Ikos Aria , Kefalos, Kos| Take the Family

On the south-west coast of Kos, this 47-acre all-inclusive resort perched on a private beach is jammed-packed with child- and adult-friendly facilities and services that have ensured its consistent appearance in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards as one of the best hotels in Europe and in fact the world, along with some of its sister resorts including the Ikos Dassia.

Just a 30-minute drive from the airport brings you to this luxury hotel with its five pools (including an adults-only and a kids' pool), huge array of sporting activities including tennis, mountain biking and windsurfing, and sports academies for both adults and kids, including the renowned football academy for 5- to 14-year-olds. There are some water sports included.

The childcare is top class. Highly qualified staff take great care of those aged from four months, with interactive sessions for those through to teens. Other activities for younger guests include karaoke, and there are indoor and outdoor playgrounds.

Time together as a family can be spent in seven restaurants (all with kids' menus), at nightly musicals and movies, playing volleyball on the beach or lounging around your spacious room, suite or bungalow – of which the deluxe options include exclusive access to a private pool area, beach and bars.

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What to expect

Football academy

Private pools

Kids pool

Outdoor pool

Indoor pool

Spa

Crèche

Kids club

Deluxe one bedroom bungalow suite with private pool.

Facilities

Facilities at the Ikos Aria include:

Swimming pools (1 indoor and 4 outdoor; kids' pool)
Private beach
Spa
Kids' clubs and crèche (see Childcare)
Football Academy (generally end May to early Sept; 5-8 year olds and 9-14 year olds; extra cost; pre-book)
Tennis courts; beach volleyball; mountain biking; table tennis
Gym; yoga
Windsurfing; pedalos; diving (intro session in hotel pool)
Sailing academy; scuba diving; tennis academy; windsurf academy (all at extra charge)
Greek lessons (dance, language, mythology)
Evening entertainment (musicals, shows and movies)
Kids' karaoke; board games; giant chess
7 restaurants (with kids' menus) and 9 bars
Indoor and outdoor playgrounds

Let us tailor-make the perfect Ikos Aria holiday for you

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Accommodation

The luxurious rooms and suites at the Ikos Aria are beautiful. Options for families include:

Superior triple rooms sleep 3 in a double bed and extra bed, with side sea view and furnished balcony.
Junior suites sleep 4 in a double bed and extra beds for children, with panoramic window and furnished balcony. Option with private garden available. A larger Deluxe option is available.
One-bedroom suites with private garden sleep 5 in a double room and lounge with additional sleeping for 3 children. A larger Deluxe option is available, either on the beachfront or with private pool.
Deluxe two-bedroom bungalow suites (with private pool or on beachfront) sleep up to 6 in an exclusive location.

Total: 373 rooms and suites.