions with organized sports, crafts and educational activities
Football academy with world-class coaching available for children
Teen Care (12+ years)
Available during July and August at Just4Teens (complimentary, included in stay)
Morning and afternoon sessions only
Private Babysitting
Available on request (extra charge, charged hourly).
Other family-friendly services
Baby bed / crib
High chair
Children's menu at every restaurant
Freshly prepared baby meals on request
Changing station
Baby bath
Strollers
Baby monitor
Car seats provided for airport transfers
Toddler cutlery
WhatsApp concierge service for pre-arrival requests
And much more, just ask!
Waterfront & pools
Direct private beach (450m Blue Flag, fine white sand, shallow Mediterranean waters)
Beach Pool, a lagoon-style heated outdoor pool with swim-up bar
Main Pool, heated outdoor (450 sqm) with adults-only section and separate children's pool
Baby paddling pool
Deluxe Collection Pool, heated outdoor (806 sqm, exclusive to Deluxe guests) with separate children's pool
Spa Pool, heated indoor/outdoor (adults only, 16+)
Dining & Restaurants
🍴 Restaurants & Cafés
Flavors, Mediterranean buffet. Open daily, 07:00–11:00, 12:30–14:30, 18:30–21:30. Walk-ins welcome. Separate adults-only breakfast area.
Ouzo, Greek à la carte, menu by Michelin-starred chef. Open daily, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended.
Fresco, Italian à la carte, beachfront, menu by Michelin-starred chef Ettore Botrini. Open daily for dinner. Reservations recommended.
Provence, French à la carte, menu by Michelin-starred chef Stéphanie Le Quellec. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended. Adults-oriented section.
Anaya, Asian à la carte (Chinese, Thai, Indian), menu by Michelin-starred chef Thiou. Open daily for dinner. Reservations recommended.
The Garden, Mediterranean and French bistro à la carte, exclusive to Ikos Olivia. Open seasonally for dinner. Reservations recommended. Adults-only ❌👶
Gelaterie
🍸 Bars
Lobby Bar, Main lobby bar. Open daily, 09:00–02:00.
Beach Bar (Almyra), Beachfront bar. Open daily, 10:00–18:00.
Pool Bar, Poolside bar with swim-up access. Open daily, 10:00–18:00.
Deluxe Pool Bar, Exclusive to Deluxe Collection guests. Open daily, 10:00–18:00.
Helios Bar, Reimagined bar with river-side setting
Teatro Bar, Evening bar with entertainment. Open daily, 20:30–23:00.
Indigo Bar, Evening bar
🛎️ Other Dining Services
24-hour in-room dining (included in stay)
Beach and pool service with waiters bringing cocktails and snacks to sun loungers
Dine Out program: guests can eat at selected tavernas in nearby Gerakini at no extra cost
Cava wine cellar with 100+ premium labels curated by Ikos sommelier
In-room mini-bar refilled daily (included in stay)
Children's menus, freshly prepared baby meals on request, and highchairs available at all restaurants
Special dinner on the beach included for Deluxe Collection guests
Getting There
✈️ Airports
Thessaloniki (SKG): 70 km, ~1 hour by car
🚗 Private Transfer
Complimentary private transfers are included for stays of 5+ nights booked directly with Ikos. Transfer vehicles are upmarket Mercedes people carriers equipped with reclining seats, refreshments and a starlit ceiling. Child car seats are provided on request at no extra cost.
Ikos Olivia sits on the Sithonia peninsula of Halkidiki in the coastal village of Gerakini, directly on the Gulf of Toroneos. Self-drivers will find ample complimentary parking on site. There is no train service to the area.
